In 2015 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer stage three I went on chemo and radiotherapy to shrink the tumour that was in my rectum which it had operations was performed in 2016 I had my rectum removed and a colostomy bag fo ten months then was able to have it reversed then given a mop up of chemo six lots then Christmas 2017 had problems was sent for a scan and after waiting for results got a phone call from oncology nurse I said if bad news I want you to tell me face to face not on the phone we went straight to the department and was told my cancer had come back in my liver and lung it was incurable and am on maintenance three months on then scan my last scan in June was a great surprise my cancer has shrunk by five centremetres and am awaiting my next scan in October as I am on a break since June so fingers crossed am coping well it is not all doom and gloom live
That’s fantastic that you got such significant shrinkage . Chemo definitely works well for you . You are really living with it as a chronic condition and doing a great job of it . That is really inspirational and I must thank you for sharing as a lot of silent readers will be encouraged tonight for sure .
I am holding out for more positive news for you .
take care,
Court
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Sorry to hear this. My partner also received the news that his cancer has spread to the peritineal area and he was now incurable after fighting this since 2015. He was turned down for surgery and so is now being treated with chemo. After 6 sessions it showed a reduction in growth and after another 6 sessions it showed stable disease. He was given a 3 month break but unfortunately things are on the move again...its taken another 3 months to get the results and back on a treatment plan so the 3 month break has taken 6!! It knocked us for 6 when they started talking about life expectancy and I wish so much they hadn't said anything. At the moment we are concentrating on the fact he is generally feeling well, he's able to work fulltime still and he's still active, good appetite etc. We are also grateful that right now he still has options to try and keep this at bay as long as possible.
Everything crossed at your next scan that things are still stable xx
I am taking things as they come at the moment and am on holiday So will see thank you Janet 19 think positive it’s hard I know good luck xx
Have a fab holiday. We just come back from a couple of days away and it really does reset your mind x
I agree Jane19 I am in Greece reading a book and listening to the sea very relaxing sun is shining what more when having a break from chemo x
Thank you you have to be as strong as you possible can given the circumstances you cannot let it take over stay fit x
Dear all who are directly or indirectly involved with this situation. Keep a positive mind and fight. All will be fine.
Let us be fighters and be survivors.
Luv...
That's so good to hear!
I'm heading to Italy in about a week. It sounds like our "great minds think alike! "
No matter what, we have to REALLY live in the moment!
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