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Fallopian Tube Cancer
In June of 2007 at the age of 40 I was diagnosed with Fallopian cancer (stage 3), I had a full hysterectomy followed by chemotherapy. My doctor told me "aggressive cancer, aggressive chemotherapy" and through it all my doctor was wonderful. It has almost been one year since my treatment has ended. So far everything is…
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How worried should I be from latest MRI results?
4 years ago, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in a polyp. The lab results showed it was invasive to the edge of the polyp. Had just a rectal excision for the area around the polyp and it showed no cancer. Forward 3 years and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostate was removed in April and again, the cancer was…
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TORS larynx surgery
I am a 74 yera old female. I was originally diagnosed in September 2023 with squamous cell carcinoma HPV positive +16 and had 6 cisplatin chemo treatments and 35 radiation treatments that ended on November 22, 2023. My CT scan in February, 2024 was good as was my pet scan in May, 2024. In August, 2024 my pet scan showed…
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Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-How to Swallow Liquids Without Choking or Coughing Aspiration
Do you cough and choke every time you try to swallow liquids? So did I! Here are a couple of tips to prevent it. Aspirating liquids into your lungs is dangerous, especially as we get older. Here is a simple way to prevent aspirating liquid into your lungs when drinking liquids, especially thin liquids like water. Take…
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EMPD Extramammary Vulvar Paget’s Disease
Is there anyone out there with EMPD??
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What diagnostic tests did you have done?
I had my vaginal ultrasound on Friday, waiting on the results. I am 70 yo, had a CT scan 1 week ago for another issue and they discovered that the 3.0 cyst on my ovary had grown to 3.6 in size. During the ultrasound, the technician measured the cyst and told me it had shrunk to 3.2. No history of ovarian cancer in my…
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Decision on moving forward
Hi! I am a 60yr old gentleman with Prostate Cancer and I have questions on how to move forward with my treatments. Initially I was diagnosed with prostate cancer PSA at 79.7 back in Jan 2024 and have done a biopsy as well as a petscan and they also found out that I had a kidney stone a size of 3mm, which has since been…
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Anti-nausea options for chemo? multiple myeloma
I'm currently undergoing weekly chemotherapy and the biggest side effect for me is nausea, which now seems to last all week. I receive an IV of Akynzeo which prevents vomiting (which I was doing weekly until it was added) and have tried Ondansetron, Metoclopramid, Meclizine, and medical Cannibis, none of which seem to work…
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new to bc not cancer
Hi all, So I have started neoadjuntive chemo. almost to the day (5) one year later after I started chemo/rt for another cancer. I was starting to feel good planning trips and then I felt a swollen lymp in my armpit. tests and pts and mris 3 bx ect. I have hr+ Her2 - stage 3a agrresive breast cancer. I am doing TC x4 then…
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When the cancer returns
Hi there,how many have had your cancer return and how long did it take to return in between treatments?
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How to walk 62 miles
how should I go about getting my 62 miles in in a month. Can I add the walking? I do at work usually walks back-and-forth from store. Does it have to be done in certain increments or can I just keep track of all my steps during the day and add them up?
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skin irritation issues
Anybody else dealt with skin problems on penis and genital area due to constant use of pads? Creams, ointments?
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The struggle
I don’t even know where to begin. My husband was dx with Stage 3 DLBCL lymphoma and is now in remission. But as we finish up the chemo I am imploding. I am angry most of the time. The cancer and treatment has taken a huge toll on our relationship and it’s getting worse. I am hopeful it can improve but my heart is heavy and…
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Neuro Endocrine Cancer of Pancreas
I have recently been diagnosed with Neuro-Endocrine Cancer of the Pancreas. I have been prescribed Nuclear radiation therapy - Lutetium Dotate Therapy - but am yet to decide what to do. Has anyone been through this - I would like to share and chat. Thanks HariM
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Orgovyx and Erleada
I posted in 2018; time for an update; 13+ years and moving forward! I’ve noted there’s not much discussion in the forum about two medications, Orgovyx and Erleada. I thought I’d contribute my experiences to date. Basic information: I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 at age 51 with a PSA of 6.2. After biopsy, my…
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Realizing you need help as a reluctantly choosen Caregiver
I came here….found myself here in a desperate attempt to make sense of what I had experience a couple of weeks ago. In a sense: and not to make light of people who have a bigger justifiable reason/experience, I was in shock from a parent of mine with cancer having nearly passed out in my arms. I am talking eyes rolling…
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Father starting chemo soon, any advice?
My father is 67 and recently diagnosed with colon cancer after finding a partial obstruction due to a tumor. He already had the resection but 4 lymph nodes showed some cancer so now he will be getting a port next week and starting folfox soon every other week for 6 months. Any advice on what to do to keep side effects to a…
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Help
Should pneumonia be treated if on hospice
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Styes on eyelids
Any evidence of styes being a late effect of radiation for head and neck cancer? I completed my chemo and radiation in October 2020. I have trouble with dry mouth, but have been doing well. For the last several months I've had recurring styes on my eyes. Sometime upper lid and sometimes lower lids on both eyes. Just…
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burning sensation in breast after 14years after breast cancer, chemo and radiation
I have had a burning "Feeling" in my breast for about a year now, I have had breast scar tissue removed and an implant replaced and the burning sensation has returned. My doctor said they don't know why I have this burning feeling and did not guarantee that it would stop after removeing scar tissue inside the breast and…
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Voice box cancer
Recently diagnosed with cancer and I require dialysis 3x wkly. I am 77 yr ol male in need of transportation to and from treatments.
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IBS
Hi everyone, I hardly post anymore but I do read everyone's messages daily and pray for all of you. I was just wondering if anyone here has developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I would appreciate any input you may have. I am 3 years 2 months NED (thank God) but still have excessive bowel movements, much gas and terrible…
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I say they change breast cancer awareness month
To breast cancer/prostate cancer awareness month I mean, why not they have the most common one for women breats cancer we have the most common one for men and get nothing …why not join teams? I mean they have a whole month of October for breast cancer and nothing for prostate cancer I don’t know how to start a movement but…
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Worst fear come true
hello, My mom has just been diagnosed with IDC this week. She is my best friend and my only parent I have left. This has been one of my worst fears and I can’t believe it’s happening. Just looking for some support and/or advise on how to cope and also support my mom on this journey. I literally wanna break down but I know…
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My battle through Ewing Sarcoma
I'm new to the Cancer Survivor board and am a Ewing Sarcoma Fighter/Survivor. I have one month of chemo therapy to go and am hoping to dive into making a short film about my journey. I have recently started a blog and also have begun mentoring some of the newer Sarcoma peers I have met through my hospital and through…
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Adult Ewing's Sarcoma Diagnosis
Hi, A close member of my family has been diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma recently. He has a tumor in his left pelvic region and a great deal of pain. He is a 38 yr old male. He is married and has two adorable boys. He is currently receiving the standard 5 drug chemo treatment (Vincristine, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamie,…
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MOHS on ear?
I have a persistent SCC on my ear that was treated by the low dose radiation method last summer, but it has returned. My next option is to cut it out (MOHS). This is my concern. I don't have much "meat" on my ears and this lesion is on one of those areas. It seems to me that the distance between the skin and the cartilage…
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Biopsy Now or Later
Today, I had a confusing conversation with my urologist. After receiving a PSA result of 10.1, I underwent an MRI and CT scan, which identified two contained lesions. Despite these findings, the urologist suggested waiting a few months before repeating the PSA test. When I did, my PSA level had dropped to 8.4. The…
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Shrinking Balls Post Radiation Treatment?
I've noticed that my testicles seem to have shrinked in size following CK treatment 2 years ago. This hasn't affected my sexual performance (no ED) but there has been a reduction in ejaculate (which was anticipated). There are some articles on the Net that state that radiation can somehow cause shrinkage in penile length…
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Radiation for tongue cancer
My dad will be doing radiation for his tongue cancer and he and my mom are scared out of their mind. My mom is terribly afraid that my dad won't be able to eat anything at all, is this true? They are going to put in a feeding tube so he will be able to get nourishment but he still needs to be using his tongue so he won't…