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a month agoKEEP ON FIGHTING!! Hello warriors how many success stories do we have here? I want to start by saying I can empathize with everyone here. In 2024 I was diagnosed with squamous cell throat cancer. I know the physical toll cancer radiation and chemo take on our bodies. Not to mention the emotional and psychological impact it has. I read through many post on here and feel that some how my cancer wasn’t so serious. All cancer is serious! I was hoping to hear from those that have been through treatment are cancer free and thriving. My hope is to encourage and to inspire others to keep fighting have faith and to persevere. As I mentioned I was diagnosed in 2024 I have been through radiation and chemotherapy. Prior to my diagnosis I was healthy and active, I enjoyed camping hiking and cycling. Then it came to a screeching halt! While I was going through my treatments I experienced the same effects as you. There was a point where I didn’t get out of bed for 3days I lost 40 pounds, neuropathy was setting in. I could hardly stand and walk without tripping, the fatigue and exhaustion was consuming me. With every bit of strength I went into the kitchen, hanging on to the counter I did 2 squats and 3 leaning pushups. I thought if I can do 2 today maybe I can do 3 tomorrow. The next day I did 3 and 5 leaning pushups with my legs and arms trembling. With each day I added a couple more reps. I purchased a floor cycler and added that to my routine, on the easiest setting 5 minutes was the maximum I could do with my legs burning and out of breath. Every day I increased just a little the squats pushups and cycler. I have rang the bells at radiology and chemotherapy. I have continued to progress, I have gained back about 20 pounds, I am now walking 3-4 miles a day. Hiking 5miles, and riding my bike 15 miles. I am living life with gratitude! I hope that this will encourage others, and I pray for your health and recovery. 🙏❤️🩹 “Don’t Let The Bad Days Win!”💪
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a month agoYour journey from being unable to get out of bed to hiking 5 miles and cycling 15 miles shows incredible resilience and determination. The gradual approach of adding just a few more reps each day demonstrates how small, consistent steps can lead to remarkable recovery and renewed strength. Thank you for sharing this inspiring example of perseverance - it will surely encourage others in the community who are currently facing their own treatment challenges.
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a month agoNeeded to hear that, thanks for sharing.
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a month agoWillie M. Thank you! 🙏 my hope is that this will encourage others to have faith and keep fighting. 💪
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a month agoThank you so much for your encouraging words!
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a month agoPamela G. Thank you🙏, I hope health and healing for all that have been diagnosed with cancer! We all know what a life changing experience it is. “Don’t Let The Bad Days Win!”
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a month agoCongratulations on your healing journey.
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a month agoHave sclc had good pet scan in January and again this July so many prayers and they seem to help
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a month agoDo you still have neuropathy or did that get better with exercise?
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a month agoHi! Donna, it has pretty much gone away. As long as I move regularly. I walk and ride my bike, which seems to keep it at bay. If I am sedentary I can feel the effects of it! 🙏 hope this helps 👍
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a month agoDonna, something else I did was wear compression socks. I wear compression calf sleeves while I’m hiking and cycling, they seem to help reduce fatigue in my legs. Ck with your team. 👍
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a month agoThank you so much for getting back to me. It really helps❤️
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a month agoYou’re welcome! I’m not giving medical advice, I’m just sharing what I’ve done and what has helped me. 👌
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a month agoI rang the bell but unfortunately the cancer. I continue to march on to victory. I will not give up.
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a month agoAnthony 👍 keep the faith, and keep fighting!
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a month agoI had radiation for my breast cancer and it was hard 5 day week it burn my skin so bad that my skin was that my skin came off under my arm and my breast was raw and I was in so much pain. My pain level was a 18 that how bad it was I cry I pray to god and I'm still tired and can't focus sometimes and I can't sleep good at night I have appointment next Thursday to see my oncology and hematology doctor. I will keep you updated treatment
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a month agoHi! Frances, I also had burns from the radiation treatment to my neck. The nurse recommended “Aquaphor” healing Ointment/Advanced Therapy She said it’s used for treating burns. Hope the helps! 🙏
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a month agoI needed that too
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a month agoThank you for sharing the encouraging words. 🙏 It helps to hear some positive with such a beast of a disease.
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a month agoKaren, I was not sure how it would be received. My hope is that it will encourage others to take an active role in their journey. I myself have pulled myself from the abyss. like many others I know first hand how hard it is especially when you don’t feel good, the last thing we are thinking about is any kind of exercise. Movement is key even if you are only walking around in the house. I pray that everyone will be cured of this horrible disease! 🙏
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