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MrsP - mum got the all clear from ovarian cancer, only to find out 2 tumours are on her peritoneal cavity. Waiting for chemo to begin. I'm so worried

Dawnlouise
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Hi, 

this is my first post and I’m not sure where to begin. Mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the end of February and has had a full hysterectomy and appendectomy. We were told everything went well and they got all the cancer, no need for chemo. 6 weeks later mum was in so much pain they admitted her to hospital, did some scans and have found 2 very large tumors which have grown in her peritoneal cavity. That was on Thursday, she was sent home and we are waiting for chemo to start we have an appointment on Wednesday with the oncologist.

I have been caring for mum at home but she is so frail and won’t really eat or drink, she is also vomiting a lot considering she isn’t eating or drinking and the vomit is dark green almost black.  I feel useless as I can’t do anything to help her and made the big mistake of googling peritoneal cancer and it’s survival rate.

i don’t know where to go for advice or help and if the vomiting is normal or not.

any advice would be greatly appreciated 

thanks

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    Hi there, 

    Firstly I am so sorry to hear about your Mum. I know how hard it is as my Mum is at the end of life with breast cancer. My thoughts go out to you. 

    I have found Macmillan have been useful for me at times when I've felt very overwhelmed. Just having that person to talk to on the other end of the phone can really help. 

    With the green vomit. I was reading about this the other day because I've just had a sickness bug and was bringing up green vomit. Apparently if your stomach really hasn't got much to bring up which sounds like the case with your Mum with her not eating much, you can be bringing up bile which can be green. I'd definitely seek medical attention for it as from what I've read it's not normal (not trying to scare you so sorry if it comes across that way). 

    I'm sorry I have no amazing advice but just know that you're not alone. Sending hugs x 

  • Offline in reply to StrawberryBear

    Thank you for your support, I’m so sorry to hear about your mum too . I will definitely get in touch with Macmillan, I think having someone outside the family to talk to would be good. Mum was re-admitted to hospital today with a blockage in her bowel and is getting fluids via a drip and has a nasal tube in to stop the vomiting. 
    I know she is in the right place but it makes me feel so useless.

    i am so grateful to you for reaching out to me, thank you x

  • Offline in reply to Dawnlouise

    Aww you're so welcome. I fully empathise because I know unless you're going through this or have gone through it people just don't understand x

    Definitely a good idea to ring Macmillan. I'm of the same mind and don't always want to speak to friends and family. It's just nice to offload and sometimes helps you see things a bit more clearly I've found. 

    I'm so sorry your mum's back in hospital :( I know what you mean about feeling useless, I was the same about 3ish weeks ago when my Mum was in hospital but I was also a bit relieved because they could do things to help my Mum that I couldn't. I really hope this stay in hospital can help your Mum get a bit more stable and stop the vomiting etc. 

    Sending strength x

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