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Stage 3 B/C Colon Cancer
Has anyone here been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer (T4aN1M0 or T4aN2M0) and had a positive outcome? I’d love to hear some success stories or words of hope.
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My husband has stage four appendix cancer. Going home on hospice, but have a question about TPN.
has anyone gone home on hospice and then successfully gotten their loved one on TPN. He has a partial small bowel obstruction. He is getting a venting G-tube and a tube to drain ascites. He has lost 40 pounds since November. Nobody mentioned TPN into us at all. basically they’re sending him home just to die
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I would greatly appreciate your opinion.
I am 70 years old with good health. My prostate biopsy indicates Gleason 3+3 well-defined in 5/12 (40%, 50%, 20%, 60%, 15%) all on the left side. In 2/12 perineural permeation present. Rectal examination indicated hard movable parts and the biopsy showed well-defined edges. Diagnosed since 2020 with BPH Grade II by annual…
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NRI survivors
I read articles about “ not blaming “ last yr when at 68 yr old in poor health found out that I had radiation in childhood my Waldyers ring destroyed by radiation! Maybe due to my past being a RN I am appalled at how AMA commented on this “ no standardized doses “ “ informed consent they claim it was not in existence back…
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Radiated on purpose as an infant in the 1950's, cancer developed years later
I was born in the 1950's and treated with radiation as a newborn. I weighed 9lbs. 6oz. and my mom was told I was too big and had an enlarged thymus and radiation was necessary to prevent me from growing to gigantic proportions. Years later it came out that many babies were treated with radiation. The doctors I've found who…
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2026 Ocular melanoma (eye cancer)
My husband was diagnosed with choroidal melanoma December 9, 2025. He completed plaque brachytherapy January 2026. His biopsy came back Class 1A, PRAME Negative. He's is in a clinical trial studying sight preservation .
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Low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
Hi, I also was recently diagnosed with low grade endometrial sarcoma. It also spread to a lymphnode outside of my uterous. So it is considered stage 3. I am not starting my 4th week after a total abdominal hysterectomy. I have just started letrozole. Since I’m experiencing full on menopausal symptoms even though I am 50 it…
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Hi All!
It's been a long time since I've visited, and I find myself very nostalgic and missing you ladies who kept me company on this journey. I'd love to hear from my beautiful "old-timers" who are still here on the boards, and hear news about those who aren't. I also want to encourage y'all that miracles really do happen. I…
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wife and husband thyroid cancer
I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2007 and now my husband has been diagnosed in July of 2016 -- is there any connection?? has any one else had something similar?? thanks Deborah
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The Untold Truth About Mental Health and Cancer
Welcome to our latest video where we delve into the complex and often overlooked relationship between mental health and cancer. Many individuals facing a cancer diagnosis also experience emotional and psychological challenges, which can affect their overall well-being and treatment outcomes. In this video, we explore the…
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Help
I’m my husband’s caregiver and I’m alone in this journey. It’s been hell since October. He always hard mitro valve regurgitation for the past 12 years. In October he went into congestive heart failure. We met with surgeon and all was good he could do it the next day if we wanted but we found out he was going out of country…
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anal cancer
I just found out that I have cancer in my rectum. Last week, coloscopy; next week, CAT scan & surgeon meeting. I don't have family; my husband died in 2013; friends don't know much about cancer & neither do I. I'm afraid and anxious, trying not to get depressed. I'm looking for conversation to help me thru this process.
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Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
I know this is a very rare type and as such I don’t see much in here about it. Newly diagnosed and haven’t even seen my doctor post hysterectomy to discuss treatments. I would like to hear from others.
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Starting pelvic floor PT
7 weeks out from having my catheter removed post-surgery, I’m still totally incontinent, so I had my first pelvic floor PT session yesterday. I’m told pelvic floor therapists are few and far between (at least in my area), so I was happy to find one just 40 minutes away, and she specializes in treating male incontinence.…
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Gioblastoma. Surgery or not?
my mom, 83, was just diagnosed with glioblastoma. About the size of a golf ball. We had just moved her in to assisted living after she had been living alone seemingly fine until she suddenly seemed to stop caring for herself. Then discovered the tumor after a CT scan given after a fall. I am struggling making the decision…
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For all the old timers, sad news.
Our dear friend, Easyflip, has passed away. Richard fought the good fight, and won. 12 years NED - Stage IV CRC. Sadly, he was diagnosed with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer a few months ago, and again, the fight was on. He was a fighter until the end. And a man to be reckoned with. A good man! He has not been active on the…
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Post surgery supplies and planning events after surgery
I’m a 68 year old newcomer to this group. I am scheduled to have my prostate removed via robot assisted surgery on March 12. What urinary incontinence supplies would the group suggest I have on hand for the early part of my post-surgery recovery period? While I want to be optimistic about incontinence issues after my…
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Chemo late side effects
I had Testicular Cancer 10 years ago. I had Chemo and have lived normal life since then. My quesiton is I have noticed when I strart to get sick, such as a cold. I now have sever aches, like after you workout lifting very heavy weights, all over my body that I had never had before. I also experience this when the weather…
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How effective have Orgavyx been for your prostate cancer after radiation treatment
Good Day Im over 60 just starting to take orgavyx for my prostate cancer. Looking at long term effects of orgavyx and how effective it has been with your final prostate care treatment. Im also getting ready for radiation treatment
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Artificial Sphincter
I’ve looked thru the topics here and don’t see much info post 2022 Meet with my Dr in a couple weeks and he said last time we’d discuss Artificial Sphincter. Looking for details from those who have had it done Pros? Cons? Recovery time? Painful? Would you do it again?
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When to Get Second Opinions
I started a thread last week about my situation having recently got the PRADS 5 score. My urologist moved up my follow-up appointment to late this afternoon. I'm trying my best to be calm and to get the most from the visit. I'm wondering at what point in the process it's recommended to get a second opinion. He'll almost…
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ovarian cancer - overwhelmed
hi, my wife is presumably to have ovarian cancer. big belly, bloating and loss of appetite started about one month ago. Went to primary doc, then did an Ultrasound about 3 weeks ago, it showed 3cm pancreatic tumor and ascites. Scheduled for a CT scan the following week. Then her bloating/cough got much worse so we checked…
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Reduced radiation
Any reports on side effects of reduced or low dose radiation for anal cancer? Are they as bad as regular dose?
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Radiation for Invasive squamous cell carcinomas of scalp
hello, I have been referred to a radiation oncologist for invasive squamous cell carcinomas of the most of my scalp. Since the area is so large, it seems that continuing to cut away smaller areas of my scalp is not a great option. Has anyone had radiation to the top of their head that could help guide me through what I can…
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56 years old, stage 3 Plus tongue base tumor
I am 5 weeks post surgery to remove the 5cm tumor from my throat. I feel so lost as I can still not eat anything at all, my neck and tracheotomy site are a source of endless pain. I eat and drink through a tube. I also can not speak. I was a professional singer before all this started. And they want to start radiation and…
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Inability to ejaculate
I finished treatment a year ago (radiation). My orgasms now are very weak and, of course, I don't ejaculate anymore. I did at first but it's gradually gone away. This has made me damaged goods. All I hear is "did you ****?" or "are you ever going to ****?" or "why can't you ****?" I dread having sex but (not bragging) I'm…
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Renal Cell Carcinoma lived 13 yrs
Good Day Folks and a big hello. Just joined today.Husband Chip transitioned July 2025 after 13 still good years of RCC. We felt we were the lucky ones to have caught it early. Fri Jan 23 2025 I was told I have a L kidney mass st the upper pole involving the calyx with mild hyponephrosis ( urine backup kidney swelling).…
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Doxorubicin
hi everyone, my mother has stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to the bone and liver. A month ago she started cisplatin however, the platelets started dropping and when she did the pet scan the result came as there is bone marrow infiltration. The doctor started her on doxorubicin, she took her first dose 2 days…
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Cancer shock
I’ve had a heck of a few weeks. I’m 49 years old and had an infection develop in my right toe. Being a diabetic I went to get it checked out. The infection was spreading rapidly and amputation was the only option. While preparing for the surgery, a CT scan was performed. A mass in my kidney was found, an incidental finding…
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Focal Therapies
My prostate cancer as of six weeks ago and a Pet Scan has remain within the prostate. I have been asking questions at this forum and its amazing and helpful in my decision making process. Now I have another what about FOCAL THERAPIES? Im reading some about it so have any gone this direction? Here at my local hospital like…