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The cancer's gone but the battle isn't over..
Four days after I graduated high school, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I was 17 years old and had no idea the hell that I was about to endure. Although HL is extremely curable, mine covered basically my whole entire torso. It was as bad as it was going to get before it took my life. I had tumors covering…
Scared and devastated to lose my husband
Today, 2 years and 20 days after he was diagnosed, my husband's doctor told him there are no more treatment options. His prognosis is a few shorts months left. I don't know how to handle this. On the one hand, I want to be strong for him, give him the love and support and happiest times possible in the little bit of time…
Devastated news today
Hello all, I went to see my oncologist today, I had a new pet scan done and I went for the results and to see if I have any new options. I was told today that I have terminal cancer and that uncureable, I am just so blown away from this news. I should of expected it because the treatments were not working no matter what…
Apocrine Hidradenocarcinoma Stage 4
My sister was diagnosed in March of 2021 with Apocrine Hidradenocarcinoma Stage 4, has anyone heard of this rare cancer? We are struggling to see what is the best option. My blog on our page tells more of her story she is only 44.
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My mom had Cobalt treatment in 1960.. then conceived me.
divorce after cancer
I am looking for support going through a divorce... I am almost 2 years cancer-free. and I did well through treatment..I changed so much through my experience that my marriage of 15 years did not survive... has anyone else gone through this?...
I HATE THIS CANCER
I’m a 62-year old man with Stage IV Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) In May of 2017 I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in my left lung, and I was scheduled for surgery within the next 2-weeks. It was devastating news for me and my partner Bob of 30-years and we had much difficulty accepting…
ONLINE CANCER DATING GROUP
I had recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Mediastinal SCLC. I have completed my Chemo and Radiation. So far scans are all clean and it is still localized. My hair is finally growing back and my energy level is almost at my highest level again. Due to the CoVid and living in such an expensive state, not to mention having…
Possible tumor, advice?
Hey friends! Brand new member here and just wanted to get some input from others and their stories. I'm aware that no one will be able to diagnose me here but I just feel a lot of anxiety and would like to see if anyone else has had similar experiences. I found a lump on the back of my head, right side, middle of the ear…
I've recovered from chemo. Now what?
I'm flailing around looking for help, apparently. I just can't figure out what to do now, how to handle the pressures I'm feeling. I need to get a job. I want to do something that matters. I want to be myself fearlessly (thinking specifically of my identity as a nonbinary transgender person here). And I want to help…
Dating after cancer
Hi. New here. Not sure this is the correct forum Curious to hear from cancer survivors who are dating post cancer. I've been very fortunate and am now cancer free as of Oct/18. However, I'm still learning how to manage the side effects and the emotional side of the disease and treatments. My wife and I split one year…
Financial and Emotional Support
Hi, I had bilateral mastectomy followed by 26 rounds of radiation almost 2 years ago. My treatment was an hour away and somehow I got off from work and drove an hour away and back to work. I contacted an agency for someone to drive me there because my finances was not to good. They couldn't find anyone to take me. Let me…
Myxotatillary ependymoma
My son has myxotatillary ependymoma of spine and brain, inoperable he is receiving radiation treatments at osu James cancer institute in Columbus,oh .This is very hard on him , he is using a walker and has lost a lot of function of legs hands .I really need to chat with other people going through this process it's been so…
Battling Breast Cancer
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing all of your incredibly touching stories. Wishing all of you hope and strength during your battles <3 Recently, I interviewed my guidance counselor about her experience with breast cancer for my blog. I hope that her story provides some comfort and support to you. Here is a link:…
Girlfriend's mother has cancer how can I help?
My girlfriend's mother has been diagnosed with cancer about a week ago I am at a loss sometimes as to what to say to her(my girlfriend). Here's the hard part we are in a long distance relationship, she lives in another country I am planning a trip to go and see her in feburary, but she's going through a hard time now and…
Chemo didn’t work as they hoped
I'm devastated. My dads chemo didn't work as they had hoped. 6 months of seeing him suffer through the side effects of chemo down the drain. When they did the midway ct scan and at the end, they reported shrinkage but after surgery they said it wasn't as they hoped. im not sure what I want by posting this, I'm sad, mad,…
Abandoned
Hi, I just wanted to put it out there to anyone feeling abandoned by their friends and family. Or maybe they're acting like they don't care. Having been on the opposite when my mom got cancer I believe I can speak on this. I tried to be there for her but it was depressing and terrifying to the point of despair at times. I…
Hello. Need support.
Hello. My Mom recently found out she has stage 4 colorectal cancer. She had emergency surgery, and has a closotomy bag now. She is going in for radiation for the first time tomorrow. She also needs chemo. I am a mom myself, and this is really hard for me. I have no friends, and my Mom is my bestfriend. I am feeling so…
my father died
Hello... I'm not sure where to post (the grief board is not very active!) My experience with cancer was over in a matter of days. My 74-year-old father called me a few weeks ago- it was February 6th- and told me he had colon cancer. (We live across the country from one another). My parents were waiting for the test results…
Cancer alone, no caregiver
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last April. I am done with chemo, and almost done with radiation. I had neighbors I could pay to feed my cattle when I was too sick to do it myself, and I am glad I was strong enough to do this on my own, but I think, why me? Why do I have to go through this alone. My adult children are…
Death With Dignity
I have had cancer, and I Never call myself a cancer survivor....just 4 yrs post.i have a dear friend who's cancer has returned and is in her final weeks. I live in a state where death with dignity iis legal.My dear friend asked me today if Iwanted to be present alo with family members when she chooses her time.I am very…
Metro Atlanta Support Group
Peer Support Group Starting 1/7/20 New Metro Atlanta Support Group will be meeting every Tuesday evening 7pm-8pm (along with school schedule-not open when school is out) Available for all cancer patients, no caregivers (caregivers has a seperate group that meets at the same time) 2564 McCullum Sharpsburg Rd. Newnan GA 30265
Advice to a 8 year old
Hello. My dad is in hospice now from stage 4 pancreatic cancer and we are just waiting for him to pass away now. He was diagnosed just 30 days ago and now he is going to be gone. I am having a difficult time as this is the hardest thing in the world to handle but more importantly, I don't know what to tell my son. I have a…
Family Problems
Hello everyone. I have had difficult relationships with my family most of my life. First it was because I was an irresponsible 20 something kid. Then it was because I had found Christ and nobody understood my life changes. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s a little over a year and a half ago. In that time I have beat…
My mom has stage 4 cancer
Hi my name is Jazmine im 29 years old. A little more than 1 year ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 non hodgkins lymphoma. I couldn't believe it i was in shock immediately follwed by fear. At this point im very angry i feel anxious all the time. It's just not fair!
Battling Cancer and Breaking-Up/Divorce in Long Term Relationships
Hello, I am 34 and currently battling melanoma. I had surgery in December and my last PET scan in January was clear, good news, but I have a year of targeted gene therapy ahead and the treatment makes me fatigued and somewhat ill. I have been fortunate to be in a supportive, loving, long-term relationship for the past 12…
Tips on living with cancer (video)
Hi everyone, Last summer, I was diagnosed with stage 4 head & neck cancer and was fortunate enough to enter remission recently. The internet helped me quite a bit in terms of coping with lifestyle changes and I frequently heard people say: "I would not trade my post-cancer life for my pre-cancer life". Although largely…
telling my family
I was just diagnosed with MBC. My original cancer diagnosis was 2009. I do not want to tell my family (siblings, mother). My mother turns 88 today and I cant break her heart. She lives about 100 miles away and I see her about every 2 months. I am definitely waiting until all of my tests results come back and I meet with…
I'm Scared, Angry and Alone.
I'm 30 years old I found out five days before my 30 birthday I have stage 3 uterus cancer and a full hysterectomy. I don't have no kids and I guess ill never be able to have any unless I adopt which is fine. But at the same time my sisters have children one of them is pregnant with her second child and I can't help but…

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