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Stories of Beating Stage 4 Cancer???
Hello all. I’m wondering if any of you would be able to share any documented accounts of someone beating stage 4 cancer (either no evidence of disease or long term remission) Preferably colon cancer but any cancer story would be appreciated. I would like to know what that person did to beat it and maybe I can do the same…
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Inability to ejaculate
I finished treatment a year ago (radiation). My orgasms now are very weak and, of course, I don't ejaculate anymore. I did at first but it's gradually gone away. This has made me damaged goods. All I hear is "did you ****?" or "are you ever going to ****?" or "why can't you ****?" I dread having sex but (not bragging) I'm…
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Importance of finding high volume surgeon
Unfortunately, my mother was recently diagnosed with papillary carcinoma of thyroid. She had a nodule 4 years ago (TIRADS 4) which grew vertically this year (TIRADS 5) to size of 1.2 cm. Recent biopsy revealed papillary carcinoma. The endocrinologist noted that a hemithyroidectomy might be possible due to favorable…
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Stopping two of the three adt drugs.
In 2018 had cyber knife treatment for prostrate. PSA was 8.2. Everything fine until last summer when my PSA went from .4 to 3 in a short period. PET scan showed no prostate activity but one spot on lung. Was put on Relugolix by my urologist and also abiraterone and prednisone by another cancer lung doctor. PSA is 0.0. Had…
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mastectomy bras reviews?
Hi Everyone, I'm 10 weeks post mastectomy and am now in the process of searching for mastectomy bras. I'm hoping to find a "sexy" mastectomy bra, but I am finding that to be easier said than done. Everything seems so plain and unattractive. I've searched online for quite a bit but have not found much. Most websites don't…
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liver canser metastasized from colorectal canser
My sister has stage 4 colon cancer that has metastasized to her liver and has been undergoing chemotherapy for about 8 sessions. After 3 sessions, the masses in her liver shrank, but later, according to the CT scan results, the volume of the masses in her liver has not decreased any more, and the chemotherapy has caused…
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Recently diagnosed glioblastoma
Hi I was just recently diagnosed with glioblastoma after having a craniotomy to remove a mass that was life threatening on my occipital lobe and spent 8 days in icu. I have two other masses, one on my frontal lobe and one midbrain. I am getting ready to see the radiation oncologist on wed (dec 16) and as soon as my chemo…
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treatment options
My father's recently been diagnosed with stage 3b/4 NSCLC. He's just completed his first cycle of chemo: gemcitabine + carboplatin, with possibly thalidomide, as part of a clinical trial here in the UK. His oncologist assures us that these drugs are cutting edge, and that there would be no better treatment options in the…
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uterine carcinosarcoma
Hi ladies, I had breast cancer did lumpectomy, chemo and radiation removed 11 lymph nodes. Then it came back 3 yrs later so i did double mastectomy this September. Come November this yr mri of the pelvis showed abdominal mass and when they went i.n to do surgery they found mass spread on my omentum. They came out and got a…
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I would greatly appreciate your opinion.
I am 70 years old with good health. My prostate biopsy indicates Gleason 3+3 well-defined in 5/12 (40%, 50%, 20%, 60%, 15%) all on the left side. In 2/12 perineural permeation present. Rectal examination indicated hard movable parts and the biopsy showed well-defined edges. Diagnosed since 2020 with BPH Grade II by annual…
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ovarian cancer - overwhelmed
hi, my wife is presumably to have ovarian cancer. big belly, bloating and loss of appetite started about one month ago. Went to primary doc, then did an Ultrasound about 3 weeks ago, it showed 3cm pancreatic tumor and ascites. Scheduled for a CT scan the following week. Then her bloating/cough got much worse so we checked…
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Cancer and vision loss
I was recently determined to have with colorectal cancer. I even have abnormalities in vision. I went for an eye check yesterday and the specialist prompted me to take the Lasik eye surgery procedure from any nearby facility in Toronto like the Goldberg centre(https://www.goldbergcentre.com/lasik/ ). But I don't know…
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POST RADIATION PROBLEMS HIP AND PELVIC BONE DAMAGE
Is anyone dealing with this? I was diagnosed in April 2011 and had my treatments (chemo and radiation) through May and June. I was stage III so I had pretty intense radiation, including pinpoint to specific lymph nodes that were affected. I have extreme low back pain, spasms (he says probably related to muscles trying to…
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Tamoxifin
DCIS of right breast. Mastectomy 2 weeks ago. Started tamoxifin 5 days ago and woke up feeling like a truck hit me this am. Nurse says not the drug but Google says highly likely to cause fatigue in the beginning. Suggests taking at night. Any suggestions or help?
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Post surgery supplies and planning events after surgery
I’m a 68 year old newcomer to this group. I am scheduled to have my prostate removed via robot assisted surgery on March 12. What urinary incontinence supplies would the group suggest I have on hand for the early part of my post-surgery recovery period? While I want to be optimistic about incontinence issues after my…
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Gioblastoma. Surgery or not?
my mom, 83, was just diagnosed with glioblastoma. About the size of a golf ball. We had just moved her in to assisted living after she had been living alone seemingly fine until she suddenly seemed to stop caring for herself. Then discovered the tumor after a CT scan given after a fall. I am struggling making the decision…
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Lupron shots
3 good quarterly PSA test since radiation treatment spring of 24 (after cancer returned following 12/7/23 radical Prostectomy) Urology aptt on 2/8/26 have been given two 6 month lupron shots. He’ll probably recommend a 3rd I don’t like what the shots have done to my body less muscle more fat Comments/recommendation's??
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11 Years Out From Stage III BOT
UPDATE: 1-13-22 Just dropping in to say hello to all my old warrior friends and to encourage all those just beginning or not so long out of the thick of it....there is light at the end! As I posted this tonight, I whispered a prayer under my breath for you all. I teied to put a few new pics on here, but forgive my lack of…
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Intimacy after treatment
I am really struggling with having intimacy with my husband. It hurts so bad. It is causing problems in our marriage. I was wondering if anyone could offer me guidance, support and suggestions. I completed treatment last September.
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Doxorubicin
hi everyone, my mother has stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to the bone and liver. A month ago she started cisplatin however, the platelets started dropping and when she did the pet scan the result came as there is bone marrow infiltration. The doctor started her on doxorubicin, she took her first dose 2 days…
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How effective have Orgavyx been for your prostate cancer after radiation treatment
Good Day Im over 60 just starting to take orgavyx for my prostate cancer. Looking at long term effects of orgavyx and how effective it has been with your final prostate care treatment. Im also getting ready for radiation treatment
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Sore throat return after 8 months?
anyone have a “sore when swallowing” throat appear many months after recovery from radiation and oral surgery? It coincided with a cold sore on my lip; 1st the flooor of my mouth was sore (or the sides of my tongue) as it was hard to tell. Then it moved to when swallowing only. Not sure if it’s tongue or throat. I’m two…
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New to this platform
Hi All my name is Anthony of 48 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 3 clear cell carcinoma in December 2024. I had a radical nephrectomy in January 2025 and am currently under Immunotherapy treatment every 6 weeks (9 treatments in total). I also have a suspicious nodule in my right thyroid and other "benign" nodules in…
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Bladder Cancer Treatment Explained for US Patients
Navigating bladder cancer treatment in the US can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to understand your options. I came across a helpful breakdown that explains the main treatment approaches in simple terms from diagnosis to surgery, immunotherapy, and follow‑up care. Sharing it here in case it helps someone…
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Recovery from Right Tonsil Cancer
Today was my last chemo session (Cisplatin) and tomorrow is my last radiation treatment (2/4/26). I also had Stage 1 breast cancer in the beginning of 2025! When those radiation treatments ended I was so excited to ring the bell and be done. Now I feel everyone around me is disappointed that I'm not feeling celebratory,…
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Hi All!
It's been a long time since I've visited, and I find myself very nostalgic and missing you ladies who kept me company on this journey. I'd love to hear from my beautiful "old-timers" who are still here on the boards, and hear news about those who aren't. I also want to encourage y'all that miracles really do happen. I…
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Stage 3 B/C Colon Cancer
Has anyone here been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer (T4aN1M0 or T4aN2M0) and had a positive outcome? I’d love to hear some success stories or words of hope.
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My husband has stage four appendix cancer. Going home on hospice, but have a question about TPN.
has anyone gone home on hospice and then successfully gotten their loved one on TPN. He has a partial small bowel obstruction. He is getting a venting G-tube and a tube to drain ascites. He has lost 40 pounds since November. Nobody mentioned TPN into us at all. basically they’re sending him home just to die
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NRI survivors
I read articles about “ not blaming “ last yr when at 68 yr old in poor health found out that I had radiation in childhood my Waldyers ring destroyed by radiation! Maybe due to my past being a RN I am appalled at how AMA commented on this “ no standardized doses “ “ informed consent they claim it was not in existence back…
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Radiated on purpose as an infant in the 1950's, cancer developed years later
I was born in the 1950's and treated with radiation as a newborn. I weighed 9lbs. 6oz. and my mom was told I was too big and had an enlarged thymus and radiation was necessary to prevent me from growing to gigantic proportions. Years later it came out that many babies were treated with radiation. The doctors I've found who…