How long does this last? DH has had for a week now. His throat is feeling better but his chest still hurts from it. Any advice on what heals it quickest?

There are so many trials out there, how do you decide which one to try? Did you talk to your oncologist or make the decision yourself?
If your currently stable, do you wait until chemo stops working or try a trial now?

I know there are older threads on this topic, however wanted to see if there is anyone else out there who has signet cell features and has had HIPEC? If you did, where was this done at and how are you today?

Anyone with "caking" have the HIPEC or just a debulking surgery?
What exactly is caking? Is it an abudence of tumors in same spot?

chemo sabe wrote:with contrast, the CT will see everything, including blood vessel size/constriction, gall stones, etc. Resolution is 1-2 mm. here is good description http://www.diffen.com/difference/CT_Scan_vs_MRI

Thank you!

DH has CT with contrast & MRI scans scheduled for Tuesday. Doc office called today to say insurance would not approve MRI only CT scans.

Doc felt this was ok to provide a baseline and push for MRI if need be.

Is having a CT alone ok? What is difference?

4luvobaba wrote:@kandj: Thank you for the reply! Your husband's situation seems similar to my brother's. We have a couple of appointments for 2nd opinions -one in Philly and maybe one out of town. We will keep you informed.

Good luck! When is your appt? We just saw him yesterday.

Please go to UPenn if you are in Philly. Doctor Loaiza-Bonilla is amazing and his team.

For those who have had HIPEC did you also have a laparoscopic exam prior to becoming a HIPEC candidate? I wasn't sure if this is common or if the surgeons go off of scans.

Who is your onco at UPenn? DH is an inoperable stage iv and sees Dtr Loiaza-Bonilla.

My DH had same issue. He just got a g tube last Friday. Feels immediate relief. They also gave him a picc line in arm for TPN nutrition. Both are temporary until nodules shrink.

Anyone else have really bad reflux. You feel like insides are burning when anything goes down or comes up. If so, what do you do or take? Any recommendations for food/drinks?
Is this part of the disease or post op from an ilesostomy?

We were told HIPEC not effective for signet cell peri mets. Anyone else?

rp1954 wrote:We are in the oral chemo + extra off label and naturals camp to keep things tamped down, more on possible lymph nodes and lung/liver thangs after surgery. Peri implant didn't come back after initial treatments before chemo and then chemos forever.

What off label & naturals do you take?

Thanks everyone for your input. It's been a hell of a week since I posted. DH had scans on Monday and we received results today, turns out he has a small bowel blockage. Of course, I freaked and contacted his surgeon right away thinking we need to go to ER. His surgeon said as long as he isn't vomit...