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Rare and Other Cancers
Archives for January 2012
Discussion List
Islet cell/neuroendocrine cancer
Has anyone heard of new treatment?
myelofibrosis
I resently had an MRI for a herniated disc. When getting the report to take with me to meet with an orthopedic I noticed in the findings thaat it showed Fibrous marrow associated with myelofibrosis or smoking, obesity, certain anemic states. After reading up on mylofibrosis I am scared and lost. I do not know who to go to…
Anyone with Pleural Mesothelioma
My father has recently been diagonosed with Stage IV meso. He will begin chemo on Thursday. I know this is a rare cancer but lookig for anyone that is also going through this horrific experience. Everywhere you look with this diagnosis is grave...I'm looking for something positive
Gallbladder Cancer - 2012 (Any Stage)
Hi everybody! I'm starting a new discussion thread after having some frustrations posting today. When the threads get too large we seem to have problems. Double posting, no posting, disconnect, etc. I don't know if you have experienced this or not, but it just drives me crazy. Of course I will still check the other threads…
metastatic adenocarcinoma -small intestine from uterine cancer
My heart has broken as I'm sure many of you have felt when dealing with cancer. A woman that I love DEARLY has recently been told that she has metastatic adenocarcinoma. Her plight began with colon cancer nine years ago which was successfully resected. Four years ago, she underwent a hysterectomy due to uterine cancer.…
metastatic adenocarcinoma -small intestine from uterine cancer
My heart has broken as I'm sure many of you have felt when dealing with cancer. A woman that I love DEARLY has recently been told that she has metastatic adenocarcinoma. Her plight began with colon cancer nine years ago which was successfully resected. Four years ago, she underwent a hysterectomy due to uterine cancer.…
Neuroendocrine carcinoma and adenocarcinoma at the same time
My mom has been diagnosed with two different types of cancer Neuroendocrine carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. We were told it started in the appendix. The doctors that are treating her say that they have never seen this before and are trying to find the right chemo to help with this condition. Has anyone out there heard of…
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma
Any other adults with this type of brain cancer ?
Aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma
Trying to locate doctors who have seen the most cases for second opinion as soon as possible.
Adrenal corticol carcinoma
I read a while back about someone using alternative therapies for management of adrenal cortical carcinoma. Could someone contact me about that? I am extremely interested. Mine cannot be resected, and I have 2 little girls at home that I need to be here for.