Rare and Other Cancers
Discussion List
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Mets to the heart
Hello everyone Is anyone of you guys familiar with mets to the heart? Specifically on the rt atrium.
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Pancreatic cyst worried sick
Hi, I am actually a Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor of about 1 year. However, my last scan 6 months ago showed a small 5 mm hypodense lesion in the tail of the pancreas. The report said it was a pancreatic cyst vs a side branch IPMN. The radiologist and my oncologist were not concerned and said this could be reimaged in 12…
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Ever clinical trials for RARE cancers, or can't they get a large enough group?
My oncologist said that he doubts that there are any clinical trials for treatment of my cancer (Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma) because it is too difficult to get a decent sampling assembled for a rare cancer. Makes me wonder if it's a matter of economics, as advances in treating rare cancers don't have the impact as…
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Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (UPSC): anyone else out there???
I was diagnosed with UPSC, and had a total hysterectomy and 25 lymph nodes removed for staging 2 weeks ago. The cancer had penetrated into the 2nd half of the uterine wall and into 1 fallopian tube, but my cervix and ovaries (all cut out now) were clear. One of the 25 nodes removed showed microscopic traces of the cancer,…
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Gallbladder/Liver cancer
Does anyone know an excellent Oncologist in Placentia, California or close to that area. My daughter in law was diagnosed with Gallbladder Cancer and it may of traveled to her Liver. She needs to seen by an Oncologist.
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squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus
I had radical surgery on June 9, 2008 that removed parts of the following on the left cheek Eye orb nose cheek bone upper jaw hard palate sinus nerve Wondering how long the ache in the eye muscle will continue and the pain at surgery site. Will not be having radiation treatment. I have been treating with Ratio-oxycocet…
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My dad and mesothelioma
Hello everyone and I am sorry for anyone who has to come here seeking information about mesothelioma. My dad was diagnosed August 8, 2008 with Epithelioid Malignant Mesothelioma. We're currently traveling To MD Anderson in Houston to consult and work with Dr David Rice. When he originally went to the doctor it was…
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Nexavar
I am currently on the oral chemo, Nexavar. I have stage IV neuroendocrine carcinoma of the pancreas. I am wondering if anyone else on this board is also taking this medication, regardless of type of cancer.
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ablation for Pancreatic Cancer Spread to Lungs
I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer 12/04, now almost 4 years later, I have nodules growing in my lungs and a biopsy shows the Pancreatic Cancer has spread. I really feel fortunate since I did not undergo any chemotherapy, radiation or any other treatment for my Pancreatic Cancer and I was perfectly fine up until now. I…
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Has anyone had care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America?
Has anyone had anything to do with these Centers? and if so I would like to know if they really are all they are cracked up to be on the commercials that you see on TV. I had a discussion on the internet with a "Patient Advocate" and saved that conversation so if anyone is interested I will send it to you. I just wonder if…
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Anal Camcer Survivor of 7 months
Anyone else diagnosed with this, gone through chemo and radiation, then have enteritis and proctitis??