Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: diagnosed with stage 2 Esophageal Cancer [View all]FlaGranny
(8,361 posts)38. Cancer
Douglas, it is NOT completely out of your hands. Never, ever give up. My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and was given about 3 months to live. She lived another 20 years.
Giving up is the worst thing to do. Be proactive, get second opinions, live the healthiest lifestyle you can manage, exercise. Live your life, find things to laugh at.
Being diagnosed with cancer is a shock, but don't use it as an excuse to not live your live to its fullest.
Best wishes to you.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
148 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
i hope douglas reads this post. and thank you for sharing with all of us, a reminder doctors
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#60
Both these: Don't just give up. But also plan ahead. And all healing wishes to you.
villager
Apr 2015
#126
I don't know much about this. I hope someone else can help. Meanwhile, all I can do is say
merrily
Apr 2015
#15
"...to face the likelihood of death" < I am sitting next to a little memorial my wife made
jtuck004
Apr 2015
#20
I'm sorry Douglas. I wonder if your doctor can refer you to a social worker who could help?
RedCappedBandit
Apr 2015
#28
Sorry what you are going through Douglas, but you may want to consider a second or third opinion
still_one
Apr 2015
#33
Dear Douglas, you are a thoughtful highly intelligent fellow, let your ASD help you
Jefferson23
Apr 2015
#42
My wife was diagnosed with Stage 2B Squamous Cell Esophageal Cancer over 9 years ago.
teamster633
Apr 2015
#47
You need to find an oncologist stat. Has your doctor referred you to an oncologist?
greatlaurel
Apr 2015
#51
Douglas, my uncle had esophageal cancer & lived about 20 years after his diagnosis.
whathehell
Apr 2015
#52
So very sorry, but seek a second opinion on the prognosis. Best of luck! n/t
Bossy Monkey
Apr 2015
#73
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Damn, that's unfair. Just get a second opinion, though...
Hekate
Apr 2015
#74
Dont know what to say. I dont even know you and I still just dont have words.
NoJusticeNoPeace
Apr 2015
#78
That is a beautiful and generous post, Manny. I am sure he'll appreciate it. n/t
Jefferson23
Apr 2015
#108
Sorry to hear. ONE IMPORTANT NOTE. As I understand it, Oncologists cannot discuss any treatment
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#83
I am new here but, this thread has really touched my heart. I will be praying for you.
Hiraeth
Apr 2015
#85
Dr. Oliver Sacks was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Here's what he had to say about it.
Electric Monk
Apr 2015
#93
Keep up hope Douglas. We are all here supporting you with uplift and healing energy.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2015
#101
so very sorry to hear this, douglas. but, before you do anything else--get a second opinion.
niyad
Apr 2015
#117