Post by jennistarr1 on Jul 23, 2014 21:21:09 GMT -5
My mom has adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of vater, all I can tell you is that the diagnosis stage is the worst you will feel, You may feel hopeless now, I know I did, I tried to pray but ended up screaming at God. But I promise you will get through this, and you will start to have hope, hang in there, accept support even if you aren't feeling it, let positive messages in. Never ever give up NEGU
I'm not a regular on this board, but you have my sympathies.
The liver is often the first place of metastasis from colon ca, so it may not have gotten further. My mom's secondary was her lungs which is less common. I don't know if that gives you hope. It's just the info as I understand it
Post by sporklemotion on Jul 24, 2014 7:51:03 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this. My mother had secondary liver cancer (primary was her uterus, they think-- leiomyosarcoma). Once they know the type, treatment options become much clearer because different drugs can be effective in different cases (should she pursue chemo). I am glad that you can be there with her-- this was hugely helpful in my case. I am not a super active poster, but would be happy to PM if there's anything I can do or say to help. I am far from an expert, and it sounds like my mother's cancer was a different type, but I have been there. I will keep you all in my thoughts.