Aloha from Hawaii

chingling · New User Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

Hi, Im Lucy, Im 24 years old, and ive been battling Stage IV stomach cancer for a little over a year now. When I was initially diagnosed I was given 6 months to live, and I have sought second opinions and they have said the same.

I am still doing chemo, and no one has a clue how much longer it will be until this .... goes somewhere.

ksplat · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: Gidday from Australia

Welcome Lucy

I am very sad to hear you are battling cancer, especially at such a young age!

If you haven't already done it, you should post your story / history with cancer on the appropriate thread where people with similar stories can share with you & you with them.

This forum is a great source of comfort, support, love, information & advice.

Cheers, Angie.
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Treatment: Radiotherapy, Temodal, Gliadel Wafers, Dexamethasone, Keppra, Dilantin, Clexane
Went to our Heavenly Father after a 19mth battle,, 47 years young.
23 Sep 2008
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"Without Faith We Have Nothing"

ChemoMan · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Aloha from Hawaii

Hi chingling

I think there is always hope. If you type "spontaneous remission from cancer " in google you will get some good hits. A good place to start is the wikipeadia article on spontaneous remission. It does happen enough to be verifiable. here is a cut n paste from the article

A published example of unexpected spontaneous remission is that of John Matzke. At 30 years old, he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1974. A chest tumour and lung cancer were found in 1984. Instead of undergoing immediate treatment, he spent one month hiking, meditating, and eating healthfully (to prepare his body for treatment). Surprisingly, upon his next X-ray appointment, the tumour had disappeared.

I this case I am sure his doctors gave him a similar prognosis to yours.

I hope no jokers have told you to keep up a positive attitude. Its alright to get down about this, just don't lose your ability to laugh every once in a while.
If you are strong enough keep us posted chingling. I think it helps to talk to as many people as possible , even in forums like this Smile

You are very much in my thoughts and good luck with the chemo
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Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma
Stage 2a
Finished six cycles of R chop 21 26th May 2008
Officially in remission 9th July 2008
Remission confirmed 1st October 2008
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