Hi I was recently told my cancer was treatable but not curable and I'm really worried what this means I'm only 31 and it's in my neck oesephugus and possibly in my lungs can anyone help
So sorry to read about your diagnosis - which is very similar to my own. It is a lot to take in and can be devastating news - especially if you had no previous idea of what might be going on.
There's no way to say this diplomatically, it basically means that there are treatments available which may control your symptoms and slow down, stop or even reverse your cancer - but they don't think they will ever get rid of it completely. Someone should have explained this to you when you received your diagnosis and offered you some support. It would be worth giving the nurses a ring on here (0808 800 4040) or talking to your care team about your options and what support is available to you and your loved ones..
Thank you Dave yeah the lady who told me the news didn't give me a great deal of information on the whole treatable but not curable I thought it meant a death sentence straight away because of that word incurable but thank you for your reply and the telephone number I'll give them a ring and speak to someone about it
Thank you Dave yeah the lady who told me the news didn't give me a great deal of information on the whole treatable but not curable I thought it meant a death sentence straight away because of that word incurable but thank you for your reply and the telephone number I'll give them a ring and speak to someone about it
