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Night sweats?
Hi, since I had my partial nephrectomy on 12/20 I've been having night sweats just about every night the room is cool so I don't understand it don't know has something to do with the surgery recovering or what has anyone else experienced this? Also 10 days after catheter removal still having issues, the stream is still…
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SquamousCell Carcinoma-preliminary diagnosis
Hello there new here. So my husband Larry had a lump inside his throat between his right lymph node and saliva gland. They did a biopsy last week, and a couple days ago we were told he definitely has cancer. They believe it is squamous cell carcinoma of the throat, but that's only preliminary. He is going to get a PETSCAN…
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Just Saying Hello
Hi everyone. I know it has been a long time since I've been on. For those of you who don't know me, I had rectal cancer and went through radiation and chemo, surgery, and then more chemo. I just want you to know that this is a wonderful group that helped me get through many situations. If you want to read about my story…
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Good article on Endometrial cancer
This article is clearly written and comprehensive. I can't find a date on it, and I think the survival rates are lower than other articles so be aware. Otherwise it is good information.
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How to minimize hot flashes from Tamoxifen?
Hi everyone. I am hoping some of you might have found the best way to minimize suffering from hot flashes. I have tried acupuncture and it worked initially but does not seem to work anymore. I take my tamoxifen at 7.30 pm everyday. During the night, I wake up every two hours like clock work. Is it better to take the pill…
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Numbness in back and face
I am aware that Taxol causes neuropathy in the hands and feet but I am having numbness in my back and now my face. I am wondering if anyone else has had this after Taxol or AC. They sent me for an MRI of the brain but I have not gotten results yet.
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Ribs and coughing
Hi, I’m newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer and have lesions through my bones (literally head to toe). I had a question about my ribs though which I have lesions there too. Is it supposed to hurt this bad when I cough? I have to use a pillow to brace myself. My breathing isn’t labored or anything it’s just when I…
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Anyone avoid surgery after radiation and chemotherapy?
Hi, I have stage 3 rectal cancer. Has anyone gone through chemoradiation and chemotherapy and decided not to go through surgery? Seems like the recommendation is to go through surgery even if it appears the cancer is completely gone. Curious about anyone who chose not to have surgery-how they made that decision and how it…
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There is always something new right around the corner. . .
‘Miracle’ herpes treatment eradicates tumours in terminally-ill cancer patients (yahoo.com)
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Maintenance Drug After 6 Chemo Treatments
I am about to get my fifth out of six chemo treatments for ovarian cancer and am told I will be put on a maintenance drug for 18 months following my last treatment. Can anyone who has had maintenance drugs tell me how soon they were put on it after their last treatment, what side effects they had, etc.? Also, did your hair…
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Stop Chemo in light of Low Oncotype Dx Score?
Hello, My details: Female. 36 years old. Premenopausal. Diagnosed with T2N0 breast cancer. INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA WITH MUCINOUS FEATURES, GRADE II-III. CARCINOMA INVOLVES ALL CORES, LARGEST LINEAR DIMENSION IS 8 MM. DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN-SITU, HIGH GRADE WITH COMEDONECROSIS, APPROXIMATELY 15%. Estrogen Receptor (ER):…
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Neulasta or other stimulant injections severe side effects
I am actually writing this from a hospital bed after being admitted 3 days ago for lower back muscle spasms that were so painful and debilitating I could not even stand. I have never had in my life had anything comparable to this pain. And yes that includes childbirth. I had the neulasta single dose injection given 5 days…
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Blood work?
Hi - I’ve been reading that many of you get routine blood work. My oncologist (and the one before him) said there was nothing to test for and that blood work is unreliable. For those of you who get blood work, what are you being tested for? Should I be pushing for my tests? I am 43 and one year out from my double…
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Surviving Duodenal Cancer
Hi. I'm a 54 yr old woman who was diagnosed with Stage IV (spread to liver and lungs) Duodenal Adenocarcinoma 1 year ago. I had a "partial" whipple in June 2009 and have been in chemotherapy since last July. My first six weeks of chemo were "alternative" treatments in a holistic hospital (I was too ill to have traditional…
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Risk factors for blood clots and svc syndrome
Hi, I am fully recovered as I write this, but I want to share my experience. I am in remission for metastatic endometrial cancer after 2 recurrences. The cancer is er+ and pr+ and her2- and I am on 100 mg of Ibrance and anastrazole for over 5 years. Because the drs know that this cancer will eventually return (and some of…
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Help, Has Anyone Had Base of Tongue Reconstruction?
I was diagnosed Feb 2010 with tumor on base of tongue with lymph node involvement: mucoepidermoid carcinoma. In March I had surgery to remove tumor and neck dissection to remove lymph nodes. The cancer had returned to base of my tongue and now I have to surgery to remove the affected area in which they will have to…
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Deciding on treatment
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May of 2016 but apparently I have had elevated PSA results for at least 7 years prior to that (army clinic failed to inform me that my PSA was higher than expected in 2008 only to tell me in 2016). My original PSA was 11 but I was checked immediately after the results and it was 5.7…
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Help please - 6 weeks post surgery
Apologies for any terms used that make no sense as I realise this is pimarily a US occupied board and I'm based in the UK. My wife (50) was diagnosed in May last year, we have had 4 rounds of chemo and an esophagectomy performed on 5th December 22, investigation of the tumor and the 40 lymph nodes removed are all positive…
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Ileostomy reversal
I am having my ileostomy reversed on Jan 24th. I no longer have a rectum. I have read nightmare stories of the reversal and was wondering if I could get some feedback here. I have had my ileostomy since Oct 11, 2022 so almost 3 months. I think the number one worry is diarrhea and having to live on the toilet. I hope my…
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Strata xrt
a couple of weeks ago I talk about a new ointment my r. oncologist suggest that a pharmacy rep had recently left him. It is a wound dressing for radiation dermatitis. when I had first mentioned it, it was I was gearing up for the really bad time. The biggest help I found was it reduced the pain when pee hit the open sores.…
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Jaw problems after extensive radiation treatment
My brother was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma in 2000. He was treated at Sloan Kettering by means of chemo and radiation,he did not choose to have the radical neck dissection or surgery. The treatments itself was very grueling and very intense at times where he would get radiation treatments three times a day. He…
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Duodenal Cancer, reoccurrence after 1 year
I was diagnosed with Duodenal cancer, stage 3, Feb, 2011 and had Whipple surgery March, 2011. Tumor was very aggressive and doubled in size in 1 month. Extreme tiredness preceded the diagnosis but no other symptoms. They looked for the source and found blood loss and after many tests found the cancer. One year later, I'm…
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Duodenal Cancer 2022
Dear all, I know this is a super rare cancer but i'm eager to know for anyone's recent experience in dealing with Duodenal Cancer after Whipple Surgery. My dad, 73 was diagnosed of Stage 3 Duodenal Cancer in May 2021. He completed Whipple and 12 rounds of FOLFOX chemo, CA 19.9 recently marks at 27, and with recurrence this…
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Duodenal adenocarcinoma
My dad, age 83, was just diagnosed with duodenal adenocarcinoma in the top section. He is not a candidate for whipple or for chemo, only palliative radiation. The adenocarcinoma is bleeding, now controlled, but has not spread beyond the duodenum. They have said 6 month survival, but it is moderately diffused and they said…
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Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
My husband was diagnosed in early 2021. He had a large fast growing mass on his upper arm. Radiation and brachytherapy brought the mass down to size for his surgery. The surgeon removed the mass but had to go back in a day later to get clear margins. Wound vac for a couple months then infection set in and they removed the…
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scared and going down the google rabbit hole
hello, This fall I began to notice small things about my swallowing that were slightly off. I seemed to eat just fine but noticed maybe sometimes that bread didn't go down as fast as other food. I never really put much thought into. Now, in late October I started noticing my throat felt tight between my breastbone and my…
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Recent Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Grade 1 diagnosis
Alright here goes…found out two weeks ago that I have endometrial cancer. It was diagnosed from an endometrial biopsy I had done in preparation for a hysterectomy to remove my uterus because of fibroids. I have at least 7 fibroids, two of them measuring 6-7cm. Also a complex cyst on my right ovary. And since I am talking…
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Newly Diagnosed
My son who is 38 was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He is wanting to move fast with treatments. But the doctors seem to be slow in getting started. Had a colonoscopy and found a 6 mm tumor. It was biopsied and he was told by surgeon they would not operated until he tried to shrink the tumor. Is this normal to…
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Pain In Penis 5 weeks post surgery
I am having pain inside my penis 5 weeks after surgery. Worse pain is near base of penis. No pain urinating, flow ok. It is worse at night and keeps me awake. Asked my doctor and he said it is probably due to the nerves being extra sensitive after surgery. Very disconcerting. Anyone with similar problem. Thanks
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Clear Cell
Has anyone been diagnosed with Stage 3A1 Clear Cell Carcinoma of the ovary. If so, what was your treatment, how long ago and did it work. Also has there been any reoccurrence? Thanks and experience with clear cell would help.