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To add... I was able to work throughout chemo, and after surgery recovery, have regained 30ish pounds and returned to running, working out, doing all the things. I travel, swim, ski, volunteer at my kids school, effectively manage my diabetes (most days). All this to say, yes this is a terrifying diagnosis, but there are options and many people survive MUCH longer than originally told. Advocate for yourself, seek 2nd/3rd/4th opinions, dont give up hope! 💜
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@ashley2235 thank you. Your reply gives me hope to survive this. Just starting on my journey, diagnosed 2/24/26 with stage IV. I’m 47 and a mother of 4, ages 11 to 20. Starting a clinical trial next week (have KRAS G12D mutation) and Nalirifox. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified to start chemo but even more so of the thought of not being present for my children as they grow. Trying to be active, had been doing CrossFit 4-5 week prior to diagnosis. But, just so fatigued now that makes it difficult. Thank you for sharing your story.