Hi everyone

[SEckett]

I just wondered are we classed as terminally ill? Sheenagh. Xx

[Mammi]

Hi Sheenagh, I was told that it’s now more a case of living with the disease.That is until all options of treatment have run out, & there are many to try! My mother was told with her cancer that she only had 2yrs but with advances in treatment she manages 12yrs & the arrival of 2new grandsons.so I know at times it’s hard , but think we should expect to be around a bit longer& make the most of the life we’re given 🤗 Still allowed a few moany days though 😂 Take care ! Big hugs Dee x

[Lyndy]

Hi Sheenagh As I understand it you are ‘curable’ until your first recurrence ‘incurable but treatable’ after recurrence and terminal when treatment stops being effective and the disease progression is unstoppable.

However, there are always people who experience different versions of this, these days often in a positive way. xx

[doodoolatrice]

I suppose your question depends on why you are asking. The reason I say this is because we have terminal illness cover on our mortgage and I asked my Onc if I could claim on this as I’ve recurred twice now. She said that this cover would only kick in once I am deemed as having less than 12 months to live. X

[Katmal-UK]

Hi, I’d personally say everyone is terminal whether they have a cancer diagnosis or not. I was given 2 years to live on diagnosis but here I am 14 years later, 8 years NED despite 2 recurrences albeit on a maintenance drug. I take each day as a blessing x

[JustKBO in reply to Katmal-UK]

I just love reading this post!!! 😊

[Realistic in reply to JustKBO]

So do l , it just gives us all hope instead of thinking how long. This post is blooming marvellous in my books thank you. Just love it , we can all do this. Katmai just 👏 brilliant. Xxx

[Nicky100 in reply to Realistic]

You are a flipping marvel!!!!!

[SEckett in reply to Katmal-UK]

Hi Katmal-uk

I love this post. Sheenagh xx

[Trickysite in reply to Katmal-UK]

What a star!

[Summergold2 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thank you Katmal for posting such positive info and hope!

[gwyn64]

Me too JustKBO. May Katmal live a very long and very happy life (maybe with the maintenance drug). Gwen Xx

[Cumbrianlass5]

Well life is terminal if you think about it. I have inoperable OV cancer but look at it as a chronic disease that can be treated, just like heart failure or kidney disease. I am hoping to be around a good deal longer and I sincerely hope you are too. Love x

[Nicky100]

I would try and ignore (where you can) these frightening terms.

I was diagnosed as stage 4 and on the heap in 2017. And these words became so scary for me. They still are...but I have also found stories of hope and Kathy above is a great example for us all!

I am still here over 4 years later, and living as good life as I can. I am competing in international sports and trying to encourage ladies that there can be hope still. It might start growing again one day but for now, I keep reading hopeful stories.

Try looking at radicalremission.com/

There are 100's of inspiring stories that will hopefully make you stay hopeful.

Much love to you, Nicky x

Diving

[SEckett in reply to Nicky100]

Hi Nicky100

You have made me smile. Thank you so much. Lots of love Sheenagh. X

[Nicky100 in reply to SEckett]

Haha you are welcome lovely xx

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