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Pancreatic cancer
My mom was diaganosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2010. She is undergoing chemo of gemzar and eloxatin. Her ca9-19 test came back a little lower after the first round, stable with the second round and we have not gotten back the third round results. The tumor is abutting the SMV artery. Dr.'s are hoping to shrink the…
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Cervical Cancer Recurrance
I would like to chat with someone who has survived Cervical Cancer Recurrance PLEASE. I have this and what to know what life is like after surgery so I know what I can expect. Please!!!
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sinus sarcoma
has anyone had experience with this?
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Another newbie
I am trying to make a decission, and need to know how much change will be in my life after treatment. I am still in shock and only got about half of what the doctor said yesterday. The first thing out of his mouth was transplant, before I realised it I had blurted out 'NO NOT AN OPTION, the doctors at home said so.' The…
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mestatisied basal cell carcinoma to lungs has anyone each had this
iam 5/8 wt 279 blonda hair healt they found out i had nodula in my ribs and both lungs.had 4 tumors.ranger from small to abot 3cm by 1cm i havd a tumor that is about 6 cm by 2.i have two blood clots.theres know cure for mine .i hope some one has this same condition it started frommy right leg had basal cell cut off 18…
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Stem Cell Tranplants at WVU???
Seeking individuals that have had a Stem Cell Transplant at WVU. My Mom is getting ready for her's in the next few months and is interested in hearing about your experience(s). Please feel free to find me on Face Book under Melanie Allen or e mail me at Brackstonsmommy@aol.com. Thanks! Melanie Allen
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A daughter looking for helps
My mom was diagnosed with Spindle cell Sarcoma in the upper part of her left lung on Dec 2009 and had a surgery to remove the whloe left part on feb 2010. 3 months after her surgery she had her first CT scan and the result shows that there are new lesions appeared on her right lung and pancreas. The doc suggested for the…
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PTL- Post Transplant Lymphomas- in the brain
my husband (40 years young) was told he has 2 PTLs one on the left hemisphere and one on the brain stem. 4 years ago he had a kidney transplant. we are at the end of chemo (just this week) and in 3 weeks he will have another MRI. The previous MRIs showed no growth but also no shrinkage. We have an awesome medical…
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Anal Cancer 5 year survivor
I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at age 47, in December 2003. I had been experiencing sharp, excruciating anal pain periodically for about a year. My surgical oncologist told me that was very unusual. He felt that the cancer was most likely the result of a positive PAP from several years prior (no anal sex, but…
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Are these still long term effects of chemo?? Paleness, swollen?
My 88 yr old father was diagnosed with Bile Duct cancer in August of last year. He has undergone chemo Gazmar (?) and 36 consecutive days of radiation. His last radiation treatment was in January. Thankfully here he is still today fighting. He broke out in a horrible skin rash all over his body that has him scratching…
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my 6yr old son just diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma..
My 6 yr old son was just diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma a week ago. A large tumor was found in the testicle area. Since then, they've done many tests and scans and yesterday found cancer in one of his lungs as well. We are still to do the bone marrow as well as have a port placed for chemo. The team is…
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Pancreatic Cancer, Need help with terrible pain
Hi, My friend is suffering with this pancreatic cancer that has spread to lungs and liver. Her life is ending. She is in the worst pain and nothing they give her helps. We are from the chicago area and heard about pain blockers. Does anyone know of where in chicago they do this and does it really help. We need to find…
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Cancer cells killed by chemotherapy may cause cancer to spread..
Chemotherapy is known to come with a long list of side effects -- from debilitating nausea and hair loss to extreme fatigue -- and in many cases, it does not cure or even stop cancer from progressing. But what if chemotherapy does something no one has realized before during all the decades it has been in use? What if chemo…
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Medication Sutent for Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Endocrine Cancer
I would like to know for my Husband who has this cancer he has been having chemotherapy since 8/08. Now no longer working so doctor gave 3 options take a cancer pill Sutent or a clinical trial, or last but not least, a chemo pill Nexavar. What lifespan could he have using this pill Sutent, he has decided to try this. Is…
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vulva cancer
Is there anyone out there that has had this type of cancer. I was diagnosed in march 2010. Had surgery in april 2010. I am told the cancer is still present as they could not it is to close to my rectum. Now I need to have radiation to rid what's left. The more research I do on the side effects of this type of treatment. It…
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Pancreas and other Cancer Treatments
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone heard of Issels Treatment in California? Has anyone been there? How do they treat cancer? What are the results? I would really appreciate it if I got any feed back from someone who has been there. Thank you very much. Julia
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Gallbladder cancer
Has anyone had Radiation therapy for resected gallbladder cancer and resected liver.I have had chemo. I am hesitating to do radiation therapy. any suggestions.
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Squmous cell cancer of cervical node with primary occult tumor
Does anyone have an experience with this type? I am confused and in shock
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larynx cancer
Any body going through larynx cancer?
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Spindle Cell Tumor
Hello all, I am advocating for my Mother-In-Law, who was just diagnosed with a Spindle Cell Tumor in her left breast. I have tried to Google this, and have found one little article about this type of tumor in the breast, and no instances of this type of tumor in someone her age. If you would like to read my MIL's whole…
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Vulvar Stage IV B
I really need some help and support. My Grandmother was diagnosed with advanced stage 4B Vulvar cancer in Feb.2010. The tumor was removed and she contracted an infection at the wound site. She has already gone through 3 surgeries to try to get rid of the infection and nothing is working. The doctors have tried so may…
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Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor
Aloha, my name is Yoshi. I am Japanese, but from Hawaii. :-) My partner just found out that he has "metastatic pancreatic endocrine tumor". I think it's different from regular pancreatic cancer. But his doctor doesn't have any experience of that kind of tumor. So we are looking for the doctor who knows about the pancreatic…
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leomyosarcoma
I was diagnosed 2 and a half yrs ago with leiomyosarcoma. I had it removed ,also had radiation treatment. and so fare so good .I read a lot of articles regarding this cancer. but the other day I come across one that stated the survival rate was between 5- 10 yrs. I am quite concerned .. are they saying this is only if it…
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spindle cancer
My friend was just medevaced back to the USA. She has spindle cancer. Big tumor removed from uterus, another tumor on her aorta (still there) and one on her spine. They have written her off. (hosptial which reviewed her case in the USA). Who is best at treating this type of cancer? MM
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Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
I feel compelled to write. i've spent the last year of my life devoted to making sure my father-in-law has everything he needs for his fight. I only hope that I can provide something useful to somebody. I am not a healthcare provider. I do however work in a position that requires a close relationship with physicians, and…
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Neulasta shot blues...
Emily, 27 I am about to get a full hysterectomy and bladder surgery Tuesday the 25th. Due to my low white blood cell counts (3.1) my doctor gave me a shot of Neulasta- I feel more weak now then ever. My back and neck are in extreme pain, sore throat, and a headache out of this world. “which is worse – my heartbreaking…
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Meningeal Carcinomatosis??
My wife has meningeal carcinomatosis. I need others to share thier experiences so i know i am not alone here. I trying so hard to hold it together. Researching is keeping me "productive" and focused. It seems like the doctors are trying this and trying that with poor results. She has been through so much with breast…
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Neuroblastoma
Why does Neuroblastoma occur so often in 1-7 year olds? What makes it come back? Is it because of a low immune system? Are white blood cells the ones who attack the red ones? Can Neuroblastoma occur in any part of the Pedes(pediatric's) body?
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how to prepare for a dim future?? :(
I learned today that with my condition, (Retinoblastoma {rare childhood cancer} survivor-diagnosed at the age of 11 months, chemo & radiation, reconstructive surgeries after the loss of my right eye to the cancer/tumor) gives me a 54% of getting a second cancer, the highest chance being between the ages of 20-30. I am…
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inflammed Pancreas
My sister has been in the hospital for 2 weeks and had her gallbladder removed, and her pancreas is inflammed and she is being fed intravenous for 1 week, in the hospital 2 weeks, has any going through this before, and gotten cancer afterwards. What did the doctors do for you? How long was your pancreas inflammed? Thanks…