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HELP
i came here seeking help, but i feel like i'm not getting it. i've seen other people share their test results and get great feedback, yet when i tried to do the same, i was denied help. then, i tried explaining my situation and asking for guidance, but i still didn't get the support i needed. it feels unfair, man!
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Dry sinesus
The latest symptom from chemo is dry nasal passages. Not sure if it the change in weather or the heater that kicks up at night. This is new for me as I have never had this problem before. Has anyone ever had this happen? If so, what did you do for the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you, in advance,…
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Can your ca19-9 level go up even though tumors are shrinking?
My husbands, who has metastatic pancreatic cancer (spread to his liver) latest Ct scan showed that his tumors have slightly shrunk. The tumor on the pancreas from 3.7cm to 3.0cm and the liver tumors have also shrunk some. However his CA19-9 level has gone up. He has had 4 rounds of chemo so far. Does that mean his…
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Recently diagnosed. What treatment?
Nodule happened to show on an MRI doctor ordered. CT scan, PT scan, interventional radiology biopsy done = upper right lobe cancer. Not metastatic, 1.a - 1.b. I've seen oncologist, radiation oncologist, thoracic surgeon. Luckily I live near a big hospital complex which includes a cancer center. 'Bout time for me to decide…
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Leaukimia
Any one tell about lekuma how to survive from this
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Penis Rehab after Prostatectomy
The most recent posts I could find on this topic are ten-plus years old, so I thought I’d start a new thread. I am 6 weeks post-surgery. Fortunately, incontinence has been minimal. “Penis Rehabilitation “ (I know, I thought it was a hilarious term, too, but it’s quite serious) was recommended for sexual health. A penis…
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Recently diagnosed of bladder cancer
Hello everyone. I am 46 and was recently diagnosed of bladder cancer of low grade when I found a voided cauliflower looking tissue in my urine and submitted it for histological appraisal. Following TURBT the second histology shows non-invasive high grade but could provide staging due to absence of muscle tissue in the…
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Long-time Ned since recurrence
hello everyone! I was diagnosed almost 6 years ago at 16yo with retroperitonial liposarcoma. Since then I have had surgeries , radiation and chemos for my recurrences. Luckily I have been responding to chemo from the start and I have been Ned for one year and then for another two. This disease seems chronic and creates…
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Information needed on Multiple Myeloma
My friend's Mother was Diagnosed with Mutiple Myeloma two months back, with 40% plasma cells & Mband was present in Serum protein electrophoresis report. Recently we have got the test done again & this time M Band was absent. Does this means that, Multiple myeloma is cured or should we go for Bone Marrow Biopsy test again?…
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COMFORT KIT FOR RADIATION AND CHEMO PILL
Hello Everyone. Was hoping to receive some responses to my 'Radiation for Brain Cancer' post. But I understand there are a multitude of questions and difficult to help everyone. In the meantime, can anyone suggest some things for a care package for my sister-in-law? I'm a cancer survivor myself, and I'm familiar with some…
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New here and scared
Hello, my name is Kim and I was very recently diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. I have a 12cm mass on my right kidney. I donated my left kidney to my sister back in 2003 (she’s still doing great!). They also found nodules on both lungs but they didn’t light up on the PET scan. I will be going for an educational class…
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Help with medical expenses
looking for help making payments for medical bills
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support Groups
hi I live in Port Orange, Florida and I’m looking for an ovarian cancer support group. Does anyone know of any thanks ahead
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Name that cancer
I was reading another post and someone had "named" their cancer. At first I was a little taken aback, but then I thought that's kind of funny. They said "Harvey is gone and he's not coming back." I have Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma which I will be living with for a very long time, so I thought if I have to share my body with…
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Mammo callback for right breast micro calcifications-scared
Hello everyone. I am a 50 something year old who just had routine mammogram and got a call back last week for right breast calcifications. I am going in for a closer look 3-D mammography and ultrasound in 10 days. I read that micro calcifications can be normal with age , but sometimes can point to cancer. I read that if…
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Urgency incontinence
Has anyone else dealt with bladder issues during chemo? How did you manage it
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Pluvicto Therapy
Husband getting ready to receive Pluvicto Radiation Therapy and wondering what to expect during the three days of isolation. He cannot walk without walker and am worried how he can manage on his own for 3 days? He will receive meals and moral support. Has anyone been thru that? He is 84 yrs old and has mild dementia.
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Strength and balance issues
Hello all, I was diagnosed with large t-cell lymphoma in May 2023. Spent 3 weeks in the hospital and have been undergoing Chemotherapy ever since. Being that I'm getting close to the two year mark, I was curious if it was normal to still have balance and strength issues. I try to work out with resistance bands but what I…
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Caregiver support needed
My name is Christy and my husband is Javier. Javier was diagnosed with adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon . The tumor grew outside his colon and was the size of a melon when it was removed. It was Stage IV. It is rare and aggressive. 3 weeks after surgery,the cancer has returned. We underwent radiation to the tumor on…
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New Member / First Post
Hello all, I'm 59 years old and just diagnosed with stage 2c, gleason 7, grade group 3 prostrate cancer. My last PSA test was 3.0 or 6.0, I say this because I've been taking 1mg Finasteride for many years to help stop hair thinning. They say you should double PSA even when only taking 1mg vs the standard 5mg for BPH. Out…
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how long does chemo keep the cancer stable typically?
My husband now 62 is in a clinical trial, which doesn't seem to be working after becoming castrate resistant. The next step is likely chemo, how long does this usually help? He has metastatic prostate cancer since 2019, metastatic to bladder, lungs and lymph nodes. Lung mets and lymph nodes in para-aortic area are growing…
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Parp Inhibitor
Any ovarian cancer ladies here on a Parp inhibitor? I thought I was finished with treatment and had the medicine for 3-5 years bomb dropped on me. I was so shocked I didn’t even write anything down. I was bummed the first week. Now I need knowledge! Me: ovarian cancer, 2a, hysterectomy & 6 rounds of chemotherapy…
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Pregnancy after Total Gastrectomy
Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with pregnancy after a total gastroscopy. We are planning to conceive soon. I would love to hear your experiences and the challenges you had during pregnancy, and what to expect, what to prepare for. Any advice would be very helpful.Thank you all very much.
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Shoot i am back after 5 years
Some of you old timers will know who I am.anyway, five years ago at age 57 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA level went up to 7.8. After a long, draining decision and chose to do radiation therapy with the booster. I still think I made a wrong decision but I have to live with it. PSA dropped down to 0.8. But…
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Losing Your Smile
Did anyone's teeth start to break so easily after receiving intensive radiation? I have completely lost most of my teeth and I get excruciating pain in my teeth for days and since I was homeless I didn't have the means to go to a dentist and check them out and I'm so afraid my smile is horrible I hate speaking to people I…
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48 years survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma and now the side effects
I wanted to share an update about my mother’s health, as many of you have experienced similar long-term effects from cancer treatments. She is a very pleasant 66-year-old woman who is a 48-year survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma. Diagnosed in 1976, she received cobalt mantle radiation as part of her treatment. She was only 17…
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Prayers out to all!
I just wanted to thank everyone here for sharing the scary thing called CANCER it really makes you take your inventory of life. I have an old saying you gotta live to die!
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On_A_Journey's journey
PART ONE Hello all, I joined this forum recently, asked some questions and made some comments, but until now I’ve only given a brief description of what brought me here. I will treat this thread as my own personal blog by telling my story and providing any updates as they happen. I am 59 and from Australia. I have a strong…
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How low a PSA? What is the new "normal"?
My PSA is 0.2 after having radiation treatment now just over 2 years ago. Interested also in this metric. Most of my usual body functions are fully changed from "normal" in one way or another after the 27 days of radiation. Almost everything. I am interested in chat with similar men and situations. I am 79. Any men that…
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SCLC, Irinotecan treatment, and Budesonide Advice Requested
You can see from my other post the general situation. I'm asking now if anyone has been on Budesonide and can discuss their experience. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks. Jeremiah