My Third Bout with Cancer

By myohosister

2 min read

I just read the story by Glenn. I was astonished by the similarities we had in common which has been rare of late.

I had singular plasma cystoma a year ago..thinking I pulled a muscle in my groin area while working for the post office. Weeks later diagnosed. Multiple biopsies, multiple scans, and then radiation. It was gone by the beginning of 2020. Thought I was home free. Wrong. 9 months almost to the day of my first diagnosis...it came back.

My third bout with cancer

So reading about Glenn's experience floored me. My left side as well "popped" while I was playing with my Rottie pup. Hurt like hell...it was actually the second time. The first time didn't bother me so much. Then my back started to hurt.

Anyway...doc appointment...pain meds...sent home...got worse..couldn't move...x-ray shows nothing. I had an upcoming PET scan due to ongoing checking of my previous condition. And BINGO. Spots on my spine and one on my left rib cage...Multiple Myeloma. Plus I had fractured my rib.

I for whatever reason was neither scared nor surprised. This was my 3rd bout with cancer. 30 years ago I had breast cancer. I've been clean all that time and now this. I was more ticked off than anything. Told my doc let's roll! Let's start everything ASAP. Spine biopsy confirmed and bone marrow biopsy showed a trace of protein which was fortunate. Stage 1...caught early.

Keep your faith

I too have 'bone juice' infusions. Daily pills. 14 days on..one week off. Side effect? Ya...but I too am humbled by the ones who take that horrible chemo I took 30 years ago. Effects are nothing compared to theirs. Sure I have brain fog, jitters, dizziness, woozy but no nausea. I'm taking CBD oil for jitters, lots of water, mini snacks, and tranquilizer for irritability from steroids.

My 2 adult sons are not taking it well. I told them 3rd times the charm! Kicking its butt for good this time. I want 30 years more. I will get it, come hell or high water. Then I'll be 95 and won't give a damn.

My faith in Buddhism has gotten me this far...its such a powerful force. Keep your faith strong whatever that may be! FIGHT! Never ever ever give up! Thanks for the ears! Stay safe 💖

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Shayla.Oakes Community Admin
Thank you for sharing this with us, <inline-mention user-id="3643226" username="myohosister"/> . I am sorry that you are going through this again. It must have bee difficult telling your sons. I admire you strength, faith, and personality. You've got this! Please keep us posted on how things are going from time to time. Hugs, Shayla (<a href='https://blood-cancer.com' target='_blank'>Blood-Cancer.com</a>, Team Member)
Susan Gonsalves Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention user-id="3643226" username="myohosister"/> Thanks for sharing your story. You have been through so much and I'm amazed by how you are able to keep your fighting spirit and determination. I admire that. Take care. Susan (Blood-cancer.com Team Member)
Dennis Golden Moderator
3 Times is a charm apparently - I had 2 bouts of prostate cancer then out of the blue came stage 2 non-Hodgkins. So far all is good and the recent bout of blood cancer appears to be in remission. The expression " what does not kill you makes your stronger" is really true. While certainly not delighted to get a 3rd cancer diagnosis it was apparently one of the more treatable types . Having a strong faith and belief system really helps - and agree I was scared to death when I learned my treatment was going to be CHEMO. While it was not a fun experience and did require a week long hospital stay after my first infusion - overall it was tolerable and like you no nausea.
Ronni Gordon Contributor
Hi <inline-mention user-id="3643226" username="myohosister"/> , It's hard to explain what it does for the nervous system when we come across someone who has been through the same thing or had the same reaction, as you did with Glenn. But it is definitely comforting to find a similarity. Glad you got it from Glenn's story! One thing you said was similarly relatable to me, which is that you were ticked off when you got the news. When my leukemia returned, I remember saying to the doctor, "But I was going to do a triathlon!"
Katelynn Bauer Moderator & Contributor
Hi <inline-mention user-id="3643226" username="myohosister"/> thank you for sharing! I'm awed at your positivity that's wonderful! It seems a lot of people here have gotten cancer in three's. That also happened to me with my Non Hodgkin's. It just kept coming back until the third time! I hope you are doing well, please keep us updated with what's going on, would love to hear more from you! Warm wishes, Katelynn.