Rough 2 yrs
Hi,
I joined our group in 2016,
9 cm tumor accidentally found, radical nephrectomy, no evidence, stage 2.
Then in Aug 2019 a 4 cm RCC tumor in L5 vertebrae, extending into mussel.
I had noticed changes how my body was different in 2018, but was informed each scan I was cancer free. Good scan I was told.
Had 2 choices, severe 2 day surgery removal of L5 vertebrae with cage replacement, or Radiation.
My husband and I chose radiation first, from second day of radiation I was hurting even worse, after 3 scans and 9 months later, I had nightmare surgery.
Oncologist gave us 40% chance chemo may help.
There is no way to describe what I have been through.
If I could go back, I would not have had surgery, just let God take me home
Driving now for 3 month scan, plus getting a SI Joint Injection , saying all this, I do have best Doctors, Mayo
And I do seek to find joy in everything
Don't let my story scare you, everyone is different.
Blessing to all
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Oh, Bryn
I'm sorry to hear of your struggles, but I'm inspired by your attitude. You're right, this cancer is different for everybody. BUT, that is why it is so important for us to reach out to support each other and gain knowledge from others.
As a fellow 2016(er), I wish you only the best!
Stub
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My prayers are with you
Im to a believer in the Lord I believe that he's with us always your story did not scare me because I trust in the lord to see me thru this and he and he alone will decides what happens to me I'm sorry you had to go thru this and I will make sure I pray for you to feel better
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Hi Bryn
Hope you have some good results from your injection and good news from your scan.
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You are not alone
My heart aches for you. I watched my husband go through making those choices and the long recovery. He had a thoracic vertebrae removed and a titanium cage placed, along with rods and screws along his spine for 12 vertebrae. This was back in 2012. The radiation was cyberknife. He still takes targeted therapy and also monthly shots of demosamub. I cant believe its been 9 years. There is hope for you. There is the hope that you are now cancer free. Also, with a good medical team you can be pain free too. I wish the very very best for you. You are a remarkable person, brave and strong.
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Thank you so much for prayers and best wishes
It has been a tough road , but I know so many others have suffered worse.
Lifting each other up truly helps. I pray through this experience I can help others suffering one day.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
BIG HUGS
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Bryn, I hope you had a good
Bryn, I hope you had a good scan!
You are so strong! PLease do not regret treatments. Your cancer was discovered in 2016. Your treatments already gave you 5 more years to be with loved ones. And there are more years to come!
Definitely your grandchildren are so happy to have you around.
Good luck with scans, you are amazing!
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Sorry to hear about the new
Sorry to hear about the new tumour, hopefully, the ablation with take away the small bugger completely and bring you a long-term NED. Take care.
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