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/Ambitious_Aside_2013 15d ago

Hey I feel you, whenever I try to talk to people about it all I get is, "God's plan", "your tough you can handle this" and all that! I just want someone to scream with me...it's not okay and it sucks. Stage for Papillary renal cell carcinoma, was told no treatments for it, we are doing radiation to get some cells left after having a surgery to remove some of my ribs and there was some close to spine but other than that it's a waiting game. I don't think people understand how that can mess you up. Strangest part is after a ton of MRIs and CT scans they still can't see it in the kidneys. So yeah no God stuff cause it's messed up...you know who should be dealing with this, major criminals!!! Sorry for my rant but now you can rant back to me anytime.

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u/TheEvilSatanist 15d ago

Thank you! I am very sorry you're going through this, and I share your frustrations.

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u/Ambitious_Aside_2013 14d ago

Did they mention what possible treatments are an option? This will be a battle unlike anything you and your family (partner) have been through. I keep most of it in not to bother those around me which is NOT the thing to do ... but all I kept hearing is you can do it and got tired of that.

Just know it's just begun, and your not totally screwed, I hope there will be some good treatment options and you get to ring that bell 🔔

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u/TheEvilSatanist 14d ago

Not yet, I'm waiting for the referral to oncology

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u/Ambitious_Aside_2013 13d ago

I don't know where you are located but once I got my referral and it moved fast.... appointments as t the arse. Hopefully you have an appointment this week the not knowing can drive you crazy