Small intestine cancer stage 4 (very rare)

sheshe869

Hello everyone! 2 1/2 years ago my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 small intestine cancer. He went through 12 rounds of chemo and has been doing great until his last CT scan in December 2024. After reviewing the CT scan the doctor requested a PET scan and a biopsy . Today we met with the oncologist who informed us the cancer is back and can not be cured. The doctor is having genetics test done on the biopsy tissue . We should know the results within 3 weeks (not exactly sure what that is for nor what will tell us). He will start chemo the first week in April. We are exploring getting a second opinion and even considering homeopathy (any comments about other alternatives would be appreciated)

I am completely devastated - I can not stop crying. I try to be optimistic but my mind goes to those dark places. I have been married to this man for 35 years. We were married when I was 18 and he was 22. He is the love of my life , my rock, the other half of me. I have no idea how to deal with this. A part of me wants to crawl in a hole but I know I have to be strong for him. He is definitely the stronger one in this relationship.

We have 2 grown children. Our youngest is getting married next month and we have decided not to tell them until after the wedding. I have no idea how to tell them the news (as they did not handle it well the first time). And I don’t even know if I have the strength to be strong for all 3 of them. I ask GOD for strength and courage to get through this. Please keep this family in your prayers!!!