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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Hi. I am confused if anyone can help. I had my right lower leg operated on to remover it also had skin Grafs done 13 yrs ago now. I have searched all the site I can on it but none of the photos look anything like mine did. It was the size of a 5 cent price when I first Noticed it but it was an indent it the skin that had…
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Pancreatic Cancer?
I am surprised P.C. was relegated to rare and other. I just lost my mom to this monster. It's a viscious cancer. It's very hard to detect it early given there are few warning signs. Most early symptoms appear similar to other treatable health issues so the Dr goes no further with testing. It wasn't until my mother…
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Appendix
goblet cell caricinoid looking for anyone with information on this type of cancer of the appendix.
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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…
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Tumor feeds on sugar?
I read from stillsmiliing that this cancer feeds on sugar. I am wondering about this and want more information. My dad had pancreatic cancer in 1998. Then I had been diagnosed with Breast cancer for the first time about 18 months later. I have now just finished (2003-04)with breast cancer treatments for the 2nd time. I am…
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Hi. I am confused if anyone can help. I had my right lower leg operated on to remover it also had skin Grafs done 13 yrs ago now. I have searched all the site I can on it but none of the photos look anything like mine did. It was the size of a 5 cent price when I first Noticed it but it was an indent it the skin that had…
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Hi. I am confused if anyone can help. I had my right lower leg operated on to remover it also had skin Grafs done 13 yrs ago now. I have searched all the site I can on it but none of the photos look anything like mine did. It was the size of a 5 cent price when I first Noticed it but it was an indent it the skin that had…
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lung cancer
i am new on here and haven a hard time learn how to you the blob to talk with people could someone please try to help me
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liposarcoma recovery time
In November 2010 I was diagnosed with a large liposarcoma in my left thigh. I had 5 weeks of radiation and then 5 weeks post radiation I had surgery to remove the large sarcoma. I am 6 weeks post op and am having lots of complications...still have a drain in...lots of swelling and pain...can anyone tell me if you have had…
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radiation for pancreatic cancer
Husband has pancreatic locally advanced stage 3, non-resectable (at this point). Considering radiation after we finish Fulfironox for 12 weeks. Has anyone done radiation after Fulfironox? And, if not, what have you done?
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pancreatic cancer that has spread to the lungs
My husband has pancreatic cancer that had already spread to his lungs. Lots of different chemo's and treatments. Doctor now wants him to go into a Clinical Trial. Is anyone else going through this? I have questions....
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Spindle cell carcinoma
Hi everyone, I am new on this board. Diagnosed in April 2011 with a large tumor in my L3 vertebrae, and tumors in my lung. It took more than a week to get the pathology report at City of Hope after two biopsies, one on my spine and one in my lung. They are calling it spindle cell carcinoma, although they admit whatever I…
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myelofibrosis
my dad was diagnosed a year ago with myelofibrosis, now his doctor advised him to have his spleen remove. He is 65 yrs old, I'm afraid that the surgery is too risky for him due to his age. I've read some articles about disadvantage of spleen removal which is mainly the risk of infections. anybody's opinion is much…
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Looking for information on Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Esophagus with METs to Liver
Hi, I just joined this group in the hopes of finding out some information that will help me understand what my family is about to endure. On October 10 my 66 yr old mother in law had an endoscopy becuase of a gastro pain...they thought she had reflux. (She has a terrible pain in her chest that she felt starting in the…
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pheochromocytoma
Anybody here been diagnosed or even hear of Pheochromocytoma? I have tried other sites for support and info for years, and been shot down. Sometimes I think they don't believe me!! Am a 22 year survivor, at least that was the date of diagnosis. Now a tumor in left kidney apparently unrelated to the pheo, and I only have…
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Intravascular B Cell Lymphoma
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Intravascular B Cell Lymphoma? My Dad was recently diagnosed with this very rare, aggressive sub-type of NHL. Apparently it's so rare that it is usually found post-mortem so we are so grateful for the doctors who didn't give up until they found out what was really going on.…
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Mucoeprdernoid carcinoma
is there anyone out there with this? My family ,my wife is my support she is fantastic. I found out last week my employer walmart is trminating me because i have cancer and can't go back for full duty, i was released for light duty but thats not good enough for them. I will loose my insurance for my wife and myyself , they…
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Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treatment
I have Stage IV Peritoneal Carcinomatosis metasticized in 2008 from breast cancer that I had in 2001. I first had Taxol for 8 months, then was put on the hormonals Arimidex and then Aromasin, neither of which was working. Now I am going to have Navelbine/Gemzar chemotherapy. Has anyone had this combination? Would love to…
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Hello there :)
Hello, my name is Kerri and i am a 15 year cancer survivor of Retinoblastoma. Here's my story: At a mere 11 months old as my mom sat rocking me to sleep, she noticed an odd puffiness and redness in my right eye. Thinking nothing of it she brushed it off. A couple weeks later as the redness worsened, she decided to take me…
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liposarcoma
I am interested in hearing from someone who has been diagnosed with liposarcoma in the past 5 years.
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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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Bile Duct Cancer
Hi, My name is Michael, I am a 67 year old Chinese male born in China and grew up in the New York City area. Easter this year I had my gall bladder removed at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC where I had had a colon resection in May of 2006. The gall bladder was determined to be infected and was removed. The pathology…
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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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Please Help - Questions About Chemo Regimen for a Rare Cancer Type
Hello all-- I hope and pray you're all doing well and recover. I come from the breast cancer forum, but wanted to share a story here. Someone I know dearly, her aunt was dx with a rare type of cancer, and she is getting treated with chemo regimen that's also used for colorectal cancer, from my understanding. Just wanted to…
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Really need help! I cant sleep because of worrying
September 4, 2011 - 5:38pm My husband has been having a lot of pain in his hip and finally had an MRI that shows "there is an enhancing macrolobulated low T1 high T2 heterogeneous signal soft tissue mass which reveals post contrast enhancement juxtaposed between the left femur and the gluteus maximus musculature" it goes…
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Chemo Drug Everolimus
Is there anyone out there that is on or has been on Everolimus? It is a chemo pill taken once a day? My dad has Mesothelioma. This is the next course of treatment that his oncologist is advising him to proceed with. He had chemo (2 rounds) and stopped because it was not working - tumor progressed. Then went in for surgery…
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new person
just found amass on gland after ct post lung cancer surgery have to have pet scan tuesday. dont no much about all this, amy advice?very very scared.
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Unusual cancer
My wife was diagnosed with lung cancer in August of 2005 just short of our 55 wedding anniversary passed away after a long battle April of 2009, I was diagnosed with a rather rare cancer sinus in January of 2007 that spread. After radiation to head area working around eye, hearing and brain involving a hard mask and five…
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Neuroendocrine carcinoma
hello, I was diagnosed 6 months ago with nondifferentiated high-grade neuroendocrine carincoma of unknown origin. In lungs, liver, and on rib. 41 - year old male. Have been through 2 rounds of chemo (cisplatin & CPT11). First round was about 50% effective. Found out this week that tumors have become resistant to chemo…