Feeling deflated!!

[Joanie12]

Hi ladies, been for appt with oncologist following first chemo 3 weeks ago, I dread seeing them. Anyhow he explained that they wouldn't do debulking as lesions on liver were too near arteries and it would be a big operation so instead they are going to add bevacizumab injection to my treatment when my abdominal would d has healed, which after 10 weeks is still leaking a little, so they will delay this for a while. Anyhow, whilst I did not fancy surgery it has left me feeling very negative about my outcome, PS I am stage 4 but feeling quite well, and I had been positive. Any advice or reassurance would be appreciated. Wishing you all a good weekend.

[Lyndy]

Hi Joanie

I am also stage 4 and it was the chemo which really sorted it for me. However...if you are concerned that your team are being too cautious it might be worth getting a second opinion. I know some surgeons will attempt ops that others have ruled out.

xx L

[Joanie12 in reply to Lyndy]

Thank you Lyndy it might be worth doing that, prayers and good wishes to you x

[Hidden]

Hi Joanne well Avastin did work for me and doing well. However if you are unhappy I agree second opinion is an option, all the best

[Joanie12 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Suzuki, I'm due for chemo on Tuesday and I think I'll ask to see my CNS nurse for a chat, perhaps she will explain things better. Wishing you good health xx

[Tesla_7US]

Joanie, chemo can shrink the liver nodes and probably make surgical removal possible. That happened for me. As ever, get a second opinion. My oncologist surgeon is very, very aggressive and does surgeries other doctors are not willing to do. Tesla in Seattle, US

[Joanie12 in reply to Tesla_7US]

Thank you Tesla for your encouraging words, today I'm putting my fighting knickers back on and hoping and praying these tumours shrink and I will get 2nd opinion, god bless and prayers to you xx nb hope storm Harvey is no way near you xx

[Tesla_7US in reply to Joanie12]

Joanie, anything is possible. Do not let this miserable disease steal every moment you're here. I wish I was in the room with you now so I could hug you in person.