Stage Four

They say that cancer comes from lifestyle choices. I do not know how much I agree with that. Cancer runs on my mothers side of the family and I believe it is heriditary depending on the kind that you have. Of course we know that lung cancer is typically from smoking. But for the most part, I believe that the rest of them you either get or you don't, it's that simple. As for as stage four cancer. No one in my family has been first diagnosed with stage four. To me, this gives them false hope because the doctors are saying that they caught it in time, but then it continues to come back until they finally die. I don't mean to be negative, but this is a subject I have had to deal with most of my life. God forbid that I should ever get cancer, but if I did, I would leave well enough alone and go naturally without a fight. I have no husband or children at this point, so I don't need to do much bargaining. All my life, I have watched people fight this thing tooth and nail. They go through all this Chemotherapy all the sickness that comes with it. Only to live another decade, fighting for the rest of their life until finally the cancer takes over and they lose. To me, it is always so much sadder when they fight so hard and hold on to their dreams for the future when they know it is not likely to be any future for them. For so many years, I have been afraid to talk about and get real about cancer. I thought if I talked about it too much, I would end up with it. But now I am willing to say publically, cancer is something that I don't want and don't intend to get, but if by chance I do, I want to go out without making the Oncologist richer and with a little bit of my dignity still in tact.

My mother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer over 3 years ago. She also has COPD and is on oxygen. Her doctor told her that she could expect to live 7 months to a year. She is now 2 years past the date the doctor gave her has her maximum time to live. She still does as much as she possibly can, though it's getting harder for her. I believe that God allows us to live, or calls us home, and we can try to take care of ourselves, but it is really up to Him. My mother in law has been expecting to die, but I guess God's not ready for her yet. We're still enjoying her company here on earth, and enjoying her pies and other goodies, that one one else can come close to making as good as hers. It will be extremely hard for all of us when the time comes, but we're all thankful that she's still here for now. It doesn't look good for your aunt, but she's got you and her family for all the love and support, and that's the best she can ask for in this world. She may not regain her health, but you never know what can happen.

it is very sad news. Stage four is really bad. But what you can do other than to treat her well. only miracles can do wonder in this case as I guess. Hope everything remains steady.

Hello dear AmbiePam. Anyhow I wish your aunt would overcome the hardship of bearing the cancer and live as longer as she could and I am sure that she can as you have mentioned here that your aunt ate super healthy food and exercise a lot every day. Blessed be to your aunt.

You have a positive attitude AmbiePam, as I'm sure your Aunt does too.. May you and your Aunt have a Blessed New year and I will continue to pray for her..

That is sad news. I hope that she takes a positive outlook and keeps living life to the fullest. Positive thinking can prolong life. I hope that she has many happy years ahead of her yet.