Rare and Other Cancers
Discussion List
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vulva cancer
Is there anyone out there that has had this type of cancer. I was diagnosed in march 2010. Had surgery in april 2010. I am told the cancer is still present as they could not it is to close to my rectum. Now I need to have radiation to rid what's left. The more research I do on the side effects of this type of treatment. It…
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Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Hello - My partner was just diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer with metatases to the liver and associate peritoneal carcinomatosis. She's almost 63 and this has been one hell of a blow to the two of us. She saw the oncologist yesterday; surgery is not an option. They will be doing a biopsy, hopefully next week and…
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Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor
Aloha, my name is Yoshi. I am Japanese, but from Hawaii. :-) My partner just found out that he has "metastatic pancreatic endocrine tumor". I think it's different from regular pancreatic cancer. But his doctor doesn't have any experience of that kind of tumor. So we are looking for the doctor who knows about the pancreatic…
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spindle cancer
My friend was just medevaced back to the USA. She has spindle cancer. Big tumor removed from uterus, another tumor on her aorta (still there) and one on her spine. They have written her off. (hosptial which reviewed her case in the USA). Who is best at treating this type of cancer? MM
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Meningeal Carcinomatosis??
My wife has meningeal carcinomatosis. I need others to share thier experiences so i know i am not alone here. I trying so hard to hold it together. Researching is keeping me "productive" and focused. It seems like the doctors are trying this and trying that with poor results. She has been through so much with breast…
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Primary peritoneal cancer
Hi I'm just starting out on this board but have been amazed at the support, advice, prayers and love that flows from these threads. I got my dx for ovarian cancer on December 23 2010. My husband, Bob had gone into the ER with numbness on the side of his face. He was diagnosed eith a brain tumor on dec 20 and underwent…
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Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
I feel compelled to write. i've spent the last year of my life devoted to making sure my father-in-law has everything he needs for his fight. I only hope that I can provide something useful to somebody. I am not a healthcare provider. I do however work in a position that requires a close relationship with physicians, and…
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Neuroblastoma
Why does Neuroblastoma occur so often in 1-7 year olds? What makes it come back? Is it because of a low immune system? Are white blood cells the ones who attack the red ones? Can Neuroblastoma occur in any part of the Pedes(pediatric's) body?
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Neulasta shot blues...
Emily, 27 I am about to get a full hysterectomy and bladder surgery Tuesday the 25th. Due to my low white blood cell counts (3.1) my doctor gave me a shot of Neulasta- I feel more weak now then ever. My back and neck are in extreme pain, sore throat, and a headache out of this world. “which is worse – my heartbreaking…
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how to prepare for a dim future?? :(
I learned today that with my condition, (Retinoblastoma {rare childhood cancer} survivor-diagnosed at the age of 11 months, chemo & radiation, reconstructive surgeries after the loss of my right eye to the cancer/tumor) gives me a 54% of getting a second cancer, the highest chance being between the ages of 20-30. I am…
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Omentium cancer?
Hi, I am Judy, My Mom has cancer of the omentium. I guess that is what the Doctors call it. It is on the same bases of Uteren Cancer. Very difficult to beat. This is the Second time around with this cancer and it is the 5th time I have been involved with cancer in my familey. I am looking for program that may help my Mom…
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Oral Cancer
I don't see a listing for oral cancer; cancer of the hard or soft palate. There is not a listing in the discussion board as well.
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larynx cancer
Any body going through larynx cancer?