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First get a second opinion.. I was dx with MS, which I do not have... But when I was first told that I did, my reaction was.. Here is a challange, lets (hubby and I) overcome it.

I think I would be in shock but I would ask for a second oppinion just to make me feel better and if the outcome was the same start fighting the damn thing quick

Get a second or third opinion. You need to work at your healing. God doesn't just heal when you do no more than just turn things over to him. Then if the diagnosis is the same, find a naturopathic doctor because modern medicine will kill you. 

I'd curse at him. He should have found it sooner, and treated it.

total shock. i was speechless when they told me i have cancer. im still wondering if there is some mistake since i have no pain. denial? maybe. i just dont know were else to go. going to the regional cancer center specialists now.

Ducky

Tough to go through, I'm sure...constant daily stress. So sorry.

Hope this is a hypothetical question Sawali and it hasnt happened to you but if it has,could you request a second opinion?Ask what your prognosis is,treatment options?Palliative care? I wish you well x

after shock and anger thank  GOD for the time on earth that I have had

Outrage ,denial, shock...then 'id realize it's all in Gods hands...

You know to not trust them again.

Im so sorry Sawali,my thoughts are with you   x

Hope this is a hypothetical question Sawali and it hasnt happened to you but if it has,could you request a second opinion?Ask what your prognosis is,treatment options?Palliative care? I wish you well x

I do hope this is not serious sawali - a poor diagnosis should not be told to you just like that - you should have been counselled first re your reaction - if this is so bad - this rarely happens these days even in the UK a guy going to Private consultant got a letter which he asked me to explain with the most appalling diagnosis together with a "with compliments slip" and what was worse he was to see him at approx. £200 per hour the next week - second opinion. I even had this done to myself once won't bore you with the details as I feel I do, but this was prior to going for tests and not definitive, totally outrageous. Good luck to you and I sincerely hope you get the help you need. 

Sawali, I am sorry you are ill. I would go in denial at a bad diagnosis and then in schock. If you dont mind I will say a prayer for you and sincerely hope that everything works out for the best.

1. Accept it

2,No need to get angry- angry at whom?

3. Get a second opinion

4. continue prayers for strength bear it

5. Don;t fight it. It will make your life difficult.

6. sit quietly and meditate- good for spiritual strength and body as well

7. stay active and dont seek sympathy or pity. 

8 stay cheerful.

9. help others in their bad situation

10 take medication as prescribed, see the specialist at appointments, keep an eye on what you eat in moderation.

Have faith in God for He is your best companion.

Thanks to all for great responses and good wishes.

First, I would cry. Then, find out all I can about the diagnosis, get a second opinion; all the while praying to my God In Jesus' name to lead me.

I'd run out and spend all my money!

Get a second opinion. If the first opinion matches the second opinion, go out and have fun and enjoy your life while you can. If the second opinion does not match the first, then go and give the first medic hell!, and then get a third opinion. At least you will be spending money on finding out whether it will be worthwhile suing them for their misdiagnosis.And if all three are of the same opinion, check whether they are friends :), then go and get a fourth opinion. That way you are kept busy. You won't be sitting at home, mulling over why life is so hard. Then do everything that you have always wanted to do, including depriving the others of what you know they won't want, but you still insist on giving them :). I hope this is purely theoretical and not factual :).

Very sad; but ask the specialist what is his recommendation for the next step.

After that do research for more information about the disease; beside pray to God for extra strengthness and guidance.

Get a second opinion ASAP and try to be optimist

Depending on the seriousness of my ailment, I would certainly consider filing a lawsuit.