How do you cope when cancer treatment isn't shrinking your tumor?
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2 days agoI had a total hysterectomy 7 years ago today. I've been in and out of treatment since. I've been in two trials. One was a double blind for keytruda and I was getting the placebo. I did brachytherapy radiation after the surgery. The tumor is on my para aorta. I've had radiation weather time trying to shrink it because it was pressing on my back and I was having a lot of pain. I was in another trial January 2025, but had to quit because it had side effect to the lungs. When I developed some issues with it they removed me from the trial. I just had a CT and it appears to be staying the same.
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2 days agoCoping with stable disease can bring mixed emotions - while it's encouraging that things aren't progressing, it's completely understandable to feel uncertain when treatments aren't shrinking tumors as hoped. Many people in this community have walked similar paths with treatment trials and radiation, and finding ways to manage both the physical and emotional aspects becomes an important part of the journey.
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2 days agoI completely agree that stable disease can bring such mixed feelings - it's natural to feel both relief and frustration at the same time, and maybe it could help to talk with your care team about what "stable" means for your specific situation and next steps.
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