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

Old 08-26-2019, 06:31 PM
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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
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Old 08-26-2019, 06:36 PM
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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?
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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.
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Old 08-26-2019, 06:39 PM
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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.
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Old 08-26-2019, 06:54 PM
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Prayers, keep posting, join some threads- connect.
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Old 08-26-2019, 07:26 PM
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You have a lot on your plate right now. Sending you healing prayers.
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Old 08-26-2019, 08:30 PM
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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 (24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 454)

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...mmer-song.html
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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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Old 08-26-2019, 11:14 PM
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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.
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Old 08-27-2019, 06:23 AM
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Really sorry about this. Virtual hug from me
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Old 08-27-2019, 10:20 AM
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To keep breathing is not a big ask. I am so sorry you are going through this Kristin.
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Old 08-27-2019, 10:00 PM
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Thinking of you and sending prayers up for your healing.
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Old 08-27-2019, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Misssy2 View Post
Is the Dr not getting it all when they take the polyps?
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.
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You’re very brave Kristin. Keep breathing, 2 years sober is incredible. Stay strong.
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Great job 2 yrs praying for you!!!!
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Sending my prayers your way Kleigh.
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Old 08-29-2019, 03:15 AM
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Very sorry to hear you're going through such a tough time. Will be thinking of you. Take care. John
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Old 08-29-2019, 09:41 AM
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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.
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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.
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