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Dying with cancer oesophageal tumour has 'gone to sleep'?

oesophageal tumour has 'gone to sleep'?

Offline alanineuxton over 5 years ago

Hi I have a stage 4 tumour as above, had 2 cycles of chemo. The tumour has not increased in size since my last scans.

The specialist has told me my next scan is in 3 or 4 months. Does this mean survival? I am 70 yrs old female.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Offline davek over 5 years ago

Hi Alan,
One of my consultants said that a good outcome of chemo is when the cancer becomes indolent - very slow growing. When that happens, it hasn't completely gone but apparently we're more likely to die with it than from it.
Sounds positive - good luck with your next scan!
Dave
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Offline davek over 5 years ago

Hi Alan,
One of my consultants said that a good outcome of chemo is when the cancer becomes indolent - very slow growing. When that happens, it hasn't completely gone but apparently we're more likely to die with it than from it.
Sounds positive - good luck with your next scan!
Dave
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Offline alanineuxton over 5 years ago in reply to davek

Hi Dave,
Thanks for your informative reply. I have my next scan & MRI IN August. Hope we all stay safe in this world.
thanks again,
Alan
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