Mental Health and Mindfulness

How do you cope when newly diagnosed with lung cancer and MS?

Newly diagnosed, lung cancer. Diagnosed with MS 26 years ago, have fought to stay mobile for 26 years, have taken allot of different MS treatments. Treatments with side effects. But I’ve kept walking! I’m at the beginning of this cancer path and I’m just already overwhelmed and just tired! I feel like a medical experiment at this point. By PET scan only Oncologist believes it’s non small cell, hasn’t metastasized. Biopsy and MRI of brain to confirm scheduled. He is thinking chemo and partial lung removal. He stated he usually uses immunotherapies, but doesn’t think he can because of MS. He’s reaching out to other sources. I’m so tired of being tested, poked, prodded and cut on. Anyone choose no treatments?

How do I cope when addiction and cancer feel overwhelming?

Im losing my addiction battle. Im also losing my battle to stay alive. The dysfunction in my life is worse then having cancer a second time. Im waiting for a mri then i guess surgery. At this piont if my family dont care why should i.

What should I expect when switching cancer medications?

I saw my Oncology Doctor. She changed my medicine. I am having swelling, Diarrhea. Once again I had to do a round of Prednisone. Starting a new med.

Has anyone had success with radiation after chemo for stage 4 DSRCT?

Hi everyone my name is Hellena and I have stage 4 Desmoplastic Small round tumor. It's encouraging to read the many messages here of strength and hope. I've had 11 rounds of chemo with shrinkage. In May we're moving to radiation. My hope is that it continues to shrink. Hellena

How can I support my mom as her cancer caregiver?

Hi Am Fridah a care giver of a cancer patient. My mum.

How do you find strength to fight cancer when feeling overwhelmed?

Well folks cancer is not for the weak.I have personally in the last year tried navigating cancer and several other health issues and several other health issues.I am daily amazed at how strong I am. I think if the alternatives,this is an individual process only for you. All I can say is being up front with yourself and faith.Always know it will be as if will be. The best to all fighting. This battle,but do not to forget to enjoy the moment,and often times this is not easy. To

Cervical cancer spreading to neck lymph nodes - how to cope with recurrence?

My cervical cancer Stage 3C spread to a lymph node in my neck, 2 yrs after treatment. Rare to spread so far away from the original site. Am waiting while the team discusses treatment. Deciding on surgery, Chemo, Radiation & or immunotherapy. I don't want to do it all over again. Especially Chemo as caused hearing loss. Lymphedema from node removal. Starting all over again is hard. I know I'm not the only one. I feel good currently. Just really getting my strength back. 😥

What to expect at oncology follow-up after benign throat biopsy?

Hello warriors! Well! Tomorrow is my follow up appointments with radiologist and oncologist. I recently had a follow up with my ENT, who said that the results of my throat biopsy was benign. He also put a camera down my throat, he said there was no signs of cancer, just some swelling. 😰 🙏 hoping for good news tomorrow! ❤️‍🩹🙏

Are there others with multiple myeloma not doing treatment?

I have multiple myeloma and I'm not doing treatment. Is there anyone else doing this?

How can I support my grandma after her hospital stay for pain?

My grandma is in the hospital she is hurting from her neck her shoulder and her knee to so thats why my grandma is in the hospital but my grandma is out of the hospital and I am happy she is out of the hospital now