Appointment

[ellseybellsey]

Had appointment with surgeon yesterday pet scan showed uptake in diaphragm and top of liver so going in on Monday for laparoscopic surgery to see what’s going on.

If it’s not cancer he will operate on vaginal vault but said I need to way the benefit of this surgery as it is major surgery and lapratommy again and then chemo.

If he sees what the pet scan is showing I will only have chemo and no surgery, he said trials are going on currently to see if 2nd surgery is beneficial for overall survival, however I also need to take into consideration quality of life.

At least I have a partial treatment plan and will hopefully get to know more on Monday once he’s had a look.

Ellsey xx

[Lily-Anne]

Have a read about desktop 3 which is the trial he refers to and the one I shadowed when I had my surgery in 2015. Although it’s on going there are several papers through with results from some of the experimental groups. The overall data so far suggests that secondary surgery does extend life expectancy

LA xx

[Seasun36-uk]

Hi Ellsey, I am glad you have a plan now; see what Monday brings.

Thinking of you. Lxx 🌺

[January-2016-UK]

Good luck for Monday. It’s not too long to wait. Waiting is so difficult.

[Yoshbosh]

Good luck for Monday, Ellsey. I hope you get the answer you want xxx

[lorraine71-Australia]

Hi Ellsey, All the best for Monday take care Lorraine xx

[Juliette35]

Hi Ellsey, good luck for Monday , take care . Thinking about you

Xx

[Maxjor]

Wishing you luck Monday Ellsey. Having a plan is so helpful. oxox

[Lindaura]

Well, at least you have s plan now and it sounds like your doc is on top if it.

I am always suspicious of the "quality of life" card being played.

It is all subjective, but I would take another year of brutal Chemo for a chance to stop the spread of the beast, plus, who knows what new trials might be on offer or even a chance of more curative treatment in future?

So, take it as it comes, but choose the best battle plan. Don't surrender!

Best wishes,

Laura

[ellseybellsey]

Thank you for all your good luck messages, I am praying he will let me have surgery then chemo.

But I will have anything they throw at me to stop this spreading any further, I also hope I am feeling less bloated and still able to fly to Iceland on Saturday with my granddaughter.

Hugs Ellsey xx

[Nancy222]

Monday will come quickly. Please keep us posted. XXOO

[IrishMollyO]

Dear Ellsey

You are in my thoughts and prayers . I do hope Monday gives you positive answers . Take care

XXX

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[Clearcell-lady]

Dear Ellsey!Hope you're doing well today!

Thinking of you.

M'Anne