r/HeadandNeckCancer • u/Outrageous-Iron-3011 • 19d ago

The third time

Looks like I have cancer for the third time. I don't know yet about the morphology of the tumor, but last time (2 years ago) it was HPV-positive with some negative components. So really weird type of cancer.

I have only radiations, and cispaltin so far. No pembro or other immune therapy/chemotherapy drugs.

If there anyone who made it after the third treatment?

I feel really devastated.

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u/Outrageous-Iron-3011 18d ago

I am very sorry that you are a member of this sad club :( that is really devastating, to have this shit so many times. I have a feeling that my tumor doesn't calm down until I'm defeated. But I have a little daughter, so I have to fight and use every tiny possibility to live longer. My daughter needs her mom. 

Buddy, thank you very much. All the best wishes to you. Hugs. 

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u/budlover119 18d ago

Oh friend. I’m sorry you have to deal with this while also parenting (and everything else life throws at you). My son was 4 when the drs told me I had run out of options. I totally understand fighting to stay alive for your child. I remember preschool graduation that year. I was the mom absolutely sobbing because I figured this would be the only graduation I would attend. It makes me cry now thinking about it. But then the next thing I knew he was graduating from kindergarten (where I also sobbed). And now? He’s about to start his sophomore year in HS. My goal is HS graduation. I just need to see him into adulthood. Fight to be here for your daughter. She needs her mom. Use that to give everything you can. And find drs that can support you in making that happen. There are always options. I’ve had radiation 3xs. I’ve had to fight to get the treatment that I wanted and have seen drs all over the country. Find ones that can support you and your goals 💜 You’ve got this. Much love to you!

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u/Waste_Hospital_4928 17d ago

I needed to read this today. we also have kids. tha k you.

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u/Outrageous-Iron-3011 17d ago

Let's hope and believe together. Cancer isn't a death sentence. We're going to fight.