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How to handle anxiety, stress and depression now that I was diagnosed?

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@mandi123

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Right now I have Lorazepam and it seems to help.
I think the worst part for me is the cancer spreading so quickly. In October 2024 all scans were clear. Had plaque put in and biopsy done; biopsy came back inconclusive which was a little disappointing, then I started hearing folks say “don’t do the biopsy.” I still wonder if that is what caused the cancer to spread? My next scans were February 2025 and that is when Mets showed up in liver. Now I’m Stage 4 liver cancer. We have talked to Dr Wong, my oncologist about immunotherapy like ivermectin and fenden, she is telling us no, not
yet. I am having other Y90 June 2, then begin Kimmtrex a couple weeks after that.
Thanks for letting me vent!
Kay

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 24 9:47am

Hello @mandi123,

It might put your mind at ease if you were to get a second opinion about the course of your treatment. Here is a link to an article from Mayo Clinic on that topic.

--- Tips for Seeking a Second Opinion,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/tips-for-seeking-a-second-opinion/
I would certainly suggest that this second opinion be obtained from a cancer center of excellence such as the Mayo Clinic (here is a link to appointment information for all of Mayo's three locations), http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63).

If an appointment at a Mayo facility is not possible, you might reach out to the American Cancer Society (ACS) to see if they know of an oncologist in your area who specializes in treating this type of cancer. Here is a link to the ACS website where you can find resources that might help in your search for a second opinion. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/making-treatment-decisions.html

I hope that you can feel more confident about the treatment plan that is being suggested for you. Will you post again with an update?

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