cucu me update

Cucu me,  I feel gutted for you. But you can do this.  One thing at a time, one step in front of the other. Be strong, knowing you have support among these amazing women.  I'm sending you all the love and light I have!

EZLiving66 said:

I am so sorry, Cucu, that

I am so sorry, Cucu, that this d*mn cancer has come back but, as Lou Ann said, she's survived two recurrences.  I think we all understand how you feel because we live it every day.  Hang on and hold on to us - we're here for you!!

Love,

Eldri

I'm so sorry! I so didn't want that to be your result.

I wonder if they will want to remove the tumors along with using the chemo?

Please stay strong and continue to reach out to us for support.

This crappy cancer really does suck!

Love and Hugs,

Cindi

Recurrance! This is the not so secret fear we all live with. BUT, there have been so many new treatments developed in the last few years and many of our number who have beaten even two recurrences. Hang in there and believe that you will beat this. We are all rooting for you!

Red Corvette said:

Hang in there! You're strong

Hang in there! You're strong enough, you're smart enough, and you have all these strong women who love you and care about you. And the Board mascot is behind you too!  As everyone here is saying, take it one day at a time and lean on us, we're all here for you!

of this new challenge. However, I do believe that treatment will help you reach stability. We are entering a new age with new treatment options and I believe this will be in your favor. I think we all understand what you are dealing with right now. Never, ever give up hope, cucu me! I am in your corner and am rooting for you!

With Much Caring,

Cathy

Editgrl said:

Cucu

Nothing but a string of four letter words came out of my mouth when I read your update.  Discretion dictates I don't repeat them here. But you know what?  You can do this.  You are strong and when you aren't feeling strong, we are strong for you.  

Peace and strength.

Chris

I hope you get on a treatment plan that knocks that cancer outa the ballpark.  Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.

Suzanne

Cucu,Go for a short walk by yourself take a deep breath,so deep that you feel your lungs position in your back, upon exhaling let this visiting  fear out of you upon a wide,deep,loud scream, if the tears are there let them flow ,as they flow be resolved that you will never again lose control to cancer or fear it, or feel you must know what to do about cancer, no one knows, you  can only be determined to live now, the best life possible.That's what you should do my sister.

Then

Come to terms with cancer and make clear headed decisions about treatment options, I beg you don't just go with the status quo.Get opinions  and demand to know the expected outcome and the success statistics for that doctor with whatever plan is proposed. Success means extended NED period as a cure is not yet  here but I believe round the bend. It is imperative that you now get second opinions from a non affiliated oncologist.

I have had 5 second opinions , it is absolutely necessary to question treatments and opinions, Maybe to my detrament,yes,but I am co-pilot which leaves me feeling good about my efforts to save me, comes what may.

Please take courage from the many ladies here for years, life will be different but still life, I am so sorry Cucu I wish you peace of mind in a hurry so you can plan your new, hopefully full of pleasant wonders life. NED Is my wish for you and all my sisters.Moli hugging tightly..

unknown said:

Cucu, Metformin?

Another poster, Takingcontrol58, has her story of NED with stage IV cancer adding Metformin to her treatment.  I read many things about it, and it appears to be a valid reasonable addition.  I plan on asking my doctor about it when I see him next.  I believe it acts on lowering glucose, which apparently cancer uses to grow.  It is also in a clinical trial going on right now by the government.  It might not work for everyone if they don't have high/normal glucose or blood sugar, but in my case, I am borderline high normal and I want to see what he says.  Please read her story and consider this.  Hugs Nancy

Cuco, you are very much on my mind.  You must be just reeling right now.  I hope as you come up with a plan and start implementing it that things will feel brighter.  As others have said,  there are options out there and they have worked for many women.  No reason you shouldn't be one of them.  Courage.

nempark said:

sorry about the recurrence

I remembered telling my very young grandson how scared I was about a recurrence and he said "grandma, the same way you took care of the first time, the same way you will do it again."  So there, Cu, you will take care of it again.  Off course, your fears are understandable.  Medicine is great and also the body.  You can manage this again.

Grandson ia a motivator , he is blessed with common sense wisdom, bless his heart.

I am hugging him and you.

Nuff love ,Moli

Cucu

I am sorry you have to go throught his again. If they are going to start chemo again I can offer what Jan Stevens shared her Dr did when she had a recurrence.  Her's was 4 years later, they sent out a sample to an organization that test your actual cancer tumor against chemo's to see which would work better.  Many times dr's don't do this and immediately go for Carbo/Taxal.  I don't remember the nme of this test and maybe other ladies do but i have heard that it is invaluable to help target the right chemo or chemo combination

Also anything that can target glucose/sugar does starve cancerous tumors and they tend to die off due to the starvation.  That is why naturopath oncologists regularly test glucose levels and shoot for a low reading

the size of the tumors sound real small so that is encouraging that you got this real early.

you can do this, hugs

Sharon