Not Sure Where to Begin...

Hello to others here.

I am caring for my step-daughter who has recently under gone surgery to remove a sarcoma cancer called Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour  or (MPNST) for short. She is 13 days post surgery.

She also is diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type1. It is benign tumours on nerve endings both internal and external all over her body. On occasion these benign tumours change and become malignant, and one was found in her chest.

When the diagnosis came l wanted to find other parents or relatives or even friends of someone diagnosed with the same sarcoma cancer and couldn't.  I have come to realise cancer is cancer. It's a lonely place for the person diagnosed and often lonely for the parent too.

Like others l cannot fix or change the situation or make it better. I just want to get it right for her.

  • Welcome to the forum Sunnydayz although I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation and the reason you are posting.

    I know you have been struggling to find other parents in a similar situation to yourself so I just wanted to make you aware of a website called sarcoma uk. They have a section with lots of information about your daughter's diagnosis as well a support line you can call for further information and advice so if you give them a call I'm sure they will be able to point you in the right direction to connect with others who are also in this predicament.

    You'll also find many members here that are parents to children young and old with a cancer diagnosis who will really understand what you have stated above about the cancer journey and I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice. If you type the word 'Schwannoma' in to our search box above you will be able to find and join in on previous discussions about this as well.

    I hope this all helps and that the rest of your daughter's recovery goes well.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Less than 12 months after my daughters surgery we are told there is a reinsurance of the aggressive tumour. She is now classed as terminally ill and her life expectancy is based upon months, not years.

    So now all we can do is wait, care, love, support, dry each others eyes and watch our beautiful daughter fade away. 

  • I'm so sorry to read this.

    I know there isn't anything I can say or do to make this situation any better but we are here for you as you embark on this difficult journey ahead.

    Our thoughts and best wishes are with you at this time Sunnydayz.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator