Hi Amy, 

What a heart-breaking time it must be for you and I can imagine that it was very hard to be told that the cancer is in 7 out of 8 sections of the liver. There is information on our website on metastatic bowel cancer which you might be interested to read and which includes a section on treatment for metastatic bowel cancer in particular on chemotherapy for metastatic bowel cancer. It's hard to stay positive in a situation like this, and understandably so. Getting a second opinion is never a bad idea and I hope that the private appointment goes well. 

It must be hard to be going through this when you have very young children and finding the right words to talk to the children can't be easy. Our page on talking to children about cancer might give you some good insights on how to approach things with them. 

I just wanted you to know you are not alone going through this difficult journey and I hope that you will hear from others who have been through something similar before and who have also looked after a loved one with a similar diagnosis. 

If there is ever anything you would like to discuss or talk through, don't hesitate to get in touch with our cancer nurses on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

We're thinking of you and your family during this anxious time and I wanted you to know you are not alone and that the forum is always there for you anytime you wish to offload or talk to others who truly understand. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator