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Advice when told Chemo should be stopped

Bjds
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Hi,

I have just come back from a consultation with my very good friend (37yo F) and her NHS oncologist. She was diagnosed with Cervical cancer coming up to one year ago, initial treatments of chemo, radiotherapy and brachytherapy were successful and the cervical cancer cleared, however it is believed that the cancer metastasised during this treatment and is now present in her lungs, lower back and most recently in her bowels. She was due to have 6 sessions of Chemo and Immunotherapy, however after only 2 sessions she was scanned, and due to the latest discovery of the nodules in the bowel has been advised to stop all treatment. My question being is there anything she can do or any trials that would be available to her, I understand that she may need to contact you directly but I thought I would make the initial contact for you advice as I’m sure you can imagine she is distraught but this latest news.

Any help or advice is appreciated.

Many thanks

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    Hello Bjds, 

    I am so sorry to hear this is happening to your friend at such a young age and it must be devastating for her and her loved ones as treatment seemed to be working well initially so it's so sad that the cancer has metastasised to her lungs, lower back and bowels and it was advised that she stops her treatment. I hope that there will be other options for her - perhaps they are trying to figure out at the moment what the next steps might be after the recent discovery of the nodules in her bowel. She should definitely ask her medical team what options are still available to her. In terms of clinical trials, you can search for clinical trials on this page and our free nurse helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if there is anything you would like to ask them. 

    I hope this helps a little and sending you and your friend our best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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