Fluid back in Dh's abdomen, this means the drug ttreatments have stopped working

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Dh has been in increasing pain. the last CT scan showed no-regrowth of the tumours but the pain has been increasing so the consultant sent him for an ultrasound.

there is fluid back in the abdomen, not a lot, but this is a strong indication that the drugs have stopped working. There are no other treatments available, other than something in clinical trials which might buy us a month.

The consultant has sent us away for a months holiday from the drugs and will review the case them. But in reality I feel that she is just doing this to break us in gently.

We knew it would happen at some point. Still so hard to deal with.

thinking of you all!

Oh Mb. for you and MR MB. Can only say we are here for you.

So sorry mb. For those of us who aren't living this it's so easy to forget that the good news wasn't going to last

Sorry to hear this.

Oh no.I was hoping that this wasn't your thread MB.I'm so sorry to hear your news.

So sorry MB - so sorry.

(My contribution is a round of citron pressés, and various assorted patisseries (naturally including dh's particular favourite) in a slightly squashed box. And a new baguette so warm light & delicious that the postie had to break off & scoff one end when delivering it.)

I'm so sorry MB - I wish you all as many happy hours as you can possibly have with your DH and children, and all the courage and forebearance you all require to make that happen.

desperately sad to hear about this ..thoughts are with you and your dh and dcs

im so sorry to hear about this

Thinking of you all, MB

So sorry to read this mb.x

so sorry life is so unfair thinking of you and your familyxxx

MB so sorry to hear this......

I do a good line in very impatient and rude 'waiting', so am happy to tend your table and throw my eyes up to heaven at your poor attempts at French.......

You don't know me (I'm soemthing of a lurker) but your posts always stand out to me. I'm so sorry to hear of what you're all going through.

I wondered whether this was of interest.
Roche slashes price of Tarceva from the FT this morning

So sorry to hear this MB. Words are inadequate.

..stay strong mb..

I'm so sorry to hear this MB

Oh MB ... I am so sorry and just wish we had that magical cancer cure (it can't be that hard can it?). I'm pretty sure you don't feel like you are being very strong but I want you to know that you are an inspiration to us. My heart goes out to you and your family. Lots of love x

I am so sorry to hear this MB. After all your good news of late I was hoping Mr MB would go on forever.

You are an amazing family.

Thinking of you.

God MB so so sorry to hear this.

MB. I am so very sorry. Your dignity and humour, your strength of character are an example to us all.

Much love x

(can't help much re the Parisien thing, but would a plastic Blackpool Tower do as an Eiffel Tower replacement? You know, if you squint a bit, they do look rather similar)

oh shit, mb

Am also living with dreading the return of ascites on a daily basis with my mum (on borrowed time now with ovarian cancer) - I can imagine what an utter blow this must be to you both

I hope you get to go to Paris and have a fab time

Oh MB- what a rollercoaster ride!

I know you'll get the origins of this so- may you both live in LESS interesting times!

(ie hope the trial drugs turn out to wrok and the drug free month is a glorious time for you)

Hgus X

Really sorry to hear this MB... especially after your recent positive news thread

I am so sorry MB .

But Elibean is right - let us know if you want to try to get access to the drug trial. I know there are quite a few MNers who work in and with the Pharmaceutical industry, and the power of Mumsnet never ceases to amaze me.

Love to you all.xx