Hello - living with two different types of cancer, Renal and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. Does anyone else have these cancers?

Hello, I was diagnosed with cancer May 2022.  It has been a very long journey, and it’s still ongoing.  I have 2 separate cancers, one is renal and the other is Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. I have had 2 operations, one in August 2022 and one in November 2022.  I am now on Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib.  I don’t know anyone with cancer (my husband is in remission, for the last 2 years) so I am totally alone.  Shirley 

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community Shirlann although I'm sorry to hear you're living with two different cancers.

    The last 2 years must have been very difficult, especially if you don't know anyone else who is in this position, but I'm glad you've reached out to us as quite a few of our members will definitely understand what you are going through, so you are not alone Shirlann, and I'm sure you will receive some words of support and advice from them soon.

    I can see one of the cancers you have is quite rare so I hope you will find this information we have about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei to be useful. We also have a very helpful team of cancer nurses you can talk to on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you and answer any other questions you may have about your cancers and situation at this time.

    I'm not sure from your post if you have come across the cancer charity Maggie's before, but if not they offer free expert care and support to anyone who has been affected by cancer. They have quite a few support centres across the UK that you can visit and connect with others who are on this journey as well, so do get in touch with them and find out how they can help. Your GP and/or your medical team may be able to let you know of other support groups in your local area as well.

    We're here for you Shirlann and sending all our support your way.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator