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Hiv and cancer

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC

I have a question. I know most if not everyone in here is hiv positive. My question is if you found out you had cancer on top of being hiv positive how would you react? For myself if i was to find out i have another disease that's going to kill me like cancer im giving up. That's why I don't want to know if I have cancer or get tested for it. I mean how can your body take fighting hiv then on top of that try to fight cancer at the same time. Medication for cancer is far more stronger than HIV… read more

February 28, 2020
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Members responded compassionately to a question about facing cancer alongside HIV, with many sharing their own experiences of surviving both... Read more

Members responded compassionately to a question about facing cancer alongside HIV, with many sharing their own experiences of surviving both conditions through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and medication management. Several members emphasized that modern HIV treatments cause fewer side effects than in the past, that cancer remission rates are high, and that practical treatments like B12 injections and Neulasta can support the immune system during dual treatment. A recurring theme was encouragement not to give up, with members stressing that facing both diagnoses is difficult but survivable, and that getting tested and seeking treatment honors both oneself and loved ones who want you to keep fighting.

A myHIVteam Member

i work in hematology - oncology and trust me there are more success stories than we actually see. 90+ percent of the people that leave our clinic go into remission. so if it happens to me i’m not giving up. my attitude is shit happens and who out there needs me to survive to make sure they live. 🤷🏽‍♂️

February 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I was diagnosed with cancer first before I got diagnosed with HIV. So I understand your concern because your immune system is going low because cancer and HIV are teaming up basically. But there's a lot more treatment to lower the chances to Falling the victim of the double team. The main thing you should always remember is DON'T GIVE UP

March 2, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

I do, I do🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍😊😁.. thank you for your very positive response. Many hugs...🤗🤗🤗🤗🌈

February 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Good morning.just so you know,i had anal cancer and wentvthru chemo and radiation for 3 months.Cancer went inremission for 3 years and returned.My only option then was surgery.I now have a colostomy and feelingvthe best i have felt in many years..ny friend its nit the end if the wirld.I am am very blessed and thankful.I work 2 full time jobs and have a oart time job.Life is great.Hang in there baby

February 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I'm a Cancer Survivor Lymophma stage 3 with HIV I survived 🤫💪everyone even on HIV medication's reaction is different some do good some don't both ways 👀

February 28, 2020

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