Hi everyone, I’m new to the group here. I don’t really know where to start with my mums situation but I’ll try and keep it as simple as possible- my mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer (serous) last year, but after debulking surgery they also discovered that she had another completely separate primary cancer going on at the same time- a very rare appendix cancer, Goblet cell.
She had a lot of treatment for the ovarian cancer, including 7 chemo rounds, debulk in between and nearly a year of targeted therapy. My worry was always around the appendix cancer, for whilst they removed her appendix at her surgery, they didn’t do any treatment specific for the appendix cancer after, like chemo.
so as we feared, the appendix cancer has returned and she is now down for chemo. I’ve no idea yet why they aren’t considering her for further surgery, for example with HIPEC… wondering if anyone has any experience of this cancer and if you have too had chemo as opposed to surgery first? Absolutely beside myself with worry.. thanks for reading. Laura xx
Hi LozB87
I hope you're finding the community both an informative and supportive place to be.
I had a different type of cancer to your mum, so can't help with any experiences I'm afraid, but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be more easily seen.
If you don't get any replies you could post your questions in the ask a nurse section of the online community and one of the specialist nurses will respond within 3 working days. Please note that they are not available over the weekend but you can post there during the week.
It would be great if you could pop something about your mum's diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Sending a virtual (((hug)))
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