Stage 4 lymphoma is it a death sentence?!
Question: Stage 4 lymphoma is it a death sentence.?
I have stage 4 lymphoma follicular. I have read so much that I'm confused and scared at the same time and I would like to know if I will be here in 8 to 10 years to see grandkids I'm 50 years old and no other health problems. So much for a happy birthday this year. Should I stay away from carbs or not.? I feel alone and ready to fight Goliath......Need some magic stones and a little more faithHealth Question & Answer
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I'm not a doctor, and I don't have your cancer, and I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through - but I am sorry.
Having got all of that out of the way, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Nov of 08 and here are my thoughts:
Statistics are sh*t. In my case they say something like 5% are still alive after 5 years. But I'm young and otherwise healthy so I like to think that either a) the stats don't apply to me
or
b) there is no reason why *I* can't be in that 5%.
Reading stuff online about your cancer IS scary, I know. Sometimes I have even have panic attacks, but I like to think that all the people that beat this crap don't sit around online writing about it! See if you can find a support group in person (ask around) or online (eg planetcancer.org)
I don't support denial, cancer is crap and stage IV... f*ck! Be realistic, prepare for the worst, live like there's tomorrow, but ALWAYS ALWAYS have hope, 'cause what else do we have.?
Surround yourself by good people, be good to yourself, and talk to your doc about depression and anxiety if you think they apply to you - there's LOTS that can be done for these things and it can make a WORLD of difference.
No idea about the carbs - talk to your docs, and talk to other people in your place - I'm happy with whatever I can keep down!
Most importantly - you are fighting Goliath, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE, you CAN win, and feel free to shoot me an email if you ever want to talk.Health Question & Answer
Having got all of that out of the way, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Nov of 08 and here are my thoughts:
Statistics are sh*t. In my case they say something like 5% are still alive after 5 years. But I'm young and otherwise healthy so I like to think that either a) the stats don't apply to me
or
b) there is no reason why *I* can't be in that 5%.
Reading stuff online about your cancer IS scary, I know. Sometimes I have even have panic attacks, but I like to think that all the people that beat this crap don't sit around online writing about it! See if you can find a support group in person (ask around) or online (eg planetcancer.org)
I don't support denial, cancer is crap and stage IV... f*ck! Be realistic, prepare for the worst, live like there's tomorrow, but ALWAYS ALWAYS have hope, 'cause what else do we have.?
Surround yourself by good people, be good to yourself, and talk to your doc about depression and anxiety if you think they apply to you - there's LOTS that can be done for these things and it can make a WORLD of difference.
No idea about the carbs - talk to your docs, and talk to other people in your place - I'm happy with whatever I can keep down!
Most importantly - you are fighting Goliath, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE, you CAN win, and feel free to shoot me an email if you ever want to talk.Health Question & Answer
I'm only fourteen but lately i've been Reading up on the lymph system.
Lymphoma follicular is a type of cancer and is common. Knowing that it's in stage four means that the cancer has spread to other sites besides the lymph nodes (so it could be going to your bones, liver or lungs) and depending on how far along you are defines your chances of recovery. I'm not sure about the diet you should be following.
That's pretty much all i've learnt from Reading up on it and i suppose you should treat it as any other cancer.
I would like to add that this is all purely from my opinions and what i've tied together. Please do not take this as professional or anything of the sorts.
It's best to keep happy and come to terms of certain things. Keep your head high :)Health Question & Answer
Lymphoma follicular is a type of cancer and is common. Knowing that it's in stage four means that the cancer has spread to other sites besides the lymph nodes (so it could be going to your bones, liver or lungs) and depending on how far along you are defines your chances of recovery. I'm not sure about the diet you should be following.
That's pretty much all i've learnt from Reading up on it and i suppose you should treat it as any other cancer.
I would like to add that this is all purely from my opinions and what i've tied together. Please do not take this as professional or anything of the sorts.
It's best to keep happy and come to terms of certain things. Keep your head high :)Health Question & Answer
I had stage 1 cervical cancer and was given 10 years to live, 9 years later Im great. My mum had stage 3 colon cancer and died. The truth is you can survive, a young woman in the US is 26 with a rare form of cancer, stage 4, and she is living healthy and doing great. I guess its up to you, eat a diet filled with carbs and protein, exercise and be happy. God will decide when its your time so live and enjoy. I send you my love, prayers, blessings and everything that is wonderful in this world. Godspeed sweet.Health Question & Answer
While stage Iv Lymphoma is a serious diagnosis. I personally have knowledge of two family members who have had it.One you would never know he was ever diagnosed and the other was my mother who did very well form the Lymphoma standpoint and lived to die from Parkinson's.
So chin up and and continue to live life to the fullest.Health Question & Answer
So chin up and and continue to live life to the fullest.Health Question & Answer