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Gallbladder Cancer
We just got the news that my grandmother has gallbladder cancer. She went to the hospital for surgery last week to have her gallbladder removed and was supposed to be out that night. They held her and today have told us that she had cancer of the gallbladder and that it has spread to her liver. My family is devastated and…
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squamous cell maxilary sinus cancer
Just curious if there is anyone currently dealing with squamous cell maxilary sinus cancer? My diagnosis came in February...surgery, radiation and chemo completed for now, but keep hearing how 'rare' the cancer is from my Dr's and caregivers. Sharing info and support could be a good thing. John
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Looking for information
My mother has been fighting Primary Peritoneal Cancer since April 2008. She was diagnosed and when they did the first surgery they couldn't even find her uterus or ovaries. They were covered with what the doctor said a plaque like cancer. That meant they couldn't do the debulking like they wanted to. She went through chemo…
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Just diagnosed with Neuroendocrine carcinoma
My Dad turns 90 years old next month. He still works 6 days a week at the retirement center. He has never been sick with anything. Not even a cold. As far as my brother and I can remember, he never stayed home from work because of any "sickness" reason. Much to our surprise, he has just been diagnosed with nueroendocrine…
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Carcinoid cancer
Does anybody have this disease? I am lost right now. I have had the cancer three times in three years. Two major surgeries on stomach- abdomen. First surgery was partial removal of stomach. Second was stomach hernia repair with mesh, yikes! So painful... Very depressed, and need to communicate with fellow sufferers or…
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Spindel Cell Tumor
A little over a week ago, I had surgery to remove a mass from my groin area. The pathology came back stating it is a spindel cell tumor. The surgeon did not tell me over the phone whether it is benign; he said the pathology report didn't say. He referred me to meet with an oncologist this week before coming back to him for…
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neuroendricine tumors
My mother has just been diagnosed with a golf-ball size neuroendricine tumor of unknown primary. It is in her retroperitenium. It is inoperable because it is entwined in the ureter and in close proximity to the vena cava. She will be starting chemotherapy treatment this week. This is a rare form of cancer and I wondered if…
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not knowing. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CANHJ
Well I feel like my Dr has no clew. My name is Steve if anyone can help please do! I have a pain in my upper chest that is presser like someone squeezing it. My wbc jest goes down every week the Dr tells me something different my platelets are normal 277 and my hgb 14.1 so he is giving me nutrigen for ever now with no…
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Fallopian Tube Cancer
I have stage IV fallopian tube cancer. Does anyone have this type of cancer. I had surgery in April and doctor got all cancer out but my CA125 keeps going down slow and has also now gone up from 833 to 1033. I will start round 5 in one week. Will see doctor in 3 days they think I probably have an respatory infection.
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Cervical cancer came back now spot on liver and mass above bladder
Not sure what type cancer my is called but does anyone have a reoccurance of this cervical cancer I need to talk with someone or see if it is hard to cure. If you can help please let me know. Keri
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need help sister has stage iv gallbladder cancer
My sister has stage iv gallbladder cancer. She has had the gallbladder removed. they did a chemo cleanup. Then they did a scan and saw cancer seeds. the doctor gave her a few months.She is doing another round of chemo Please help I love her
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Mestasis Squamos Cell Carsonoma
Does any one else out there have this? I am trying to find someone who has been dx with thiis and would like to talk.
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Cervical Cancer
I am 49 years old and have had a reoccurance of crvical cancer Squamon Cell Carsinoma)I am looking for others with the same. If any oneout there knows about this type please help me.
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malignant paraganlinoma
Hi, Iam a 26 year old male with malignant paraganlinoma. I have been through exttensive chemo and have had a very good reaction. Just finished up with my first round of raydation. I was just wondering if there was anyone out there with any good information on this illness.....Thanks James
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Mixed Small Cell With Glander Tissue Adeno Carsonama feature
Hi, In March my husband was having a sharp pain in his ribs, so finally the first of April he went to the doctor, who sent him for an xray. the next morning we get a call something showedup on xray and then he was sent to lung doctor,who then did test and said he had cancer on right lung, he sent us to cancer doctor and…
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Cancer in General
I believe we are over-analyzing cancer. There is something we have never talked about, and I think you'll agree, it's a significant point. My theory about the cause-and-cure for cancer, is that it is from contradictory behavior. We are all human beings, and I think the cure for cancer is forgiveness. However, you always…
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Ewing's Sarcoma (DPRC)
I just joined this site, and if there is anyone who has any kind of experiance with this cancer I would really like to talk. Thank you.
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Farah Fawcett's anal cancer
Has anyone else with anal cancer been affected by Farah's story? I wanted to know what stage she was in when initially diagnosed and what her first treatment was. Also when it reoccured did she consider radical surgery with a colostomy? Did she have HPV and did that cause the cancer? So much unanswered questions about this…
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / Malignant / Glomus Tumor / Carotid
My husband a very handsome police seargent (35 years old) was diagnosed with this kind of tumor on his left ear. He just had surgery on June 11, 04 in Rochester MN. It had spread to a couple of lymph nodes on his left side. He is leaving to go back to Mayo Clinic on Aug 1 to start radiation. I will love to compare notes…
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Gall Bladder Cancer
Is anyone here involved in clinical trials for gall bladder or bile duct cancers?
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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
Is anyone familiar with this type of cancer?
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Could this be cancer? how do they test for it? Fever of unknown origin,for 7 months.. whats next?
Fever of unknown origin,for 7 months.. whats next? If infectious disease cannot find out the reason for fever of unknown origin, and general family doctor cannot. What is the next step? I have been sick since december when giving birth to my son... 7 months ago. Running higher temps of 99 to 100. and while it isn't a HIGH…
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Ports and Mesothelioma
My father has Mesothelioma - Asbestos Cancer. He has had 1 Chemo treatment about 10 days ago. He doesn't have a Port and so far has pretty good veins. His treatments are every 3 weeks and could go indefinitely. His Chemo treatments consist of Alimta & Cisplatin. Would appreciate anyone and everyone's input on the pros and…
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Need Some Reassurance
My husband was diagnosed a few months ago with a salivary gland cancer, however, instead of it being in the usual places it appeared in the sinus cavity. He had surgery and the tumor was removed. However 9 weeks later on our honeymoon he was having nose bleeds and difficulty breathing through his nose. Upon our return the…
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mesothelioma
hi everybody, i'm keith. i have survived peritoneal mesothelioma for 6 years. if anyone wants to talk, i'm here. love, keith
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my husband
just yesterday my husband and i found out that he has cancer of the eye. he's unemployed with no medical ins. and we've got three kids. we're being told that we have to pay for his surgery up front and we just dont have that kind of money..i just dont know what to do, or where to start
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Cost of treament for Pancreatic Cancer
Hi, My mother has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and she does not have medical insurance. Does anybody know the cost of treatment for surgery, chemotherapy etc?--- like a ballpark figure? From the diagnosis so far, it looks like it is in early stage and confined to the pancreas.
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help! I need some hope.
My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Feb of 2003. They initially said Krukenberg, but then brought it up to the Tumor Board at McGee in Pittsburgh and they decided that it was a primary ovarian cancer--early stage. Now the cancer is back in her bones and lymph nodes. She is in extreme pain. She's been in the…
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Adenocarcinoma with unknown primary
Has anyone known someone with adenocarcinoma with mets to bone and brain, also with no primary found. My dad who is 59 has been diagnosed with this, he's doing well, and today the doctors are giving him a 4 week break from treatmnet. He's so excited, he just wants to feel normal again. He was diagnosed in Oct. 2008 it all…
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IMRT vs 3D conforming for anal cancer
I'm new to this site and not sure if it will be seen. But I'm having a difficult decision. I must decide in two days, so any help with this question would be greatly appreciated. I have anal cancer, stage 1, grade 1, well differentiated. Tumor has been removed 90%. I am getting conflicting reports on whether or not the…