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Cancer of the Ear Canal
I was recently diagnosed with invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the ear canal. I had an initial surgery to remove the visible tumor and to biopsy it (which led to my diagnosis). The first pathology report was inconclusive so they sent it on to experts for their interpretation, which resulted in a diagnoses of SCC. They…
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Post vaginal brachytherapy side effects
Diagnosed with stage 1a after total hysterectomy and will meet with radiologist next week. I was told it is up to me if I want to do further treatment as my pathology was very clean. I would be interested in any potential side effects that you may have experienced with this therapy. The limiting factor is my age (68);…
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Need help for my mother's Cholangiocarcinoma
I am posting on behalf of my mother. She is 63 years old and was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 20 months back. When we detected it, the cancer had already spread a lot. She underwent whipples surgery, followed by 6 cycles of Gemcitabine + Capecitabine. Then another 15 rounds of radiation. We thought…
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So God Made a Mother: A Beautiful Mother's Day Poem-Happy Mothers Day Everyone!
I have come across this wonderful poem to share Mother's day with each and every one of you today. God's Blessings to you all. At the dawn of time, God needed someone He could trust to love His precious children. And so, God made a mother. God said, “Life will often be harsh, so I need someone with a gentle touch. Someone…
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Happy Mothers Day Celebration And Blessings to Everyone
I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful and Blessed Mother's Day. Enjoy this day and celebrate mothers everywhere because we all have one, everybody does. Go visit, send cards, or phone Mom and tell her how much she means to you and how much you love her. And for those of us whose mom has passed on, bask in the memories…
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Synchronous Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma
Hello all, I see there doesn't appear to be any current post regarding SRCC so I thought I would start a new thread. I was diagnosed with Synchronous Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma in January '25 stage III. At that time the MDC at University of Colorado settled on chemo and radiation. FOL FOX and radiation for the rectal…
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What Else Can We Do For The Pain?
My 81 year Father was recently diagnosed with metastasis prostate cancer. It was shocking news and such a blow to us all. He completed a few radiation sessions and continues to take all his medications well. We are awaiting the start of his hormone therapy in a few weeks. Although he has prescription meds for his pain,…
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breast cancer
can breast cancer survivors have anything with collagen it it?
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Dilator
Being a sexually active women I worry about the effects of radiation on my sexual organs. Heard that some women need a dilator to prevent perminent damage to the vaginal area. I'm just in the first week of radiation and chemo. Would like to have some input as to the necessity for this device in the near future. Never have…
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Anorectal Squamous Cell Cancer
Hello, I am a new here, 64 yr old female diagnosed with Anorectal Squamous Cell Cancer back in February of 2026. By report, my tumor is localized to anorectal region with inguinal/rectal nodes that are being treated with radiation. No signs of metastatic disease. I am one week from completing my chemo/radiation treatment.…
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Pump
I’m looking for some feedback on using the pump I am at the 24 month point and since summer I only use it once a week and have noticed a decrease in length of about 1/2” sound right? Haven’t had an erection since before the surgery, so I guess that’s it for me. Still taking the 5mg tadafill Any thoughts?
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Looking for caregiver resources
I’m looking for resources and support groups for caregivers. Specifically, I want to help my 81-year-old father take care of my 79-year-old mom who was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer and is starting chemo this week. Hope this is the right way to do this!
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Post vaginal brachytherapy side effects - short and long term
Four weeks ago had a total hysterectomy via robot. The fast recovery was amazing compared to long recoveries from open hysterectomies. Now I need to decide on doing four radiation treatments to the vaginal cuff where they say cancer is most likely to return. I had 2.5 mm invasion into the myometrium, less than 50%. There…
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First Time Visited and New
After several blood, etc., tests the Hema/Onc NP sent me a message which I have yet to understand, i.e., diagnostic considerations include marginal zone lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma or CD5-negative B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Well, that's as clear as mud. She did say, after I called her, that I most…
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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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Tumor down 75% in 5 chemo treatments, 3 left to go!
Who hoo! Great news from ultrasound and MRI. My main tumor is down 75%, my additional tumors are no longer detectable on imaging, and my lymph nodes are down 75% too! Yay for kicking a grade 3 highly aggressive type's butt. Happy Saturday everyone!
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Tiredness fatigue
I am into my third treatment for breast cancer stage 3 a. That is a revised from stage 4, different definitions. This round of care (1 week out of a every two week infusion) I am slammed. Was just laying around all day. Poor appetite. mild constipation although I am drinking lots of water. Getting grief from my son (44)…
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Visiting the dentist
How much information about cancer treatment do you have to give your dentist/hygienist? I suppose I have to tell them I had chemo because of the mouth sores. But more details?? I hope not! what have your experiences been going to the dentist or other non-cancer medical folks like eye doctors, physical therapists (not for…
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Teeth problems after radiation treatment
I have been reading on line about teeth pulling after radiation treatments and am scared to death about what I am reading!. I am 40 months out of radiation treatments. One of my teeth is now at the point of needing to be extracted. Prior to the radiation treatments I requested that I have my teeth pulled knowing that there…
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Erectile dysfunction ED conditions after Prostate cancer radiation treatment
Are there many? Or a few? Is there a resource for improvement? I am dealing with so many situations and experiences. Radiation treatment related? What are yours? Thank you.
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Dental Problems
I am having major dental problems three years post treatment for throat cancer. Already had several crowns and several fillings. Is it true that you have to have hyperbaric oxygen treatment before having teeth removed. Any dental help I can get will be appreciated. My teeth were not very good at beginning of radiation,…
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External tumor
My tumor is now pretty much outside my butt hole. is this normal? should i be alarmed ? should i push it back in? Suggestions?
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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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Feedback on Therasphere
Shortly after Christmas this year my dad let us know that after having two negative scans, his HCC had come back. Not only had it returned but was now considered stage 4 with a potential met to the lung. He was prescribed Nexavar and after two and half months, it was found ineffective and his cancer has spread into his…
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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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2 yr update
So you don’t have to read every entry 😂 12/8/23 - Prostate removed at 70 yrs old. In following months, PSA doubled every 3 months. .1, .22, .41, .84 😳 2/15/25 - 2 months of radiation treatment to prostate bed and surrounding lymph nodes (3 dozen treatments) 😩 6/2/25 to 3/1/26 - Last 4 PSA’s negligible 🎉🎉🎉 Personal status:…
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Will HBO do the trick?
Hi to all, I have received a message from Hunter inquiring how I am doing. And, yes I am in default with a late update from my last entry in this forum. Well, everything seems to be under control. Since my last post (below) in this forum that I had a series of "encounters" with health issues, particularly due to bladder's…
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Need Suggestions for Neuropathy Relief
I have had 14 rounds of taxol, 4 rounds of Taxotere and 18 rounds of Carbo over the last 8 years and I am finally feeling the effects of neuropathy. It is suttle and comes and goes. Mostly in my hands, but sometimes in my feet too. Cold weather definitely makes it worse. What are you taking to prevent the further effects…
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Still have neuropathy from Folfox/Oxy chemo
Hi, I am new to the forum, I was diagnosed Nov 2015 with a tumor in the rectum. Had 28 traditions, 6 weeks of 24/7 chemo, surg resection of tumor with temp illiostomy (for 12 weeks) then take down, then 12 sessions of Folfox/Oxy plus others that I don't remember currently. I had many of challenges others have experienced…
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Chyle Leak Complication
my MIL went in on the 17th to have her Thyroid n some lymph nodes removed due to Cancer. During the surgery you Thoradic Duct got damaged and caused a Chyle Leak. They tried to go in and fix it and thought they did but it still was leaking. The just did a Third procedure that took 8 hrs and still did not fix it. Has…