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Archives for May 2002

A little concerned
Hi, I finished my treatments for NHL (Non-hodgkins Lymphoma) in March of 2002. I had a PET scan in late April. Right now I am experiancing a tightness in my throat, which is one of the symptions I had with the cancer. I have NO other symptions. My radiation was in this spot and I don't know if it is a side effect of that.…
My 4 year old nephew
I just found out today the my nehpew has Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. I talked with his dad (my brother) moments ago. The little guy is going to start with treatment tomorrow. I'm having a hard time dealing with this. He's just a little boy. I know that the younger they ketch this the better chances of remission are,…
Good news - Bad news
I just returned from a trip back east to visit my mom. Her prognosis isn't real good. The liver has been (finally) receptive to the chemo. The tumor has shrunk a bit. On the other hand, the brain and bone cancers are still non-receptive. She had a extensive radiation treatment for the brain, but it's really not working.…
A Mother in Denial - Trying to help my father
Hi everyone, I just now got back to the board after my mother's vacation. Dad is in stage IV NSC Lung CA with metastasis to bone/spine. Mom took a vacation and returned last week. I had to hospitalize dad during this time, as he was choking and unable to swallow. They are still trying to figure out what's going on with his…
Telling the patient
Hi, everyone..my mom had a lung removed in 1996, a metastatic tumor removed in 2000, a recurrence in January of this year and had stereotactic treatment for that. Now, she's got hydrocephalus, a spot on the remaining lung, and a grim prognosis. My problem is this...my dad doesn't feel the need to tell her of her prognosis,…
Thank you ... Thank you
In late September 2001 I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. After four months of chemo (CHOP and Rixtun) and 25 treatments of radiation I am in recovery. The reason I am writing is to thank those who helped me. First I'd like to thank the second allergist that I saw and that actually took the time to listen to me…
I'm new here
My name is Mia. I'm 34 and I was recently diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. No one in my family has had cancer, so I'm looking for people to talk to and share experiences with. It looks like I'm going to get both chemotherapy and radiation, starting in the next few weeks. "There is in us something wiser than our head."…
Stomach cancer diagnosis
Hi! My brother (47 yrs. old) was just diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. We are all completely devastated. He had to have his entire stomach removed. He is not married and his two sons live 10 hours+ away from him. He is still in the hospital and my elderly father is taking care of him. My dad became a widow only 1…
My daddy is gone
My name is Legina and I am 32 years old and the mother of 2. My daddy died in September of 2001, and I am really having a hard time dealing with it. He was my best friend and I didn;'t do anything without asking him first, and now he is gone and I don't know what to do. I do have a good family and my mother and my sister…
Hi, First time writing, I have uterine cancer
Hi, I had a very large fibroid tumor that my Dr. was sure wasn't cancer. WELL guess what, the pathologist found cancer cells, Leiomyosarcoma. I'm going in for my 2nd surgery tomorrow, it's only been 6 weeks since the first. They see something in my CT Scan that they can't identify. They want to remove my cervix and lymph…
stage 0 and lymphedema
I am so upset! I knew about lymphedema prior to surgery, but I got mixed messages as to whether I was or was not at risk. Both doctors said that since I didn't have radiation therapy, I wasn't at risk and I could go back to the gym for my workouts four months after surgery. My prosthesis fitter, however, felt anyone with…
Thankz so much
**Thank you everyone so much for your support. I just feel so different i have changed alot in these past few months. I think i have grown intellectualy which isnt a bad thing but its hard the be a deep thinker in middle school because no one understands me. Thankz for the support i would love to hear from you. ** Hugs**…
Caring and sharing
My name is Charles: I am a cancer SURVIVOR! (prostate). I have been cancer free for three years this month. I am a VERY good listener, and would be happy to exch e-mails or chat in any room as time permits. I will be checking the network each day, business days mostly, and am free to chat from 3-5PM EDT most afternoons.…

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