r/cancer • u/TheEvilSatanist • 18d ago

Patient Just got diagnosed

This weekend was absolute chaos and clusterfuck. I went to the ER on Saturday for what I thought was a persistent stomach bug.

After a CAT scan of my stomach and a battery of tests this weekend, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer.

They did a biopsy Sunday, to see if they can determine where the cancer is coming from.

I also have another CAT scan coming up to see if it has expanded into my chest and lungs.

I really have no idea what I'm looking for, I'm still trying to process all this.

Also, I am a Satanist for a reason, so please save all the "just give it to God" or etc bc it's not something I personally believe in.

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u/wspeck77 18d ago

Stage 4 means a whole lot of things.

I was diagnosed stage 4 rectal cancer with liver mets 2.5 years ago. Multiple chemo cycles multiple surgeries.

I am healthiest now of last 5 years.

Currently nothing showing on scans. And at 6 months no chemo or surgeries. Living 3 months at a time scan to scan.

Stage 4 means a lot of things.

Get the scans and see the options. There are lots that can be treated for years and years.

Good luck!

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u/ShineImmediate7081 18d ago

Stage 4 can mean so much. My mother in law has had stage 4 cancer since 1999 and had a long period (2000-2022) where it just sat there and did nothing after receiving chemotherapy.