My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in June..L
He had mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis 11 years ago but they say its not linked...hes just unlucky
Everything has moved so fast. He was operated on in July as emergency. After been assured all good and they got it all. The pathology report showed it had matastified to appendix and abdomen.....but they got it all....then told they tested 19 ymph nodes abd 13 were positive so 6 months Chemotherapy required
On asking Consultant said its stage 4 but not to worry as they can offer treatment
After 4 days of Chemotherapy his heart was affected and ambulance journey to A & E and Chemotherapy stopped....today told he can't have mainstream Chemotherapy so a possibility of an unlicensed drug..or no treatment...this is now in consultants hands....I'm gutted and feel I'm not supporting him as I can't stop crying...Hes being brave. . and is fine...hes not mentally....I'm lost... has anyone got coping strategies I can try to make me stronger so can cope ? Thank you in advance x
Our story is similar she had operation all cancer removed then lump nodes removed had cancer cells so she started chemo last week. 1st treatment she went into anaphylactic shock badly and wasn’t responding. They got her round in resus but she’s having awful side effects they’ve stopped her chemo now and waiting fir in olio to see her next week. Devastated for her it was awful being there and feeling useless
Hi , Firstly I'm sorry to hear your sister is having a tough time too.
I'm actually in shock that there wouldn't be an alternative to a particular drug ?
It was difficult enough thinking about Chemotherapy, but he is lucky he hasn't any damage to the heart..
Although they've stopped your sisters , have they said if there's an alternative they can offer ?
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