how many are living with a cancer patinet?

Question

i am but its caught in the early stage my husband has it he leukemia 1st stage all he has to do is take gleevec the rest of his life he was blessed comments answers please

Answer 1

I would like to share my experience with you.

I was diagnosed with stage IIIA Hodgkin’s lymphoma in early 2004. I underwent six cycles of ABVD (chemo) and two additional cycles of ABV. (Those last two were without the Bleomycin, which had harsh side effects and has given me some difficulties.) I did have a mediport put in for the chemo. After all that, I underwent 40 cycle’s of radiation therapy, which was not as bad as the chemo.
(This is the short version of the whole treatment experience.)

I had a lot of family support and I tried to keep a positive attitude the entire time. My wife is an RN so she was able to provide a lot of knowledgeable home care during my treatments. My kids were great too, keeping my spirits up. Other family, friends and co-workers were also supportive with prayers, well wishing and just helping to keep a sense of normalness thru it all.

It’s been over one year since my last treatment and I’m doing well. I do get easily fatigued and a little short of breath now, (Bleomycin) but I’m doing good for 41 years young.

Right after my treatments, my oncologist explained to me that because of the advanced stage of my lymphoma at the time it was diagnosed, my chances of recurrence was about 60%. He also said that the further out I get from my last treatment the lesser the chance of recurrence. My percentages would have been different of course if I were originally diagnosed at a lower stage. I’ll be following up with CT scans and lab work and what ever over the long term.

I hope I’ve helped. I don’t mind sharing my experience. Also check the Lance Armstrong Foundation website for more information and some excellent video Survivor Stories.

Answer 2

You are very lucky to have caught this early. Please encourage your husband to take his medications and always take good care of himself. I didn't live with my mother, she lived with my sister, but she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She was sick for 3 years before she died, which was actually pretty good because the doctors gave her 2 months.

Anyway, we all helped take care of her. I often went with her to her chemo treatments. At first they made her really sick and someone would have to be with her all night because she was sure she was dying. It was a difficult 3 years for all of us, but during my mothers good times, and there were quite a few, she got to enjoy her first great-grandchild, her grandchildren and children. She got to do some traveling with my dad too. She made the most of the time she had left and continued her treatments as long as she could to give herself as much time as possible.

I don't regret one moment of that 3 years, and when I look back I am not sad. I loved my mother very much and when she finally went I was glad because by then she was sooo sick, but the time we spent together was magic.

Answer 3

I am a cancer patient, I was in the early stages of kidney cancer, but right now the outlook is pretty decent.

Answer 4

well i am not living with one, but my sister was just diagnosed with cervicel cancer. shes 19 years old and the worst part is that shes 4 months pregnant. the doctors told her that she might have to choose between her life and that of her child. how messed up is that. for only bieng 19. thats pretty messed up.

Answer 5

i am. my little sister was diagnosed with leukemia also, a few months ago when she was 7. she's at the hospital right now getting her treatment; she is in the Delayed Intensification stage.

Answer 6

I live with my boyfriend who was diagnosed with oral cancer nov.05 he is getting ready for surgery.Chemo & radiation didn't cure it..Need everyones prayers

Answer 7

I have survived [so far] Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I couldn't have made it without my husband caring for me. I'm glad your husband has you.

Answer 8

How old are you?