Cancer, and me.

what dreams · July 2022

Hedo, I've been away from the forum for awhile and am just now catching up. I'm so sorry to learn you are going through this. You are strong and brave and have the right outlook. Do your best to remember all of that on your worst days. I hope the treatment you chose succeeds with the least amount of suffering possible. You just shared your sympathy with me in the virus thread, and I feel your pain. Fighting the tears as I type this.

hedonist · July 2022

what dreams said:

Hedo, I've been away from the forum for awhile and am just now catching up. I'm so sorry to learn you are going through this. You are strong and brave and have the right outlook. Do your best to remember all of that on your worst days. I hope the treatment you chose succeeds with the least amount of suffering possible. You just shared your sympathy with me in the virus thread, and I feel your pain. Fighting the tears as I type this.

Thank you so much

I actually (and oddly) feel somewhat energized. I have no idea what lies ahead — who does? — or what those damned side effects will yield, but it won’t/can’t be worse than what I already went through.

Right? 😛

Have a beautiful weekend, Ms. dreams.

what dreams · July 2022

Yes, you are right for sure.

At one point while caring for my mom, I came across a meme that I can no longer find but I remember the quote:

"I have survived 100% of my worst possible days."

Keep on moving forward. Beautiful weekend to you as well.

GlowGirl · July 2022

I am so sorry you are going through this again. But we all know what a warrior you are. Kick this fucker to the curb with the immunotherapy. Once again, you got this!

hedonist · July 2022

GlowGirl said:

I am so sorry you are going through this again. But we all know what a warrior you are. Kick this fucker to the curb with the immunotherapy. Once again, you got this!

Thanks, GG! I plan to. And to have some FUN along the way.

what dreams, I just love that quote.

Fifthelement · July 2022

hedonist said:

Hi, all. Happy Friday?

Well, so much for remission! A recent biopsy showed cancer still remaining in my throat. It may have spread to my lung too; I’ll know more on that next week.

I refuse to go through radiation and chemo again but have been told that immunotherapy looks hopeful and is tolerated fairly well. To be further discussed with my oncologist. They’re all still hopeful, so I am too.

That said, I’m glad I started working on my will yesterday 😛

I’m so sorry Hedo, that must have been really hard to hear. You’ve been putting up a good fight for so long, and here you are again, knocked to the mat. It must be very frustrating. However, it’s time again to get up, and get back into the fight. Just know that there are so many people around the world, cheering you on and sending you love and positivity as you continue your journey. We can’t be there in person, but we are with you in spirit and on this board.

S xx

Purple Fairy Tree · July 2022

Sorry to hear this and I hope it all goes as well as can be expected Hedo. Xxx

deadendp · July 2022

hedonist said:

Hi, all. Happy Friday?

Well, so much for remission! A recent biopsy showed cancer still remaining in my throat. It may have spread to my lung too; I’ll know more on that next week.

I refuse to go through radiation and chemo again but have been told that immunotherapy looks hopeful and is tolerated fairly well. To be further discussed with my oncologist. They’re all still hopeful, so I am too.

That said, I’m glad I started working on my will yesterday 😛

Love to you, D and the kitsons. Not something anyone wanted to see, but let us know what we can do for you. ❤️

hedonist · July 2022

deadendp said:

hedonist said:

Hi, all. Happy Friday?

Well, so much for remission! A recent biopsy showed cancer still remaining in my throat. It may have spread to my lung too; I’ll know more on that next week.

I refuse to go through radiation and chemo again but have been told that immunotherapy looks hopeful and is tolerated fairly well. To be further discussed with my oncologist. They’re all still hopeful, so I am too.

That said, I’m glad I started working on my will yesterday 😛

Love to you, D and the kitsons. Not something anyone wanted to see, but let us know what we can do for you. ❤️

Thank you, Amygirl 😘

hedonist · August 2022

Had a meeting with my oncologist earlier and unfortunately, the cancer has metastasized to my lung, maybe to the bone as well.

As this is all puts me in stage 4, it makes no sense to go with a targeted treatment such as chemo (plus i’m not wasting precious time feeling like shit); same with radiation. Immunotherapy is the way to go without major side effects.

So that’s that; my head is, surprisingly, in a good place and I aim to keep it that way as long as I can 🙂

JPPJ84 · August 2022

I‘m very sorry to read this!! We’ve never met but I’ve been following this thread and thinking about you. I wish you all the best. All anyone can do is live in the here and now 💛

1ThoughtKnown · August 2022

Keep your head up hedo! Keep fighting (I know you will).

I’m no doctor but are you aware of physician-monitored long term fasting as a potential treatment? There is scientific evidence that fasting can prevent and in some cases, reverse disease.

https://www.greaterkashmir.com/amp/story/todays-paper/kill-cancer-with-fasting

Merkin Baller · August 2022

Best to you & your hubby hedo, & like 1thought said, keep your head up.

markymark550 · August 2022

Very sorry to read that. Sending love and light to you and your family.

Poncier · August 2022

Was hoping you'd get better news. Very sorry to hear. Praying the immunotherapy works.

GlowGirl · August 2022

I am really sorry to hear this. I was also hoping for better news for you. I have heard great things about immunotherapy. Your positive attitude is inspiring. We are all here for you.