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Anyone out there with Thymoma/Thymic Carcinoma
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I think my dad is perplexed as he repeatedly has asked, “How did I get this?” Just before getting ill he was so thankful he had been fortunate to live a life of amazing health. Thank you for sharing. I believe betrayed by his body is accurate. I hope his underlying health pulls him through. Since being released from hospital he has been grossly fatigued. Thank you, I am going to share your experience along with Allison’s experience with him and my mom. -Gail
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Hello Gail,
Yes, perplexing as there are no specific risk factors that you engage in to get awarded this cancer. "Luck" of the draw.
I am fortunate to have participated in so much prior to getting sick besides just work, such as travel, backpacking, bike riding trips, horses, raising children,...as I'm sure your dad has too in 85 years on earth. I am grateful to have a family who loves me as much as I love them and who plan some activities to include me, that while I'm sure they don't find them physically challenging, I certainly do. But I am glad to be along!
Give your dad a hug and my best. His fatigue is real, compounded by lots of emotional trauma, fear of the unknown he is entering, and the cocktails of chemo drugs and other chemicals surging through his veins. I didn't sleep at all the night of chemo due to the large steroid doses they pump into you. I opted out of the Benedryl portion of the cocktails. If he is having side effects be sure to bring it up with his doctor or the chemo nurse and they can talk to his doctor and adjust meds to his needs.
Best to you all on this journey and keep in touch.
Kristi