On 7/20/2006 Annie2 wrote:
My mother was diagnosed with primary peritoneal carcinoma back in 2000. She had surgery and chemotherapy in 2000 and was healthy for the last 6 years. Unfortunately, they just discovered a new tumor so we're going through this again. She really doesn't have any symptoms at this point, they seem to have caught it fairly early this time. We are optimistic. The only advice I have is to hang in there and be optimistic. My mother had a good five years and we're hoping after this next round of chemo she will have more good years. Best wishes.
HI Annie2,
Can I ask you where the tumor was located and how they found it? How is your mom now? Are they giving her the same type of chemo again?
I am a four year survivor of ppc but have been having some weird symptoms although all of my testing has been normal. I am getting ready to have some ct scans done but I don't rely heavily on that test because it is very deceptive. They were clear when I was diagnosed and thank god I had an aggressive oncologist who opened me up.....hence I am still here because of her.
Thanks for any information you can give me about your mom, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy