Rare and Other Cancers
Discussion List
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Radition burns
Has anyone expreince Kidney radition burns. I just started my radition and chemo treatments just 4 wks ago, I round up in the hospital with radition burns on my right kidney. I have anal cancer and I go through radition 5 days a wk and chemo for 96 hours per wk. If anyone has had this happen to them or some who can help me…
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persistant bleeding with UPSC
Hello, to all the UPSC ladies. I just started reading your blogs this past week, and am amazed at everyone's stories. I am going through the same thing with my mother right now, and I am afraid we are in a very desperate place right now. She has been fighting this for nearly 2yr, and like many of you it has been chronic…
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Mesothelioma
Just diagnosed, is there anyone else dealing with this. I went into the discussion for it and it doesn't seem like anyone has posted in awhile. I would really like to chat with someone about it.
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Acinic Cell Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland
I would like to talk with anyone else that has been diagnosed with this type of cancer. My results were stage 2.. please read my story to find out more about me and my diagnosis.
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Bile Duct Cancer
Hello everyone! My name is Gina. I am 47 years old and I found out yesterday my uncle who is 75 years old has bile duct cancer. I did some research on the internet and have found out that this is a very rare cancer. It is a rare cancer due to it's location. I also found out that he has 2 lymph nodes close to the gall…
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Gallbladder Cancer Stage 4
Hi, A week ago my mom was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer stage 4. I am looking for survivors. Anyone who knows a survivor. I know the statistics, the doctor has already given us a time frame, and the oncologist has told us to go for "quality of life". If there are any survivors or if you are having successful treatments…
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pancreatic lymphoma
I have pancreatic lymphoma, which apparently is very rare, although potentially a better prognosis than the usual pancratic adenocarcinoma. However, I can't find much information asbout this. Anyone out there with any experience with this?
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Rhabdomyosarcoma Alveolar
Our 14 year old girl was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer: Rhabdomyosarcoma Alveolar. We have been informed there are only on average of 450 cases diagnosed in the United States per year. Would like to talk with others dealing with this type of cancer.
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Adenocarcinoma with unknown primary
Has anyone known someone with adenocarcinoma with mets to bone and brain, also with no primary found. My dad who is 59 has been diagnosed with this, he's doing well, and today the doctors are giving him a 4 week break from treatmnet. He's so excited, he just wants to feel normal again. He was diagnosed in Oct. 2008 it all…
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Follow-up procedures for Pancreatic cancer after all treatment stopped
Hi everyone, I just want to share others experiences of follow-up care for pancreatic cancer. I was diagnosed 18 months ago with stage IIB, had surgery followed by 6 months of Gemzar. Since surgery all tests have come back normal. Whoopee!! Now my onc is seeing me every 3-4 months but without any tests being done - no…