Cancer Survivors Network

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my husband has just been diagnosed with vocal chord cancer.  We are waiting to find out what stage cancer his is but in the meantime we are trying to gather as much information as we can. Is surgery a better option than radiation?  That seems to be the question for him - His Primary doesnt feel that he should be under general anesthesia for that long because he had 3 strokes 2 years ago and has high blood pressure now. The alternative of radiation seems a better way to go but I am concerned that he will get weaker because of the length of the radiation treatment.

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my husband has just been diagnosed with vocal chord cancer.  We are waiting to find out what stage cancer his is but in the meantime we are trying to gather as much information as we can. Is surgery a better option than radiation?  That seems to be the question for him - His Primary doesnt feel that he should be under general anesthesia for that long because he had 3 strokes 2 years ago and has high blood pressure now. The alternative of radiation seems a better way to go but I am concerned that he will get weaker because of the length of the radiation treatment.

My Dad had pancreatic cancer and the whipple procedure back in June of 2011. He says he is still in pain and needs pain killers, but im afraid hes addicted and doesnt really need them...I've never had cancer or had the whipple procedure done so I don't know..Thank God, Hopefully I'll never know, but please someone help me...ho wlong should he 'be in pain"

Shortly after my dx of follicular lymphoma grade2, stage 3a, I found this site and have been reading posts for a couple of months.  There is no better group of people than those at this site that give of thier time to advise, comfort, and support ones just starting this journey, I cant thank you enough!        

My husband Mike who was diagnosed in April 2012 he had Stage IV adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer. On April 21, 2012 Mike had his first surgery to have a power port and G-Tube put in for he lost 40 pounds. He named his IV pole, Keith Richards because it was so skinny and quiet. Endless medical supplies in my dining room as there was a good stretch of time where Mike was hooked up to Keith 24 hours a day feed. Waking up in the middle of the night to flush the G-tube if it clogged (which at times was a 45 minute ordeal to break free).

I'm looking for Vietnam Veterans especially Marines that were there in the late 60's and have oral cancer.  My husband recently passed away and I am trying to get survivors benefits from the VA.  I would love to talk to the vets or their survivoring spouses who are getting benefits for the cancer.

Thank you

Hi my name is Karen Jones of Oakland Ca when I was 26 After i had my son in 93 I got on depo shot so I wouldnt have any more children right now.

I was diagnosed with a rare form of tumorous bone cancer called Adamantinoma at age 13. The cancer, painful and tender to touch, in my right tibia, appeared to be a bruised lump from the outside that just wouldn't go away. Surgery in August, 2003 by Dr. Neff of Univerity Nebraska Medical Center, removed the tumor by cutting the affected area of bone out of my right leg, replacing the section by fibula bone from my left leg, and bone graph from my right hip.

Hi my name is Judy I'm 35 and the single mom of 3 boys, I was just diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma In Situ on Wednesday and I m having surgery Tuesday, I am worried since I live in a small town things will be overlooked. I wasent really given any options just told had to have surgery ASAP. Anyone have any advice