Hello I have posted on here a while ago and have been offline as had a lot going on with my new baby, my partner’s bowel cancer diagnosis at Christmas & chemo and unexpected passing of my mum, grandad all in space of 2020 - worst year of my whole entire life.
My name is Debbie, my partner Liam has been diagnosed stage 4 colon cancer, he’s 39 - first complained pains in his abdomen in late November - went to A&E, suspected appendix but had it removed as child. Ct scan discovered a tumour went in for emergency operation in early December, against the doctors judgment and ended up removing his 30cm large bowel and a mass tumour same size as snooker ball and 4 of his lymph node all in one. Went off to be tested and came back cancerous - stage 4.
ct scan revealed that it has spread to one of his lymph node - had 6 cycles of chemo - to try shrink the cancer (last one is last week)
So today, earlier on Liam and I went to see his oncologist. The scan showed that it has not spread to other organs which is positive. So from a chemo perspective that has worked. However it has not stopped the lymph node near the kidney increasing by 10mm. Stopping his chemo for next 8 weeks. Going to have PET scan next week the an appointment with the surgeon with a view to taking it out. If he thinks it is a difficult op for him he may refer to Addenbrookes or London. Will need further chemo after that. This type of cancer will need managing moving forward and it is unlikely to be free from it completely, but we will have to wait and see.
also I don’t understand the 40% survival rate in 5 years? I’m refusing to go on goggle as it scares the hell out of me.
Has anybody experienced this? I’m so terrified for Liam because I have suffered enough heartbreaks and I don’t want to lose another loved one.
We are getting married this July but am so worried - at the same time I’m trying to stay positive for his sake along with our 13 year old and 4 month old sons.
would love to hear your experiences or advice.... sorry for a long message.
thank you
love Debbie xx
Hi Twinkles07
I think how people respond to treatment is more important than the stats that included everyone . I can’t say how his future will be as I am not qualified in that area but I think it’s really good news they are operating and that gives hope !
Hopefully things will settle for him .
Mets is a short version of the medical word that means the cancer has spread . It much easier for everyone !
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Hold onto the hope that he has treatment options and keeping well .
That’s good news .
Hope this has been easier to read ! If I can help in any way please let me know .
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