Rare and Other Cancers
Discussion List
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Paraganglioma (Help)
Hi my name is Jonathan. I have only recently been diagnosed with metastatic paraganglioma. I have mets in my orbit,humerus,femur and abdomen. I have one all my work up and I stil have no answers. The healthcare system in Ireland is pretty poor and have not even given me a treatment plan or anything. I have no symptoms and…
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Squamous Cell Cancer
Hi, My Dad was just diagnosed with Squamous Cell Cancer on the back of his tongue. He was never a smoker or heavy drinker entire life so finding out he has this cancer was shocking and very upsetting. I've read a few articles and discussion boards about the Squamous Cell Cancer being caused by Agent Orange for Nam Vets. My…
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metastatic unknown primary
I've just been told that a few cancerous lymph nodes (MAYBE 8 or 9)have spread beyond the inguinal area; did have one removed for the biopsy which was decided as squamous cell of unknown primary. Have had all of the tests and all are negative for the primary except for the bladder which is upcoming. Have been reading many…
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Bile duct cancer
I am a 38 year old male that was diagnosed with stage II Bile duct cancer in April 14, 2011. While having my gallbladder removed the surgeon found a tumor on my liver. He took a biopsy and it came back as cancer. I was sent to Denver and on April 29th I had a liver resection completely taking the left lobe of my liver. The…
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Paraganglioma
My husband had a tumor near his liver and kidney.. they removed it back in june.. they said it was not cancer but my husband satrted feeling so much better. No more night sweats, throwing up, or abdominal pain. 5 weeks post surgery he started getting all the symptoms again. He went back into see the surgeon and they…