I have been widowed for fifteen years and was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer in March. A further CT scan revealed I have stage 4 bowel cancer which ahs spread to the liver and one tumour on the lungs. I had four sessions of chemo which apparently worked well. The idea was to have a liver resection. Prior to the liver op I had a portal vein embolisation which went well. I went to see the surgeon the other day, all geared up for my liver resection but found out that the tumours have grown.
I have a call from the Oncologist today with regard to have more chemo (four months ago I was glad to finish the first course and hoping I would not have to have any for a long long time). I feel better today emotionally but for a few days I felt really down about it all. I phoned Macmillan yesterday and they were great to talk to and it did help.
People say I am positive so I am trying to cling onto positive things in my life. My first grandchild is due within four weeks and I am going to the mum to be and husband for Christmas so hope baby will have arrived then. I, like many others find this time of year is depressing because of the weather and the short days.
I have now vented and feel better. I know there are many of you who feel the same so you will know you are not alone.
