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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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Anal cancer
Hi I’m close to starting my treatment and I’m scared to death! Please tell me what to expect🥹
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newly diagnosed lung cancer
please. i need someone to talk to. i just found out that i have lung cancer. im scheduled for a pet scan on 11/7/24. to determine what phase. am i dying?
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survivors of Terminal Stage 4 lung cancer
Dear Members, Please let me know if there are ANY survivors out there with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, (Terminal)taking radiation. God Bless All Stardust
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Referral to Oncology based on this PET…..
Hello! Sorry for the long post. I would just like some help sorting through this report. ( I am an RN- but don’t routinely have much clinical day to day experience in this area) I understand no-one here is able to give medical advice :) Just looking for some real life input to help our swirling thoughts right now. Quick…
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17 year survivor
may 2024 be a better year for you all. It’s been a long time since I last checked out this site. I wanted to offer hope to any and all that visit. I am an unusual 17 year survivor and you might be too! Please feel free to reach out
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New diagnosis of melanoma
I just got a diagnosis of melanoma and am up to my neck in tests and appointments with oncology surgeon and oncologist. I have had the mole removed and the lab report, which took 11 weeks, is very upsetting. It seems I have an aggressive cancer with a very poor survival rate of 8 to 13 months. I am still in denial at the…
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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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Endometrial Biopsy
Hello there, In 30 days I will be having an endometrial biopsy. I have no symptoms, but my endometrium is 6mm and I'm postmenopausal. Not only am I scared about the possibility of having cancer but I'm read so many horror stories about how painful the biopsy is and now I'm terrified. I can't stop thinking about it. My…
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Just Diagnosed with Melanoma - I have had it for 2-3 Years at least.
I showed my general practitioner during an office visit this large black area behind my left ear. He said, "don't worry about it." This was 2-3 years ago and I had pointed it out three other times with the same response. The result of a biopsy was that it was melanoma and that I needed to have a surgery very soon, but I…
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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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looking to connect my mom with someone who is in her shoes with a time sentence
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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My Latest MRI and Back Story
Figured I'd share the journey… Just had my first MRI while on Active Surveillance. My history is had rising PSA in Fall 2021 (from 4 in 2020 to over 5 in 2021), had an MRI then which identified a PIRADS 4 lesion, had a biopsy with 12 samples on a grid and 3 in the lesion. The 12 on a grid were normal, the lesion samples…
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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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Remission
I haven't been on here for a while (maybe a year) and have not had any more symptoms of the EC diagnosed in March 2023. They used to call it remission but I'm not sure if that term is still in use. I'd always been told what an aggressive cancer EC was and was told it was an esophagectomy or bust for me. I didn't opt for it…
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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
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Uterine papillary serous carcinoma
I was diagnosed with USPC in August 2024. Had total hysterectomy (stage 1b, no metastasis or lymph node involvement). I have had 3 rounds of taxol/carboplatin and should be starting external radiation after first of year. Other than neuropathy and some short term muscle pains, I handled the first three rounds of chemo ok.…
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What to do when you get a recurrence of Endometrial Cancer In 6 months
My mom is my everything. She was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She had a hysterectomy, & chemotherapy with paclitaxol & carboplatin. Was in remission for only 6 months post 5 cycles, she was supposed to have 6 cycles, but could not have her last cycle due to neutropenic fever putting her in the hospital, & since her…
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I’m new here & so scared!!!
My name is Stephanie, I am a 44 year old wife & mother of 3 AMAZING boys…men, they are 25, 22 & 19. I have been married to my husband for 25 years, January 2, 2025 we will celebrate 26 years of marriage!!! My husband Bob, 46 years old was diagnosed in May of 2021 with stage VI renal cell carcinoma. They immediately removed…
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Advice re biopsy
Hoping for a little advice, first my history; I’m 51 post menopausal, have 3 kids had 4 miscarriages, Mom had breast cancer. I’ve had cramping for a while and pain in the tops of my legs, I then had some spotting so went to obgyn, had transvaginal scan which showed cyst in cul de sac and thickening of lining at 6.3. Dr…
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New to the group
Hi Everyone, I was dx back in 2021 with stage 4 RCC. Had my right kidney removed. 4 days before going in to have a lung removed they found a small spread in my shoulder. My doc didn't want to put me threw another major surgery if it was spreading so we started Nibovia (sp?) Immunotherapy. Within 6 months the tumor in my…
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Will I need diapers post-prostatectomy?
Hi, I will be having the robotic prostatectomy just before Thanksgiving. I understand that I’ll have a Foley catheter in place until the one-week post-op appointment, but will I have zero bladder control immediately following catheter removal and need to be prepared to walk out of the urologist’s office in a diaper? Will I…