Dad recently diagnosed

Hi,

My husband was diagnosed with OC at the end of December, that day turned our world upside down. He had CT scan, MRI and then PET scan which showed spread to liver. Last week we were told it would be palliative chemotherapy, we meet with oncologist on Tuesday for treatment plan. My husband is 56 and has always been fairly fit, never smoked rarely drinks, just like you we have been devastated by this.

Since I joined the forum in December I have had lots of support and made some true friends.

We are all going through this nightmare but are here for each other.

All we can do is talk and stay strong.

Also read the positive stories, chemo and immunotherapy can do wonders.

All the best.

Hi, so sorry to hear you are going through this. I am in a very similar situation to you. We thought it was treatable but found out last week it has spread to Dad’s stomach, so now the operation is off the table and we are told it’s stage 4. How much life can change so quickly. Sending love xxx

So sorry to read this ! It certainly is devastating to hear   you're come to the right place as this is where I personally find comfort whilst my husband Andy Continues his journey Everyone is so friendly and supportive I hope it helps you too

Stay strong 

Vonn 

Do not give up hope! I was diagnosed with OC cancer which had spread to lungs end of Oct last year. They said Stage 4 incurable. Up to 6 rounds of chemo recommended, no op. Starting round 4 this morning and had CT midway through round 3. My OC tumour has shrunk and no sign of cancer in lungs anymore! Keep positive throughout, if you can.

Hi Rosiecat 

That's great news, glad to hear treatment is working well for you.

How have you been with chemo?

We will never give up hope.

Angie

Hi Rosiecat. That’s brilliant news. So pleased for you. Always great to hear good news stories

Hi Rosiecat 

It’s  always good to hear good news ..You’re right in saying never give up hope ️

best wishes  J

Thanks for all your kind thoughts everyone, I am forever hopeful. Angie - rounds one and two chemo (Cisplatin one day in 3 weeks then tabs capcitabine for 21 days) were OK except for exhaustion for a few day after day 5. No 3 was worse, never seems to pick up properly after Day 5, walking around like a zombie but did manage to get stuff done.

Yesterday was Round 4 and he has reduced strength of the tabs after the good news but I was 7 hours in chemo, what with the chemo only 2 hours but other stuff surrounding it, never quite sure what it is Potassium to start for 2 hours, then nausea stuff for 30 minutes, finishing off with 2 hour rehydration. I am sharing this as you asked and thought it might be of interest to some. This is at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, London. I cannot fault the treatment there although I nearly lost the life yesterday, thought I would never get home, I seemed to be first in and last out but them I should not complain and some others there have to go for a few hours a week and take pumps home. I am very grateful.

I know how you must be feeling.My wife was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer on valentine's day.She has had a CT scan and PET scan was yesterday.We are awaiting the results of this and praying that hasn't spread and is treatable.We have just retired and this has come as a massive shock.Stay strong

Hi Rosiecat,

So good to hear how well your chemo is going, its lovely to hear positive stories.

Do you know what treatment you will have after chemo?

Best wishes Angie xx