Advanced disease can feel like a rollercoaster. Experts explain how to navigate the ups and downs
and felt like he was in the clear, Chuck Stravin received the news that some nodules in both of his lungs were growing at an aggressive pace. When those were removed and biopsied, results confirmed that his kidney cancer had become metastatic.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 82,000 new cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year. Around one-third of people affected will see their cancer spread to surrounding tissues or organs, which is called stage 4 or metastatic disease. The five-year survival rate fot these patients is around 15%, according to the ACS, though treatments and outlook are continually improving.
Rather than just asking for support in general, Stravin has learned to be specific in what he needs. For example, sometimes he just wants to vent and needs a listener; other times he wants to pray and asks family to join him. Increasingly, he appreciates being able to joke around and laugh. “That’s the best remedy for coming to grips with this lousy situation,” he says.
Sometimes, the support you need isn’t directly emotional but still affects your mental health, adds Dr. Jennifer Linehan, an associate professor of urologic oncology at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute in California. For example, having trouble sleeping or difficulty controlling pain can lessen one’s emotional resilience. In such cases, getting support would mean trying different treatment options that can provide rest and relief.
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