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Looking for information
My MRI shows. heterogeneous complex cyst versus mass 3.8 X 5.6 cm in size. I’m a person that likes to hits things head on and make the best out of them. I have to wait for a few days until I get the CT scan. Be honest with me … what is the likely hood this is cancerous. Thank you Craig
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Checking back in -
Hi Everyone - I wrote that initial June 15 post after good followups from my kidney doc. Then I disappeared and went to ground because… on a completely unrelated scan, something "of concern" showed up in a lymph node behind my sternum. I have a clinic appointment July 31 back in Iowa and a biopsy on August 01. It's been a…
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Happy
Cancer has touched my life in many ways. In 1980, I lost my mother to ovarian cancer when she was just 28 years old. Her death left a profound impact on me, and I’ve carried her memory with me throughout my life. This year, cancer struck closer to home than I ever imagined—this time, within my own body. On October 2, 2024,…
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DCIS
I was diagnosed with DCIS January 2. From my first mammogram in November to surgery in March, I have struggled. I hear that DCIS is not cancer because it’s non invasive. I read that it’s pre cancer. Anyone else with DCIS struggle with this? My treatment has been the same, to some extent, as if it was cancer. I even feel…
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Mental Struggle with Breast Implants
Hi. I had dbl mastectomy late April and reconstruction surgery for breast implants June 6th. Im struggling mentally making the connection with what I see but no longer feel. Im grieving the loss of my own breats. Is anyone having this experience? Any advice on how to cope? Swelling issues dont help. Hoping to connect with…
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How many fewer ticks will tock?
Myelofibrosis by Margaret K. Eagler 7/29/2025 Life is sustained deep inside the bone The Bone Marrow produces cells necessary for life Red carries oxygen White fights infection Platelets provide clots to prevent bleeding among the many types of cells and many jobs to do Its job is never done Start to finish From the moment…
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Natural Cancer Treatment?
How about Natural Cancer Treatment? Who have any information, let's share
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Exercise and fitness after R-Chop is finished
What fitness level and or fatigue can a patient expect after completion of 6 cycles of R-chop? I went into therapy in good physical shape for a 66 year old man, golfing , cycling, skiing etc. I’ve tolerated the chemo fairly well. Mostly just fatigue. Can I expect to regain my pre- therapy activity and fitness level again…
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Life during treatment
I’m 70 years old and was first diagnosed 1.5 years ago with stage 4 PC with metastasis to bones. I went through chemo last year for 5 months and since then have been on 3 different meds, the latest of which is Lynparza, and still my PSA is rising. I’m scheduled to start on Pluvicto soon. So far the only symptoms I have are…
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new here
I will be starting chemo within the next week or so. I will receive treatment every 21 days. Will I be sick the entire time between treatments? Does my hair fall out after the first treatment? I know this may be a silly question, but has anyone gotten fake eyelashes. I have so many fears and questions. thanks so…
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Pain..So much pain
I would like to know if anyone else is suffering from aches all over their body. My hips hurt when I try to walk..the feel like they are in a vice grip. My knees hurt all the time. When I wake in the morning my hands are stiff and hurt. I never had this before I went through cancer treatment. I am currently…
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Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer
My mom (48) was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer two years ago. She finished chemo and radiation treatment 6 months ago and just got results back that it’s now in her brain, lungs, spine and esophagus. She isn’t doing well mentally and every time we talk ( I live 6 hours away) all she does is cry. I’m worried about…
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Herbs and Supplements
Does anybody use herbs and supplements? if so what and how much?
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Stage 2 T3B questions.
Diagnosed with stage 2 T3B last week and has not entered my lymphs. Will start the chemo pill with radiation in a week for 33 sessions then full chemo only every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. The Cancer Center said the outlook is very good for shrinking and killing the 5cm tumor near my rectum. Received a call from a surgeon the…
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porocarcinoma survivor story... please
I was first diagnosed with Squamous cell, but when the labs came back it was worse, porocarcinoma which is apparently much nastier and easily spreads, I think. Did a CT which came back normal. (yeah!!) I have a great doctor with a postitive attitude, but they all talk about the best case scenario. I have a small wonderful…
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Caregiver Trama
I am a caregiver of 2 people with cancer. My mother (age 81) who has a rare form of rectal mucosal melanoma, and my partner of 5 years who is age 71 who was recently diagnosed with Squamous Cell cancer of the lung, stage 3. 12 years ago, my late husband of 29 years, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He lived 2.5 years…
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Dealing with forced Menopause
Hi Everyone, I am getting ready to have surgery to get my ovaries taken out. I had a hysterectomy in November and in the pathology they discovered endometrial cancer. Since this was discovered after the surgery, we kept my ovaries in. Fast forward 9 months and I have a large complex septate cyst and enlarged ovary. My…
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Melanoma Clothing
Has anyone tried products from sun protection clothing? I'm curious about your experience with their sun-protective clothing as they say they are approved in the UK. Are they effective in guarding against UV rays and reducing melanoma risks? im looking at there jackets.
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New Prostate biopsy results
I’m a couple of months from 65th birthday. Just received results from biopsy: Gleason 3+3=6, Category 1 cancer - most common, low risk. It shows perineural invasion, which may slightly raise the concern for spread, but the overall Gleason 6 cancer is usually considered low risk. MRI showed PiRads 4 lesion contained…
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Breast Conserving Surgery vs full Mastectomy
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer that was caught early. 2 tumors less than 5cm in my right breast and 1 lymph node that is cancerous. I have completed 3 of 8 cycles of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment. I have a life changing decision to make about my options for surgery. Can someone please share…
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Maling porocarcinoma
Anyone out there who have any experience with this rare diagnose? My dad got his diagnosis 7 month ago. It has now spread all over and there is nothing more they can do for him. But no one can tell me what to expect because no one knows anything about this type of cancer in Denmark, where i'm from. So if you know anything,…
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7 year follow up
Last week I went up to Cleveland Clinic for my 7 year follow up. I met with 2 different NPs (3, if you count the one that was shadowing). It was pretty routine - lots of questions, say ahhh, scope through my nose and down to the original BOT site, say other syllables, etc. Everything looked good and I once again proved to…
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Hello
I just read my blood test results and my thyroid is through the roof at 9.30. I was diagnosed in 2021 with brain,spine and lung cancer. September of 2022 I ended up in the hospital for 30 days with pneumonia. I wasn't supposed to make it out. I was told to prepare for end of life. Well, I did make it out. But,…
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Any one had a rare side effect called Triple M overlap syndrome (TMOS
I’m looking for any one who’s has had a rare side effect from immunotherapy called Triple M overlap syndrome (TMOS) Patient is stage 4 NSCLC with metastasis to bone.
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Myelofibrosis and CML 190
My husband Joe has both of these rare blood marrow cancers. Anyone know about Leukemia 190? I can't find much about it. My husband is on Gleevec and it decreased the size of the spleen, but now it is back to its original size. Any comments about bone marrow transplants? They have suggested this at some point in time. So…
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Lung biopsy
http://Hello everyone, I'm a 51 yr old female. And I'm having my first lung biopsy on Friday 25. For the last couple of years I have been having problems with my legs and feet swelling. Sometimes they swell so bad it feels like my skin is going to burst and I can barely walk. My knee's are swollen months at a time . I was…
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Choosing NOT to treat
I decided decades ago, after watching several generations of women die of cancer, that I would not be treated when (not if) I developed cancer. That decision has never wavered; what I've seen since has made me more determined and content with my choice. So here I am. But it turns out that doctors don't particularly…
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Question on endometrial cancer stage 1A Figo grade 2 nuclear grade2 endometrioid adenocarcinoma
I just had a hysterectomy on 11/11 with large fibroids. I was unexpectedly diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage 1A FIGO grade 2 nuclear grade 2 endometrioid adenocarcinoma. I met with my gynecology oncologist today, and he said he wants the radiology oncologist to determine if radiation is needed. Since this was not an…
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Deciding to end treatment or not?
My husband has been through a lot over the last 5 years ( he is currently 63) but we are now at the point where we really need to decide if focusing only on comfort care is best. Since February things suddenly became very bad with spinal metastasis, which then turned into fractures one pressing on his spinal cord putting…
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Caregiver for husband who is a totally different person now.
My husband has Myelodysplastic syndrome. He has been given 1-3 years. He talks to me so mean now. He never smiles or laughs. He sits in his recliner with the heated blanket and sleeps or stares at the blankly at the tv. I have tried to hold it together and ignore the mean and hateful thinks he says to me but it is really…