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How do you keep fighting when cancer pain makes eating impossible?

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2 months ago

I'm doing Joe Tippens. A Dr in my town nearly killed me when she put a port into my heart and lung and I almost died. I had to have a heart surgeon pull it out. The nurses and Drs never saw anything like it before. She told me family she didn't understand my anatomy. I can't sue. It's impossible. The next one put in caused excruciating pain. They took out a 16.5 tumor Dec 22 2022. In Feb 2025 they found tumors in my liver and lung also.(Colon cancer )I can't hardly eat anything. Food is not my friend. It causes excruciating pain. I'm devistated. Besides doing every herb known to man and the dewormers, the tumors grew and there's a new one. I saw it in my medical chart. I haven't spoke to the Dr yet about it. I started a fast today and just want to do juicing with kale and carrots . They told me in Feb that I was gonna die soon. And chemo would just keep me alive a little longer. I'm in bad pain today. I've had more bad days than good. I am a single 57 year old woman that is so lonely and so afraid. And I have my dogs but I wish someone , like a man, loved me so he could be with me and hold me through this. I love God and I ask where he is too. I'm terrified. I don't know how to do this right now. And I want to eat. I was gonna make turkey loaf tonight but it will just cause more pain. My life is so sad and I can't even enjoy much of it anymore and I miss my family as they live a ways away from me. I came here to connect with others so I can be encouraged to keep going. My beautiful sweet girl I called the daughter I never had committed suicide in August. My son is in jail . The man I loved was an horrible abuser, narcissist , and he died in 2023 and I'm finally healing from that. My mom has dementia....Life just is so unfair and I wanted so much more out of life. And it feels like it's coming to an end now. And I'm fighting to live while I feel like I'm dying.

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Finding ways to nourish your body when eating is painful is incredibly challenging, and many in this community understand that struggle. While it's important to work closely with your medical team on nutrition strategies that won't worsen your pain, the feelings of loneliness and fear you're experiencing are just as real and significant. Please reach out by scrolling down the page from the Home Screen of the app to find the Ask Outcomes4Me box to get in touch for a more personal conversation and connect with our clinical care experts, and remember that the 988 crisis hotline is available 24/7 if you need immediate support.

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Healthline.com has many healthy smoothie recipes that can help with nutrition when eating is difficult.

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2 months ago

So sorry to hear about your pain. Llfe can be unforgiving at times it seems. I was away from my family for 25yrs. While married to an abusive addict. He died finally in 2022. In 2023 dx with another type of breast cancer. Had bilateral mastectomy. In 2024 dx with liver and spine metz. Missed so much waiting to be able to live for all those years now just trying to squeeze out whatever time I can. Enjoy whatever you can a sunrise or a sunset. The laughter of a child. Hopefully your pain can be controlled better talk to your team. We come into the world not knowing what to expect or what we will get. Some have to try and make the best of what we have. Good luck to you as your journey continues.

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2 months ago

Hang it there🙏 Have you considered hospice they can help more with pain and maybe some companionship. I know it’s hard I have liver and bone cancer. My husband has Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s. I had to walk this path mostly on my own. Friends have slowly stop coming around.🥲 Group companionship has helped a lot. Even if I very seldom post anything..🙏😘

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2 months ago

I believe in our Savior and the power of prayer,Amen

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2 months ago

Oh Lisa, sweet sweet Lisa. I was wondering if you lived close to me? I am in NJ. I would love to come to you, hug and nurture you. I get the lonely. Please know I am praying for you. My nausea and ability to eat, comes from eating ediblez. Theyre not at all extreme. I am new here, n would love to mail you things that perhaps will help your appetite. All my love hugs and prayers

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2 months ago

😲 I will pray for you and for all that need you God 🙏 ❤️

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2 months ago

Hey Lisa: My heart goes out to you, and I will lift you up in prayers. You have survived a lot, which is a testament to your strength. Don't give up now. Trust in the power of God.

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2 months ago

Can I help please call me

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a month ago

I'm so sorry that you are dealing with that Dr tried to have me get the port just so happen my truck broke down and I didn't make it but I don't know if you know or not but there is a giant lawsuit against the port I know money can never fix the damage they have caused but they need to pay for what they have done and they should do better research before they give to people God bless you and your family I hope it gets better for you

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