Cancer - Treatment Of Secondary Metastases.

[frugalfred]

Does anyone know a treatment system for cancer secondaries (on spinal column and lymphatic system) beginning with T? My consultant used a word, and said it's not chemotherapy; also injectible, no hair loss, just makes patient feel a bit dodgy.

[237SJ]

Where was the original cancer?

[frugalfred]

On the left kidney, 237SJ.

[Mamyalynne]

Targeted Therapy maybe?

[frugalfred]

I've just googled that, mamya, and that seems to be it. Thanks.

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome.

[Peter Pedant]

if it is you FF I am extremely sorry to hear it

for future consultations - it might be worth asking if you can tape them ( use a mobile phone )

tamoxifen is used to limit bone loss - recently been on the news apparently
I think targeted therapy was the word - all a bit of shock to take in when it is you

al they ever said to me was chemotherapy, radiotherapy - hormonal and immunotherapy wasnt really on the cards. - different primary

[Mamyalynne]

It was remiss of me not to add my thoughts to you (or the patient if not you) difficult times.

[frugalfred]

Sadly it is I, PP. Op. to remove main tumour Oct 17th. Second largest consultant has ever seen. Had no symptoms till 5 weeks ago, then passage of blood in urine made me go to GP. Endoscopy, CT scan, MRI scan etc. has followed.

[frugalfred]

Thanks again for that concern, mamya.

[Peter Pedant]

dear dear
very sorry to hear the gory details

[anneasquith]

Good luck with your treatment Fred.

[Lie-in King]

May I offer my very best wishes to you Fred, I hope your procedure on the 17th is wholly successful & your recovery speedy & comfortable.

[frugalfred]

Thanks, Anne. I have a very experienced surgeon/urologist, he's very positive and inspires confidence.

[frugalfred]

Thanks. Lie-in King. I am trying to be optimistic.

[anneasquith]

Excellent Fred, having a good relationship with your medical team and confidence in them , then you know your in good hands,

[Patsy33]

Hope all goes well for you Fred. Keep taking in all that positiveness your surgeon puts out. Meanwhile, keep on with your very witty puns!....

[marval]

Sorry to hear this Fred, hope all goes well for you.

[frugalfred]

Patsy - thanks; Answerbank is a useful distraction and stops me constantly mulling things over.

[frugalfred]

Thanks, marval. I shall keep up with your humour via smartphone whilst in hospital! O2 gives me 50mb of data for £1 a day.

[Patsy33]

That's right Fred, don't let it take over your mind. AB certainly is an excellent distraction! x