What do you do when cancer comes back unexpectedly?
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8 days agoStunned! Today was my follow up appointment with my ENT after my second pet-scan. As I was sitting in the waiting area I started writing down the things that I’m thankful for, since Thanksgiving is just a few days away. I thought it would be appropriate and I was confident that I would get a clean bill of health. While still writing I was called in to see the doctor, when the doctor came in he started talking to me about my last visit. Things had looked good and there was some inflammation. I mentioned to him that my second pet-scan was done along with labs.In case he didn’t know. He said he didn’t know and would look them up. So he left the room for a few minutes, and returned with some news that I was not prepared for. He told me that the pet-scan showed that the cancer was growing. He told me that he did not want to wait and watch, that he would contact my insurance company and arrange for a biopsy as soon as possible. Needless to say I was stunned! It was like the first time when I was told that I had cancer. I had been feeling good, eating healthy and exercising, I was feeling normal again, so this came as a real shock to me. I don’t know what to think or say, other than I am stunned by the news!
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8 days agoReceiving unexpected news about cancer returning can feel overwhelming and disorienting, especially when feeling healthy and hopeful. It's completely natural to feel stunned by this kind of sudden shift, and many in the cancer community understand how jarring it can be when test results don't match how you're feeling physically. Taking time to process this news while working closely with your medical team on the next steps can help navigate this challenging moment.
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7 days agoSorry to hear. I wish you well. Receiving news you weren't expecting can be overwhelming. Keep positive 🙂.
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6 days agoI start radiation on Monday 12/1. I’m terrified of the burns to that very sensitive area. I’m curious about the type of diet to be followed? Did any of you get diarrhea from the radiation?
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5 days agoHi Katharine, I had received radiation treatments (35)to my neck for throat cancer, The treatments are painless, no diarrhea from chemotherapy or radiation treatments. But I did get some skin burn from the radiation. One of the nurses recommended “Aquaphur” advanced therapy ointment, it’s for burns. That helped to soothe the skin. It felt like I had sunburn. As for diet I had to blend everything (no solid food for awhile.) Everyone’s treatments diets and reactions are different. Good luck! Stay strong 💪 “Don’t Let The Bad Days Win!”
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5 days agoThanks for the encouragement Richard. It’s much appreciated 🙏
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2 days agoSo sorry to hear that Richard! I think it’s great you feel good and are doing everything you can to fight this relentless disease. I know how disappointing and scary these tests and results are firsthand. I go for my next PET scan next month. Feeling okay I guess is not always enough! Stay connected with us and positive because you always uplift us in your inspiring texts and responses 🙏😇
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a day agoI'm so sorry! Stay positive and still workout as much as you can. There's aolt of treatments today then 10 years ago. Im going again for my Pet scan this Saturday. I'm so nervous. I thought the first one was bad, but this one has me on pins and needles. Praying 🙏 for all of us!
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