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Post Radiation Proctitis
I am hoping for some good feedback for those of you who had challenges recovering from RT. I had a very easy treatment with a Proton 28 fraction schedule. Typical improvement of limited symptoms until my second month, then I started to have some diarrhea once a week or so. Condition has not improved and maybe gotten a…
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Cervical Cancer and Fatigue
I was diagnosed in April with cervical cancer. I've noticed that I get tried easily and now the past few days my body hurts. Today (5/9) I woke up and my whole body hurts. I'm normally very active and always on the go. I decided to run some errands yesterday and mow my front yard. I felt good till the afternoon when I…
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Nausea with stint
Hi everyone. Will get final diagnosis this week but I have a resectable tumor at the head of my pancreas. I’ve had a couple of stints placed so far to open up bile duct. First was a larger metal one that caused terrible discomfort, had waves of “contractions “, then they replaced it with smaller plastic one that got…
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NLPHL Diagnosis-Just wanted to say HI
Good morning!! I just recently got diagnosed, still going through staging, but it looks good so far. Seeing Dr. Jeffrey Barnes out of MA Gen in Boston!!! Hope everyone is doing good. A lot of the time I feel great, other times I get down in the dumps for a few minutes, then bounce back, LOL
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Memorial Day May 26, 2025 We Honor and Remember our Fallen
Monday the 26th is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor our country's servicemen and women who died in service to our country and who gave their all. These are the ones who gave their lives for their country-their last full measure. They deserve no less than the highest honor and respect. Participate in the National…
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Anyone else get triggered like me?
I’ve noticed lately that I’m always seeing on tv shows or movies where they say so and so died of cancer. When they do this I always get a flood of anxiety all over my body like an adrenaline rush. It also happens on social media. I will see someone post about how their relative or this famous actor died of cancer and it…
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Finally I've gotten some good news
After an IRE ablation procedure last year, then a few months of ADT so far, and 40 sessions of IMRT of the prostate and pelvic region for lymph nodes, my most recent blood work indicates a PSA level of .04 ng/ml. Down from over 9 ng /ml about six months ago. If I understand correctly, this is considered undetectable. I'm…
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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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38 and diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer
I am a 38 year old male from Minnesota. Non smoker my entire life and pretty much a social drinker until recently. Since essentially Christmas of 2016, all I can say is I have just felt "off". Not really depressed, just unmotivated, undriven, and lethargic. It has happened a few times in the past 2 years that I woke up…
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Faslodex/fulvestrant and tumor markers
hi everyone, my mother has breast cancer that has spread to her bones and liver. She is on enhertu and just recently the doctor has prescribed faslodex injection for her. She is on her third cycle of the injection and she did tumor markers test and it showed very high numbers. She has also finished 5 sessions of radiation.…
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Stage 1 Cancer under left side of tongue front of tongue
Has anyone been diagnosed with tongue cancer under the tongue - will have operation on June 3rd. Is having tongue cancer in the front of your tongue worse than having it in back of the tongue. I never dealt with anything this before and just wondering. Can you all tell me the experiences with tongue cancer and what I…
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Thymoma Survivors/Caregivers?
My fiance was diagnosed with a thymoma 11/21 and has undergon 4 chemo cycles (PAC Regimen), the tumor shrank drastically and he will now be able to have surgery on 4/11. Is there anybody who is has been through or is going through the same journey? Just looking for support and information...Thank you!
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Swelling in Knees and Ankles Following Chemo and Radiation
New to this network and learning so much as I assist my husband recovering from TORS and the 6 week chemo/radiation that followed. TORS was a breeze compared to the trauma of radiation and chemotherapy. His last radiation treatment was April 28, 2025 and while we expected the dry mouth, difficulty swallowing and general…
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Scar tissue or nerve pain
New to site. I was 44, right before my birthday, great party, kidding. On 07/22/2022 gotten diagnosed with stage four EC. I started treatments two weeks later until end of Oct. then went in for knife on dec. 6. I'm wondering about certain feelings (possible nerve or scar). My right chest/ rib area. Just putting my toes in…
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Nodule
just was told 1.3 cm. Right upper lobe nodule was “ nothing, probably just infection “ I had no sign of lung infection ( fever, elevated WBC, etc) I think Dr is being too cavalier about it- what do other people think?
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2 weeks ... feeling dizzy
Just curious, been two weeks as of today since my surgery and I've been feeling extremely dizzy at times when I stand up.wonder if this is normal.other than that I'm feeling good. Have my follow up tomorrow I can ask the doc but has any one else felt this way after there surgery?
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Got diagnosed with IDC
I just found out I have IDC and will have the lump removed in 2 weeks. After I will have to get checked and see if it moved anywhere else. What’s the best course of action? And is IDC curable?
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Post Chemo issues,,, severe foot neuropathy
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Synchronous primary tumors
Hello! I’m writing about my husband. His story—he had a partial nephrectomy at MD Anderson in February 2024 for Stage 1 kidney cancer. At that time he had a CT scan that showed a thickening of the ascending colon wall at 4.9. This March, he had another scan that showed the thickening had increased and there were suspicious…
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Journey and what next
Hi there, I'm 41 years old and in October 2024 I'm diagnosed stage 4 anal cancer and liver and anterior lower abdomen wall metastesis. At first, I almost got chemoradiation but after found out that it has spread so the treatment has changed. I got 6 chemo (Paclitaxel/ Carboplatin) and testing PET scan soon (now 4 weeks…
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Coping Tips forTaste Destroyed
Hi. I'm on Entrectinib and it is reaking havoc with my taste of food. It has made many things taste terrible. It might be those things that are sweet or have sugar in them. Not totally sure yet. This morning eggs tasted 'almost' normal. And white toast w/spray non butter stuff tasted okay. Any thoughts/suggestions. Any…
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Work - Blacklisted
I'm was diagnosed in June 2024. Completed first round of Chemo. I'm a Private Equity Lawyer (20 yrs) - M&A and Securities. Now, I can't find a position at any law firm. I don't offer why I took such a long hiatus from practicing, but also can't lie when pressed. My career has been a huge part of my life and now I am…
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Turned down for cytoreductive/HIPEC surgery
My husband was diagnosed in early October 2024 with peritoneal and colon cancer (Stage 4). Tumor was obstructing colon (partial) and he started chemo in late October. Had 7 rounds (48 hours each time) and never got sick from chemo and it made him feel 90percent better after a few treatments. Its almost like I have to…
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Unilateral breast reconstruction
Hi, I am a breast cancer surviver and I am trying to make my mind about reconstration or not. I had a radical mastectomy 2 years ago and i am 44yo. I am too thin so the only option would be using an expansor and silicone implants. The thing is, i cannot find any restimonials of people wjo are actually happy with unilateral…
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Continuing bachelor's degree after ALL diagnosis.
I was diagnosed with ALL in the 3rd year of my bachelor's degree. On top of that, my treatment was happening abroad, so I could not physically resume my study during my 36 cycle (36 month) chemotherapy plan. Fortunately, in a post-COVID-19 world, my university was able to offer me a distant learning opportunity to continue…
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Post PSA numbers
My PSA number at 33 days after treatment was .02 (from .42) 🎉🎉🎉 Asked about my hormone shot. It was a 6 month shot (Feb-July). So, sweats and chills to continue 😩 Check PSA again in 90 day 🚜🚜🚜
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Confused
I was diagnosed with bc 4 months after 2 brain surgeries to correct essential tremors. My feelings are all over the map. One minute I'm still in shock, the next I'm convinced I'm superwoman and can handle anything, the next all I can think is "damn, I've got cancer". Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it last?…
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Living with stage IV CRC
Very interested in hearing from those who are living with stage 4 CRC as a "chronic condition". My wife is currently in this situation - receiving FOLFOX and Avastin on an ongoing basis, tweaking the Oxaliplatin concentration and sometimes backing it of entirely when the side effects become too severe. She is currently NED…
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Stage 4 rectal cancer with lung and lymph node involvement - radiation and chemo
I am new to this site. I was diagnosed last week with stage 4 rectal cancer and given one year to live with no treatment or 3 tops with treatment. They say it has spread to my lungs but the nodules are very small right now. The tumor in the rectum is huge. Ironically other than rectal pain that is manageable with Advil I…
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Need a second opinion
Hello, I'm a 30-year-old woman, and I'm sorry to ask my question on this forum, but I need a second opinion. I've been having yellow and light brown diarrhoea for three weeks and for just over a week I've had severe back pain (middle/upper back, central and left) and I sometimes have pain under the solar plexus and the…