I'm 29 & battling stage 4 cancer for the 3rd time...
 

I don't know how much more I can take. I used to dream about how amazing my life would be when I was almost 2 years sober. But here I am, with stage 4 colon cancer for the 3rd time in under 5 years....All I want is to keep breathing but apparently that's too much to ask...I hope I make it out of this....thanks for letting me vent
-Kristin

Wow Kristen that is a lot...29 years old and you have had this cancer 3 times in under 5 years???? What is happening? Is the Dr not getting it all when they take the polyps? I have never heard of such trauma with someone so young.

I am so, so sorry...but I hope your age is in your favor...Did someone in your family tree die of colon cancer and that is why you have it so young?

I'm so very sorry to hear this Kristin. I hope that you are getting good medical care.

I'm sending thoughts and prayers for your recovery.

Dear Kristin,

Please get well. Be happy.

I pray for your healing.

I lost my mom to breast cancer. For whatever its worth I will pray and ask her to help you.

Prayers, keep posting, join some threads- connect.

You have a lot on your plate right now. :hug: Sending you healing prayers. :hug:

Hi Kristin!

I'm sorry for your health condition, but glad that you are sober and posting here at SoberRecovery. Connection with others gives life fullness.

Did you join a class thread when you first signed up for SoberRecovery? It might still be active, and if not, your posting there might get it started again. Here's a couple other good threads to join:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ml#post7255347

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...mmer-song.html

I'm sorry to hear it too Kristin.

I have no experience to share other than I'm in awe of the people I know from SR and my personal life who've faced cancer sober.

They. to me, are true examples of courage and wisdom - of someone not wanting to compromise on principle & give in to fear.

All my prayers and best wishes that you can beat this again :)

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Sorry you are having to deal with this Kristin. Awful.

I don't blame you for feeling despondent, who wouldn't in your situation. BUT you have fought it before and you will do it again. You have youth and fight on your side.

I hope this is the last time you have to beat this thing.

Kindest thought and wishes to you. :)

Really sorry about this. Virtual hug from me

To keep breathing is not a big ask. I am so sorry you are going through this Kristin.

Thinking of you and sending prayers up for your healing.

when cancers reach a certain stage, it has metastasized to other sites in the the body. its beyond removing polyps.

kristen, do you have a support network locally?
what is your oncologists plans for treatment? do you have faith in your oncologist?

please keep posting here,too.

You’re very brave Kristin. Keep breathing, 2 years sober is incredible. Stay strong.

prayers and God bless

Great job 2 yrs praying for you!!!!

Sending my prayers your way Kleigh.

Very sorry to hear you're going through such a tough time. Will be thinking of you. Take care. John

I am so sorry you're dealing with this. My heart goes out to you. I hope you are getting good treatment.

Sending you all the good wishes I have. I hope you'll continue to post and connect with people.:grouphug:

We're very sorry that the disease is fighting your body so hard.

Congratulations on 2 years sober that is really great.

We are all hoping and praying for you.

Please stick around on these forums.