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Kimberly Bishop91 said:My father-in-law lost his fight with cancer😢...he passed away last week..😢It started with stomach pains, we rushed him to the Mayo Clinic in the morning and by the afternoon he was gone. At least he didn't suffer too much. He was actually acting so cheerful those last few days, eating well and even putting on some weight...and then just out of nowhere..
Hang in there, everyone. I really hope you guys win this fight ASAP!! Best.

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

casualrider21 said:Yeah, we paid full price because we went private at Vinogradska Hospital. Since we aren't covered by Medicare and didn't have the patience to deal with the local commission approvals here, we just bit the bullet.

It’s actually a decent tool. People say it’s super reliable—one scan and you’ve got the whole picture. It shows you every single change and maps out exactly where everything is sitting.

Before that, we went through a ton of different tests, and the PET CT basically confirmed the same stuff, though unfortunately, it even "added" a few more spots for metastases.

Try to get a referral for a PET CT if you can. It saves you from doing a million little individual scans.

Hang in there!

My husband ended up getting his PET scan done at Medkol Clinic over at Vinogradska Hospital using a referral. He didn't pay a dime. Personally, I can't tell you how reliable it is, though, because the report didn't even mention the primary disease he was being scanned for—instead, they were describing his vocal cords, like, clusters on the vocal cords. The doctor from Jordan told us that was just damage to the vocal cords from the bronchoscopy. So, the PET scan told us absolutely nothing about the actual illness.
Next week, my husband has a follow-up appointment at Jordan. We'll see what the doctor has to say then. Since he's been dealing with pain in his hips and pelvis, he had an X-ray. The X-ray results say he needs a scintigraphy. I actually suggested that to his doctor a while back because of the bone pain, but he wouldn't listen. He thinks it's all in his head!! But it's real physical pain—we can only take the edge off slightly with a Durogestic 50 patch and some Tramadol or Ibuprofen... We'll just have to see what comes of this next visit.

Amanda Murphy62 said:If that doctor actually said that, they belong in an asylum... quit talking nonsense..

On top of everything else he was doing for treatment, my husband was eating a few slices of bacon every single day. People say that stuff is actually good for your lungs. We didn't lose anything by doing it. Honestly, maybe it even helped him..

Happy New Year 2009! Wishing you guys a ton of luck and some serious backbone. It’s funny how it works—a healthy person has a million different things they want, but once you're sick, you've only got one single wish left. I'm pulling for everyone to get that one thing they need.

Hey slyrider11, I’m so sorry for your loss. Honestly, even with all this heavy stuff going on, just try to thank God that your mom didn't have to suffer for too long. Hang in there.

Ed, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. No matter how much this hurts right now, just try to remember that your mom is finally free from all that pain and suffering. She’s in a much better place now.

slyrider11 said:Hey everyone.
Honestly, I’m just glad I stumbled upon this corner of the internet because I’ve been taking hit after hit for weeks now and I’m basically out of hope.
My mom was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. The tumor isn't just something you can feel—it's massive, you can actually see the impact. They tried to perform a bypass surgery so she could at least get some food and water down, but the operation was a total bust because things were way worse than they anticipated. The whole abdominal cavity is shot; the cancer has metastasized everywhere and it's invasive, almost like a fungal growth or something, which sounds even more aggressive.
The prognosis is garbage. It's stage four, and they’re saying she doesn't have much time left. People who know her working at the hospital—people who actually understand the medical side of this mess—tell me my best bet is just praying she doesn't suffer too long. That’s really all there is to do when you show up this late to the fight.
She knows. She’s fully aware of what’s happening, and lying to her face for a long time just isn't an option. She hasn't fully processed it yet, and honestly, neither have I. No one has.
I went looking for a second opinion, but the specialists at the major medical center told me there's nothing else they can do. Back then, I was still holding onto the idea that they could just cut the whole thing out, but according to the scans, it’s moved way too far along.
I had already made peace with the bypass idea—hoping that once the chemo kicked in, she might get a few more years... she was hoping for that too. Then comes the shock. Even the bypass won't work. Her stomach is like concrete; everything is compromised. There’s zero room to maneuver. There's no hope left besides a merciful end. It’s brutal.
She’s in the hospital right now, incredibly weak since she hasn't eaten anything for months. Lately, she can't even keep liquids down without vomiting immediately. She’s dealt with dangerous dehydration a couple of times and she’s constantly thirsty.
They’ll probably bring her home soon. I don't even know if I have the strength to try and feed her—or myself—any more false hope, because this time, there’s just no foundation for it. And she’s just too young...

You have to stay strong. This is all just too heavy. With this kind of disease, there are no rules. You never know how things are going to go. Just be there for your mom. Give her every bit of love and attention you can.

Grace Fowler said:Hey everyone, calling you all friends because that’s honestly what you are... I'm checking in with the worst news I've ever had to drop on this board.
The PET scan was pretty brutal. It showed a ton of positive lymph nodes—just a massive cluster stretching from my neck all the way down to my pelvis. Gross. Just gross. The biopsy on the neck node confirmed the scan, so we're looking at adenocarcinomca. The one silver lining? They successfully placed the stent in my right kidney, so there's a real shot at getting systemic chemo started to try and shut this thing down. If I sound down, don't take it personally, but my drive to live is still HUGE and I am not throwing in the towel. I'm heading to an oncology consultation in a few days to see what our next moves are.
PLEASE, MY FRIENDS, when you read this, don't just feel sorry for me. Instead, cross your fingers and think, DIANA CAN DO THIS!!!
Your support and good vibes mean everything to me.
Sending hugs
Diana!!

Diana, you can absolutely do this, and you will! You’re tough and incredibly brave. That hunger for life, your optimism, and your sheer grit
can work miracles!
I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

Kimberly Bishop91 said:Honestly, reading through all this is exhausting... let me just give you the quick version. My father-in-law has been doing those radiation treatments almost every single day for nearly a month now. He’s also been taking some IP6 Gold to boost his immune system, and man, it’s like he’s actually coming back to life—he even says so himself. His appetite is better, he can get to the bathroom without help, and you can honestly see the energy returning to him. He hasn't lost all his hair either; there's still plenty left. Nothing really hurts him anymore, except for this cough that just chokes him, especially when he's trying to sleep at night...
I just want everyone to get better ASAP. Don't lose hope, seriously...

For that choking sensation when coughing, my husband used to take an Iceland Moss syrup (you can find it at most local pharmacies). It helps thin out the mucus, so it's easier to cough up and prevents that feeling where you can't breathe.

rapidseal49 said:around 6:30 this morning, another young life was cut short...😢

my cousin, Peter (24), passed away from the complications of a brutal, nasty illness....😢

hang in there, guys. just keep fighting......

I’m sending my deepest condolences. It’s just devastating when someone that young is gone, but I guess it’s all part of God's plan. I truly believe he's in a better place now.

Grace Stewart6 said:He’s over at Springfield General. He ended up there because they suspected lung cancer, but now they aren't even sure if it's the primary tumor or just metastases. They mentioned something on the ribcage too. They've done a bronchoscopy, a biopsy, and a few needle punctures. We’re waiting on the results from the last puncture tomorrow or the day after, and honestly, we're just stuck waiting on needles and tests right now. What happens if those don't turn up anything definitive either? The doctor says he can't make any concrete plans yet because he doesn't know where the actual primary tumor is located.
And the pain is brutal. Sometimes even the painkillers don't touch it. I was thinking about trying some immune-boosting supplements, just so Dad and the rest of us feel like we’re actually doing *something* about it. Obviously, we'd check with his doctor first.
Thanks a ton for all the replies and advice.

Grace Stewart6, they’ll definitely find that primary tumor at Springfield. I don't know what kind of painkillers he's on, but you should talk to the doctor about getting him something stronger. At the end of the day, managing the pain is the priority. The pain is the absolute worst part, and there are meds out there—just keep pushing the doctors to help him through it.
As for the immunity stuff, just wait until he's back home before you start any kind of regimen.
I spent a long time talking to my husband yesterday. It sent him straight back to the beginning of his illness four years ago... he started remembering everything, the hospitals, all the people he met... how much he saw. We both just sat there crying.

quietpilot87,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

quietpilot87 said:Yeah, I did. I hugged her, tight, and told her she’s my absolute favorite, the best ever—and honestly, I’ll say it a million more times if I have to. It feels kind of stupid even typing this out, though, because it sounds so cliché and cheesy...

Thanks, guys 🙂

More than anything, I just need her to realize how incredible she is and that she absolutely crushed it in this life. Anyone who crossed paths with her ended up better off, period. She was the type of soul who poured everything into everyone else without asking for a single thing in return, while the rest of us—well, let's be real, we were selfish assholes because we actually had the luxury to be. But she never saw it that way. Even now, she's stuck in those loops in her head, thinking she wasn't enough or didn't do enough. I just want her to know she was the best, and she did everything perfectly...

People say they get bitter during times like this, that they can turn really nasty... But her? She’s still just a sweetheart 🙂

Your mom is the luckiest woman alive because she raised such an amazing daughter. She knows. She knows how much you love her. God bless you.

Nancy Thomas18 said:Hey everyone, it's been a minute... I'm still hanging in there, just waiting on my PET scan results. Honestly? I'm pretty terrified, but I'm not backing down.
Sending good vibes to everyone out there, and obviously, hoping for a full recovery for myself too.

So glad you checked in. Just keep pushing forward. Everything’s gonna be fine, you’ll see.

So, what does this doctor actually do? Is he some kind of alternative practitioner? Because if he is, you gotta watch your step! Make him walk you through his whole process—what he’s actually doing, why he thinks it works, and exactly what’s inside those formulas he's whipping up. And honestly, I just hope he isn't running a total scam.

Maria Lee54 said:Hey everyone! I'm dealing with an incredibly tough and rare condition—specifically, I was diagnosed with
Glomus Jugulare three years ago. I had surgery back on January 22, 2008, but honestly, the road to getting better is still long, rough, and full of obstacles. What matters most is that I've got enough strength for ten people. I’m really hoping to connect with someone else who has this or a similar diagnosis so we can swap stories and experiences.

The biggest thing is your own grit and keeping that positive mindset. Thank God you're staying strong. Keep it up.

Elizabeth Gonzalez55 said:Hey everyone,

Just wanted to drop an update on where things stand (in case anyone’s been following our fight against melanoma, or if someone down the road wonders if you can actually take on Stage IV):

It’s been a year since the diagnosis, and the scans are still coming back clear. Next checkup isn't for another 6 months. So far, so good—we're feeling pretty stoked, but the grind doesn't stop!

I'm always lurking here reading this thread and sending good vibes to all of you. Hang in there!

Man, it is awesome to hear those results are still holding steady after a whole year!
Best,

Kyle Cruz8 said:Our biggest headache right now is that we just can't get my dad to put on any weight. Since he can't eat anything except blended food, it’s a massive struggle—especially since he’s totally lost his appetite. If anyone has a recipe or has dealt with something similar, any help would be huge.

Ask the doctor to prescribe Megostat syrup. My husband was on that for a while when he started dropping weight fast. Megostat actually brought back his appetite and helped him get those pounds back on. It's a prescription drug used for serious and malignant illnesses.

Kyle Cruz8 said:Thanks for the help; can you tell me where you get the Shake? Like, do you buy it from a specific distributor or can I just grab it at a pharmacy? Also, one more thing—how do you make that beet juice? Do you have a recipe? Thanks in advance for the help.

Here’s how I do the beet juice: take a glass of fresh beet juice (you can find it at a drugstore, though I usually just grate the beets myself and squeeze them out), then stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and either a lemon or an orange. It tastes great, but more importantly, it’s actually healthy.
I'll shoot you a PM with the number for the distributor I use for my Shake.

Kyle Cruz8 said:I went ahead and ordered them anyway; they should be here the day after tomorrow. If you guys hear anything new or see any progress, please let me know. We’ve tried a ton of stuff—Biobran, Noni, all the alternative routes—but nothing seems to be doing the trick so far. These drops are our last real shot at hope right now...

What really saved my husband after everything he went through during chemo (when he dropped 20 lbs in just 15 days, which was terrifying) was the Shake mix formula 1 from ShapeWorks.
He was drinking the Shake along with aloe, Noni, beets, and beta carotene, and it helped him bulk back up fast and get his blood work looking decent again. His blood counts were always solid enough to handle the chemo sessions. He kept up with the Shake for another two years, and then we eventually cut out all the supplements because his body was finally strong enough to maintain its own immunity. But honestly, we're back on the Shake again because he’s just completely wiped out from all those endless tests and doctor visits.