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Proton beam therapy for anal cancer
Does anyone have experience with proton beam therapy instead of conventional radiation treatment for anal margin squamous cell cancer? I have just been diagnosed and am very afraid of long term effects of conventional radiation.
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Oligodendroglioma Grade2 any 5years plus durvivors?
Hello Newly diagnosed grade 2Oligodendroglioma. Idh 1. Wait and watch approach. Idh1 mutation. Anyone on here that has had no progression for 5+ years?
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Prostate cancer with metastasis to nodes
Im 54 and recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and my PSMA shows 2 mesorectal lymph node involvement. I got next Wednesday for my first appointment with the medical oncologist. I've read a lot on treatments and very confusing. Some say I can't have a prostatectomy others say maybe with radiation. I'm just so confused…
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Triple +
Hi! I’m Trish and newly diagnosed with triple positive BC. The oncologist wants me to start with Docetaxel, Carboplatn, Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab all at once for 6 txs every 3 weeks. Has anyone had this regimen and what was it like? I also have been told this regimen often causes weight gain. Has that been your…
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Is esophageal cancer genetic?
My mother's mom died of esophageal cancer, and now my mother also has esophageal cancer. Is esophageal cancer genetic? What do you think? Do you have relative also has EC?
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My Mom had lung cancer for over a year…
Hi! My Mom had lung cancer (it metastasized to her brain) for over a year. She did so well with chemo & immunotherapy when she was 1st diagnosed. She also had radiation on her entire brain. The chemo/immunotherapy stopped working (the mass grew a tad) then we tried a clinical trial (waste of time) & while being on the…
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Squamous cell Carcinoma Recurrency Nasal cancer
I would like to meet p[eople having recurrence of SCC
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Basal cell carcinoma on face
So I 3 weeks ago did biopsy and last Saturday I had emergency surgery to remove the cancer I had a Mhos done . It was nerve wrecking . What precautions do I need do for prevention
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Basal cell carcinoma newly diagnosed
Hi I've recently been diagnosed with basal on my nose close to eye. My mohs surgeon asked for biopsy but I couldn't at the time "to scared" wanted to take half of it but i need time. Anyway he said it was fine as he was sure it was a Basal. He then went on to tell me after he does the mohs I will need flap from either my…
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Ketagenic diet
My oncologist was talking to me yesterday about a "ketogenic" diet -- which (as I understand it) is high fat/protein, low carbs. It's a very old idea for fighting cancer -- and similar to Atkins or South Beach for weight loss, I believe. But apparently there is some new research coming out now, especially from some German…
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No diagnosis yet--
It is a long story but 10 months ago I had a chest ct scan, it showed enlarged mediastinal and hilar nodes 1.5cm on the short axis. I was not able to do the post f/u due to an injury and surgery that had me non weight bearing, my PC received the results but never followed up until I had my check up in Oct and I mentioned…
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Abnormal path report-skin biopsy
hello I am wondering if anyone has any insight… my son had a skin biopsy from his arm (non itchy bumpy area under skin). Initial report says “ebv positive with t/nk cell proliferation”. They are sending it for further testing. He has no other symptoms but I’m just very very worried about this. Thank you
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Kidney scan
Hi All, It has been a while since i have been on the site, I am going for my 1 year scan/check up at the end of the month. I know it will be fine. I have healed welled no problems since my surgery.. Amazing how i haven't thought or had any fear until now the thought just eats at me was wondering if anyone goes through this…
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1st post Prostatectomy PSA after sixty days
I just received my first PSA 2 months after my prostatectomy. It was .04. Is it normal so soon after the prostatectomy for it to be at that level and will it continue to fall more. What were others 1st PSA and subsequent one. Thanks Wheel
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Recently Diagnosed Husband
Hello, My husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer on July 10th. This diagnosis started with back pain in early June which progressively got worse over 12 days, when he went to the doctor the pain was initially diagnosed as kidney stones and he was to await a CT scan. The next day 6/16 he was in such extreme pain he could…
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Incontinence question
Four weeks post RARP today. I know there is no identical timeline, but just wondering at what point those of you who have been through this started noticing significant improvement in incontinence. I'm to the point now I'm good sitting down, even if I cough or sneeze most of the time. However when I stand it's pretty non…
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Wishing A Happy And Blessed Thanksgiving 2024 To Everyone-Please Add Your Greetings & Comments
Well, here we are, and another Thanksgiving has snuck up on us. Where did all the days go since the last one? They went so fast; it seems like only yesterday. Blessing to everyone. Wishing Everyone A Happy Thanksgiving 2024 For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for…
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Recently Diagnosed and Adjusting
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer on July 2nd. Had radical hysterectomy on July 18th. They thought it was going to be a simple day procedure but discovered that cancer had spread to a lymph node which they couldn’t removed because it was too close to a major blood vessel. I ended up staying a night in the hospital.…
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Agent Orange esophageal cancer
My husband had stage 4 esophageal cancer. He was a Vietnam veteran confirmed to be in agent orange spray zones. He also was VA disabled 70%. When he claimed the esophageal cancer he was turned down by the VA. I feel they let our Vietnam veterans down by denying this as an agent orange disability. He was physically sprayed…
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Pet scans
I’ve had two primary cancers, breast and now s4 lung cancer requiring quarterly ct or pet scans. After about a year of an area in my colon showing persistent focal uptake, my oncologist insisted I have a colonoscopy. Thankfully it was only an advanced precancer, 1.1 cm tubulovillious, fully resected, clear margins, but the…
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Treatment option in Mexico?
Does anyone know of a reputable place in Mexico where they perform nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate, pre-pectoral reconstruction?
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New to this group.
Hi. I first got melanoma in 2016. Surgically removed from my lower leg and 3 more surgeries for new spots that popped up. Been on immunotherapy for 12 months. Combo now of OPDIVO and Yervoy. Side effects are not too bad. Had big problems with pills prescribed before. My last surgery was in October 2021. I ask myself if I…
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Gallbladder Cancer 2023 (All Stages)
(I've started this topic because the most recent annual forum I could find was for 2018.) I have gallbladder cancer, discovered during what was anticipated to be a routine laparoscopic removal of my gallbladder, based on the presence of gallstones. As is the case in "Western" countries, gallbladder cancer is most…
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Gallbladder cancer stage IV with liver metastasis
My mom, who is 66, was diagnosed with stage IV GBC. Two oncologists stated that an operation is not feasible at this time. She is on Gemzar and Cisplatin (2 weeks on and 1 week off). A few questions for the board... At what point during treatment was a follow up CT scan done? How long did treatment last? Was surgery ever…
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Gallbladder Cancer Stage 4
Hi, A week ago my mom was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer stage 4. I am looking for survivors. Anyone who knows a survivor. I know the statistics, the doctor has already given us a time frame, and the oncologist has told us to go for "quality of life". If there are any survivors or if you are having successful treatments…
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Gallbladder cancer that metastasized to liver & Abdomen
Hello, My 73 year old mom had lung cancer in 2019, they did a resection and she went into remission. We found out in August she has gallbladder cancer that metastasized to her liver, abdomen and lymph node. They told her it is palliative care at this point and she started Chemo & immunotherapy to shrink the tumors. She…
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anyone heard of this person?
Has anyone ever heard of a Dr. Mark Stengler? Is he for real or another scamer? Thoughts anyone?
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Chemo & Prostate Cancer-Any experience?
my cancer has spilled outside of my prostate to my lymph nodes. I have gone to chemotherapy and and have gone from one chemo to taxotere. It appears that the cancer is growing. Does any one have anyone have any experience with chemo and prostate cancer?
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Tram Flap and Complications
TRAM FLAP RECONSTRUCTION AND ABDOMINAL BULGE/PAIN I had the Bilateral Pedicle Tram Flap in 2012. Less than 3 months later, my abdomen began to grow larger and, very painful. After chemotherapy finished, I began to investigate...being an RN, it’s in my nature to look at online journals. I knew something was wrong, but what?…
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Recovery from Lower Anterior Resection?
I’m scheduled for a lower anterior resection for my stage 3 rectal cancer. I’ve had 6 rounds of FolFurinox and six weeks of 5fu and radiation. I’m 46 and still working full time. I would like to hear from anyone who has had the LAR and what the surgery recovery is like? When were you able to return to work? Any helpful…