Welcome to the forum . We have had quite a few people in the past with Hipec surgery . If you use our search function ( top right magnifying glass) you can find previous posts .
You also might like to use the Bowel cancer U.K. forum as I am sure they can connect you to people who have had recent experiences of this surgery .
Hi Court, I haven’t made my final decision yet. It is pretty invasive surgery. 12 hours on table, at least 6 months recovery and 3 months of chemo prior to op which may or may not make me fit for it. I have been off chemo since February as I ended up in hospital with partial bowel blockage after last lot of chemo. I am 74 and need to weigh up the pros and cons. At the moment my Oncologists are helping me to maintain a decent quality of life with drugs/blood transfusions/ steroids etc. Surgery would prob be done in Basingstoke. I live in Cardiff. Do I carry on as I am or risk putting myself through major surgery (again)? I know it is solely my decision, that is why I need to research as much as I possibly can. I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2020. Thankyou for replying to me Court.
I can see why you want to connect with people who can give you a first hand testimony. I am Sure bowel cancer U.K. would be able to guide you .
I totally understand what you are saying . Some of the stage 4 cancer decisions are really tough .
I wish you well with it .
My mum went for a lung resection at 73 and it was actually done through keyhole so that was a positive . I do understand what your saying about recovery as she had a large liver resection of 73% and it had a six month recovery. Take care ,
Thankyou again Court. Still weighing it all up. Will try and get to communicate with someone through Bowel Cancer UK as you suggest. My kind regards to you and your family.
Hi Rosbeat. Well this feels very timely. I don’t come onto the forum much but today is one year ago to the date that my husband had cytoreductive surgery at Christie’s for peritoneal mets…
it was a very difficult decision for him. You might want to read my profile. He did very well with the surgery he was out after 9 days and made excellent recovery at home. At the ten week mark he rejoined his gym and took it slow and steady to regain his fitness. He got back to his cycling and has been cycling 50 miles on some days, weather permitting. Less on other days. He has had no treatment since his surgery a year ago. He is 72 years old. It took us some time to feel we could carry on and make plans. The summer has been good for us in that respect.
i wish you well in your decision making, my husband right up until the 11th hour said no to surgery, the surgeon was shocked and gave him a couple of days to think about it, and then from nowhere he said yes, and here we are one year on.
Hi process. Thankyou for your helpful reply. I will read your profile. I am unsure whether I could cope with the surgery as I have had 2 years of various set backs, operations, and hospital stays, all pretty nasty and knocking me back more every time. I am very pleased to know that your husband has done so well! Will keep reading about this procedure. Thankyou again.
Rosbear your welcome. If you read my profile it’s lengthy. You will see my husband had a tough time too, hence his reluctance to have surgery. I will look for your posts now and good luck x
