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Sarcoma
Archives for January 2010
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Skin Changes
I'm making this post for anyone who is going through radiation therapy and experiencing skin changes such as reddness, dryness, itching and discoloration. I have a surgical scar where they are doing radiation and it is so dry that it is cracking and it HURTS. I have found Aquaphor (cream) helpful. Right now I'm…
Clear Cell Sarcoma
My 19 year old brother was diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma earlier this week. I am trying to connect with others who have this same condition.
Adult Rhabdomyosarcoma
I have recently been diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma. I am 22 years old and I have a nine month old son. I have had one surgery and am awaiting a second. Does anyone know of any hospital that specifically deals with Rhabdomyosarcoma? Im having trouble finding a Doctor who has seen it before. Also I would love to talk to…
Osteosarcoma in right lung, 47 years old woman, no metastasis
My wife was diagnosed with high-grade malignant osteosarcoma 5 weeks ago. The tumor is located in the right lung, and it is so big that it is occupying practically the entire lung. Thanks God, MRI of the abdomen was done and no metastasis were found. She has lost a lot of weight, has persistent cough, has short breathing,…
what symptoms did you have
i know that everyone is differnt when it comes to symptoms. im just curious if anyone else experienced the same things as me. i just woke up one morning feeling like i had broken my tailbone and within a months time i could barely walk. even now with lyrica for pain and a fibrosarcoma on my sciatic nerve i still feel…
liposarcoma
Posting here for people who have gone thru this for hopefully some insight. Im in a hospital now that doesnt specialize in treating sarcoma but the only cancer center in the area. In the hospital mostly due to pain and size makings walking difficult. Surgeon, radiology, radiation oncology etc basically the whole "team"…
Statistics
I was just wondering if anyone keeps any statitstics on Ewing's Sarcoma and the survival rate. I am 36, and currently going through my 3rd recurrence with the disease, meaning I have had it a total of 4 times now. It would be interesting for me to talk to people who have had similar life experiences as myself, or to be…