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[Filter: keyword] tomboy81's post body matched "oncologist", board "4496". Post Subject: Re: Liver Mets- Really Scared Post Body: Hi all. It's not good news from this end. I had a very frank conversation with my oncologist this morning who said the cancer in my liver is progressing at such a rapid rate that further chemo would make me very ill and not really change the situation. I seriously need to think how I wanted to spend my final days (i.e in pain at hospital or having relief at home with family) She urged me that whilst I still felt fit and well I should travel back up north Asap. The hospital have been great and are arranging hospice at home care for when I get back. Part of me wants to continue the fight and go for the chemo but then my family are desperate to have me home (I live and work in London with my partner right now) I just can't believe it's got to this stage. I feel absolutely fine and my shiny new drain is providing great relief. Onc says liver can deteriorate very quickly and I might not even make my 35th birthday in 12 days time.... Shock and disbelief. Body text "oncologist" matched filter pattern "oncologist". Post by User[id=82077,login=tomboy81] has message uid 1029023. Link to post: Re: Liver Mets- Really Scared ... View more

[Filter: keyword] tomboy81's post body matched "die", board "4496". Post Subject: Re: Liver Mets- Really Scared Post Body: Thanks so much for all of your kind words ladies. It's really helped to reassure me. I definitely intend to continue with the reiki if I can. My mum is a big fan of reflexology so might give that a shot too. Like you, don't think I could do the acupuncture (so fed up of needles!!!!) Overall, I'm just trying to take solace in the fact I feel fit and well. I certainly don't feel like I'm going to die today or tomorrow! I hope all of your treatments continue to kick that evil C in the butt! Sending you big, big hugs xxx Body text "die" matched filter pattern "die". Post by User[id=82077,login=tomboy81] has message uid 1028916. Link to post: Re: Liver Mets- Really Scared ... View more

[Filter: keyword] tomboy81's post body matched "nurse", board "4496". Post Subject: Re: Liver Mets- Really Scared Post Body: Hi Moijan. Thanks for your reply. Whilst I've been in hospital I've been taking full advantage of the alternative treatments. The Reiki sessions have been amazing- I'd definitely recommend it. Not only did I totally get lost in the moment but it really felt like the therapist was doing something to my liver. I felt so much movement and heat in there (and usually I'm quite sceptical about these sorts of things!) Well, after being admitted on Monday for a drain I'm still trapped in hospital. I've just been told this will happen tomorrow at 9am (hurrah!) They're also inserting a tube so if the fluid builds up again it can be easily drained at home or by a district nurse. Unfortunately my CT scan showed no obvious blockage in the liver which could be cleared or have a stent put in. As such, it's probably the advancing cancer which is causing the birubilin build up and jaundice. On the plus side, I'm convinced my pee and poo is returning to a bit more of a normal colour (so that must be a good thing, right?) I'm also eating normally, no nausea, vomiting etc. Feeling absolutely fine in myself. The plan is to start paclitaxel chemo asap (weekly for 3 weeks, then one week off) God, I hope this one works.... Body text "nurse" matched filter pattern "nurse". Post by User[id=82077,login=tomboy81] has message uid 1028736. Link to post: Re: Liver Mets- Really Scared ... View more

[Filter:keyword] tomboy81's post body matched "mobile", board "4496". Post Subject: Liver Mets- Really Scared Post Body: Hi ladies. Just looking for TLC/cyber hugs/reassurance. Currently in hospital awaiting for ascites to be drained. I've also gone a bit jaundiced and my pee and poo is all discoloured.Just seen consultant who says they're going to do an ultrasound to investigate the possibility of a blockage in the bile duct. However, if the cancer is causing the problem, chemotherapy options may be limited if my liver isn't working properly. Her tone has really scared me, like the end is nigh. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Apart from my massive belly I feel absolutely fine! I'm fully mobile and eating/drinking/toileting normally. I certainly don't feel at death's door! Petrified. Body text "mobile" matched filter pattern "mobile". Post by User[id=82077,login=tomboy81] has message uid 1028133. Link to post: Liver Mets- Really Scared ... View more

[Filter:keyword] tomboy81's post body matched "passed away", board "4496". Post Subject: Re: Xeloda / Capecitabine - Your Top Tips, please? Post Body: Hi Barton. I completely agree! I get so frustrated when I see all of these Jeremy Kyle rejects wandering around town stuffing their faces with junk and smoking- they're all completely fine! It makes me so angry when I think of a friend of mine who sadly passed away at the age of 30 from BC. She was a teetotal vegetarian and one of the kindest ladies you could ever meet. There's no justice, is there? Anyway, rant over. This particular subject REALLY gets my blood boiling (as you can tell!) 😳 Body text "passed away" matched filter pattern "passed away". Post by User[id=82077,login=tomboy81] has message uid 1017260. Link to post: Re: Xeloda / Capecitabine - Your Top Tips, please? ... View more