Stage IV is terminal. There is no cure. While there are chronic features/symptoms, stage IV metastatic breast cancer is not chronic. I and the rest of the men and women living with Stage IV hop from treatment to treatment, desperately trying to stay ahead of the mutating cancer cells, praying to stay alive as long as possible.
Would you want to live that way?
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the ugly truth … thank you for sharing
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Abigail, my heart always goes out to you. My brother was telling me about a friend of his who survived with an alternative treatment. I hope I’m not overstepping—sending you love and light and his story.
https://www.mycancerstory.rocks/single-post/2016/08/22/Shake-up-your-life-how-to-change-your-own-perspective
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I’m aware of this story and how the “alternative treatment” is harming the people who are seeking it out. I’d advise against sharing this further, especially cancer patients. The treatment is dangerous and not approved by the fda.
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Please feel free to delete. ❤️
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It’s so unfortunate that more people don’t realize that denial of reality doesn’t help people with terminal illnesses.
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So very true! I can’t count the number of times someone has suggested that I use a vision board or go to cognitive behavioral therapy to deal with scanxiety or the fact that I’m dying. I’d rather work through the real feelings than ignore and bury them! Thank you for reading and commenting!
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You are amazing! I, too, believe the truth helps. People need to know. Keep it up.
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I agree! Thank you for reading and commenting!
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