I posted about this a while back as MIL has been unwell for a year or two. She was diagnosed with a Neuroendocrine tumour of the small bowel and had monthly injections which seemed to help her.
However, she’s been quite unwell since Christmas with weight loss, very tired and in pain. She had various tests and scans but still no appointments to see anyone?!
Two weeks ago she was rushed to A&E with extreme pain sent away with pain killers and an appointment to see a liver specialist the next day. The specialist has given a newer diagnosis and sent a letter confirming this and treatment plan.
The problem is that both mother and father in law are adamant that the consultant has said the condition is benign and definitely NOT cancer but being is being treated like cancer?! But the letter reads like a cancer diagnosis so, as a family, we are confused and not sure if mil and fil are in denial, haven’t grasped the info correctly or are correct and this isn’t cancer but she is to start chemo tablets in two weeks time and has a Macmillan nurse visiting tomorrow?!
We are confused and worried 😟
Can anyone understand this letter?
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MIL and Neuroendocrine tumour - is this cancer?
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Twoweekcruise · 29/04/2018 15:24
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