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Neutropenia - long lasting
Has anyone had neutropenia from B/R that lasted months?
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4 nodules and swollen lymph nodes
I've had a chronic cough for a couple of years, and my back always hurts (assuming from an old injury). I asked my Dr. for a chest x ray just to see if anything's going on. I've worked with asbestos 21 years. I'm not even 40 yet. When they called about my results everything started moving quicker than i'd ever imagined.…
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Bladder cancer treatment
My friend diagnosed with stage 2 bladder cancer, doctor say that they need to remove bladder in order to treat cancer. but, my friend worred about bladder removal, is any other effective way to treat stage 2 bladder cancer.
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Oral thrush and weak taste buds
hi everyone, my mother had oral thrush a while ago and it has cleared! however, she still cannot taste food as she did before. Is there any treatments or remedies we can try to clear this up?
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Bladder Cancer T1G3. (TURBT+Chemo) or (Cystectomy)?
I am 51 year old male and was recently diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. After TURBT, pathologyindicates Superficially invasive urothelial carcinoma with extensive background high-grade papillaryurothelial carcinoma. Tumor superficially invades lamina propria. Muscularis propria is present without tumor involvement in sampled…
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Incontinence
Hello Everyone, I had prostatectomy on April 15th at UCLA. Fortunately, the cancer had managed to stay local and they were removed along with some nerves and muscles. The recovery hasn't been that bad aside from damn catheter and now the incontinence. Do you all have any suggestions as to how deal and improve the…
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New here...and qite scared..
I am a 36yr old male, in early Nov 2010 I had an abdominal CT done that showed a 13mm mass on my right kidney, there is also a 4mm mass in the same kidney, after a follow up ultrasound the radiology report stated “TREAT AS RENAL CELL CARCINOMA UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE”, upon seeing my urologist (I have Kaiser Permanente…
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Post-surgery Issues
Before the cancer developed on my tongue, I had 30 years of recurrent mouth sores. I had allergy testing (all negative), but I was able to identify some foods that triggered the problems including spicy foods and walnuts. This past September, I had a major outbreak, but this time, one spot did not heal - it turned out to…
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CEA Leveled Off but Not Dropping
For past two months, my CEA level has been around 10.5-11.5 but has not dropped after treatment. At one point I was as low as 2. Any idea why this is happening?
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My Mom Passed Away from Stage IV Liver Cancer
My name is Joanne (23) and I lost my mom to stage 4 hepatocellular carcinoma on December 13 at 2:58 a.m. this year. Right now, I'm just writing because after her funeral service and burial, I'm lost. I'm an only child currently living with my dad and I'm scared for him. He doesn't see the point in living a fun life now…
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Breast cac
I'm the the dad, 64. My daughter, 42, was diagnosed with Stage 2, Grade 3, NER+, ductile carcinoma in one breast. Chemo will start in 3 weeks. Why the wait? Is this normal? Does this put her at further risk, having to wait for treatment (abnormal, aggressive cells I was told)? Thank you.
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PC treatment after age 70
I'm 73, White male, diagnosed Nov. '24 with lesions in the prostate (Gleason 7: 3+4 and 4+3) and PET scan indications of activity in right and left iliac nodes. I am in my fourth month of daily Orgovyx and yesterday completed my 32nd of 44 radiation treatments for prostate and pelvis. Urologist and radiation oncologist are…
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New to Reluctant Brotherhood
Thanks to this great forum as I am learning lots about things I wish I never had to learn. 65-yr old living with my wife on Cape Cod. I am recently diagnosed with 7 of 15 cores malignant, (6 cores 3+3 and one 4+3 at target lesion found on MRI, plus two cores list “High-grade PIN”), in left mid core “Perineural invasion is…
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New Member- Any Guidance is Much Appreciated :)
Hello, I am joining to gain insight on behalf of my 59 year old mother who was diagnosed in February 2025 with Grade 4 Glioblastoma brain cancer. it metastasized to her lower spine. She had a craniotomy to remove as much of the brain tumor as possible, and the spine tumor is inoperable. She has completed radiation for both…
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Support
Hello. I was diagnosed in August with brain cancer. Had a resection and then a reoccurrence a few weeks later. I did 6 weeks of chemo and radiation for 5 days a week. It was successful and no tumor can be seen. I'm been under close monitor but always end up in ICU hospital due t headaches and brain swelling. I recently got…
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Pancretic Cancer
My husband, 43 years old, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on june 10 this year. He has undergone whipple surgery on june 13, 2012. He had been very sick with pancreatitis attacks since october 2011, but previous diagnose was autoimmune disease. He was given high dose of prednisolone with stenting inside his bile…
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Cervical cancer & then VIN 2&3
Hey guys , I am desperately looking for people who have gone through some of the same issues I have . In October 2024 I had a vertical open abdominal hysterectomy for cervical cancer and not even two months later I happen to check myself and noticed a mole that the edges looked very strange to me so when I went for my…
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
My name is Debbie. I was diagnosed with ACC in March 2003. I had a large portion of my upper palate removed and now wear an obturator. I don't have anyone in my community that has gone thru this. I had 6 weeks of radiation. I just want to meet someone who has this disease and visit. I feel all alone out here.
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liver regrowth after resection
I had a liver resection just over a year ago. I had read so many articles about how the liver grows back after having a liver resection & have heard people on this board talk about how theirs was growing back too. Interestly, when I asked my liver surgeon if he could see any liver regrowth on my CT scan, he said "not much,…
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Uterine cancer symptoms
As I've posted before, my 78 year old mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer in January. Her only symptom was vaginal bleeding, similar to a period. I was wondering what other symptoms some of the other "maturer" women had. My mom had not been to a gyn in about 11-12 years and I feel a little guilty about not insisting she…
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Chemo or No Chemo - Stage 1C1
Finding myself in the decision making stage for Chemo or No Chemo (Observance) for Stage 1C1. Single ovary cyst with recent surgery to remove cyst, ovaries, fallopian tubes. Spillage during surgery (due to cyst size, needed drainage prior to removal). Cyst results returned as Grade 1 mucinous carcinoma. All post-op CT…
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What a journey!
I was diagnosed 9/11/2018. After two rounds of chemo and one radiation, my cancer has neither grown nor disappeared. I am now again, six years and three months later, seriously considering an esophagectomy. I am fearful, yes. But more than that, I consider such as invasive procedure to be an affront to my body. Does anyone…
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Prostate Treatment Post Radiation BCR
I just wanted to share some knowledge should anyone out there have a PCA recurrence in the prostate after radiation. I am post Proton and listen in on topics with my local specialists who are involved in various research. I heard from a Brachytherapist who is engaged in level 2 trials on what sounds like a terrific salvage…
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Uterine papillary serous carcinoma
I was diagnosed with USPC in August 2024. Had total hysterectomy (stage 1b, no metastasis or lymph node involvement). I have had 3 rounds of taxol/carboplatin and should be starting external radiation after first of year. Other than neuropathy and some short term muscle pains, I handled the first three rounds of chemo ok.…
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5-year ACC parotid survivor ---
Well, I've almost made it to my 5-year post op 'all-clear' status....question is....I had NO treatments after surgery, only 1 PET scan.....should my ENT have exercised more options of CT/PET/MRI to finalize my '5-year, all clear' status?
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HLRCC or type 2 papillary??
Hi, I’m new and looking to see if there is anyone else with HLRCC or type 2 papillary kidney cancer on this forum. It’s rare and difficult to find research, information, or others to connect with for advice so I thought I’d give this a try. I had surgery 3.5 years ago to remove tumor, kidney, adrenal gland, and part of…
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Pca information updates
Hey everyone, I am sure there have been past threads with good information for newly diagnosed, post treatment, recurrent disease,..., I have seen many questions regarding stage, grade, risk group, etc. In doing recent research I came across the NCCN Guidelines for Pca advanced and early stage. There is a lot of great…
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Ureter Stents - My experience
Hello Everyone! Just thought I put a post out there because recently I have noticed that more and more of you are required or in need of a ureter stent so I thought I would share my experience with you. My experience with this started in February of 2014 when my CT Scan showed that I had moderate left-side hydronephrosis.…
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Lung Mets
Has anyone been diagnosed with lung metastases ? I am stage 3C serous. They only do scans once a year here for some reason. I had some bleeding that they shrugged off and then my next visit they tried to but I basically insisted on a scan. The scan in December showed no issues in abdominial region, but found a new 6mm…
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Avastin only for maintenance?
Hello, I posted this on the uterine board but only received one reply. I was hoping maybe someone here would be able to help. I'm on Avastin only for maintenance after going through chemo (carbo/taxol) 3x. I received my 11th infusion this week and have been doing well. My onc said my situation is a dilemma because the…