Talking about cancer
posted by Jodie bettles
20 March 2020

My mom

Last reply: 05 May 2020 12:01

Hi. My mom was told last week that her cancer has spread to her bowel. Last November it had began to spread to her liver but she was put back on chemo which didn't work. Mom originally had it in the appendix which was removed but chemo was never given afterwards as a precaution. Sadly the cancer came back nearly two years ago. It was gone into the lining of her stomach. She was out straight on aggressive chemo which worked. It was contained and she had a break from chemo for months, we were so thrilled. Then last Aug she was very sick. Couldn't eat and what she did eat she brought back up. She was eventually hospitalised and we were told then that he had started to spread into her liver! Last week her oncologist told her it was now gone into the bowel as well and that she had months. We are all so broken. Her oncologist wants to see her back in April and he said if she is in good form and stronger he might give her aggressive chemo! It's like the last chance. But the last few days it's like she has thrown in the towel. She hasn't been going to the toilet but she hasn't been drinking water or eating either. I'm just so lost and broken, I don't know what to do

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commented by Cancer Nurse
25 March 2020

25 March 2020 12:22

Dear Jodie

This must be so heart breaking for you, your Mum and all the family. Would you be able to phone our Nurseline at 1800 200 700 or email us at cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie with your phone number to discuss this and also to tell you about our new arrangements regarding counselling which can be done by phone skype or face time due to the COVID restrictions. It is a very isolating worrying time and we would like to support both you and your Mum as best as we can, through it.

Kind regards

Cancer Nurse

 

commented by iamapmpsurvivor
05 May 2020

05 May 2020 12:01

Hello Jodie
I'm sorry to read about your mom How is she doing? Hope you're ok. Has your mom seen any of Jurgen Muslow's team at The Mater in Dublin? They specialise in cancers that start in the appendix.
https://www.mater.ie/consultants/mr-jurgen-mulsow/

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