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/Swimming_Anything_27 2d ago
I wish you make the most of your family and be with those you love. I hope that even with all the difficulties, you feel ready, feel comfortable and welcomed. Everyone has their time, but many can't say goodbye, they are taken by surprise, so say goodbye and receive the love of your loved ones. And above all, from the bottom of my heart, may you not feel pain. Stay at peace and with God. If there is a miracle, it can still find you. And if not in this life, divine glory has an eternal life for us in Christ.