r/cancer • u/No-Permit-9519 • 3d ago
Patient Prognosis is worse than I thought
Hi
I posted on here about a month ago, I had ended up in the hospital with fluid around my heart and my oncologist told me I had maybe 6 months-1 year to live. Well, on Saturday I wound up in the hospital again thinking it was the same problem. Turns out, the tumor next to my heart grew from 4cm to 13cm in the month I’ve been home, and it’s pushing on my heart & causing a lot of strain. The oncologist then explained that he had tried to be optimistic about my prognosis in July, but because of this development he thinks I have a few weeks left at most.
I’ve just been crying since I got home. I wanted more time with my family and friends. I feel so rushed now, all the plans I had just went down the toilet. Thank you to everyone who read my rants and gave me advice, I wish you all the best.
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u/scaredsquirrel5 Caregiver 3d ago
My mom was in a similar position earlier this year. After several rounds of chemo, surgeries and radiation, there was very little progress. The oncologist offered another chemo, but still gave her until the end of the year.
It's been a couple months now and the chemo is finally working. We don't know what the rest of the year will be like, but for now her quality of life is much better.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this, it's a tough one to digest, but please don't give up. Cry, be angry, sad, vent as much as you need to...just don't lose hope - miracles happen.
Wishing you all the best