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The next "Step" after robotic prostatectomy
Good Day. I'm 64, and had a robotic Prostatectomy in Oct 2022. The Dr was confident all cancer was encased in the gland, but the 3 month PSA check was .29. Next PSA check 3 months later was up to .65 so a PETScan was scheduled. A tiny hotspot was on the Prostate bed, and Dr. is recommending radiation treatment. I am…
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Calif. teen takes $100K national science prize
Some really amazing news about technological advancements in cancer treatment. Unfortunately, it could take at least 25 years for practical use though. Calif. teen takes $100K national science prize
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biopsy results
Hi everyone...I would like to share the results of my biopsy which I did on April 14th 20025 Biopsy URONAV MRI fusion ultrasound transrectal and I have cancer. If anybody needs details how biopsy goes… you can ask me Diagnosis K Prostate (ROI 1), core biopsy: Prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma, Grade Group 2, Gleason score…
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RCC in my remaining kidney
12 years ago I lost my left kidney. There have been a few scares along the way but now I have RCC in my right kidney. Partial nephrectomy scheduled for next week. Tumor is in the middle of my kidney and doc says there is a chance this laparoscopic robotic procure turns to an open one and 25% chance things go sideways and I…
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Open Partial Nephrectomy Complications
I had a open partial nephrectomy back in May of 2023. Very invasive. Had a rib removed and my kidney had to be reconstructed. I had a rough recuperation but slowly made progress. After 12 weeks I was back to work part time and after 5 months back full time. The problem I am having is that shortly after the 6th month mark I…
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Loss my wife to uterine cancer. (carcinoma sarcoma)
my wife was a 48 year old school teacher in the Orlando Florida area as she passed away after only a 6 month battle that took her from her family and I. We were torn on treatment options but her family and friends convinced her to do the traditional chemo and radiation that only forced the cancer to spread and metastasis.…
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Unusual 4th Stage Stomach Cancer Patient- Amazing actually
I am not really sure if this is the correct forum to post this inquiry. I have a rather unusual, perhaps it is not unusual. I have a dear friend whose Grandmother has 4th Stage Stomach Cancer, which has metastasized to the following regions: 2 mets on both lungs, liver, bile duct, and several clusters of tumors in her…
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Calendula oil, aloe vera and lavender oil
I'm starting my CRT tomorrow and have found that some people use calendula oil, aloe vera and lavender oil, applied one after the other, in order to counter the radiation burns. Is that something that anyone on the forum has experience with?
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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…
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Post RALP PSA
So, on a whim, I got a PSA test ahead of yearly scheduled due in Feb. Normally at labcorp, my results were < 0.1. I did this one out of pocket at Quest and got 0.09. So, its still < 0.1 and I'm not sure if Quest normally reports value or < #? Guess my question would be how long to wait for a retest? I'm thinking a month…
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Help
I’m my husband’s caregiver and I’m alone in this journey. It’s been hell since October. He always hard mitro valve regurgitation for the past 12 years. In October he went into congestive heart failure. We met with surgeon and all was good he could do it the next day if we wanted but we found out he was going out of country…
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Bosniak 3 cyst and a lung nodule
Hello everyone! This is a group I never ever thought I would be posting in, but here I am. I was diagnosed with a Bosniak 3 cyst, highly suspicious of renal cell carcinoma at the end of December. I have seen 1 specialist who really dismissed a lot of my worries but said I did need surgery. I agree. I’m waiting for a second…
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Catheter tips
i recently was asked by someone regarding my catheter experience and thought it might be helpful to share some more specifics with everyone looking forward to it. I had my catheter in for 11 days because of a holiday weekend at the end before my appointment to get it out. I went for Cystogram the same morning I had my…
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Cervical cancer
I have just recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer and I am very scared for what is to come.
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Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma of Rectum
I opened a new forum topic on this type of cancer in the Colorectal Cancer Discussion group.
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Low platelets count
Hi everyone, my mom has stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to the bone and liver, she was stable for a while but recently scans showed progression in the liver. The doctor added carboplatin with abraxane and that made her platelets low. They gave her Nplate injection on Sunday and today (Thursday) she was supposed…
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My mom's breast cancer & question about connecting with caregivers
Hi everyone! I am new here, and really glad that I have found a community where I can hopefully give and receive support. My mom was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in late spring. She has completed her first round of chemotherapy, and fortunately, there are already signs that the cancer is retreating in her…
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Caregiving experience
Just curious if anyone has experience kinda filling in the blanks after caregiving. I wouldn't give up the experience if I had the choice, but it was incredibly long and challenging. Non the less mom is a long term survivor now but I feel like parts of my journey are in best terms, ahead. Thanks!
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On_A_Journey's journey
PART ONE Hello all, I joined this forum recently, asked some questions and made some comments, but until now I’ve only given a brief description of what brought me here. I will treat this thread as my own personal blog by telling my story and providing any updates as they happen. I am 59 and from Australia. I have a strong…
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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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Anger
Hi. I'm new here. My beloved husband was diagnosed with grade 3 inoperable brain cancer 10/29/25 and began treatment 12/8/25. Our lives have really been turned upside down. I am primary caregiver for my husband, I am working full time, and we have a 15 year old daughter. I expected some brain fogginess…which we have but…
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Renal Cell Carcinoma lived 13 yrs
Good Day Folks and a big hello. Just joined today.Husband Chip transitioned July 2025 after 13 still good years of RCC. We felt we were the lucky ones to have caught it early. Fri Jan 23 2025 I was told I have a L kidney mass st the upper pole involving the calyx with mild hyponephrosis ( urine backup kidney swelling).…
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So many questions
I am 70 (that number still surprises me) and was diagnosed with stage 4 sclc in early November of this year. The diagnosis knocked me sideways. If it weren't for my husband and 2 daughters I would still be reeling. They kept me on track with my meds and treatments. They have gone to every meeting and treatment. But there…
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Seeking Transplant Knowledge
Hello All...My name is Christian and I recently joined the AML Leukemia Patient Group. Found out I had Leukemia while visiting my daughter in Denmark with a mutated gene that wasn't doing its job against Cancer cells. The hospital couldn't believe I was still walking as I only had 4 liters of Blood in my body. Fast forward…
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Survivor's Anxiety
I am "cancer-free" now, but mentally I feel worse than during all the treatments! Has anyone else experienced this? I have tremendous anxiety over any possible situation and I wake up every morning in a panic attack. I am looking into therapy but does anyone else have any ideas for me? Thank you.
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Depressed, years post RALP
Seventy-five years old, relatively healthy, not overweight, light exercise every day of the "work week". Married 54 years to the same girl. Had RALP about 4 years ago. Cancer has been "virtually undetectable" since. As best I can now recall, my surgeon/urologist told me both pre and post surgery that I would have ED for a…
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Tadalafil
Couple of pudgies but nothing I could use in last 2 years I’ve never taken over 10 mg of the Tadalafil. Should I try 20, just to see what happens or just live with it?
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Abraxane and herceptin perjeta
hi everyone , my mother has stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to the bones and liver. The doctor started abraxane (weekly) with herceptin/perjeta (every three weeks) treatment. Any advice regarding this? How to tolerate the side effects? She's been on 1 dose now but she's been having stomach issues (diarrhea,…
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Who went Flat with no reconstruction
Hello all, I am a newbie, yes thank you, thank you..lol…So I just recently had a BM surgery on 11/4/25 and though I am still recovering, I would like to connect with the peeps who decided to go flat. Its a very big decision and I have mixed feelings about it and kinda need to talk to the people who have chosen this route.…
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20 YR SURVIVOR
This Sunday marks my 20 yr survivor anniversary. I was 38 yo when diagnosed with Triple Negative, Stage 2, Grade 3 breast cancer. I will not regret my aggressive treatment choices, as I wouldn't probably be here otherwise. For all you newly diagnosed, please keep hope in your heart as you can also kick cancer's butt! I do…