Plot twist! My mom just got back from her oncology appointment. Her oncologist was OUTRAGED that the peritoneal surgeon told her she was not eligible for surgery because there was "most likely cancer in the peritoneal we cannot see on a CT scan." That surgeon was young and arrogant and started my mom on palliative care. However, her radiologist sang a different tune. He thought he could get this with 5 weeks/each day of radiation to the affected area and "buy her more time." We were happy about that. Then today the oncologist said she should NOT be on palliative care because "we are not there yet." He thinks between more rounds of chemo plus radiation and perhaps some "clean up" surgery, they can give her a handful of years. He also mentioned that in five years he thought immunotherapy could turn this cancer on its head! (Again, just his thoughts on the matter). So, the oncologist wants my mom to see a different surgeon and actually apologized for my mom having gone through what she did. Again, we realize the odds now that this has come back. But we're also remaining cautiously optimistic that she can get a handful of years, if not more. Again, we know things can always take a turn for the worse. We're no strangers to the roller coaster.

Wow, what a whirlwind of emotions. One day they have my mom for dead and the next they give her hope! My head is spinning, and I am not sure I know what to believe anymore with one doctor saying one thing, and 2 other docs saying something completely different. But I will choose hope. I am sure there will be more updates to come, but I wanted to share some positive news for all those who may need it today. Love to all....

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