Sadly moving to stage IV
Hi my stage III sisters. Unfortunately cancer is back and I am now stage IV. I had seven good yeas without cancer or any symptoms. I so hoped it will stay away from me longer, but unfortunately it's not in my hands.
I had bad back pain and pleural effusion and spent three weeks in hospital. I am home now and doing second round of Xeloda.. Mentally I am ok ( ish), just praying Xeloda will work for a long time.
You have been a huge support whenever I needed it. I want to thank you all and wish you all the best. Stay strong, enjoy every moment and live large my dear sisters.
Love, Karina xxxx
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I am so sorry, Karina. I hope you will feel much better soon and have many, many more years of happy times ahead.
Prayers for your Peace, Comfort, and Health.
>>>"Stay strong, enjoy every moment and live large my dear sisters."
You too, Sister.
(((Hugs)))
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Karina~ sorry you have to join the club no one wants to be in. We have a lot of wonderful stage four threads. That share everything. Just take one day and at time and one breath at a time. I'm very sorry for you honey. But I understand. Yes yes I do! Please check out the stage four threads. They offer great support and friendship. Please know you're in my thoughts ! ~M~
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Karina, we're so sorry you got this unwelcome news. Sending cyberhugs and best wishes that your next treatment works for you.
Best,
Your Mods
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hi Karina, sorry to hear of your progression. Hoping you have great success with your new treatment and NED will be with you for many many years
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Karina...thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your news. We always want to be there for each other and I am grateful when sisters let sisters know when they need an extra hug! Hold firmly to HOPE as I'll be praying you have many years of NED!!
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Karina - I hope your treatment will have you pain free and NED for many years!
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Hi karina,
Sorry to hear the news. Thank you for stopping by. Hugs and wish the treatments work for you. My prayers.
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Karina, thanks for sharing. Wishing you NED soon. Hugs sister.
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I'm sorry for this latest development but I have faith that you will once again become a member of the NED club.
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Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. Best wishes with your new treatment plan—I hope it knocks it back to NED very soon.
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Very sorry to hear it. Please let us know how you are doing as treatment progresses.
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Wanted to send you peace and comfort for Christmas Karina. And to let you know I just celebrated 4.5 years of NED with a dear Stage 4 friend. Good futures are still possible.
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SSInUK, thank you so much for giving me hope.
Love Karina xx
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