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6mnths to live
To cut a sad story short, battled and i thought i won. Was due for my 6mnth check up, but three weeks ago got a sore shoulder then lymphadema then a black red swollen chest on mastectomy scar. Arm has swollen to capacity wasnt draining. Barrage of tests pet scan last friday result yesterday. Massage lymphnode invasion tumours wrapped around nerves as pain is shocking. Told very aggressive, offered chemo more radiation and maybe i will see christmas. A wave of white knuckle terror. Sadness guilt shock and a million “what am i going to do” things tushed through my head. Im a very strong oositive person but at that moment i was a blithering mess. I never thought it wS going to get me. I really didnt. I was very vigilant in my approAch to everything. Came through chemo (heavy dose as triple neg and wAs very aggressive) did 16 rounds chemo. 25 radiations. mastectomy. Came through relatively well . Just getting my life back. We had to sell our home because of my cancer. Just moved in 4 weeks ago. Still unpacking for god sake. Finally decided to retire and live my life for me. Embraci g the new me and flourishing then wham. All done and dusted. I would love yo hear a ray of sunshine from someone. Has anyone beat the 6 mnth prediction with anything remotely similar. Ie. aggressive tumours, nodes etc i would love to hear from you. Thank you girls x
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- Sending you lots of hugs Me2 <3 <3
- @me2 i'm so very sorry to hear about your new diagnosis. i'm thinking of you and beaming you hugss ((( <3 <3 )))
- No words, but I'll hold you in my thoughts
Sending hugs xo - Me2 no words can describe how you are feeling my prayers and positive thoughts are with you
My father was diagnosed with Metastatic Liver cancer and was told 4 months to live Dad lasted another 1 year The Medical Professionals
are not always Wright
Lots of hugs Stork - @Me2 Hello Lovely. Cant even comprehend what you are facing as this new diagnosis hits like a ton of bricks. You have given us a glimpse, and courageously found the time to sit for a while and share with us and invite us to gather around you in support and prayer and to offer encouragement, care and hope. Keep hope alive as you face many many decisions, know you are thought of and held with lots of gentle virtual hugs by fellow wanderers on this road. We sit with you, we cry and we are here. Much love xoxo
- Sorry to hear @Me2 but hey doctors don't know everything. They don't know why one person only gets 6 mths yet another can stretch it out in years. Let's hope you are one of the ones who astounds them and sees a few more Christmasses. The radiation treatment should help that nerve pain so thats a good thing. Chemo is kind of an unknown. Dad tried a few but none of them worked so now he just has his cannabis oil and pain killers and he is still coasting along ok. Look after yourself and try to avoid anyone with flu's and colds as you really don't want to waste time with the sniffles. Cyber hugz <3
- Dear @Me2 HUG. HUG. HUG HUG. I wish there was something I could say or suggest that would make you feel better. I can tell you that my mother-in-law was told 4 months and she lasted 11 months and was really good right up until the end. What a devastating blow. I know you are hurting and crushed at the moment, but if at all possible I hope they find some relief for you arm and you have lots of moments of sunshine, joy, laughter, giggles, love and kooky fun with those special people all around you. Thinking of you.
Nadine - Dear @Me2, Very very sorry about your news. Hope those time lines stretch waaaaay out and you have good times ahead.
- @Me2 , that is really heartbreaking, and so bloody unfair! I am glad you have a good support crew. Timelines are largely guesswork, I reckon. My Aunt was given 6 months (brain cancer), but lived another full and active 5 years. I hope they can sort this awful pain out for you asap, so that you can get on with enjoying each day. xxx
- Dear @Me2 that is just f****d. I'm so so sorry, and so very pissed off for you. This bloody disease. All I can tell you about timelines is that my sister-in-law, when diagnosed with glioblastoma, was told the average time from that point was 11 months. She lived another three and a half years. The doctors do not always get this stuff right.
I'm sending you love and the biggest of hugs. Kate xox
