Told today my Mum is palliative

I had my operation in the Royal Liverpool They are absolutely fabulous your Mum will get the best of care. Sorry I can't answer your question but I know you will receive the best care possible

I’m glad you got to have the operation. We won’t see that team sadly with her being inoperable

I'm sorry to read about your Mum's diagnosis. My husband's OC is incurable so inoperable. He's on palliative treatment, FOLFOX with Nivolumab and on the Fortitude trial. All tumours have reduced since treatment started in September. Side effects are very uncomfortable at times but he's managing. He survived a bad cold at Christmas and a few dog bites after an attack 3 weeks ago. He is 63, has meds for high bp and cholesterol but otherwise is/ was very active and fit. 

Hoping your Mum's treatment gives you all some quality time together xxx

PS The results from the last CT scan showed 'resolution' in the peritoneal lymph nodes. This sounds positive to us but might make more sense to you.

Im sorry to hear about your mom. Ita devastating. Even though you work in oncology you probably never thought it would be your mom in that position.

My dad was also diagnosed stage 4 as spread to the liver and surrounding lymph nodes- it wrapped itself around his aorta and pressing into nerves in his back. This was December 23. Told palliative chemotherapy only. 

February 2024, we still going strong. Tumour is stable from last CT scan results in December. Currently on 2nd line treatment paclitaxel. Started with capox which didn't do much apart from the shrink the liver tumour and this is causing no concerns. 

Was able to have 10 sessions of radiotherapy due to the pain and this was the most successful treatment as by the end he could eat again even though it took its toll on him!

He has gained nearly a stone since early December which we are over the moon about and he always seems to be hungry lol. He has gone mad on peanuts!l and had 4 rounds of cheese on toast every morning! While he can eat he sure is making the most of it. 

He looks the best he has been and he is feeling good. 

We just pray this continues just like everyone of us. 

Sending love 

Kayleigh x

That's great to read about your Dad's progress, Kayleigh. Made me giggle about the peanuts and cheese on toast.

Sending love to you and your family,

Lorraine x