HIPEC SURGERY?

I have had news now they cancel my bowel resection. They want a peritonectomy instead. Sounds more like your journey ahead of me. I was shocked to be told I am under palliative care. It had not spread to any other organ so was upbeat. Had not even had surgery yet. But apparently the journey to all organs now is a rapid one it has escaped the bowel into the fat.

Will discuss HIPEC with them. 

Hi Cyclone 

My mum was your age when she went under the classification of palliative. She will be 82 in the summer . Whilst they can’t guarantee the cure they still aim for it where possible .

Here to support you through this .

Take special care ,

Court 

I thought it was good news it had not gone to liver or lungs but seems it is worse still. 

I was quite positive, have try and get that back. 

Thank you for your concern. 

I was diagnosed stage IV and all they could offer was palliative care. Surgery was never an option. I was given chemo to extend life. I had tumours in Bowel, Ovaries, Liver, peritoneum, Ureter, Omentum. After 8 rounds of chemo, my tumours had shrunk which allowed them to do Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. I went from palliative care to complete remission in less than 12 months. 
I know it’s easy to say remain positive and have hope, but I’m living proof miracles do happen! Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. Good luck  

Cardiff you are an inspiration. I needed to hear some people survive it. Dr Google reckons I should be dead already and yet never felt better. Weird to feel top of world yet at the same time be told you are dying 

If I am positive at least what life I have left is more enjoyable. 

Law of averages tells me I am due for some good news soon 

People often don’t see how power chemo can be for some people as it’s often used post surgery . But like Cardiff1968  my mum was inoperable not once but twice and chemo turned that around . It shrank it right down and gave better margins .

Its difficult news for sure but not without a lot of hope .

Take care ,

Court

Hello Cardiff1968, it's so great to read your story and that you had such good news. My mum has had a similar prognosis to you and we'd like her to be considered for CRS/HIPEC too. Please could I drop you a PM as it would be great if I could ask you about it in a bit more detail. Thanks so much! :)

I am down at Basingstoke and I'm having the same CRS and HIPEC  and for me, I wouldn't consider not having the treatment as it could be a total lifesaver at the best place in the county! 

Please speak to your consultant and be reassured. 

Did no one tell you, Dr Google is the worst ! Do not Google.

Papers and info out of date and not helpful.

Hello, I’m more than happy to share my journey with you. I had my op at UHW