Tumours stopped shrinking

Hi all,

My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in September which had spread to her lungs.  She has been having chemotherapy and has completed her 6th session.  We had the appointment yesterday and they said the first scan they did after the 3rd chemotherapy session showed the tumour had shrunk but the recent scan showed that the tumour hadn't shrunk anymore.  They are giving her bone injections and medication via a drip every 3 weeks to control it.   I feel so sad for my mum that it hadn't shrunk anymore. I am trying to be positive that it hadn't grown anymore either but I cant help but feel sad that it's not shrunk more.  The chemotherapy has damaged the nerves in her feet so she struggles to walk now, I just wish there was something I could do to make it better for her x

  • Hii Mrs_Bg, I'm so sorry to read what your mum has been diagnosed with and how much the cancer and treatment is effecting her. That can't be easy for her or for you. I'm so sorry this is happening. Sending you both hugs ️

    My first diagnosis was ovarian cancer and I remember how devastating it was when it turned out that the tumours weren't shrinking. Totally crushed. But it was worse for my family like it is for you. I think it's amazing how strong you're being and it's important to know it's ok to feel like this. You're both going through so much and this is your mum, of course you're feeling like this.

    I'm sorry that they hadn't shrunk this time, but there is always next time! Please don't give up hope because there is always hope and next time, hopefully will be much more positive for your mum. And don't be too hard on yourself. You sound like a lovely, caring and thoughtful woman. You are there for your mum and that will be the best medicine and treatment she's getting :)

    You can't be positive all the time but that's ok because when you aren't I and lots of others here will send you lots of positive energy and thoughts. We are here for you through this all the way ️

    Sending you lots of hugs and positivity.

    Jess x

  • Hi Jess 

    Thank you for your message.  How are you doing now x