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High resolution ultrasound anoscopy anal cancer
Greetings Everyone, Hope this finds everyone doing well and thriving. I am post anal cancer July 2021 post chemo radiation, have been getting manual rectal exams with anoscopy in the clinic now scheduled for High resolution anoscopy under the ultrasound and scope in the clinic that takes a more extensive look and possible…
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Anyone have experience with urologist in Colorado Springs?
trying to confirm my surgeon’s experience.
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Choices
Is anyone over 70, have alzeheimer's in family, and decide not to combat 3negative breast cancer? Not sure I want the battle and end up with alzeheimer's down the road. Dad had five sisters who had alzeheimer's end of life.
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PSA after surgery interesting
From John Hopkins Study Explores AccuPSA Test During one study, Dr. Partin and his colleagues examined blood samples from 31 patients whose PSA level had been undetectable for at least five years after radical prostatectomy. All these patients had PSA levels less than 0.1 ng/ml after surgery. However, one third of them…
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Head and Neck Cancer | Frequently Asked Questions
Head and neck cancer surgeon, Wayne Koch, answers frequently asked questions about head and neck cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment and quality of life issues.. Learn more: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolar... Take Care, God Bless Russ
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Hoarse voice and running out of air.
hi! I’m almost 5 yrs in remission from esophageal cancer with heavy doses of chemo and radiation. The radiation left my neck scarred red. That doesn’t matter because I’m here! But…..lately I’ve had a hoarse voice and seem to run out of air when I’m saying something. Has anyone had this happen? I don’t mean long sentences…
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Newbie here and meeting Urologist tomorrow for next steps
Have had BPH issues for years and PSA fluctuating from 4-8. Had a few CT scans over the years and with PSA rising I talked Doc into MRI and have one lesion roughly 1cm x 1cm and PiRads 4. Meeting with my Urologist tomorrow to discuss next steps. Prostate is 130cc. Appreciate any advice or questions I should ask.
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Just looking for support. Anxiety level = 1000
I'm a 44 year old male. I was in Argentina (my home country) on vacation and the last day I had a horrible pain on my lower back. I went to the ER d after an all day stay and lots of meds, they told me they found kidney stones. The ER doctor seriously recommended seeing an Urologist when I return to the US because there…
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Exercise and fitness after R-Chop is finished
What fitness level and or fatigue can a patient expect after completion of 6 cycles of R-chop? I went into therapy in good physical shape for a 66 year old man, golfing , cycling, skiing etc. I’ve tolerated the chemo fairly well. Mostly just fatigue. Can I expect to regain my pre- therapy activity and fitness level again…
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Mom wants to stop chemo
I am so eager for some advice and guidance because I realize I have no idea what my mom is going through. I have no idea what it’s like to have cancer or go through chemo, and I’m struggling to know how best to respond so any thoughts or advice would be so much appreciated! I’m so scared to say the wrong thing or make…
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kidney cyst results
jan 2023:There is 3.7 cm cyst extending off the lower pole of the left kidney. There is a 3.9 cm cyst extending off the lower pole of the right kidney with minimal complexity along its posterior margin, with question of punctate calcification. No hydronephrosis. april 2024: Bilateral renal cysts again noted measuring up to…
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Gleason 8 and Proton Therapy vs Surgery
Hi there. I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer on the right side. This was following an MRI on 23 Feb and a Biopsy on 28 March. Had bone scan and PET PSMA scans on 18 and 24 April 2024. Met with a Urologist and two different Radiation Oncologists since then. Biopsy result was 6 of 13 samples were positive for…
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15 Years Post RP Detectable PSA
Submitted to a radical prostectomy in June 2009 after an initial PSA of 16.9 and a confirming biopsy. Total time lapse from detection to removal was less than 120 days. My PSA screening occurred regularly for several years post surgery and each result was undetectable - until now. I'm an older veteran and have recently…
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Kidney Cancer Survivor since 2021 - My Post- Cancer life
Hello, I also wanted to share my story and hope it gives others hope. I was sick for almost a year of waking up and dry heaving for no reason. Being nausious 24 hrs a day. Everything I did didn't help. I was in good shape, overweight, but not obese in any way. I also had a hernia that was getting bigger on my lower left…
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Post RARP cath removal incontinence
Good evening to all. I had my DaVinci RARP at Advent Celebration and had a great experience. Stage pT3b involved 11 - 20% of gland. Negative surgical margins. 3 lymph nodes negative for malignancy. Cath removed yesterday, and now I have very little control - very incontinent, especially with 6 - 8 8ounce glasses a day. I…
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hubby waiting for a diagnosis? Incidentally found Multiple enlarged lymph nodes in abdomen
Hello to all, my husband (only 40 years old, normally super healthy, thin, eating organic, stopped smoking 10 years ago, but wasn’t smoking much anyway, had yearly blood check-ups…) had 2 months ago an MRI for an unrelated reason and it showed “enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes” in the stomach. of course he went to his GP…
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SCC ON THE LOWER LIP
My husband has a place on his lower lip. A little more than two months ago he went to Derm. and had it frozen, did not work. Went back and she took out some, did not work. Went 3 & 4th time for more. First biposy showed a "wart" - last biopsy showed squamous cell carcinoma. Our worry is it is not healing well, he is having…
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New member, diagnosed today with squamous cell carcinoma, upper lip
Hello, I had a large squamous cell carcinoma excised from my lower leg in October 2014. I saw my Dermatologist again last week regarding some suspicious lesions/spots. Two biopsies were taken, and two other lesions were frozen. I received the biopsy results today and the lesion on my lip is squamous cancer which will be…
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Skin cancer support
Today I had my 13th surgery to remove a basal cell and have had melanomas in the past cancer road of 20 years (I am 39). I am so blessed with my history of finding them early and an amazing dermatologist. I have finally put my finger to why I have been mentally struggling, and I believe it is the lack of support of people…
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Multiple skin cancer removals at once
I was recently diagnosed with 3 basal cell skin cancers. I’m feeling really anxious about the surgery as previous Mohs surgeries have been really painful. I was hoping to get all 3 taken care of at the same time, but most places around me only do one at a time. I did find one location that would do 2 at a time . I’m just…
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My sidetrip to Colorectal Cancer and a Reminder
I'm now 3 weeks post-op from a right hemi-colectomy (resection of terminal ileum, cecum (with appendix) and ascending colon). At age 70, the surgery did knock me out, and fatigue is still an issue. The incisional pain is minor but I have thick scar tissue bisecting my navel (I think he must have ended up with an open…
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Can someone help me understand my test results?
As I'm not able to determine what these results mean over the phone today (have to wait until appointment), can someone explain if they've had similar results or what it entails? It mentions the following: FINAL DIAGNOSIS: SIGMOID COLON POLYP, COMBINED LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC POLYPECTOMY: - INVASIVE, MODERATELY…
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Rest Of The Journey
I was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian cancer about 6 months ago. I was not a candidate for surgery and was found to be chemo refractory/ resistant. Although I know everyone’s journey is unique ( to some degree), I’ve been told my life expectancy is about a year. Is there anyone out there that has gone or “walked- with”…
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Loss of vagina and reconstructive surgery
I actually have rectal cancer but it grew quite large and has invaded the vagina. I will be losing most if not all of my vagina.This has thrown me for a loop. I find it easier to face the loss of my rectum and a likely permanent ostomy. I was hoping there might be someone here who has faced the same thing. I was also…
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Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer
Anyone know of any proton therapy for early stage breast cancer?
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Endometrial hyperplasia or cancer concerns
I'm 4 and a half years postmenopause. I had some light bleeding 9 months ago, light bleeding 7 months ago, and then a little heavier bleeding for almost a month in December 2023. I have never taken HRT for menopause. At first, I was uneducated about bleeding post menopause was something to be checked immediately. I didn't…
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Joint pain
I had stage 3 colorectal cancer last year. I had radiation with oral chemo. Chemotherapy. Ileostomy for 11 months and Mass removal surgery. And now I have such SEVERE joint pain. It’s every single joint. I literally hurt 24/7. Has anyone else had this problem?
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VIN 3 - Partial Vulvectomy
I read these message boards before my surgery and I'm here for a little support. VIN3 doesn't seem to have much resources so like many women I thought this may be a good place for support. I'm early 40s, no HVP, never abnormal PAP, same partner for 20 years. VIN 3 was removed by partial vulvectomy. Home the same day.…
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Wide Excision of vulva with CUSA
Hello, I’ve read the posts on this board, and it seems no one is active anymore? I have been diagnosed with VIN2. I have surgery scheduled 7/25/22 which is two days before my 51st bday. I would love to hear from someone who has had a similar experience, guidance, encouragement. Anything. I know I need to ask more questions…
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Father starting chemo after resection
Looking for some insight as my Dad recently had a resection for a T2 colorectal tumor. It was removed successfully, however, traces were found in 4 out of 17 lymph nodes following the surgery. He is now going to be starting chemo and nervous for his quality of life. They’re looking to put him on FOLFOX, Oxaliplatin and…