My friend had endometrial ca 4 years ago, told it was low grade, type1. Had hysterectomy plus removal nearby lymph nodes followed by radiation therapy. Feb 2021, had internal exam by Gynae and advised all clear. Early April went to GP as feeling bloated, breathless and overly tired. Urgent ultrasound showed large tumour, followed by CT scan. CT shows multiple small tumours and one larger plus two lymph nodes affected. Two days ago removed 9.7L ascites as outpatient. Initial results show cancer. Full results expected today...with Ca type. She is under the oncology team at our closest regional hospital, (in NZ) so far been treated as an outpatient. Yesterday advised she will likely be offered chem but this prob wont start for 3 weeks as need to confer with relevant specialists re treatment options.
I am happy to be her main support person ( she has no family capable of supporting her). She is happy for me to look up medical stuff ( i have a medical background...but not re cancer).
Would be good to hear from others re metastatic ( secondary) peritoneal cancer.
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your friends diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in amongst family and friends can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups so do look through our list of Cancer specific groups as these will be a good places to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer treatment journey.
This second list is for our various other Cancer experience groups as you will connect with others dealing with the practical challenges of supporting supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
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