Hi , Looking for some info . My mum who is 80 was diagnosed with Primary Stage 3 peritoneal cancer in May She received her first cycle of 6 at the start of June . They had issue’s administering to begin with as she had a reaction . But they managed...
Hi , my husband has multiple areas of cancer including peritoneal. Food tends to cause a lot of pain and discomfort and the doctor has recommended an “easy to digest “ diet, no other restrictions. Was wondering if anyone in this group has similar experience...
I had an upper abdominal ultrasound 2+ Months ago. This showed peritoneal and omentum cancer. I then had a colonoscopy which was clear. I was then given a request for cancer marker blood tests and a CT scan The CT scan was inconclusive for finding...
On Tuesday I was told my cancer was in regression or remission - my husband and I didn’t understand the word used and had to ask what the consultant meant. We believe it meant my cancer is in remission. I am now going to have 3 month appointments by phone...
Just an update on this. Vaginal bleeding was a symptom of a new tumour at the top of my vagina. I had medication and had it zapped with radiotherapy within weeks of the scan. Any unexpected bleed needs investigating immediately. Anyone had vaginal bleeding...
l am very fit and healthy apart from the cancer. I take no medication at all. I have had 3 cycles of chemo then a scan. I was told there is still too much disease residue on the outside of my liver and in my diaphragm to operate. I am having 3 more cycles...
My sibling has just been diagnosed with liver and peritoneum cancer. He's very frightened and thinks he's going to pass away. He hasn't started treatment yet and an operation is not an option. What can he expect, regarding treatment, pain and life...
My mum was diagnosed with peritoneal low grade serous cancer 2.5years ago. She had some chemo that seemed to react positively and things settled for a short while. However, the cancer is not acting in a low grade manner, it is slot more aggressive...
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...
On 4 July my husband underwent a 14 hour operation to remove cancer from his peritoneum, his bowel, spleen, his diaphragm and the lower lobe of his left lung. Two months after the operation he is finally getting his appetite back and has lost 20 kilos...
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