Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to read about your partner's situation. This must be a very difficult time for you both, and it's understandable to feel scared.

If your partner has access to a nurse specialist at the hospital they could let you both know what support is available within the hospital and locally in your area. Your might find that the hospital has a Macmillan Drop in or a well-being centre where you can both get support. 

Maggie's centres provides a variety of support for people affected by cancer. The cancer care map also lists local support services in your area by postcode.

As they have found protein in your partners blood and are saying that the cancer cells are mutating, this likely means that the cancer cells are changing in a way that helps them resist the effects of his current chemotherapy making it less effective. Although this does make things more challenging, it doesn't necessarily mean that everything is worse overall, it just means that his doctors have recognised what's happening and are adjusting his treatment to try and stay ahead of it. Stronger chemotherapy aims to try and slow the cancer down more effectively and help manage it for longer.

I hope this reply helps a little. Give us a ring if you want to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene