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Liver issues ??
Hi all,
I've been doing chemo (Abraxane) for around 8 weeks now for my numerous mets. The tumour in the lymph nodes in my chest had started to grow so the oncologist thought chemo was needed. I've been tolerating the Abraxane quite well except for some pain in my stomach & in my back. The oncologist thought it might be gall stones so sent me off to do an ultrasound. The next day he called & said no gall stones but there is something going on in the liver. He advised an urgent CT scan. I went to do a CT scan today & see the oncologist tomorrow.
I am not sure what to make of this development. I knew the cancer was in my right liver. I've known for over 18 months now. I thought the oncologist knew too. But when I talked to the onc over the phone he implied that this was something new. So I'm very confused. I am now wondering if has been testing the liver at all over the last 18 months. If he hasn't then the mets in my liver could have been growing without us knowing. I am frustrated with doctors! I am scared about what he will tell me tomorrow.
Ange
I've been doing chemo (Abraxane) for around 8 weeks now for my numerous mets. The tumour in the lymph nodes in my chest had started to grow so the oncologist thought chemo was needed. I've been tolerating the Abraxane quite well except for some pain in my stomach & in my back. The oncologist thought it might be gall stones so sent me off to do an ultrasound. The next day he called & said no gall stones but there is something going on in the liver. He advised an urgent CT scan. I went to do a CT scan today & see the oncologist tomorrow.
I am not sure what to make of this development. I knew the cancer was in my right liver. I've known for over 18 months now. I thought the oncologist knew too. But when I talked to the onc over the phone he implied that this was something new. So I'm very confused. I am now wondering if has been testing the liver at all over the last 18 months. If he hasn't then the mets in my liver could have been growing without us knowing. I am frustrated with doctors! I am scared about what he will tell me tomorrow.
Ange
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- Hi Ange. Have everything crossed for you. Glad you are home resting. Take care. Sandra xxx
- Hi @Scooper. All went well with the biopsy. I am at home relaxing. Should get the results in a few days. Wish me luck! Ange xx
- Hi Ange. Have been thinking of you. How did you go today. Hope that you are home resting. Sandra xxxxxxx
- Sorry to hear this Ange. Sending cyber hugs xxxxx
- Thinking of you . X
- Thank you all for your lovely comments & best wishes. It's nice to know that I can express my feelings on this blog & you get it. xx
- Hey @ang66, so sorry to hear that the chemo is not being effective. Hoping that you get some good news and a good treatment option on Thursday. Big hug lovely. Xx
- Oh bugger. Marg xxx
So sorry the news wasn't better @angg66. Please know you are in my prayers and in my thoughts xx Lesley.- Angg66 I am saddened to hear of a new challenge to face. This road is an absolute nightmare at times. I will pray for a calm for you amidst the turmoil. That you can anchor you whirring thoughts and worries in a safe place ... whatever or wherever or with whom ever this might be.. Big Hugs...
