Ok, so now we have a medical name for Dolores, she's known as Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma, which has spread from the bowel to the uterus, lymph nodes, omentum and peritoneum. It's rare, it's very aggressive and unfortunately too far advanced to treat the "normal" way with surgery to remove the tumour(s) and chemotherapy in Nottingham.
I've been referred to Basingstoke for specialist Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) treatment. We should hear back in 2 to 3 weeks to see if they think it's viable. It's known as the Mother Of All Surgeries (MOAS), and also The Sugarbaker Technique, which is a very major procedure, with the goal of trying to get rid of all of Dolores, keeping her locked up in her office and giving me a few more good years, with even the rare (that word again) chance of a cure. On the plus side I could get a free tummy tuck thrown in!
We're keeping everything crossed, now that it is an option, and we have a lot more knowledge of what's happening. They were impressed with my positive outlook and how we were asking lots of questions, and not giving in. In this battle a stubborn nature, along with being young, fit, healthy and a great support network will go a long way
4 comments:
So impressed with your positive outlook too. You're a fighter and all your lovely friends and family are onside with you to kick Delores ass! Take care lovely xxx
If you could be cured with love and support you would be. We all behind you and we will keep you positive hugs to you and yours
You are a real life Wonder woman. sx
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