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Rare and Other Cancers

Archives for July 2009

need help sister has stage iv gallbladder cancer
My sister has stage iv gallbladder cancer. She has had the gallbladder removed. they did a chemo cleanup. Then they did a scan and saw cancer seeds. the doctor gave her a few months.She is doing another round of chemo Please help I love her
Cervical cancer came back now spot on liver and mass above bladder
Not sure what type cancer my is called but does anyone have a reoccurance of this cervical cancer I need to talk with someone or see if it is hard to cure. If you can help please let me know. Keri
Mixed Small Cell With Glander Tissue Adeno Carsonama feature
Hi, In March my husband was having a sharp pain in his ribs, so finally the first of April he went to the doctor, who sent him for an xray. the next morning we get a call something showedup on xray and then he was sent to lung doctor,who then did test and said he had cancer on right lung, he sent us to cancer doctor and…
neuroendricine tumors
My mother has just been diagnosed with a golf-ball size neuroendricine tumor of unknown primary. It is in her retroperitenium. It is inoperable because it is entwined in the ureter and in close proximity to the vena cava. She will be starting chemotherapy treatment this week. This is a rare form of cancer and I wondered if…
extragonadal mediastinal germ cell tumor (yolk sac)
My fiance is 29 and was diagnosed with extragonadal mediastinal germ cell tumor (yolk sac) 4 weeks ago. He is on a vent because it has blocked his airway and collapsed his left lung. After 4 weeks of chemo it has not shrunk any. They said his tumor is the size of a grapefruit. If anyone has any experience with this?…
small cell cervical cancer
I am searching for anyone who has had small cell cervical cancer and has had it come back agian.Perhaps we can share experiences,info, and support
Looking for anyone with MEN2B, or just MEN
I'm 19, and have been a survivor of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, ie thyroid cancer, for 6 years. i really want to find someone with my disorder. Are you out there? I have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2B.
Parotid Cancer and me.
I asked a doctor what the bony spot below my ear was, and was sent to a specialist. I could have a fine needle biopsy[I hate needles], or he could remove the tumor and then the lab would test it. I went through the first surgery in Feb. of 2007. He nicked something and my left eye didn't close right when I blinked. On June…
Cancer in General
I believe we are over-analyzing cancer. There is something we have never talked about, and I think you'll agree, it's a significant point. My theory about the cause-and-cure for cancer, is that it is from contradictory behavior. We are all human beings, and I think the cure for cancer is forgiveness. However, you always…
Pancreatic Cancer
Although it is no longer rare, my mom is 78 years old with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer which his in-operable due to it is laying on and encasing the main vein of the pancreas. Does anyone know of any good treatments, medical or otherwise. I am afraid chemo and radiation with make her very sick and destroy her quality…
Oncologist with experience treating gallbladder cancer
Can some one refer me an oncolgoist who has experience in treating patients who have been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer? We live in Southern California but can travel if necessary.
Gall Bladder Cancer
Is anyone here involved in clinical trials for gall bladder or bile duct cancers?
Need Some Reassurance
My husband was diagnosed a few months ago with a salivary gland cancer, however, instead of it being in the usual places it appeared in the sinus cavity. He had surgery and the tumor was removed. However 9 weeks later on our honeymoon he was having nose bleeds and difficulty breathing through his nose. Upon our return the…
germ cell cancer
my nephew has just been diagnoised with germ cell cancer but it is not in his testicals he is one of the 5% that has it somewhere else does anyone have any information about this type of cancer. The doctors say that it is the fast growing like lance armstrong had but it is the 5 percent that get it somewhere else. My…
Could this be cancer? how do they test for it? Fever of unknown origin,for 7 months.. whats next?
Fever of unknown origin,for 7 months.. whats next? If infectious disease cannot find out the reason for fever of unknown origin, and general family doctor cannot. What is the next step? I have been sick since december when giving birth to my son... 7 months ago. Running higher temps of 99 to 100. and while it isn't a HIGH…
Anal Cancer 5 year survivor
I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at age 47, in December 2003. I had been experiencing sharp, excruciating anal pain periodically for about a year. My surgical oncologist told me that was very unusual. He felt that the cancer was most likely the result of a positive PAP from several years prior (no anal sex, but…

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