Shugardrawers
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Ok, I searched and can't find that anyone else started one so I will.
If you, a family member or friend are living with a chronic or terminal illness you are welcome to look here for support, prayers and understanding. If you're a Diser who just wants to add your p&pd we welcome you too.
I'll start. 4 years ago I was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. I fought back with a round of chemo and radiation and was in remission for almost 3 years when it came back with a vengance last year. We used a fairly new combo of chemo drugs and when that wasn't working we joined a new drug trial. That's looking really promising and I've actually had major tumor reversal from it. Even with the promise of this new drug it's hard to stay positive. I'm tired all the time and every little bug takes me down hard. I've become so paranoid of germs now that I actually wear exam gloves frequently in public.
I also worry constantly about my family. My parents are scared silly. They say it's a sin for a parent to outlive a child. Dad is 74 and not in good health and mom is 63 and pretty sick herself. They don't need to add me to the list. Dh is in denial over the whole thing and refuses to accept that I can't do all the things I did before. If I die he'll be absolutely devestated. Paralzyed with grief. That pretty much leaves DSis who is having her own issues coping with it. I see a therapist who helps me but it's still so hard to try to remain positive for them.
Please feel free to share your story, your triumphs and heartbreaks here. You'll have a long list of people who will be pulling for you and helping you through
If you, a family member or friend are living with a chronic or terminal illness you are welcome to look here for support, prayers and understanding. If you're a Diser who just wants to add your p&pd we welcome you too.
I'll start. 4 years ago I was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. I fought back with a round of chemo and radiation and was in remission for almost 3 years when it came back with a vengance last year. We used a fairly new combo of chemo drugs and when that wasn't working we joined a new drug trial. That's looking really promising and I've actually had major tumor reversal from it. Even with the promise of this new drug it's hard to stay positive. I'm tired all the time and every little bug takes me down hard. I've become so paranoid of germs now that I actually wear exam gloves frequently in public.
I also worry constantly about my family. My parents are scared silly. They say it's a sin for a parent to outlive a child. Dad is 74 and not in good health and mom is 63 and pretty sick herself. They don't need to add me to the list. Dh is in denial over the whole thing and refuses to accept that I can't do all the things I did before. If I die he'll be absolutely devestated. Paralzyed with grief. That pretty much leaves DSis who is having her own issues coping with it. I see a therapist who helps me but it's still so hard to try to remain positive for them.
Please feel free to share your story, your triumphs and heartbreaks here. You'll have a long list of people who will be pulling for you and helping you through
