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Fertility in Long Term Survivors
Hi everyone- I am 28 years old and a Hodgkin's survivor of 17 years. I had MOPP, ABV and 2 month of RT to my neck and abdomen. I have been married two years and trying to get pregnant for the last 8 months. Has anyone else had success? My Dr tells me not to worry until 1 year has past, but that's coming awfully soon. I…
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Odd Question
When I was in the hospital for long periods of time I was a creature of repetition. I occupied my mind with different activities so I didn't go crazy from boredom, or from my own thoughts getting the best of me. I watched a lot of television, particularly during the day. Since I was in the hospital before cable TV was a…
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looking for friends new to site
hi im 25yrs old i have AML diagnosed march of 08 had a relapse in jan of 2009 im just wondering is there anyone else out there in my age group or close to my age going through what im goin through i feel so alone like im the only one if anyone out there is goin through the same thing please get back at me leave comments on…
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Get Rid of Cancer (mesothelioma and etc)
am was affected by mesothelioma cancer but by this blog i got my treatement very well and i am living very happy life, i dont know is it magic or else but i tried on this advise and get health.. but keep beleving on it start ur treatment.. thanks check it out now www.mesothelioma-pains.blogspot.com
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24 yrs old, celebrating 11 yrs CML free
Hey all, this is my first post... my name is Andrea. I was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia when I was 12 yrs old. I was unresponsive to chemo so I had a BMT when I was 14. My donor was unrelated, from Ireland. Today I'm celebrating my 11 yr in remission. I must say I live a pretty normal life. And I'm very…
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Looking for friends who know what its like to be a survivor......
Hello All, I figured this would be the place to get support and cyber friends who can much better relate to what its like to go through treatment and be a cancer survivor. My family, boyfriend and friends have been wonderful but they have not gone through it first hand. I am new to this website, and so far find so much…
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Here's a website that has alot of head covers for girls & women of all ages
This is a great site, spread the word: http://www.headcovers.com
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wilms tumor to my lung to lymph and brain,,late effects
at 18 months I had my left kedney removed, by 2 a 1/3 of my right lung, around 3 they removed 4inches of my lymphnoids and then a brain tumor in my left frontal lobe. I had a total of seven serguries leaving me a beautiful body under the latest fashion. I am new here but I just truned 34, I am tired all the time and my…
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Roll Call
Hello Fellow Young Survivors, Hey, I'm just at the far end of being in this category. I'm turning 38 next week (was 36 at diagnosis). For some of you, 38 probably seems 'OLD.' But for breast cancer it is considered young. Anyway, wanted to see who else is out there reading posts in this section. (I visit the breast cancer…
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cancer survivors and dating
I am 18 and I was diagnosed with ALL (leukemia) about 15 years ago and I had a bone marrow transplant when i was six years old.So can dating be easy to survivors and is it easier to date someone that is also a cancer survivor or someone that isnt.I am 18 now and i am not getting any younger LOL so i was wanting to know…
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cancer in college
I was recently diagnosed with cancer and have been going through treatment for about six weeks now. I go back to college in 3 weeks. I'm trying to decide if it is a good idea. I am a Resident Assistant as well. Is it possible to be in classes and still go through treatment or should I take some time of??
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Hey Everyone.. New to Group
Hey everyone.. i'm new to the group! My name is Heather and I'm a survivor of Osteosarcoma in the sacrum. I was diagnosed when I was 14 and am proud to say that I have been cancer free for 9 years and off of treatment for 8 years. I'm looking for a group where I can talk with people around my age that have/are going…
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New
Greetings... My name is Ross. I was diagnosed with a pretty rare type of Leukemia when I was six. I'm now 28 (so I guess that qualifies me as a young cancer survivor). Anyway, I just wanted to say hello. I haven't ever really been a part of a community of survivors like this, but I'm very curious about the insights all of…
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Scared..
Hey everyone. My name is Farrah. I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with Cancer in Oct. 2007 and had my surgery Nov.19th 2007. I am undergoing radiation now and honestly Im scared to death. I dont know how to cope with everything going on right now..
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introducing self
just being polite with protocol :) You can see more about me from my profile. I know I'm a little older...but they let me attend the young survivors group (if I bother to go at the hospital). I was 34 with a breast lump...now 42 with lung, liver, and spine mets. Having a cyberknife treatment next week. I was always living…
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side effects with iv chemo?
i had a molar pregnancy in 1998. I recieved iv chemo therapy and Im wondering what loyeng term side effects come from it? For example my hair falls out (not much but more then average) and im always tired. I can wake up and be tired 3-4 hours later. I am cancer free for 10 years now so I have no idea what type of dr you go…
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new member
Hi everyone, I am a 19 year old from Australia, I was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer at 17...biggest shock of my life, but I'm doing well and have gone through multiple liver surgeries and chemo, it can be scary at times as everyone well knows, but it has shown me what's important and not sweat the small stuff so I'm…
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fertility
Somebody after quimo did a test to see if the sperm was damage by the quimo. I read an article about to freeze the sperm. But my husband already receive a quimo last year. So I was thinking maybe we can do a test to see if his sperm is healthy to be frozen. ??????? Any information will help thank you My husband is 32 years…
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New member here, 18 years old
Well, heres my story: In January of '08 I was getting ready to sign my life away to the U.S. Navy. I had filled out all the paper work and was at the processing station, maybe 1 hour away from swearing in when I had the last portion of my physical exam. The corpseman found an unkown lump on the right side of my neck and I…
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i want to talk to someone under 30 with bone-.. thing
i want to talk to someone under 30 with bone-.. thing.
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Cancer survivor from France
Hi, My name is Michael. I am a 32 years old French. I am a two times cancer survivor (thyroid and sarcoma in the leg). I am above the knee amputee since 2002. The disease has taught me many things about my skills, my soul and the life. I have more love for my body and my mind now, and my physical skills are far superior…
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Divorce lawyer resources for survivors?
My brother was dx with brain cancer 2 years ago and his wife left him and took their kids a short while later. She moved in with another guy within a week and got pg right away and gave birth to this other guy's baby. She and my brother have been married this whole time. my brother was hoping they could work things out and…
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New Survivor on CSN
Brain Cancer Survivor, any one else here?
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hi! new to this group!
My name is Jenna Rose, im 20 years old. and on November 24th, 2007 i went into remission! I had ovarian cancer for 7 months. a couple days ago was 2 months! I am having a rough time getting back to normal, feeling better, and especially my self esteem. ( i have a fiancee and am driving him crazy when he looks at other…
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How did you tell your family?
Hi my name is Beth and I just turned 27 years old. I have been in severe pain for the past 3 months, seen 9 different doctors and had 2 CT scans. The first looked like my pancreas was swollen, the second said it appeared to be normal. I have had many things ruled out, no kidney stones or troubles with kidney or UT or…
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Long-Term Psychological Effects
So I feel kind of petty posting this when so many people are still actually dealing with cancer, but I was hoping some of you might be able to provide me with some insight on my situation. I was diagnosed with ALL when I was 17 just before my Senior year of high school and I reacted well to the chemo treatments, all things…
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Moving on after treatment
I was 22 when I was diagnosed with a sarcoma. This was 6 months ago. Since then, I have undergone radiation and limb-sparing surgery (that has left me almost unable to use one of my hands). I was able to stay relatively sane during treatment, but now that the treatment is over, I'm having a hard time moving on. I think all…
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Effects Of Radiation On Shunt
My shunt failed. The doctors said it was due to prior radiation treatments I had taken nine years before. Can radiation treatments cause a shunt to fail?
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I Was Wondering
I had a brain tumor when I was 17. I was cured of the tumor, but had some serious setbacks along the way. - - shunt failure in 2001, in a coma because of that. I am 34 now and I find it very hard to find a mate. I guess its a lack of confidence in myself. Is this a common thing with people who have been through an…
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BMT a necessity?
Hi everyone! I'm a 28 year old female, diagnosed in January 2007 with Leukemia--AML-APL M3. My induction chemo was 30 days of hospitalization on Idarubicin and ATRA, which failed. After I was released, I was readmitted five days later, learning I remained 97% cancerous. What a blow after such a lengthy period in the…