Hi, I am Cynthia. I'm being treated for NSCLC. My body handled chemo and radiation well, immunotherapy just keeps you tired and a bit depressed. I have been obsessed with this "death date" thing. No cure. Blah blah (not being sarcastic). I'm an optimist, beat a rare cancer in 2014, 29% survival, 2 months to live. It's been 8 years cancer free. I was in good spirits first time around because they cut it all out of me. My lung cancer, diagnosed 8/11/23, has me emotionally a mess. I can't⊠read more
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Cynthia, you have a right to All your feelings...glumness and all! You are not alone. I am sending you (((hugs))). đ„°
Laughing cures cancer! Seriously, what has everyone heard. KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. It works. I have to go through it anyway so why not laughing!
Well you must weigh 20lbs! I do laugh alot! My husband and I have a good sense of humor most times. Thank you for this, I think I'll go sit in the park and laugh too! đ
Cynthia hang in there you will figure it all out. Whatever your decision is you need to be happy with your choice. Think about it all. Write down your reasons for why you want that choice. Be honest with yourself. You have all of us on this site behind you no matter what. Most of us have dealt with the sickness and side affects. It doesnât last for ever. God Bless!
Hi Cynthia, itâs good to communicate here. You will get caring responses. We are always âoprn for businessâ. When an early on dr mentioned palliative care, we were like what?, just cut out the cancer and weâll be on our way.Lots more to it, but may have had good results here. Let us know how youâre doing.