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Gallbladder cancer stage 4
Hi everyone, I am Thishanth from Switzerland. I have read your comments on this cancer website. My mother has been diagnosed for a stage 4b gallbladder cancer. Here the doctors say that there is no other options than palliative one (chemotherapy: Gemcitabin/Cisplatin). First, I wanted the doctors to remove the gallbladder…
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Gallbladder cancer
hi my name is candice, my mom brandy 43 a mother of 7 we are all in are 20s and she has a 1 and 3 year old she was recently diagnosed with stage 4 gallbladder cancer this past 2016 Christmas. Probably the worst Christmas of are lives, but still happy where able to have are mother here. She was put on chemo witch seemed to…
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Adult Gliomatosis Cerebri.
My father was just diagnosed with Gliomatosis Cerebriand, and because of the rarity of this cancer there isn't much information avaiable. Does anyone have any information that could be helpful? Any sucessful therapies or alternative therapies such as the use of canabis oils? Thank You
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Rectal cancer stage 4 and cancer on the abdominal wall
Hi guys, Last year my husband had been fighting with rectal cancer stage 4, he been in the clear stage for couples months. Today when he had another surgery for his crohns dieses that he have for 38 year (4th Surgeries), the doctor just found that his cancer is back, and now is spread to his abdominal wall. We still don't…
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Myelodysplastic Syndrome or MDS
My husband, Rick, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (cancer) almost three weeks ago. It is hard to wrap my mind around it. He has RAEB-1, with trilineage dsyplasia. For a long time, we have dealt with a blood disorder, thrombocytosis - a myelproliferative disorder. He has way too many platelets if not controlled…
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Angiosarcoma of the heart
Hi everyone. On April 1st my mom found out she had cancer for the 3rd time Shortly after we found out she had a primary angiosarcoma with mets to the liver. Unfortunately, she died April 27th, and I got custody of my little bother. I am having a super hard time dealing with this, and was wondering if someone has went…
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It came back
I am new to this site and wondering if there may be others out there like me. I was diagnosed with extrahepatic bile duct cancer and had it surgically removed with chemo after for 6 months (gemzar and cisplatin). I thought I had beat it but two years later, cancer marker went up and it looks like a small spot in a lymph…
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Cholangiocarcinoma survivors?
Anyone with a liver resection done and doing well? Would love to hear from you as I had this procedure in jan. of 06 and so far no problem. please let me hear from any of you as I see many who wrote on this cancer have not written for some time. My best wishes in all your battles, Pat
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NET - Hoxsey Tonic & Rigvir Immunotherapy
Has anyone here had any success using Hoxsey Tonic or Rigvir Immunotherapy for the treatment of NETs during the critical stages. I hope there are some positive stories to share. Thank you very much.
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bartholin gland carcinoma
If anyone has this diagnosis please let me know. We are a rare breed and if anyone had vaginal estrogen prior to diagnosis, Id love to hear from you.
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Hoxsey Tonic / Rigvir Immunotherapy / Essiac Tea
Urgently reaching out to anyone that has personal experience of using these alternatives to fight cancer; Hoxsey Tonic / Rigvir Immunotherapy / Essiac tea. Particulary in relation to neuroendocrine carcinoid during critical stages. At this stage I am interested in honest personal stories, as time is of the essence. Please…
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High Chromogranin A (ECL) Blood Test
I had a blood test and it is called Chromogranin A (ECL) test. The results is 433 according to my primary care doctor she said it is elevated. I have an appointment coming up for to see a gastroenerologist but not for two weeks to explain what it is. Can anyone tell me what it could be? I check the internet and I just want…
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Phyllodes tumor
Hi all, I'm new to the site but not new to the disease. I had my first partial mastectomy in June of 1996 at the age of 26. After finding the lump and it being passed off by the first Dr as a cyst, then a fibroadenoma by the second Dr, I finally got a third opinion. Although reluctant this third Dr agreed to take the lump…
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Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma
my wife was diagnosed with this last month. She has had 2 surgeries and is starting chemo next week. Anyone have this diagnosis and have been through this? Thanks, Tim
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carcinoid, islet cell, endrocine, neuroendrocine cancers.
I just want everyone to know how important it is to see a specialist. There are only 6 in north america. Most likely your insurance will cover it and most of the specialists will consult with your oncologist. PLEASE go check out the Carcinoid Foundation web site. It has a list of specialists, And tons of info for all of…
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Carcinoid Cancer
I have recently been diagnosed with carcinoid cancer of the ovary. It was found unexpectedly while having a hysterectomy. It was totally removed and 32 biopsies were neggative. I feel fine and have no symptoms of anything wrong so I don't know what to expect of the scans. Had two scans this week, octreotide scan and CT…
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Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava
I have just been diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC). The MRI indicated the mass has invaded and occluded the IVC. There is no evidence of metastatic disease. Does anyone have experience with this type of rare cancer?
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Cancer of the coccyx and lower spine
My husband was diagnosed with this type of cancer, only they referred to it as colorectal cancer as he indeed had colorectal cancer 5 years ago. However the cancer returned but it was on the back side of his colon and he had a very large tumor sitting on the coccyx and was growing up his lower spine and had imbedded itself…
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Islet cell/neuroendocrine cancer
Has anyone heard of new treatment?
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UVEAL MELANOMA - Eye Cancer
Diagnosed with uveal melanoma in December. Radiation plaque therapy in January. Now looking t clinical trials. Anyone else with this diagnosis?
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Lessons from My Father’s Experience (Pancreatic Cancer)
It's been two years since my father's passing. I packed everything up and had to move across the country to get away from it all. Now that I can finally face what happened without going into a dark place and blaming myself, I'd like to share the lessons and specific experiences my family learned with you all. I sincerely…
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Potential Bile Duct Cancer
Hi All. So about 4 weeks ago my father was taken to the hospital for having an elevated heart rate. The ER team struggled to lower and stabilize the heart rate. He is a relatively healthy 68 yr. old despite being an asthmatic and having Crohn's Disease. After they had his heart stabilized, they diagnosed him as having an…
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My mother 56 year old detected with gallbladder cancer spread to liver, lymph nodes and lungs
My mother was suffering from abdominal pain for years now but she had never got herself checked. Recently again she had got fever, direhha stomach pain so we treated for that after which she has got jaundice symptoms. Her eyes are yellow since last 15 days and she has on and off pain under her ribs to abdomen. In her CT…
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Cancer #5 was just diagnosed. Holding out hope!
Just found this website and discussion boards. Do I g my best to stay positive. Had basal cell at 28 and over 100 since then, all on my face. Had melanoma on my face at 33. Had to force my doctor to take a biopsy since it was a perfectly round, beige mole but it had bled from all the pores one day. Breast cancer was…
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Alternative treatments for advanced pancreatic cancer
My Dad has advanced PC. We have been on trials at Johns Hopkins. We just found out that the last one is not working. It is time to look at alternative treatments..does anyone have any reccomendations?
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to catch all spam, and we are trying to figure out how this one got around our system. If you received a message from jegac1…
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Pancreatic Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis
My wife is dual diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (1999) and pacnreatic cancer (2013). She underwent the Whipple procedure late August 2013 and is less than two weeks from starting treatment with GEMZAR then radiation/5FU and finally GEMZAR. There is literally no information available from cancer resources or MS resoures…
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Spinal Tumor Treated with Ultrasound?
My best friend has just be diagnosed with a cancerous spinal tumor. I have yet to find out the exact diagnosis, but I DO know that she's being treated with ultrasound and oral chemo. I cannot find ANYTHING online about tumors like this being treated with Ultrasound. I assume that this means things are very good or very bad…
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Spinal cord tumors
Hi, I'm new here and I'm not sure if I have found the right discussion board. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a 53 year old female, married for 35 years, 3 grown children, and up to 5 months ago working at a full-time job. On May 4, 2008 I lost feeling in both of my legs at work. My coworkers thought I was…
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Omentum
Hi, My husband did a cat scan and they saw thickening of the omentum? He is schedule to do a biopsy next week . is any one familiar with this? What is the survival rate for omentum cancer? He already told me he will refused to do check. Please help .