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Disfigured
I had throat cancer and went through chemo radiation clean up.just like all of u I had some lyphmnodes removed as well as saliva glands 5 years later I feel and look great but I feel disfigured. U wouldn't know I went through cancer unless I told you but the scar is mental and I know it is I don't feel unwanted ...I just…
How to deal with unsupportive family
I have never posted anything and not sure what I am doing. Please forgive me if I am posting in wrong place. I did a search for unsupportive family and message appear to be from 5 years ago or older. 16 months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am 52, single and my family live on the other side of the huge state of…
Support Group
I have been trying to find an in-person survivor support group near me I live in Fort Scott Kansas and I having real trouble finding this would anyone know of anything place I could go or where I would even look for one? The discussion boards are great but I fill I need to connect with other people around me that have gone…
New Merkel diagnosis
Hi everyone, It sucks to even be on this website. I just found out my dad was diagnosed with Merkel cancel. His PET scan and surgery aren't scheduled until January 7th so we won't know anything for several weeks. I'm somewhere between shock, panic, feeling like i'm going to vomit, all the feelings i'm sure everyone on here…
Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Hi everyone. I am a 29 year old mother of a 13 year old, 8 year old, and 4 month old. I have just been diagnosed with cervical cancer. I haven't even found out what stage yet and to say I am scared, upset, nervous is an understatement. I don't know how to feel or what to think. I don't know what the steps are or what to…
Late effects of treatment
i Was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020 and had a radical hysterectomy, radiation and chemo after finding it spread to my pelvic lymph nodes. I was strong, smiling, at peace during treatment. Sure, it sucked but all other life stressors faded a way and everyone was so nice, so helpful. I’m two years in remission…
Grief process
Hello, I'm curious about dealing with the loss of my mom. I lost her on April 4, 2022, I keep thinking it's time for me to move forward with finding a new path. Many days I'm at peace with her being gone and grateful that she is no longer in pain, yet I'm still feeling stuck, and when I'm about to get on a new path a new…
thoughts on "radiation song" lyrics ?
I finished rad & chemo (after surgery) in early Dec of last year. Have been posting in head & neck section. I came across Sheryl Crow's song "Make it Go Away" and wonder what your thoughts are about the line I have bolded. it's confusing to me.... Sometimes I wonder, Which hurts the worse The thought of dying, Or reliving…
Therapist
Hi y’all, my name is Michael Ross, I’m 27 years old from a small town in upstate New York. Just diagnosed with a squamous cell on my tongue, but I feel like it’s been months to years. I met with a specialist the other day and one of the nurses came in and was asking prerequisite questions. First questions asked, “Are you…
Eyebrows
Hello! My name is Denise. I’m new to this site, but am a two year survivor of 2 types of breast cancer. Thankfully, my cancer is gone, but it left behind some shrapnel. Ugly toenails, I can cover. Thin hair I can have styled cute. But what I’m struggling with is my eyebrows. They are so sparse and if I don’t use makeup,…
How to survive?
Hi there! I was diagnosed with 3B cervical cancer when I was 26, and went through some aggressive treatment (and some detours), but was ultimately in remission a couple of years later. I'm 37 now, and realizing that there is so much I didn't really deal with in that process, emotionally. It really felt to me that once I…
Stage 4 Gallbladder cancer. Please help!
This year's february was the worst month in my entire 20 years of life. My mother had jaundice and on inspection she was diagnosed with stage 4 gallbladder cancer which had metastatised to gallbladder segment 4a,4b and some other parts of liver, largest measuring 12mm but the primary tumor itself is 8.3 cm. Lymph nodes…
I am lost
Hi. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 2 weeks ago, and am scheduled for a total thyroidectomy on Monday 1/24. They did a scan of my lymph nodes and my surgeon called me and said he needs me to go into the office to meet with him re the results. My anxiety i so high and I am so frightened. My mom is currently terminal and…
Heading in to second chemo infusion-Port, ice packs and other misc questions
Reccurrence of endometrial cancer. Stage IIIb. Treatment plan is Chemo then Radiation then Chemo again. I'm having Taxol and Carboplatin for Chemo. Infusion sessions 6-7 hours long. Just got a port inserted a few days ago. It doesn't feel great-still tender. Someone suggested I should apply numbing cream before infusion. I…
Newly learned I have cancer
I’m wondering how to face cancer especially a rare one emotionally. I recently am aware how serious it is. I thought a Whipple Surgery was “curative” but now lymph node involvement. Is a grueling 6 month protocol worth it? I m overwhelmed and don’t know how to stop feeling terror. Vera
Right to Die
I think cancer patients should have a right to die option. The pain, side affects of chemo and radiation and surgery the constant of not knowing just how much time you have in the future will the cancer come back? Add in age and the cost and shouldn't the person decide if it is worth it. If they decide it isn't worth it…
My mother's cancer is giving me depression.
My mom was diagnois with stage 4 nueroendocrine colon carcinoma, in Sept of 2014. She had to have much of her colon removed due to a tumor and that is how they found it, they did a scan and it showed it had already spread to her liver. Who knows how long she had cancer, but we think it was at least a good year before she…
Newly diagnosed: extensive peritoneal carcinometasis - how to break news
Hello, My 59yr old mom who was active and fit was suddenly experiencing massive ascites two days back and doctors diagnosed it to be extensive peritoneal carcinometasis. Due to the extent of spread, surgery is unlikely and chemo may be the only way. I am shattered but was wondering how to break the news and prepare our…
I'm angry.
I'm angry. At myself, mostly. But I am angry. They found RCC on my left kidney. Going in for the initial consultation with the urologist. I brought this to myself, and to myself. For that, I will never forgive myself, and will always have this guilt. I've been a selfish fool. I've taken my family for granted, and here I…
Adult son anxious, depressed, sleepless after completing treatment and likely "cured" of testicular
Hello all. My son is 32, married with 3 kiddos, a successful businessman, always very happy, healthy, active and athletic. He found a lump and was quickly dx with testicular cancer. Had quick surgery, bleeding complication, another surgery, and a round of Cisplatin and Bleomycin chemo with all of the awful side effects.…
MGus
Good Afternoon, My name is Lydia and I'm new to this board. Last year, I was diagnosed with having MPROTEIN in my blood. Right now its not cancer but wanted to join this group as its a blood disorder and wanted to find someone with the similar situation. With gratitude
Apology
My apologies. My post came out of frustration.
The cancer's gone but the battle isn't over..
Four days after I graduated high school, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I was 17 years old and had no idea the hell that I was about to endure. Although HL is extremely curable, mine covered basically my whole entire torso. It was as bad as it was going to get before it took my life. I had tumors covering…
Scared and devastated to lose my husband
Today, 2 years and 20 days after he was diagnosed, my husband's doctor told him there are no more treatment options. His prognosis is a few shorts months left. I don't know how to handle this. On the one hand, I want to be strong for him, give him the love and support and happiest times possible in the little bit of time…
Devastated news today
Hello all, I went to see my oncologist today, I had a new pet scan done and I went for the results and to see if I have any new options. I was told today that I have terminal cancer and that uncureable, I am just so blown away from this news. I should of expected it because the treatments were not working no matter what…
Apocrine Hidradenocarcinoma Stage 4
My sister was diagnosed in March of 2021 with Apocrine Hidradenocarcinoma Stage 4, has anyone heard of this rare cancer? We are struggling to see what is the best option. My blog on our page tells more of her story she is only 44.
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testing
My mom had Cobalt treatment in 1960.. then conceived me.
divorce after cancer
I am looking for support going through a divorce... I am almost 2 years cancer-free. and I did well through treatment..I changed so much through my experience that my marriage of 15 years did not survive... has anyone else gone through this?...
I HATE THIS CANCER
I’m a 62-year old man with Stage IV Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) In May of 2017 I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in my left lung, and I was scheduled for surgery within the next 2-weeks. It was devastating news for me and my partner Bob of 30-years and we had much difficulty accepting…

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