Bad News

tennislover
tennislover Member Posts: 64
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi Everyone, I just found out that my cancer is in my lungs. I am so upset, I feel like there is no hope. I hope tomorrow will be better.
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #2
    Hello,
    I am very sorry for this news. But please do not give up hope. You will hear from other people here who have/had cancer in thier lungs and they keep fighting. It is very difficult time for you now, so get all your strength together and you will fight and win the battle. There is still hope. And God is by your side, He will not leave you alone.

    What did the doctor said is the next step?

    I will pray for you.

    Best Regards, Eleonora
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #3
    Hi Tennislover -

    I am sorry for your bad news, but please know that there is much hope here for Stage IV folks (I being one, although mets were to the liver.)

    Please don't feel there is no hope. Instead share more details of your situation with us as well as your oncologist's treatment plan, and I think you will find much support.

    Please try and be hopeful and contact us with more details so that we can help. Meanwhile you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Take care,
    Betsy
  • musiclover
    musiclover Member Posts: 242
    #4
    Dear Tennislover, that is rotten news and I'm so very sorry to hear that. I was so devasted to hear my friend's (Mark) cancer had spread to his liver and then later to both his lungs. That was after an intense surgery removing most of his colon and a iliostomy bag. I wasn't sure if he could handle this bad news or if the treatment would be enough (just ask everyone on this board how many times I posted letters in anquish, asking questions and crying on shoulders). Remarkably Mark has handled the last two months of chemo well (Xeloda, Avastin, Oxy.) and according to the last CT scan, it is working. There IS hope! Don't let this break you down. Mark is also following the McDougall Program (www.drmcdougall.com) for healthy eating. Please tell us what treatments are planned for you. You are in my thoughts.
  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
    #5
    I am soo very sorry. All I can tell you is to hang in ther and FIGHT. My first lung met was resected in 2004 - I was doing great... almost at 2 years NED, and then another lung met. I have had 3 thoracotomies... and I always bounce back. I just finished radiation this week, combined with xeloda. I work 80% and see friends and live my life.

    This is NOT (repeat NOT) the end. It is just a turn in the road. Get more info from your docs. How much cancer is in the lungs? Is it surgically resectable? WHat chemo options remain? Etc...

    Keep fighting. I just saw my onc today and he can't believe how good I am doing. PROVE THEM ALL WRONG. Don't let cancer run your life... continue to live and appreciate every moment you have.

    Yes, it is bad news. As Kerry told me once, you only need to stick around long enough for a cure to be discovered.

    hang in there and keep us posted. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. jana
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #6
    Hi Tennislover:

    I am so sorry to hear your news. I've got tears rolling down my face as I write now. but I'm sure I can't even begin to imagine what you're going throug right now.

    But please do remember that one bikelover name Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour de France, powered by his post-cancer lungs.

    There is hope and there is proof in abundance that cures do happen. Please keep the faith, fight the fight and join all the others who have survived stage IV cancer and have thrived afterwards.

    You're right, tomorrow will be a better day.

    Please keep us posted on what your course of treatement will be so we can root for you!

    Ying
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    #7
    I'm sorry for the news you received but don't give up. Never give up. No matter what the doctors tell you let them know that you are here to prove them wrong. Make sure you smile everyday!
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #8
    Dear Tennislover,

    My eyes overflow with tears as well, but my heart is filled with HOPE for you. As the other posts have so well said, you have many options. Please BELIEVE that you will be one of the many who respond to the new treatments that are now available to lung mets. I know that tomorrow will be a better day for you. Until then, feel your pain and wake up ready to battle.

    Love,

    Kay
  • DK2006
    DK2006 Member Posts: 126
    #9
    Hi,
    You've gotten some really good advice here. Keep the faith. You can beat this like many people here. Best wishes, Donna
  • debralla
    debralla Member Posts: 203 Member
    #10
    DK2006 said:

    Hi,
    You've gotten some really good advice here. Keep the faith. You can beat this like many people here. Best wishes, Donna

    Hello
    I am also stage 4 dignosed Nov 05 with many liver mets . and so far I am responding well My tumors have shrunk by more than half .
    I am so glad you found this site .Please come here often and post any questions you might have or even if you are just having a bad day and want to vent .. We are all here to help you get through this !!!
    Take Care and God Bless
    Debra
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #11
    Hi,
    Please don't stop fighting this disease. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..Hugs to you, Audrey
  • livin
    livin Member Posts: 318 Member
    #12
    I am so sorry for your bad news. I understand how you feel. During the time you are absorbing this dx, don't ever give up the fight. Just get right up and start planning how you are going to fight this. God is with you, he brought you this far and will continue to carry you the rest of the way. Some of us just have to fight a little more but it will work its way out in the end. Keep the faith. There is Hope I am Livin Proof. Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer and then Colon Cancer that metast. to my Liver. GOD IS GOOD. FIGHT- Livin
  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #13
    jenalynet said:

    Hi,
    Please don't stop fighting this disease. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..Hugs to you, Audrey

    Let yourself cry today and then fight tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that...

    This is not good news, but there is still hope... there is always hope. There are many IV survivors; this site alone proves that.

    I was also going to say, you only have to live long enough to find a cure or you are cured. I believe that the new research findings prove how close they are to a cure.

    In the meantime, research alternative treatments to supplement your oncologist's recommendations. Cancer can't live or grow in an alkaline environment. Research an alkaline diet and see if that works for you as it has worked for so many others.

    Above all, live each and every day.

    Hugs to you!

    Tricia
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #14
    HOPE:
    H- Have a good cry
    O- On to the next fight
    P- Participate in your treatment plan
    E- Expect NED, nothing less

    I wish this for you, Hugs are being sent!
    Kathi
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #15
    the good news is that you have time, and in that time, a cure may present itself. I have had mets to the lungs since 2003, have taken most of the treatments available, and have completely obliterated the tumors twice, only to have them come back. in addition to whatever else you might do, find and read the book"Your Child Doesn't Have To Die"... Bud
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #16
    Hi, I know that you're feeling down right now and it feels like the end of the world, but tomorrow you will wake up, read all of these replies and be determined to fight this. Don't let anyone, most of all doctors get you down. Just remember, it's all in God's hands. He is the ultimate physician. With his help, you can and will get through this bump in the road. You are in my prayers.

    God bless you,

    -Lee-
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #17
    Like everyone else I am very sorry to hear your news but I have to agree with them about cry for a spell (not too long) and then pull up the ole bootstrapes and change your fight tactics.

    Find out your options, come here and we will help you decipher if you need that. Get ready to fight like hell. I too had mets to my liver and one to my lung or so they said for 18 months but when it "went away", the docs now say it may never have been one since they did not do a biopsy. What specifically does the scan report say?

    Get a copy and ask for help with wording. As Terri says, join in your treatment plan. I think that is why I am doing well today.

    Lisa P.
  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #18
    scouty said:

    Like everyone else I am very sorry to hear your news but I have to agree with them about cry for a spell (not too long) and then pull up the ole bootstrapes and change your fight tactics.

    Find out your options, come here and we will help you decipher if you need that. Get ready to fight like hell. I too had mets to my liver and one to my lung or so they said for 18 months but when it "went away", the docs now say it may never have been one since they did not do a biopsy. What specifically does the scan report say?

    Get a copy and ask for help with wording. As Terri says, join in your treatment plan. I think that is why I am doing well today.

    Lisa P.

    In my rush for posting before I forgot to mention that my husband has an aunt who was diagnosed with lung cancer almost eleven years ago.

    She is very much alive and well to this day! And she goes like the energizer bunny!

    There is HOPE.

    Tricia
  • Jen28
    Jen28 Member Posts: 45
    #19
    I am so sorry to hear your news. I know it will be tough, but try to gather strength where you can, prepare for a fight and know that there is always hope. You are young and strong and you can beat this. You will be in my thoughts.

    Jen
  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #20
    Hi Tennislover,
    I'm sorry to hear about your latest news, but I hope you are taking all the replies to heart. Stay strong and keep fighting. Judy
  • terril
    terril Member Posts: 296
    #21
    Hi tennislover!!!
    Do not give up!!!! You can fight this disease. Remember...so much has to do with attitude! Wait to see what your doctor has to say. My prayers and thoughts are with you! Please keep us updated! We are pulling for you!!! Terri

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