Hi, I joined here a few weeks ago, thinking I had stage 1 kidney cancer.I am 61 years old. Details are on my profile page.
I saw the urologist today and am stunned to be told I have Stage 4 kidney cancer, it's spread to both lungs already. They can't operate to remove my kidney. It's incurable.
There is a possibility of immunotherapy, I will hear from the oncology department soon.
I don't know where to begin to process this. I joined the Incurable cancer group just now but can't work out how to post. Telling my adult daughter this afternoon was very hard.
I feel lost. I am too afraid to Google, as the thought of a drawn out painful illness terrifies me.
Hi Lucy,
This group is very supportive. (and feel free to moan if you want to.. I have had my share of moans on here and everybody is lovely and supportive.
Any time you feel lonely we are here for you. Xxx
Hi Lucy!
Yes the first shock is the hardest part. We've all been there, first shock.then anger, then denial, finally acceptance . If you get a treatment plan and start it, things will settle. See many of us terminal, incurables are here for many many years. I have terminal lung cancer , for 7 !!! years now. Still alive and living life.
We are always here for you for a chat, rant or even a cry. Hugs Pet
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