Stage IV???

Jlynn081702 · New User Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 2

Hi, I am new to these pages but am hoping to meet some folks out there going through the same experience I am. Are there any other Stage IV folks out there?

I was diagnasosed with BC May 25, 2007. May 29, 2007 I had a PET/CT and learned my BC had spread to 5 spots in my liver, 1 in my 3rd vert of my spine.

The doctor started me on chemo right away (rather than surgery first) to hopefully shrink the cancer in my liver. That was the primary concern. I've had 3 chemo treatments now and have gotten really bad headcolds each time.

So today, July 18, 2007 I went back in and he recommended a head MRI to see what was going on. We got the results back instanteously. I have severe sinus disease, as well as, 2 more spots of cancer on my brain now.

I am just beyond sad and depressed. I am scared of leaving this world. I am scared of leaving my children. I am a 30 year old woman with no history of cancer in the family.

Hoping someone else is out there to give me the hope to be strong.

Please help!

In · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:55 am Post subject: Re: Stage IV???

Hello' Jlynn081702

If anyone can help you it's theses guys here. I Felt totally depressed and Just had enough of it all - before i came here. To read about everything and everyone else here, It made me realise how lucky I truelly am. And also have suport, and a ear to vent.

Your Children are there to keep you strong and fighting. Be happy, Give yourself 5min a day to feel sad, guilty, angry, mad with the world- Then head up smile and move on.

Hope someone can help you with your pictular needs and questions. Rememebr you have freinds and family to help you through and always here, to laugh, cry and vent your anger.

Keep me posted how you go.

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brainman · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Stage IV???

Hi Jlynn, I am truly sorry to hear about your diagnosis! I am sure Nancy (a BC survivor) will respond to you soon. However, before she replies, here are some questions in order to give you a better idia of what to expect:

1. Do you know what specific cell-type the cancer is?
2. Have you had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or any other surgery?
3. What chemotherapy are you on?

Also, as best as you can, answer the questions posted by Dr. Leo on the following thread:

http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=626

We are here for you any anyway that we can! I know you are probably stressed out to the max right now. However, remind yourself that BC is survivable!!! and that you will be one of those survivors.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Muttsmom · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:55 am Post subject: Re: Stage IV???

Hi Jlynn,

No doubt you are petrified, scared, and emotions you never knew you had. Have (I hate this word, but that seems to be the PC one.... lol) some pitty parties, scream, cuss, throw something (but miss humans and animals Smile

and get all the anger from this disease and the fears out in whatever way it works for you, then get your armour on and get ready to go into battle. I can't tell you the number of women that I know, who are Stage IV and once they had treatment, whether chemo and/or radiation, they have been stable for many years. The longer we stay NED or Stable if it comes back. the more time that gives researcher to come up with newer and better treatment. NEVER lose hope.

I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't fall apart if I found out my cancer was back, just like I did when I first heard the words "you have cancer'. I was the 1st one in my family....... Get mad at this disease, and get ready to kick some cancer to the curb!!!!!

Please keep us posted.

Hugs and prayers
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