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skin irritation issues
Anybody else dealt with skin problems on penis and genital area due to constant use of pads? Creams, ointments?
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The struggle
I don’t even know where to begin. My husband was dx with Stage 3 DLBCL lymphoma and is now in remission. But as we finish up the chemo I am imploding. I am angry most of the time. The cancer and treatment has taken a huge toll on our relationship and it’s getting worse. I am hopeful it can improve but my heart is heavy and…
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Neuro Endocrine Cancer of Pancreas
I have recently been diagnosed with Neuro-Endocrine Cancer of the Pancreas. I have been prescribed Nuclear radiation therapy - Lutetium Dotate Therapy - but am yet to decide what to do. Has anyone been through this - I would like to share and chat. Thanks HariM
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Orgovyx and Erleada
I posted in 2018; time for an update; 13+ years and moving forward! I’ve noted there’s not much discussion in the forum about two medications, Orgovyx and Erleada. I thought I’d contribute my experiences to date. Basic information: I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 at age 51 with a PSA of 6.2. After biopsy, my…
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Help
Should pneumonia be treated if on hospice
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Styes on eyelids
Any evidence of styes being a late effect of radiation for head and neck cancer? I completed my chemo and radiation in October 2020. I have trouble with dry mouth, but have been doing well. For the last several months I've had recurring styes on my eyes. Sometime upper lid and sometimes lower lids on both eyes. Just…
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burning sensation in breast after 14years after breast cancer, chemo and radiation
I have had a burning "Feeling" in my breast for about a year now, I have had breast scar tissue removed and an implant replaced and the burning sensation has returned. My doctor said they don't know why I have this burning feeling and did not guarantee that it would stop after removeing scar tissue inside the breast and…
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Voice box cancer
Recently diagnosed with cancer and I require dialysis 3x wkly. I am 77 yr ol male in need of transportation to and from treatments.
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IBS
Hi everyone, I hardly post anymore but I do read everyone's messages daily and pray for all of you. I was just wondering if anyone here has developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I would appreciate any input you may have. I am 3 years 2 months NED (thank God) but still have excessive bowel movements, much gas and terrible…
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I say they change breast cancer awareness month
To breast cancer/prostate cancer awareness month I mean, why not they have the most common one for women breats cancer we have the most common one for men and get nothing …why not join teams? I mean they have a whole month of October for breast cancer and nothing for prostate cancer I don’t know how to start a movement but…
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My battle through Ewing Sarcoma
I'm new to the Cancer Survivor board and am a Ewing Sarcoma Fighter/Survivor. I have one month of chemo therapy to go and am hoping to dive into making a short film about my journey. I have recently started a blog and also have begun mentoring some of the newer Sarcoma peers I have met through my hospital and through…
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Adult Ewing's Sarcoma Diagnosis
Hi, A close member of my family has been diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma recently. He has a tumor in his left pelvic region and a great deal of pain. He is a 38 yr old male. He is married and has two adorable boys. He is currently receiving the standard 5 drug chemo treatment (Vincristine, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamie,…
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MOHS on ear?
I have a persistent SCC on my ear that was treated by the low dose radiation method last summer, but it has returned. My next option is to cut it out (MOHS). This is my concern. I don't have much "meat" on my ears and this lesion is on one of those areas. It seems to me that the distance between the skin and the cartilage…
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Biopsy Now or Later
Today, I had a confusing conversation with my urologist. After receiving a PSA result of 10.1, I underwent an MRI and CT scan, which identified two contained lesions. Despite these findings, the urologist suggested waiting a few months before repeating the PSA test. When I did, my PSA level had dropped to 8.4. The…
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Shrinking Balls Post Radiation Treatment?
I've noticed that my testicles seem to have shrinked in size following CK treatment 2 years ago. This hasn't affected my sexual performance (no ED) but there has been a reduction in ejaculate (which was anticipated). There are some articles on the Net that state that radiation can somehow cause shrinkage in penile length…
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Radiation for tongue cancer
My dad will be doing radiation for his tongue cancer and he and my mom are scared out of their mind. My mom is terribly afraid that my dad won't be able to eat anything at all, is this true? They are going to put in a feeding tube so he will be able to get nourishment but he still needs to be using his tongue so he won't…
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Looking to help someone going thru treatments in the Roseville, CA area
Hello there, I'm a breast cancer survivor, (16 years). I have been gone from this site since I started feeling better and went back to work. Thru the years my family has fund-raised and donated to ACS and other organizations. This year we want to help someone going thru treatments and who could use a little financial help.…
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Travel or no travel?
I just had my D and C and hysteroscopy this morning. I have four days to wait for results and I plan to keep busy and not dwell on the possibilities. But I feel knowledge is power so I am prepping myself with info. If I need treatment, ( and I do expect at least a hysterectomy), I am wondering if I should go to the local…
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Joe Tippen Cancer Story-Recently Shared With Me-For Your Consideration
Joe Tippen's personal story of battling cancer. He was given 3 months to live. His story is certainly different let's say but when your life is in the balance that changes things. I am just going to leave a link to his blog covering the whole story and my friends you can draw your own conclusions. It is a worthwhile read.…
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Severe Tightness and swallowing discomfort after chemo
My mom is getting 6 rounds of chemo for Primary Peritoneal Cancer and it is on the Omentum primarily. Dr said it looks like someone threw wet sand at a wall. The goal is chemo to reduce it as much as possible and then surgery. We are in the last of 6 chemo treatments ( paclitaxel and carboplatin). The last 3 chemo…
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Meeting with doctor today
For the past 3 years I've been suffering from pelvic floor issues including constipation, bloating and lower back pain. Have had several pelvic CT scans since 2021 and nothing showed up until 2 months ago: a lesion/cyst in the left adnexa (3 cm). Yesterday I had another CT scan and it's now 3.7 My previous gynecological…
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Looking for support
Last year I was treated for Stage 4 appendix cancer that metastasized to the peritoneum. I'm in the monitoring stage which, for me, post-cancer has been difficult. Having hard time adjusting back to normal routines & activities. I start work about May 9th & chemo fog & lack of concentration along with memory issues have me…
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Hamzah_mohd~Here R web links 2 help U find answers 4 Mum's rare cancer~hope it helps!
Have chosen to create a new forum topic since "hamzah_mohd" has entered into a discussion that took place in 2011. More than likely many of those are no longer posting, but if they are, they can still answer but I doubt that many replies will come from people who posted in that particular time frame. Nevertheless, I would…
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NON-HODGKIN MARGINAL ZONE
WHAT CAN MY BROTHER-IN-LAW TAKE FOR THIS. ASKING TIM TIPPENS
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Hello
IS anybody there?? Or is this another waste of time?
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New Caregiver Here with questions...
My wife of 51 years was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and underwent a lumpectomy and mastectomy. Since then her care team has been trying to keep it under control with various treatments. We started with Anastrazole and after that we went to Ibrance. About a year after that, she developed some round nodules on her…
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Insurance issues
Hello. I am here on behalf of my sister who has Neuroendocrine Carcinoma with mets to both ovaries and liver. When this recurrence happened in April of this year her company let her go due to performance issues. She now has Cobra insurance that is good until December. She is collecting unemployment which is her primary…
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Teaching with Chemo
I will be starting EP chemotherapy (Etoposide and Cisplatin) for the testicular cancer that has spread to a single lymph node next week. My question is this: Does anyone here teach? If so, what is your experience with chemo and teaching?
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Rhabdomyosarcoma alveolar head and neck
Hello this year I got diagnosed with stage 3 RMS in my sinuse cavity and right nostril. I’m 30 years old is there any one else here having the same. I need someone that can understand me when I talk I need hope
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40s, aggressive cancer
I'm trying to be a caregiver for my partner who was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in his 40s (high genetic risk). RP was 10 months ago. PSA started riding steeply, so he's now in Week 3 of 8 for RT, going to start ADT soon. Pre-RP scores were Grade 5, Gleason 9 (4+5). Downgraded to 7 at biopsy, but both the…