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After Anal Cancer Treatment and Anal Sex
As a gay man that just finished chemo/radiation treatment for anal cancer. I am scared of having anal sex. Any other gay men that have gone through anal cancer treatment successfully but scared to have anal sex? I know it will be painful but will it be painful the whole time during sex? Will anal sex be pleasurable again?…
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Radiation Burn Spray
Hi, this may be of use to anyone but was thinking of Pattie at this time. I know she mentioned starting treatment this week. The spray I used to ease the pain on my butt, groin area is called Dermoplast...it is usually given to women to spray on after childbirth and can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies, I…
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anal cancer
Hi their I was wondering if anyone could help /advise recommend any tips and “tricks” , products anything please , I’m looking for some help for my dad who doesn’t know I’m currently reaching out however I believe a story shared could benefit him with the help and experience from other people rather than a doctor let me go…
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17 liters of yellow brownish ascites
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Worried???
Hi I am new to this group, and would love inputs, my 32 year old daughter has a mass that is 15.9x15.6x16.9 with solid nodules along the margins…CA125 was 830 with large ascites can anyone give me their opinion she is seeing a oncologist Fri.
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Stage 3b or 3c
Well for 3 and a half years my sister and I thought that my mom was 3c, but today she asked her doctor and he said 3b. She had lymph node activity and I thought it was 3c because of that type of activity. Anyone want to chime in on the discepancy?
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Stage 3b/3C 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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How to manage radiation-induced diarrhea?
Well, it's begun, and I can only assume it's going to get worse. I'm trying to eat white rice, white potato without the skin, and meat/eggs. Any other recommendations for what I can/cannot eat? I already know that I should avoid fiber.
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New incontinence boxer briefs being advertised as better that pads or full coverage depends, etc.
Has anyone tried these. I keep seeing ads pop up claiming they’ll save a lot of money over buying pads, etc. to use once and throw away. At $50 for one or $99 for three, it seems to me that the money you save over Depends with be “washed” away in the laundry. But I a, curious. .. are they worth a try?
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Social groups for brain cancer survivors
Hi all, new member and caregiver here, My sister is a brain cancer survivor of 10 years, she had a medulla blastoma "grade 4" and the base of her brain and went through chemo/radiation. She wasn't able to return to work due to her balance issues and short-term memory loss. As the years have gone on, her side effects have…
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Recommendations for Dentists with Head & Neck Cancer experience
Hi, I’m looking for a good Dentist with Head & Neck Cancer experience in the Houston, TX area. I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oral tongue in 2012. I received a left partial glossectomy and bilateral neck dissections with left forearm free flap reconstruction and Radiation therapy. I was doing well…
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Ladies wigs
I am a lung cancer survivor and I have several new ladies wigs that I would like to donate. Different colors and lengths. I live in Wichita and will deliver them. Thanks, Susie
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Recurrence
Hi, Well wishes to all of you. I started chemo yesterday for a recurrence of gastroespohogeal cancer (at and near GE Junction) . First time was caught very early (stage 1) while checking for a minor swallowing probem and was treated with chemo, radiation and immunotherapy (not a candidate for surgery because of other…
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LadyMox – Possible Update
Like others, I've been worried that we hadn't heard from LadyMox for some time, even though she had logged onto the board in February, So I did a search this evening and sadly learned that a young woman name Tammy Mink (Tammy was LadyMox's first name) just passed away last week. From the location (Buffalo), her age (42)…
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I have not told family I have Prostate Cancer.
I'll be 67 this December and was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2+ years ago. I was on active surveillance for the past two years. About 7 months ago my PSA went up to 4.8 and I received my second biopsy. It showed the cancer was growing and I was started on Lupron. I'm a fat guy and need to lose another 10 lbs before the…
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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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Hi everyone
Idk where to start. But I will start with please pray for my family. My 31 yr old boyfriend was diagnosed with 3 different cancers almost 3 yrs ago its in his brain lung an bones. He has stage 4. He had full brain radiation about a yr ago. He struggles with remember anything . He thinks he can still do everything like…
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Testicular AND Prostate Cancer???
Hello: I'm new here. I wonder if anyone else has heard of this: my daughter's father had testicular cancer (was also in all in lymph nodes) 13 yrs ago; operated & chemo/etc, cancer free all these yrs, til now. He was just diagnosed with Prostate cancer. He told my dtr something about having "12 biopsies", or something like…
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Advice for after orchiectomy
Hi everyone, Well, it has been 2 weeks since my surgery to remove my left testicle. I had a CT a couple days ago and it showed that there was no "metastatic disease" anywhere in the area. Basically that means that I was clear of anything that might have spread around. The only thing that did show up was in my lungs. There…
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How to battle late effects
Hello, I’m new. It’s been validating to know I’m not alone even if the posts are old. Sadly I can relate to so many of them. I’m a survivor of leukemia over 5 years dealing with a ton of late effects of treatment. I’ve gone through chemo, radiation, and a BMT. And I vaguely remember a 3 page list, front and back, of oral…
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What do you do to prevent recurrence?
Hello, I’m looking into what can I do to minimize recurrence risks other than eating healthy etc. and found this article suggesting that one should attack these specific types of cancer cells to ensure non-recurrence. Anyone care to comment? Do you know about this topic or do you follow a preventive regime that you can…
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Hoping this sneaky uterine serous/clear cell is not back, after almost 7 years
I had surgery, chemo, and radiation (IMRT to pelvic lymph node area) in 2018-2019. My Ca125 had been 36 at diagnosis, went down as low as 10 eventually after treatment, mostly ran in the low teens. Was 10 last time I checked it, which was about 20 months ago. Meanwhile, I realized that I've been losing weight over the…
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Duodenal cancer
Hi! Anyone out there with doudenal cancer? My husband was diagnosed with duodenal cancer (adenocarcinoma) in august 2018. When he was diagnosed he was already a stage IIIV, and the cancer had spread to his liver and skeleton. He recived chemo therapy, but had no effect of oxaliplatine. Last year he ha 8 rounds of FLIRI…
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Hello all, would you please help me with your pros and cons of IV versus Venous Port
Hello all, first of all, I want to thank those of you who have helped me so far on this frightening experience of endometrial cancer. It is very very comforting and extremely helpful hearing other's stories regarding their experiences. You all have showed great courage faced with this disease. I begin my 6x Chemo sessions…
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First chemotherapy treatment today
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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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My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer
Hi everyone, I have been so thankful to find this forum. It has brought me a lot of hope during one of the hardest moments in my adult life. I wanted to share my dad's story for some guidance on what to expect next: My dad- very healthy 69 year old male. Had all normal PSAs through his 50's; last one checked was 1.3 at age…
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aromasin (exemestane) and aches
Hi, after being taken off tamoxifen I've been on aromasin for about 2 months. Every morning my wrist, hands and fingers ache. Has anyone else having aches and pains while on aromasin? Thanks Linny
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Waldenstrom's
My name is Charles and Ihave been diagnosed with Waldenstrom's. Am interested in any persons or family memebers who are dealing with or who have delt with this type of disease. About to have Rituxan.