posted by Buddylove
06 February 2014
Carcinoid cancer
Last reply:
07 February 2014 15:33
My dad has been diagnosed with carcinoid cancer, a tumour on the bowel. Unfortunately they can't do anything for him here in Ireland as it is too far advanced. The only treatment available to him is available in Rotterdam in Holland. We are just waiting for a call to go over here. So I guess this is all new to us & know very little about this treatment. Was just wondering has anybody here or know of someone who has traveled abroad for this treatment? Thanks in Advance.
Dear ‘Buddylove’,
We are sorry to read of your Dad’s diagnosis and hope that you will hear from others on this forum soon. Meanwhile, in answer to your question regarding travelling abroad for this treatment, one of our Peer to Peer volunteers did just this although it was to Sweden. She would speak to you about the process around the ‘treatment abroad scheme’.
There are some excellent presentations on the Irish website www.netpatientnetwork.ie with reference to this scheme for those with Neuroendocrine tumours but unfortunately their site is down today.
If you would like to discuss this further do not hesitate to phone one of us nurses here on the National Cancer Helpline on Freefone 1800 200 700. We would endeavour to help and support you through this difficult time.
Kind regards,
Cancer Information Services Nurse