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Almost 6 years clear
I got kidney cancer during Covid had to have my surgery a partial all by my self family wasn’t allowed in with me I remember being so scared well almost 6 years ago only had scans still have them because I was stage 3 with gods helpi made it so far life is back to normal I’m retired now enjoying life to the fullest my…
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Well it’s been almost 6 years
I had a 4cm tumor and I was stage 3 and had only scans after my partial well it was scary at first it’s not so bad now I still get scans because I was stage three got to have them for ten years but life is back to normal thank god for being with me thur it but outlook looks good
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New to Reluctant Brotherhood
Thanks to this great forum as I am learning lots about things I wish I never had to learn. 65-yr old living with my wife on Cape Cod. I am recently diagnosed with 7 of 15 cores malignant, (6 cores 3+3 and one 4+3 at target lesion found on MRI, plus two cores list “High-grade PIN”), in left mid core “Perineural invasion is…
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Immunotherapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, base of tongue
Brief recap: 2007, SCC left tonsil/lymph gland, minor surgery, 35 rads, 7 Cisplatin Chemo, still all clear last PET 3/2025. 2022, SCC right tonsil, TORS for tumor, RND of the neck. No chemo, 30 rads. PET 2025 shows reoccurrence near base of tongue. Surgery and radiation not an option. Waiting on appt to discuss…
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Vagal Nerve Damage from Radiation
Hi folks - it's been a long time. My husband had tonsil cancer over a decade ago and got the full chemo and rad treatment. I was active here for a while, but after a few years, I saw that others could provide any info I could, and it was hard to relive the bad days. Now, I'm learning about something that might be new to…
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Uterine Carcinosarcoma (MMMT) Survivor – In remission 9 years after diagnosis and treatment
Good morning, all! I’ve been away from the Board for quite a while due to a raft of family issues (although I’m fine personally). I’m hoping that things will be settling down in the near future and that I can finally catch up with everyone here soon. But in the meantime, I did want to provide an update on my own post…
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Moms breast cancer question
Hi all. My mom is 79 years old. YES, 79 years old. She found out she had breast cancer about a year and a half ago. They said stage 2 at the time. She got put on letrozole right away, and took it for about 9 months before any surgery. Rhey said she'll be taking it for 7-10 years. She had a bilateral mastectomy about May of…
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possible aspiration???
I am a year out from stage 3 Throat . Starting in Nov I was getting more hoarse and feel like lungs are inflamed or have some liquid hard to define. Since radiation I have had two swallow studies and they both show some dysphagia. Feels like food just stops on the left side same place all the time and then disappears on…
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Happy Mothers Day Celebration And Blessings to Everyone
I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful and Blessed Mother's Day. Enjoy this day and celebrate mothers everywhere because we all have one, everybody does. Go visit, send cards, or phone Mom and tell her how much she means to you and how much you love her. And for those of us whose mom has passed on, bask in the memories…
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basil cell on lips and above the lip
Just wondering is there any safe sunblock that can be applied while outside that is safe and stays on for a long period of time?? Thank you.
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Cancer shock
I’ve had a heck of a few weeks. I’m 49 years old and had an infection develop in my right toe. Being a diabetic I went to get it checked out. The infection was spreading rapidly and amputation was the only option. While preparing for the surgery, a CT scan was performed. A mass in my kidney was found, an incidental finding…
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Follicular Lymphoma - Rituxan and Bendamustine
Howdy - Anyone try this combination with anything close to Stage IV, Grade 2 follicular lymphoma?
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Lesions/moles without skin markings.
Hello. I just discovered a lesion/mole on my upper chest/shoulder area. It measures 4mm at the widest, and it is light brown in color. It's different from my other moles because it doesn't have skin markings like my other moles do. I don't know if it's a lesion or a mole. It is slightly raised out from the skin. It does…
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After Anal Cancer Treatment and Anal Sex
As a gay man that just finished chemo/radiation treatment for anal cancer. I am scared of having anal sex. Any other gay men that have gone through anal cancer treatment successfully but scared to have anal sex? I know it will be painful but will it be painful the whole time during sex? Will anal sex be pleasurable again?…
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Radiation Burn Spray
Hi, this may be of use to anyone but was thinking of Pattie at this time. I know she mentioned starting treatment this week. The spray I used to ease the pain on my butt, groin area is called Dermoplast...it is usually given to women to spray on after childbirth and can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies, I…
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Rectal Cancer, 80% chance live on Colostomy bag for life
I just got diagnosed with rectal cancer less than 2 weeks ago. I am a 59 Year old male. The cancer starts 3.2cm inside my rectum, is 3.2cm thick and 6.2cm long. That is just the live cancer itself. There is further damage the cancer has caused, and it has spread to my liver. According to my doctors it has been growing for…
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anal cancer
Hi their I was wondering if anyone could help /advise recommend any tips and “tricks” , products anything please , I’m looking for some help for my dad who doesn’t know I’m currently reaching out however I believe a story shared could benefit him with the help and experience from other people rather than a doctor let me go…
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Anal bleeding
i am almost 2 years out from anal cancer. How does everyone keep the stool soft and keep from bleeding? All my scans are clear from cancer. Its so aggravating when I go to the bathroom.
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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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17 liters of yellow brownish ascites
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Worried???
Hi I am new to this group, and would love inputs, my 32 year old daughter has a mass that is 15.9x15.6x16.9 with solid nodules along the margins…CA125 was 830 with large ascites can anyone give me their opinion she is seeing a oncologist Fri.
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Stage 3b or 3c
Well for 3 and a half years my sister and I thought that my mom was 3c, but today she asked her doctor and he said 3b. She had lymph node activity and I thought it was 3c because of that type of activity. Anyone want to chime in on the discepancy?
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Stage 3b/3C 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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Are there any other MMMT survivors out there?
I am a 34 yr old woman who was diagnosed with stage 4B uterine MMMT. Mine had metastasized to my omentum, colon, appendix and most of my pelvic and abdominal lymph nodes. I am 3.5 years in remission. I would love to hear from other survivors. I know this is a very uncommon cancer in relation to most uterine cancers. I've…
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How to manage radiation-induced diarrhea?
Well, it's begun, and I can only assume it's going to get worse. I'm trying to eat white rice, white potato without the skin, and meat/eggs. Any other recommendations for what I can/cannot eat? I already know that I should avoid fiber.
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Survivors where are you
I want to know how long everyone is surviving. I was formally diagnosed at 37, luckily with stage 1a. I had no symptoms and they found my cancer by mistake. I am now in remission for one year and I'm having these thoughts of how long will I live after this? I know there's no guarantee. But I'm curious of how long people…
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Side effects of Mitomycin
On 1/8/24, I start treatment for Stage 2 Anal Cancer, & I will have 1 dose of Mitomycin along with 5FU for 96 hrs. At beginning of treatment & 96 hrs. At the end of treatment. Also, 30 rounds of Radiation. I have RA & concerned about the potential side effects of this drug. I appreciate everything that I’ve learned on this…
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Changes from testicular cancer
I am still attracted to women, but it is different now. It is only a mental attraction. There is no physical urge. I’m a survivor of testicular cancer for six years. I’ve had my testosterone checked and my level is fine but I don’t physically attracted. Is this normal?
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New incontinence boxer briefs being advertised as better that pads or full coverage depends, etc.
Has anyone tried these. I keep seeing ads pop up claiming they’ll save a lot of money over buying pads, etc. to use once and throw away. At $50 for one or $99 for three, it seems to me that the money you save over Depends with be “washed” away in the laundry. But I a, curious. .. are they worth a try?
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hernia post RALP
I understand inguinal hernias are a common side effect of RALP. Anybody have experience with this? I found a couple of threads >5 years old, but looking for personal experiences. Looks like I have that problem, totally unexpectedly, 18 months post surgery.