I need to get connected - questions about bowel cancer with liver metastasis

Hi Fati,

Yes, I find myself thinking that every day. You're not alone.

It's not always possible to keep my spirits up. Distraction helps.

To keep things manageable, I tend to keep to the skin cancer forum. But I'll definitely be following your blog.

Take good care of yourself.

 hi, thanks for your respond

Hi Fati ,

I had my primary tumour removed in 2024, it came back and spread to my peritoneum so I had a HIPEC in January, then it spread again to my liver.  I had an ablation last Friday (all fine).  I've had chemo twice, both six months each.

I also sometimes worry how it will end, but I remind myself that lots of people have been through this and come out the other side.  I also remind myself that new discoveries are made every day.  One day at a time!

I have had mental health support a few times in the last couple of years.  I didn't take any medication, but I did speak to a counsellor on a few occasions.

To keep my spirits up I exercise a lot and I carry on working which is a good distraction. I also found that having chemo helped as you get chatting to other people in the chemo ward and hear their stories.  Some people I spoke to have been on Pallative chemo for years and are living full happy lives. 

Don't beat yourself up if you have bad days, we all do, but do try to take things one day at a time and make sure you get in some fun/nice things for yourself to focus on, rather than focusing only on the worries.

Best wishes

CerysM