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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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My mothers Permit hair loss
Hello too all C.S.N , THIS IS A POST ABOUT MY MOTHER OF 74 A HEART, BREAST,AND STROKE CANCER SERVIVAL THAT WAS A VICTIM OF PERMANENT HAIR LOSS DO TO A DRUG GIVING TO HER UNDER THIS COMPANY TAXOTERE-14 YEARS SHE HAS BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE AND NOW SHE IS DEVASTATED OVER THE FACT THAT SHE WAS CORSE IN A MDL CASE AGAINST…
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Newcomer here
I have been diagnosed with cancer of the tonsil that has spread to the lymph node. I am faced with the decision to go with just radiation or radiation with chemotherapy. I am 78 years old so I am leaning toward just radiation. If anyone would share their experiences with me it would be very helpful.
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Scar Tissue on Lungs
Hello all, Got my CT results on Monday. Everything was good except for a couple small spots on lungs. These were very small, about 2 mm. The onc. says he is not worried but ordered a CT scan in three months to see if anything changes. I have read it is not uncommon for people to have scar tissue on the lungs for any number…
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Has Prostate Cancer Been Cured?
Geez! Several days without anyone posting. Seems unusual. Maybe my computer is acting up?
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Keeping cool in the summer on Oxaliplatin
Last time I did Oxali was in the fall to winter so with the cold sensitivity I had to worry about keeping warm, but that was manageable. This time I am having the toughest time because it is 90 degrees out every day, but you can't stand too close to the air conditioning or drink or eat anything cold. How do you all stay…
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port removal
I am having my chemo port removed on Monday after two years. Anyone had this done? What can I expect? The nurse told me that it basically is "the reverse of when they put it in," which isn't very helpful.