Bad news from Pet Scan

Hi Pod265 

So sorry to hear your cancer has returned and you require further treatment . It’s always a rough period pulling yourself back up for that but it’s certainly not without hope .

My mum has had treatment for liver and lung spread and there are others on the forum who have Had a spread to the abdominal cavity .

Going straight to chemo can be a very good idea as it not only gets to work on the visible but the invisible disease . Some people use chemo in a maintenance setting for literally years . Others get surgical or target treatment if possible . They always rescan and add in other approaches if possible .

My mum had a spread at diagnosis back in 2009 when she was 67 and with the help of her team got to 2024 . Died at a wonderful 82 .

She kept connected with life and spent her time focusing on her well being .

take care ,

Court 

Thanks. That's a hopeful reply. Just what I need. I'm suffering with bad nausea today and it's probably anxiety related. But I have managed to eat some soup. Thank you again and I'm pleased that your mum managed to live so long with the cancer. She must have been a very brave lady. 

Renzo

Remember and get a dietician involved if required . Mum used some build up soups to keep her going at various points .

The initial anxiety is harsh but it does get better when you feel something is being done to tackle it .

My mum would always talk about taking time to find her focus then it was best foot forward and thought about her well being and general life . But she did allow herself time and space to process it all  that is so important too .

You have done well getting some soup to stay down when you feel that way .

Heres to significant shrinkage . Mum actually had big tumours but chemo apparently works best on cells that are multiplying quickly as long as you are responsive .They literally shrank off the screen .

Court 

Yes, i will ask about a dietician. Build up soups! Helen is straight on to it. Thank you for taking the time to help me. If only my GP was as helpful as you have been:)

Oh thank you . We have a wonderful GP . He is not allowed to retire and I feel so sad for people who don’t have this and he assisted so much .

However you will get there , we got some complan soups in the shops . They are normally located beside the medicines . They have lots of nutrients in them so that and a piece of toast really helped  to ease the mind . 

You can ask your hospital team about getting a dietitian involved . It’s good to get some professional advice .

Our helpline might have some leaflets too .

You could also tell your team you are a bit nauseous as they will be able to help you .

Take care ,

Court 

Thanks:) Will do.