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/Lsp427 18d ago
I have a similar story, but I’m waiting for a diagnosis. I’ll have my biopsy soon. In June, I hurt my back riding a roller coaster. The pain never went away, and I ended up in the ER a couple of times because the pain got worse. Turns out it was a compression fracture of my T5. I now have a spine specialist and oncologist - and MRIs that have detected spots on my spine and potentially, a tumor, as well as another fracture at T6. The oncologist and the MRI reports both say it is most likely metastatic cancer.
This all seems very surreal. Cancer isn’t in my family, and I don’t have any symptoms. I’m trying to process as well. So far I’ve been logical and unemotional, so I think I’m in shock. I see the oncologist tomorrow at 9, and I’ll find out more then.
I just wanted to let you know you’re not alone in this. I’m in the club, too. It’s a pretty lousy club! Hang in there.