How does Stage 4 triple negative cancer play out without treatment?

Posted by deluga @deluga, Jan 30 10:47am

I'm in my mid 80s and 6 months ago I got a diagnosis that my triple negative cancer had come back and metastisized to the lungs. I have had awful reactions to all my previous meds and most of all I need to be able to think clearly in the remaining time I have left. I'm being helped by my family and have a very good support system and targeted assisted living for when I need end-of-life-support.

My oncologist is very respected and caring but does not support my decision and has given me very little information. I need to know what are the symptom I'm going to experience, how long, how quick will I fall apart. (I want to get my taxes done. ) Thank you for honest information and not goody-feely expressions of support.

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rogermcintire | @rogermcintire | Feb 13 7:03am

I too am in later stages of Merkel
That is rapidly growing on the left side of my face. Waiting for where it will metastasize to is a burden to live with every day. But every day is a gift that I spend with family and wife of nearly 64 years. My faith is strong and I can still love and share it. If you want to talk I’ll be here for you.