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@hyacinth003   I'm sorry you're going through this. Know that each day forward will bring you strength, determination and healing. We're all here and cheering you on. Cancer begins with “can.”  You "can" do this! 

 Check with your health care team at the hospital or medical center where you are receiving cancer treatment. Many hospitals and cancer centers host support groups for their patients. Also, a social worker at your local hospital can help you find a community support group.

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You are almost there and I pray for strength for you.  Not an easy time for sure.  I have had my husband, my sister and my mother go through this over the years.  They have all had their moments of being down and out but you can do it I am sure of it.  I know easier said than done but sometimes we just have to. 

My prayers and my best wishes are just for you today.

 

 

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@hyacinth003 

 

That news must have come as such a horrible shock to you.  Especially when you are counting down the treatments and trying to be so strong and brave --- which you are!  You are entitled to cry and be upset about this.  You are going through so much, physically and mentally.  I can't say that I know exactly what you are going through and I won't pretend to. But I have empathy for you and I know how upsetting these chronic health issues and treatments can be.  I have quite a few chronic health issues which there are no cures for and these things often get the better of me.  I try to approach it all - one day at a time, but it's not always easy to do this.  You are an amazing, kind, and strong woman!!!  We are all rooting for you!!!  

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@hyacinth003,

Praying For You
 
 
 
 
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@hyacinth003  Glad that you checked in with us as I wonder how you are doing at times.

You made the right decision to finish the rounds of chemo, as tough as it is, you are this far in so keep it going.   It is disheartening but you will cross the finish line!   I remember I broke down and cried at my last treatment, for me it was tears of joy and the feel of a burden lifted........stay strong, we're all behind you!

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@hyacinth003 ---well I have to say--I would be mad as HE$$ !!! And you have every right to sob your head off over that huge miscalculation on your doctors  part!!! where is his bedside manner ??? sorry but that makes me mad ----and then suggesting you don't have to have any more treatments??? well dang it-- of course you are going to go thru more treatment!!! reducing the dose may be an option, but will it get the job done in the end ---guess you have some research to do ----AGAIN!!! 

I am very sorry for this being sprung on you. Getting depressed and discouraged is all part of this game, I'm afraid. I remember those days myself. But give yourself a break and then ask what the whole treatment plan is ---for real now---and jump back into it. This cancer thing is not for sissies. Stay tough and get mad!!! 

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@hyacinth003  I'm so sorry this happened to you.  There is nothing wrong with crying about it - heaven forbid a doctor should have to experience an patient expressing emotion! Please continue to post on your treatments and recovery. 

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Hyacinth, yes it was a huge blow, but it will all be over soon and there is so much light at the end of your tunnel. Your condition has not changed, you are healing and will continue to do so, at least the news was not that you are not healing. Take it one day at a time and look ahead to what is positive in your future.  You will be done in early 2024 !!!

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@hyacinth003  what a disappointment.  Sending an extra prayer for you and for your medical team.  Wishing you well.

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Sorry you were taken aback.  Cancer really knocks out the props out from under you doesn't it?

 

For me, I would take the max treatments so I would never wonder if I should have done more.

 

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