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Cancer | Last Active: Mar 9 9:14pm | Replies (274)
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Hello relicmeister, we share some unwanted health issues, and your positive attitude is commendable.
I too have esophageal cancer that has returned after four years and hopefully clear after recent surgery at Barnes in St. Louis.
One year ago I was diagnosed with Merkel cell cancer and was treated by surgery, radiation and immunotherapy. The immunotherapy, after 22 treatments caused a fluid buildup in both lungs. The initial treatment of steroids and anti-biotics was unsuccessful. Yesterday I had a bronchoscopy to determine what type of infection so a treatment can be determined. I start oxygen today.
Any advice for a fellow believer?
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Hi Roger, sounds like you’ve been through plenty already and are hardened to the treatment and sufferings. I was first afraid I’d be on O2 long term, and physically incapacitated, because I’ve never been unable to manage my needs, and I won’t be able to work ( I’m working part time) while on oxygen because our precision optics lab/ shop used some open flame
( torches). 2nd day home from hospital and my breathing has improved maybe 25% or more since, so I’d bet I’m off the oxygen within a week. Need to relax but also test yourself with standing, very small walks and lowering the O2 and seeing how the breathing goes. Keep a finger pulse oximeter around. And Always, Always keep the faith in both the darkest and lightest moments and he won’t let you down.
Good luck