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My husband has bowel and possibly liver cancer

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My husband started complaining about discomfort and irregular bowel movement just before Christmas after a few visits to the GP and a few months have past we have had a colonoscopy biopsy, ct scan and are now waiting for a MRI on the 22nd. 

The biopsy was inconclusive but the ct scan showed cancer in the lower bowel and two small lesions on his liver hense the MRI for more detailed confirmation. 

I have recently been googling to find out more information as it’s difficult to wait for that next appointment. I have been shocked to see the low survival rates for liver cancer patients 

anyone one willing to share your experiences/knowledge would be appreciated. 

Thanks in advance 

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    Hi Jan. . Sorry you are going through such a hard time ...

    One thing l do know is please don't Google symptoms,  you could just have a cold and after googling you'd think the end was near ... on home page here there are subjects at the bottom ... you might find better info there ... try to keep to this or McMillan site as they deal with cancer every day ... 

    There's lots of us on here with different cancers different treatments ... and some pushing those boundaries down the road ... your in the scariest time, at those first weeks where your brain gets overloaded with info, and all the things you are going through ... 

    Worrying is good as you need to get all those emotions out ... panicking makes it overwhelming and you'll need every ounce of strength for those coming months ... but lots of us have been there, and remember those feelings ... so take care and be gentle on your self , and know your just human ... even superman would feel scared if he went through this ... so together your strong ... once you get your head around it ... just live in the day... don't look to far ahead... and listen to each other ... share tears and hugs ... but come out ready to kick cancers butt ... Chrissie x

     

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    Thanks Chris I knew it was a mistake even before I did my Google search but I did find this chat forum so it wasn’t all bad. I think I am in the panic stage now, It is the waiting that is difficult. We asked about having the MRI done privately to speed things up but our Cancer nurse advised against it as it can complicate things. 

    Thanks for your reply Regards Janet 

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    Hi Jan So sorry to hear this, it’s a very worrying time. My mum has just been diagnosed with Colon Cancer which they suspect has spread to her liver. She only had the start of stomach pains about 8 weeks ago. The CT showed spots in her liver. She’s had CT, MRI and biopsy and we are now waiting for the diagnosis and treatment plan. I too have googled this and wish I hadn’t so I’m trying now to remain positive and patient until we know the next steps and trying to prepare my mum mentally for the next stage. Take care and try to take each day at a time
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    Thanks Sara for your reply, so sorry to hear about your Mum. It is a very scary time, I think once I know for sure what we are dealing it will be so much better, still hard and terrifying but better. 

    Thanks again Janet. 

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    Thanks also Janet. I do feel better day by day and yes agree it will be easier for you once you know. Best wishes x
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    Hi Jan. Sorry to hear about hubby. My son n law was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. He was 38. It had already spread to his liver. They first did the colon resection and a colostomy . Then chemo to shrink the tumors so they could do surgery. The surgery was successful but the cancer returned he had his colostomy reversed and did mor chemo the cancer went to the peritoneum so they did HIPEC surgery which was brutal and we almost lost him but he pulled through. He fought fir 8 years before we lost him. It is a roller coaster but don’t lose hope. Stay positive if you can because I truly believe that’s what kept him with us fir those 8 years.
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    Thank you Jane yes I am beginning to realise the importance of trying to keep positive. I’m so sorry your Son inlaw lost his fight but very pleased for you that you had him with you for those eight years. 

    Thank you for taking the time to respond to my message regards Janet 

  • Offline in reply to janCaf

    like me, your husband has bowel cancer that has spread to the liver...it's not liver cancer..it will always be bowel cancer, wherever it may travel to...

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