The nurses are off this weekend. Tell us more about your cancer. 

Thank you.  No further detailts but very breathless

Hello Jeanettek,

this will have come as a great shock, so whilst in that state it becomes easy to create all kinds of horrific scenario's. As a recovered liver cancer patient with spread from the bowel l realise how difficult it becomes to keep solid ground beneath your feet.

The things l realised early on following my diagnosis is what l had is exactly that, l cannot change that,the only thing l can affect is the stress l placed upon myself. Of course too much will seriously impact on your body's ability to maintain a sensible equilibrium allowing it the best chance to cope with all the treatments. The sooner you can get to that position the easier it becomes.

Incurable does not mean untreatable, and neither does it come with a sell by date.As your journey progresses you will learn more details and the route your treatments will take.The not knowing is the worst, it is surprising how well you cope once you know what you face. So scream,get the "why me" out of the way quickly and take the best possible calmest you forward going gently one step followed by the next

take care,

David

You have been given decent advice. Take it. Take it easy. 

Thank you David for taking thr time.to give me some reassirance.So happy ypu recovered.

Thank ypu

Hi JeanetteK and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I appreciate this must be a difficult time for you. It sounds very scary and a lot to take in.

It is never easy when you are discovered to have cancer through metastasis.

The liver biopsy may confirm where the primary tumour is.

Your hospital specialist may also request further scans and tests to try to find where the primary is.

If the primary tumour is never found you may be diagnosed as having a cancer of unknown primary (CUP).

When the cancer has spread from its original site it is known as stage 4 cancer.

For Stage 4 cancer, the primary goal of treatment is to control the cancer, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life rather than cure it. Some people can live many years with metastatic disease.

Cancer can conjure up many emotions and fears. We have information on how cancer can make you feel how cancer can make you feel and managing your emotions which you may find helpful to read.

There are Maggie's centres that provide emotional support to people affected by cancer. Many of their centres have trained psychologists who can provide one-to-one or group counselling.

You don't need to visit a Maggie's Centre; they can provide advice and support over the phone.

You may also be able to find support groups via the Cancer Care Map. 

If you can, try to take things one day at a time. It might help to talk to someone you trust, like family, or a friend.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support

It might help to talk things through with one of our nurses on the helpline. You can call for free on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

I hope you know more soon.

Kind regards,

Tina