had esophagus cancer had 75% of my stomach removed and part of esophagus removed 18 months ago, I have now got secondary cancer in my liver, I’m not have chemo because it made me so ill, I have just had a MRA scan to make sure it’s not spread if it hasn’t then the doctor want to ZAP is it a cure or is it just to prolong life I’m confused on weather to have it or not,
has anyone had this treatment and did it work
So sorry to hear this ! I am unable to help you but I wondered if you had any symptoms of your secondary cancer or was it just out of the blue ?
Not really as I was still recovering from the first cancer, I kept saying something didn’t feel right, to be told it was because I’m not eating enough, I kept on then had a scan and the cancer was found, we know our bodies we know when something isn’t right x
Thanks for that ! I have six monthly scans but you always worry and I haven’t had the energy I used to have, next scan in oct so we will see !
I don’t think any of us really get back the energies we used to have. I certainly have to pace myself a lot more than I used to when it comes to doing jobs around the house and garden
Cool Blue
I have just had a MRA scan to make sure it’s not spread if it hasn’t then the doctor want to ZAP is it a cure or is it just to prolong life I’m confused on weather to have it or not,
I'm not clear what your doctors are proposing. But my only suggestion is to clarify with your doctors exactly what they are proposing, and exactly what the potential risks and benefits are - and then try to come to an informed decision.
None of this is easy! (That's an understatement.) But please try to make sure that you understand exactly what the doctors are proposing, and then weigh up in your mind what works best for you.
Good luck - and my very best wishes.
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