Hello,
My mother in law has recieved a letter copied into her from her consultant to her doctor. She wasnt too sure on the content but as soon as I read the letter, I knew straight away what it meant. I also had some of the terminology confirmed by a cancer research nurse because I started to doubt myself, as it was just so inappropriate to send a letter of this nature to someone and not speak to them in person first.
The letter says:-
"from the PET CT we confirm extensive lung metastases and large liver metastases" It then gos on to say that the primary could either be from a hepatic malignancy though metastases from the colon or urinary tract is possible and after her liver biospy it will need to be discussed at the CUP MDT.
I think informing someone they have secondary cancer by letter where the patient has only been copied in is absolutely outrageous. Has anyone else had this before? I cant quite believe it to be honest. I had to sit and explain it to my husband what it meant and then he had to explain to his mum. My mother in law is only 58.
I guess in one way we now know what to expect once she does get called in to see her consultant after the biospy.
Thank you
