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Dear @sdianel
Thank you for trusting this community with so much of your story. We are incredibly sorry for all you’ve been through—the loss of your husband, the shock of a rare and aggressive diagnosis, and now facing treatment again. That is a tremendous amount for one person to carry, and it makes complete sense that you’re feeling sad, scared, and exhausted.

You’ve clearly been thoughtful and proactive every step of the way, seeking second opinions and placing yourself in expert hands at Moffitt.

Please know that it is also okay to question how much more you can do. Many members here wrestle with that same question, especially after years of caregiving, loss, and repeated treatments. There is no “right” way to feel, and no requirement to be brave every moment. Taking things one step, one month, even one day at a time—as you said, 20 months at a time—is sometimes the only way forward.

We hope other members with experience in angiosarcoma or paclitaxel will weigh in, but even those who can’t share medical insight are here to walk beside you, listen, and support you. You are not alone.

We’re holding you close in our thoughts, sending strength and comfort your way, and wishing you moments of peace in the middle of all this uncertainty. Please keep posting —about treatment, fear, grief, or anything at all. 💗

With care,
The Moderators