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Would you?
I am 81 years old. I tested positive for slight blood in my stools. I hate having a colonoscopy because of the prep. I know that the efficiency of screening declines at the age of 75 and is not even recommended at the age of 85. I will not get radiation, nor chemo therapy. Is there even a need to pursue it?
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Questions about rise in PSA
I had chemo, radiation and hormone treatment for prostate cancer in 2019 and 2020. Until today my psa had been at 0.01. Today was the 6 month mark from the last time it was checked and it was at 0.24. Is the cause for alarm? Thanks for any input and/or suggestions
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Ultrasound and PetScan
I am feeling defeated today. Friday I had a pelvic ultrasound and the radiologist reported the wrong information on my report. I had a pelvic ultrasound and they reported about my breast. Now, I have asked my oncologist to do another order to an outside company to do another ultrasound and he will not do it. He wants me to…
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CA-125 rose to 82
my wife (54 y.o.) was diagnosed with high grade stage 4 OC 09/2023, went thru 3 cycles of chemos (carbo/taxol) , had debulking surgery 12/2023, then another 3 cycles with last cycle in 02/24. She's been on maintenance since 02/2024 (Avastin every 3 weeks and daily pills of Lynparza.) Her CA-125 has been rising every month,…
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any dentist for after care?
Hello - I am looking for some guidance / direction / help ! My wife had throat cancer and the radiation has taken a toll on her teeth, lots of breaking etc- who do i need to know that can help assist in after cancer dental procedures - she is going to need the full mouth - possible veneers and caps and extractions any help…
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JOINT PAIN AFTER CHEMO
I went through 6 rounds of carboplatin and taxol chemo treatments this past year. I finished in April and a few weeks later I began to feel extreme joint pain. My Doctor said it was probably because I had not been active during my chemo, but as I was reading on here, there are many people who have gone through similar…
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Transrectal vs Transperineal Biopsy
Is it worth waiting 6 weeks for a TP biopsy in the hospital, if a TR can be done sooner, in the office? (MRI Pirads 4, PSA 3.3, 71 yo). Is Pirads 3 upgraded to 4 because of positive DCE the same risk as a regular Pirads 4?
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Any information about de-escalated adjuvant radiation therapy (DART)
This is a follow-on to an earlier topic that I started, but since this is focused on the de-escalated adjuvant radiation therapy (DART), I thought I would make this a new topic. I was diagnosed with early stage HPV+ cancer on my right tonsil. After conferring with my surgery, chemo and radiation doctors it was recommended…
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MSK, Mayo or Sloane? Best Treatment Center
My mom likely has esophageal cancer (waiting on official biopsy) and we are trying to decide the best place for her to go. Does anyone have any advice on the best hospital for treatment? Currently looking at Sloane Kettering, Mayo in MN or MD Anderson. She lives in upstate NY but we are willing to go wherever she will get…
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Pluvicto
Does anybody have experience to share about Pluvicto?
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After Chemo
Monday was the sixth cycle of chemo for me- the last one. We have a follow-up plan for the next five years, at which time, I guess if I am still cancer-free, we can call it remission. For those of you who have been in this place, in remission, on surveillance, how do you not worry every day that it will come back? I…
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in need of support
hello everyone, i am 18 years old and almost died of stomach cancer. I was wrongly diagnosed and no one knew i had cancer until i was on my deathbed. I had a partial gastrectomy and am struggling with my recovery. I don’t know anyone my age that has had or has cancer. It is very difficult.
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chemo
How long does it take to recover from first chemo?
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Out of curiosity....
Has anyone started their ovarian journey and got diagnosed with a benign serous cystadenoma post biopsy? I recently did. Did you later on get another cystadenoma and it turn out to be cancer. My husband thinks I'm looking for something wrong. Truth is, I want to make sure that if I do end up having cancer, that my obgyn…
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Were Implants During Radiation Affected
I had a lumpectomy & radiation for 6 weeks. Since then my breast that had radiation has gotten a capsular contraction. Has anyone had to have implant replacement after radiation? I’ve got this weird thought in my mind that maybe the cancer might come back if air gets in there. Has anyone experienced replacement?
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DCIS, ER/PR+, 2 gene mutations, family history ov cx. Oophorectomy soon- no HRT.
So scared about being forced into menopause w/o the benefit of HRT! Also worried about what the lack of estrogen could do to my body… dementia, heart disease, bone loss… Someone told me not to have the procedure because of these things but, since there is no definitive test for ovarian cancer and I have a family history……
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I have no idea what I'm doing.
My mom was just diagnosed on Monday with Stage 2 IDC Cancer in her right breast. I have sat with this for pretty much 5 days and I have struggled to truly understand this. She and I are going to her first appointment on Friday Dec. 27th and I cannot think what I should be asking. First as her daughter to understand what is…
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Hi, I'm New Here
Hi, I'm Nan I'm 71 and had surgery for gastro esophageal cancer 6 months ago. It was a rough surgery and I had stomach issues. Finally about 2 wks ago I was feeling like my old self again and was very happy. Now a week ago they did a pet scan and found a suspicious tumor at the gastro esophageal junction again. They took a…
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Biopsy today
I am a 55 year old female. I had a EGD done today. They biopsied a spot that they said looked suspicious for squamous cell esophageal cancer. I’m scared to death. Can anyone offer me any information please?
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Tubulovillous adenoma question
All, in 2019, my gastroenterologist removed a 2cm flat polyp from rectum that was classified as a Tubulovillous adenoma. I know this is a benign polyp but does have a 20% -40% chance of becoming malignant (different % depending on sources). Due to the pandemic and life issues, I did not have another colonoscopy until last…
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post-prostatectomy impotence
I'm looking for a discussion group with frank, forthright focus on sexual function and capacity after prostatectomy. I've found info very hard to find on how to manage & improve impotence. Partner and I are frustrated with our ability to achieve orgasm but we find that the impotence itself is a drain, and that Viagra and…
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Looking for a friend to relate to my mom nearing the end
Hello, I am looking for a friend to connect my mom with to share thoughts and feelings - someone in a similar situation to her that can relate my mom is 67 and was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in August 2023. She went through chemo and a liver resection surgery. At her 1 year cancer scan in Dec 2024, the cancer is…
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Looking for someone to connect with my mom to share experiences in this tough time
Hello, I am looking for a friend to connect my mom with to share thoughts and feelings - someone in a similar situation to her that can relate my mom is 67 and was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in August 2023. She went through chemo and a liver resection surgery. At her 1 year cancer scan in Dec 2024, the cancer is…
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Safe to use same shower with ostomy while on folfox
Was recently diagnosed with stage 3A colon cancer, had surgery and needed an ostomy. About to begin folfox chemo treatments after the new years. We have one bathroom with a single shower-tub unit. Is it safe for my spouse and children to shower after me while I have chemo attached to port and I am using the same shower? Is…
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Unclear Stage
Good evening, I am glad to have found this forum. My mother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer the summer of 2023. She was 76 when formally diagnosed. My parents has have stated the cancer is " aggressive" but said they were not given a stage. She is not a candidate for surgery , has a colostomy/stoma, and has been…
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Eligard and cardiac side effects
farmhand Member Posts: 1 *7:18PM #20 I had my first 6 month injection in October and fortunately have had very few side effects so far. But I have been inordinately worried about the potential cardiac effects of Eligard. So much so that I have been contemplating not continuing on this treatment. I have been diagnosed with…
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Glioblastoma Stage IV Brain Cancer
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ANYONE TAKING 4 MONTH ELIGARD INJECTION?
HELLO EVERYONE & THANKS FOR ADVICE I'm going on 2 years of FIRMAGON injections--pSA is down to 0.26. MY urologist (PA) wants me to start taking ELIGARD 4 month shots for the last year. I only have to take 3 shots vs. 12 more FIRMAGON. IF ANYONE IS TAKING THE 4 MONTH SHot of ELIGARD, I WOULD appreciate your input.---THANK…
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Here for support and hope
I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma brain and lungs. The tumor on my brain turned out to be 6cm or around 2.5 in. I am a SURVIVOR. Immunotherapy and radiation was my regimen. I am a blessed man and would love to share my cancer journey with you.
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Glioblastoma
Want to discus alternate treatments that are not mainstream