Hi everyone

I have some updates on my progress. After a Whipple procedure in May 2019 recurrence of tumors on my liver was first suspected in December 2022 and finally confirmed early 2023. I was diagnosed with Stage 2, multiple well defined tumors with the largest being 2.5cm in size. My number of lesions and their locations make surgical removal currently impossible.

I started with monthly SSA injections end of March and am lucky that I have no side effects experienced so far. I had a CT scan end of June which was sent to a multidisciplinary review team and I should get their assessment next week...fingers crossed the SSA achieve what we all wish for.

Mentally the journey has been difficult, especially when I learned about the recurrence. I felt fit and never had any kind of symptoms (not even before I had the Whipple procedure). Once I learned about all the treatment options I was able to refocus my mind and I convinced myself that this thing is not ever going to kill me! Of course, deep down I know that there is a chance that I am wrong but I will deal with this as and when...

For me personally a positive outlook makes me calm and allows me to live my life as normal as possible...besides the monthly injections and the Creon I have to take with food. More importantly it also helps my loved ones to cope better with the situation.

I will keep you all updated about my journey.

Peter