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xmas74

(30,093 posts) Sat May 9, 2026, 03:23 PM May 9

Update on cancer treatment

Back in 2022 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I had a supracervical hysterectomy and chemo and was in remission. On March 23rd this year I hemorrhaged and after a multi day hospital stay they realized the cancer is back. I cannot work during treatment.
I'm home this weekend. Monday I'm back at Hope Lodge until Wednesday when they no longer have room. I'm on the wait list for a room for one night or else I'll have to get a motel. I go back to Hope Lodge for a few days and then have three days with no room until there is an opening. The rest is covered until June 4. If I didn't have treatment on those same days I would just go back home but travel time and gas makes it prohibitive.

I have a Gofundme link listed. Costs go towards paying my insurance, living expenses, medical and other bills and occasionally lodging when Hope Lodge is full. I can break down all expenses if requested.
https://gofund.me/e29bd2607

The rest: radiation Monday through Friday, chemo with cisplatin every Wednesday. I have a urologist appointment this Tuesday. My left kidney was basically destroyed last time I had cancer and my tumor is growing behind my bladder. There is talk of a supracervical catheter. The tumor is also putting pressure on my cervix and I do feel it. It's uncomfortable but not horrible- feels like last trimester pregnancy at times,lol. I sleep often, appetite is hit and miss.

I'll keep posting every few weeks on updates but feel free to also pm me. I've been here since 2004 and have made so many friends over the decades!

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Update on cancer treatment (Original Post) xmas74 May 9 OP

I will keep you in my prayers. murielm99 May 9 #1

Thank you! xmas74 May 9 #2

Wishing you the best malaise May 9 #3

Thank you so much! xmas74 May 9 #4

I just sold my house so gave some mvd May 9 #5

Thank you so much! xmas74 May 9 #7

You are very welcome mvd May 9 #10

Sending love, hugs and healing thoughts to you, xmas. sheshe2 May 9 #6

Thank you so much! xmas74 May 9 #8

You're in my prayers Laurelin May 9 #9

Thank you! xmas74 May 9 #11

Done. Will also be holding you in healing light. n/t PatrickforB May 9 #12

Thank you! xmas74 Monday #25

Best wishes. applegrove May 9 #13

Thank you! xmas74 Monday #26

Stay strong and hopeful popsdenver May 9 #14

This is my hope. xmas74 Monday #27

You sure have that right........ popsdenver Monday #32

Did what I could, God Speed. JMCKUSICK May 9 #15

Thank you so much! xmas74 Monday #28

Sending healing vibes your away along with a little tangible help. Good luck 🙏 surfered May 9 #16

You're in my prayers, Beni. summer_in_TX May 9 #17

Wishing you well Dave says May 9 #18

Marta and I are in Omaha Steve May 9 #19

me too Skittles Sunday #24

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery lostnfound May 9 #20

Oh xmas... you are so Strong and Courageous. 💔 💙 ☮️ Cha May 9 #21

Good luck otchmoson May 9 #22

K&R Skittles Sunday #23

🫂 mwmisses4289 Monday #29

Kick JMCKUSICK Monday #30

K&R. Love and vibes. ms liberty Monday #31

I am SO ANGRY at our FRACTURED STUPID "healthcare!" WHY Maru Kitteh Monday #33

murielm99

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1. I will keep you in my prayers.