Project Purple Podcast Episode 274 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Christina Grace
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- Christina Grace, a resident of Central Florida, began experiencing discomfort in her midsection towards the end of 2020. Given the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, she initially hesitated to seek in-person medical care and instead opted for a virtual consultation. Despite following the advice given during her virtual doctor’s visit to take pain relievers, the discomfort persisted for several days. Ultimately, Christina decided it warranted a trip to the emergency room.
At the hospital, a series of tests, including a CT scan, revealed a tumor on her pancreas. Subsequently, she was transferred to another hospital where further testing confirmed the tumor to be cancerous. To her and her doctor's surprise, it wasn't the typical pancreatic cancer, but an extremely rare form known as Ewing sarcoma, which rarely manifests in the pancreas.
Christina embarked on a rigorous treatment regimen, undergoing fourteen cycles of chemotherapy and a grueling five-day inpatient regimen during the height of the pandemic. This meant enduring these treatments without the physical presence and support of her husband or other loved ones.
Learn more about Christina’s journey and how her mindset helped her through this incredibly difficult time on this week's episode of the Project Purple Podcast.
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What a great description of chemotherapy…that’s exactly how I felt!
Thank you @andreamuratet8346 - it is comforting to know we are not alone with those feelings!
I can barely get off the couch 😢 thanks for sharing
You are so very welcome. I hope that in some way my story is encouraging. You can feel so awful and have so much despair but still come out the other side! Our bodies are resilient. Keep a little hope with you even when it all seems so hopeless.
Sometimes I sleep all day.
Christina, this is what I have been going though. I know how you feel! This is very tough surgery. I'm alot like you some times I don't want to know I'm going through chemo now may we all get well....
Sending so much love and support your way. We have resources to help on your journey should you need them like patient financial aid and nutrition assistance. Although some of these depend on where you live, it may be worth seeing if you are eligible so we can help. www.projectpurple.org/patients-families/
Thinking of you today as you recover and endure more chemo. It is not an easy road, but carry that little bit of hope with you. Feel all the feelings. Listen to your body. There is a lot of light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank You for sharing.