Black and Brown Thrivers

What happens when one breast mass responds to chemo but the other doesn't?

My name is Arlene, I was diagnosed on 1/28/2026 , I have two masses one is responding to the chemo the other one did not respond so it’s now larger. I’ve had mammograms and ultrasound done m, will have emergency MRI done next Wednesday and meet with surgeon next Friday. I’m scheduled for my last chemo on the 20th but at the rate they are moving I was told it’s possible that I will not have that treatment. I meet with my oncologist on the 19th. Anytime you see your oncologist office number on your phone 8:35pm, you know it’s not anything positive and then the next evening at 5:30! I cried and after that I prayed and asked God to give me guidance and allow my team of doctors to come up with the protocol that they think is best for me.

How to manage severe skin rash from EV injections?

Thanks for this contact spot- I am experiencing severe skin rash after EV injection-with more EV to go! If anyone else dealt with rashes please hit me up

How do I stay strong in my faith when facing cancer treatment decisions?

God is good all the time!!! Amen , This is to encourage myself as well as others. Today I had a procedure for the Port. Feeling hypocritical if that's a word I am a very strong believer and I don't even want to insert the word but. I even had to repent and ask for forgiveness cuz I felt like I was being judgmental I've said it so many times if I ever come up positive for cancer I will not accept chemo or radiation. And here I am is to start chemo and radiation prior to getting my port today was supposed to be done Friday I had food poisoning and that was the worst horrible feeling ended up in the hospital for a day but that pain and I'm asking the Lord Lord no in my weakness he is strong I'm just talking these feelings out because I'm not lying I feel like I'm struggling the fence if we know the word the word says you can't be in the middle you have to be the cold or hot. But I can do all things in Christ Jesus who strengthens me I keep quoting scriptures to myself as I'm walking this road

How do I decide on cancer treatment when I'm scared and conflicted?

Well hello everyone as of Monday the 20th after all tests and imaging have come back. I'm in stage 3 things are moving so fast but at the same slow motion if that makes sense. It hasn't been a year since my first cousin Cynthia passed away from cancer. I watched her do everything. My Mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and she didn't accept the diagnosis and did no treatment. I said years ago I wouldn't do chemo and radiation but I also wasn't in it. I feel like a hypocrite because I just don't know which way to go I haven't seen all my grandkids yet my mother was blessed to meet all her grandkids and some great grandkids that's not my story. Lord I need you to take this . It's your battle God in your son's name Amen

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Has anyone tried PEMF frequency treatment for metastatic cancer?

Dont have the complete staging right now. I started stage 3 back in May 2024 and I do know now that it has mestasized into my lungs. Have nodules there. Oncologist said no surgery, trials but we are trying the first chemo I did when first diagnosed because I had the best results then and actually had blank scans then...The oxalaplatin. I am a woman of faith and is certainly praying. My question is has anyone tried this PEMF...frequency treatment. It is FDA approved. Wonder if it really may help or any alternatives that have helped. God bless everyone fighting this fight in whatever way you have chosen...🙏🏿🙏🏿

How to get insurance coverage for immunotherapy after 2 years?

Hi all, my name is Selena and i have esophageal cancer that has metastisize into my lungs, I was diagnosed in 2021 and have been fighting for 5 years I just had a CT scan done last month and everything is stable even one of the nodules is gone. I'm writing to see if anyone knows of any references to immunotherapy I was on it but my insurance just cut me off because of the 2yr mark anyinfo will help thank you

How do you cope with rare parathyroid cancer that has spread to the brain?

My name is Kenneth, and I suffer from parathyroid cancer. This cancer has spread to my lungs and my brain. I’ve gone through radiation therapy and surgery for the cancer. It’s in remission in my parathyroid gland and my lungs. The brain is a different matter. Last year about this time, I had a stroke. That’s when I found out the metastatic brain tumors. It’s hard to deal with it. The tumors were first removed from my brain via surgery, then through radiation therapy. The bad thing about parathyroid cancer is it’s a rare cancer. There aren’t many studies done on it. I feel like a guinea pig in a study for a cure.

Looking for someone with bladder cancer - new here and need support?

Hello I am new to this group 🙏🏽❤️‍🩹I am looking for someone with Bladder Cancer

How do you cope emotionally after a breast cancer diagnosis?

Hello, My name is Christina I'm a 50 year old Mother of five children and Grandmother of 6 grandchildren. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I'm a woman of faith but still having trouble with this. I was stuck in my house the first 2 weeks then went to church. I just needed to praise dance without saying anything to anyone. My emotions are everywhere.