Rare and Other Cancers
Discussion List
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Insolinoma/ islet cell of the pancreas
My husband was diagnosed in August. They operated and removed the tail of the pancreas, a lymph node, spleen, left kidney, and an adreanal gland. The mass was huge, about 21cm. The size of a basketball. He is doing well and there were no signs of it in the bloodstream. He goes for a liver scan with Octriotide this week to…
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Mesothelioma
My spouse has mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that is found in the pleural space. The affected area is the pleura of the left lung. He is on chemo and receives treatment every 3 weeks: A mix of cysplatin and Alimta. Just thought I would check in from time to time to hear other stories and what it is like to live with…
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RARE CANCER?
I AM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD CALL THIS A RARE CANCER AS FOR ALL NORMAL REASONS A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD IT - CANCER OF THE LARYNX. I CALL IT RARE BECAUSE IT WAS DIAGNOSED IN THE LAST OF ITS FINAL STAGE WHERE REMOVAL OF THE VOICE BOX WAS THE ONLY OPTION. NOT WILLING TO GIVE UP MY VOICE - I WENT DIRECTLY INTO 42 SITTINGS OF…