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@quiltlady56

I’ve been dealing with Stage 3 kidney cancer for nearly a year now - actually learned the diagnosis on February 1st, 2024. My right kidney was removed at the end of March, and the surgeon called me two days later to say that it was a good thing he decided to remove the whole kidney because the tests came back that it was a Stage 3 cancer. I’m in immuno-therapy now, after seeking an oncologist on my own, but find this to be a very lonely journey. My health overall seems okay, but I get so tired. I am 68 and still working full time. My husband knows my diagnosis, but refuses to talk about it, and can’t understand my inability to keep up with all of my previous workload. He refuses to learn how to do anything to help me, and does not want to talk about this situation. I have no one else that I can talk to, but my faith keeps me going.I know he is in denial and wants everything to remain the same. Does anyone else deal with this, and if so, are there any suggestions?

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Hi and I’m so glad you posted your story. Cancer is a lonely journey if you do it by yourself. My husband didn’t understand ‘my mind’ as I processed having stage IV kidney cancer.
This forum helps me to hear from others who have the same cancer, take similar drugs, feel the way I do or have felt. And can answer questions since someone has gone down the same road as me!
I too have become very tired. The meds have medically made me very tired and sick. I keep my drs up to date on all side effects…they’ve changed my life but not me.
I hold tight to my faith and that keeps me grounded. I know God has a plan…
Praying for you! Koke