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Help with medical expenses
looking for help making payments for medical bills
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support Groups
hi I live in Port Orange, Florida and I’m looking for an ovarian cancer support group. Does anyone know of any thanks ahead
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Name that cancer
I was reading another post and someone had "named" their cancer. At first I was a little taken aback, but then I thought that's kind of funny. They said "Harvey is gone and he's not coming back." I have Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma which I will be living with for a very long time, so I thought if I have to share my body with…
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Mammo callback for right breast micro calcifications-scared
Hello everyone. I am a 50 something year old who just had routine mammogram and got a call back last week for right breast calcifications. I am going in for a closer look 3-D mammography and ultrasound in 10 days. I read that micro calcifications can be normal with age , but sometimes can point to cancer. I read that if…
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Urgency incontinence
Has anyone else dealt with bladder issues during chemo? How did you manage it
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Pluvicto Therapy
Husband getting ready to receive Pluvicto Radiation Therapy and wondering what to expect during the three days of isolation. He cannot walk without walker and am worried how he can manage on his own for 3 days? He will receive meals and moral support. Has anyone been thru that? He is 84 yrs old and has mild dementia.
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Strength and balance issues
Hello all, I was diagnosed with large t-cell lymphoma in May 2023. Spent 3 weeks in the hospital and have been undergoing Chemotherapy ever since. Being that I'm getting close to the two year mark, I was curious if it was normal to still have balance and strength issues. I try to work out with resistance bands but what I…
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Caregiver support needed
My name is Christy and my husband is Javier. Javier was diagnosed with adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon . The tumor grew outside his colon and was the size of a melon when it was removed. It was Stage IV. It is rare and aggressive. 3 weeks after surgery,the cancer has returned. We underwent radiation to the tumor on…
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New Member / First Post
Hello all, I'm 59 years old and just diagnosed with stage 2c, gleason 7, grade group 3 prostrate cancer. My last PSA test was 3.0 or 6.0, I say this because I've been taking 1mg Finasteride for many years to help stop hair thinning. They say you should double PSA even when only taking 1mg vs the standard 5mg for BPH. Out…
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how long does chemo keep the cancer stable typically?
My husband now 62 is in a clinical trial, which doesn't seem to be working after becoming castrate resistant. The next step is likely chemo, how long does this usually help? He has metastatic prostate cancer since 2019, metastatic to bladder, lungs and lymph nodes. Lung mets and lymph nodes in para-aortic area are growing…
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Parp Inhibitor
Any ovarian cancer ladies here on a Parp inhibitor? I thought I was finished with treatment and had the medicine for 3-5 years bomb dropped on me. I was so shocked I didn’t even write anything down. I was bummed the first week. Now I need knowledge! Me: ovarian cancer, 2a, hysterectomy & 6 rounds of chemotherapy…
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Pregnancy after Total Gastrectomy
Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with pregnancy after a total gastroscopy. We are planning to conceive soon. I would love to hear your experiences and the challenges you had during pregnancy, and what to expect, what to prepare for. Any advice would be very helpful.Thank you all very much.
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Shoot i am back after 5 years
Some of you old timers will know who I am.anyway, five years ago at age 57 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA level went up to 7.8. After a long, draining decision and chose to do radiation therapy with the booster. I still think I made a wrong decision but I have to live with it. PSA dropped down to 0.8. But…
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Losing Your Smile
Did anyone's teeth start to break so easily after receiving intensive radiation? I have completely lost most of my teeth and I get excruciating pain in my teeth for days and since I was homeless I didn't have the means to go to a dentist and check them out and I'm so afraid my smile is horrible I hate speaking to people I…
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48 years survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma and now the side effects
I wanted to share an update about my mother’s health, as many of you have experienced similar long-term effects from cancer treatments. She is a very pleasant 66-year-old woman who is a 48-year survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma. Diagnosed in 1976, she received cobalt mantle radiation as part of her treatment. She was only 17…
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Prayers out to all!
I just wanted to thank everyone here for sharing the scary thing called CANCER it really makes you take your inventory of life. I have an old saying you gotta live to die!
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SCLC, Irinotecan treatment, and Budesonide Advice Requested
You can see from my other post the general situation. I'm asking now if anyone has been on Budesonide and can discuss their experience. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks. Jeremiah
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Breast cancer stage 0
I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ and had a lumpectomy to remove the tumor. Will be starting 4 weeks of radiation. Concerns about possible radiation burns. Does anyone have suggestions or ideas on the best way to handle this? My Dr gave me a list of lotions to use if I need to. Thank you!!
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LARYNX CANCER
I am on Radiation Treatment for my Larynex Cancer .I took 11 treament and 22 more to go. I have great pain for swolling which was not before. Pain is unbarble.Doctor says you have to bare it.No medicaton prescribed. Is anybody have remady to deal with this throt pain .Even I feel difficulty in swolling water too!
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Looking for clarification about what is a "gray"/Gy?
Hi, I am new here and have been accompanying a relative (mainly for logistical support for him and his wife since treatment is at a location away from both of our homes) as he is going through radio therapy treatment for angiosarcoma, and I have a question about "What is a gray?". From searching, I found that: "Definition…
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Fulvestrant/Faslodex Missed Dose
Hello, The last time I had my shot of Fulvestrant/Faslodex was on 11/27/24. The shot date was going to be on Christmas Day, but the office isn't open on Christmas so they made the next dose scheduled for 12/30/24. Meanwhile, I got COVID on 12/20/24, so I canceled and rescheduled for 01/08/25. I rescheduled it again for…
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Follicular non Hodgkin's lymphoma
My 21 yr old nephew was just diagnosed today. He was told he needs to get an echocardiogram, bone biopsy and pet scan. Plus he needs to see a Dr. In a large town 2 hours away. My question, is there anyone on here with this diagnosis? Anyone who has been through these tests that could tell him what to expect? Someone he…
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Happy Happy New Year Belated And Wishing Everyone A Happy And Wonderful 2025
Hello everyone and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful New Year members and visitors alike on this forum. I am obviously a day late and a dollar short on this one but I am hoping to get a little Grace on this one. I was busy with a few things and the day slipped past me. I apologize. But the old saying is "Better…
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Should I book a vacation? Dad with stage 4 cancer
Hello, My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in October 2023. It was very traumatizing at first has we were told he would have 6months to a year. It took a huge toll on us, specially me as he was estranged to me. Long story short we’ve gotten closer & I help him as much as I can. It bas been a year & 3 months…
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Autologous stem cell transplants
I'm set to have an autologous stem cell transplant next week. I finished six cycles of chemo and the chemo has beaten the cancer into remission. I have EATL lymphoma which is a T-cell lymphoma. I'd love to hear from anyone who has undergone the procedure. I don't really know what to expect other than the fact that the…
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Synovial Sarcoma in France
Hello I'm french I registered on this forum because in France there is no on Sarcomas My wife (36 old) was diagnosed in September 2022 with a grade 2 synovial sarcoma, she has a 9cm tumor in her calf The protocol is Chimio > Radiotherapy > Operation I wanted to know if other people have gone through this cancer, so I can…
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Adjuvant chemo for Synovial Sarcoma
Hello all, Im 29 and had a high grade large tumor (11cm) in my right thigh that was synovial sarcoma. I did 3 rounds of chemo (dox and fofs), then 5 weeks of radiation and then got the tumor removed. The chemo caused tissue death of the tumor and the radiation further reduced it. I’m now a couple months post surgery and…
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Synovial Sarcoma survivors wanted! Would love to hear stories!
Hello Survivors! My name is Scarlett, I am 19 years old and I live in San Diego, California. This is a long one, but I would really appreciate you reading it! Here is some background...last February I was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma. It was in my left forearm. I don't remember the approx. dimensions, but I remember…
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My nephew has high risk neuroblastoma
Hello everyone, My nephew who is 8 years old has been diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma stage 4. He needs to start aggressive chemo and radiation treatment as soon as possible, but even with treatment, his prognosis is below 40% chances of survival. His parents are set against starting treatment, and are looking for…
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Question about Ivermectin.
I'm living in Ireland. My mother, 81 years old, who lives in Estonia, EU have a first stage of breast cancer. I'm looking for Ivermectin where I can buy it from Ireland, EU or US? Maybe someone knows and can help me? Also like to know the dosage, how to take it and how long? Thank you so much!