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Coping With Spouse's Death While On Treatment

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By CommunityMemberc5f6b2

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I had stage 4 breast cancer. I had a mastectomy on December 5, 2023. There were 5 confirmed locations of the cancer: 4 in my breast and 2 in my lymph nodes. My surgeon and my oncology doctors decided against a port.

Trouble with radiation treatment

They decided on 25 sessions of radiation beginning in January. The following 15 treatments were causing headaches, nausea, and extreme fatigue. Medication helped.

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But on January 24, I was unconscious and was in the hospital for 10 days until I was released. I then completed 10 more radiation treatments.

Progress with chemotherapy

October 13 will be a two-year mark for my biopsy. With my faith in God and never-ending prayers, I'm maintaining my life on oral chemo. My team of doctors is amazing.

Dealing with more than breast cancer

My emotions were rough, as my husband died on September 3, 2022, from ALS.

Has anyone else gone though a spouse's death while going through treatment?

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