Cancer - appendiceal cancer

Hi my name is Linda I am 64 I got diagnosed in February and was told I have a rare type of  cancer it started on the appendix I am on a 3 month delayed treatment and every time I see the oncologist my cancer changes firstly I have bowl cancer than it changed to mucinoma carcinoma and I have just received anther letter with anther name so I am confused but the cancer spread to my lungs kidney and liver so I would like a second opinion if I may thanks Linda 

  • Hi Linda and a warm welcome to our forum, 

    I am so sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with cancer on the appendix and that your cancer type has changed and you've received another letter with yet another name. I can imagine this is really confusing for you and I completely understand why you would want to have a second opinion especially if you have learned that the cancer has now spread to your lungs, kidney and liver. You can find out more on our website about how to go about getting a second opinion and I hope that you can speak to someone soon and get their expertise on this. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you would like to talk things through with them so don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss this and get their thoughts on this. 

    Other members of our community may have been in a similar situation before and I hope that they will come shortly and share their story with you. I hope that you get some clarity soon on this.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator