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Patsy10
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Getting more and more frightened treatment starts next week how can I face it I feel really angry as my husband died of rare cancer 8 yrs ago 

coped at first with diagnosis but then at next appointment it all changed as it had spread. It’s low spread having chemo and two immunotherapy drugs. I will have to live with it forever and continue with immunotherapy forever. Has anyone else been in this situation

as my husband had such a dreadful journey it’s making it harder for me and my family are terrified

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    Hi Patsy10

    I understand your fear as I am due to start Immunotherapy next Friday, I am terrified and still not 100% I will go through with it. I still feel that living forever with the side effects may be worse than letting cancer take its natural course. I have Metasatic Melanoma in my Lung and Groin lymph node, all started in my toe 4 years ago.

    My husband died of Liver cancer 4 years ago, he didn't have any treatment because by the time he was diagnosed it was too late.

    I hope your treatment is not too bad, I keep telling myself not everyone gets all the side effects. Please feel you can keep in touch . x

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    Hi good luck for Friday I know someone who has cleared her lungs from Mestastatic Meanoma 7 years ago and still fine It’s targeted so will only take out cancer you must go for it 

    mine is Chemo and Immunotherapy today

    are you having Herceptin the wonder drug we are so lucky to have this expensive drug go for it 

    want to hear you’ve got this but agree unknown scary

    stop googling believe doctors

    you can get a second opinion to confirm treatment

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    Hi Patsy10

    I didn't have the Pembro on Friday because the Oncologist forgot to order it, 50 miles and a kind person taking me wasted. I am now rescheduled for Tuesday, fingers crossed the treatment is there.

    Hope you are managing ok.

    x

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    That’s bad I’m sorry you have been delayed. Hope Tuesday goes well. Good Luck

    im ok so far

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