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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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Metastatic Colon cancer
Hi. I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? My sister was diagnosed at age 45 with colon cancer 5 years ago. She was diagnosed at 3c with 9 lymph nodes involved. NED for 3 years, and then a spot on her liver, which was able to be resected. Now, a year after the liver, it’s in two spots on her lung, which they…
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Colorectal Cancer
My father was dx with colorectal cancer in 2019. He has gone through chemo, lonsurf in March 2024 which did not work. Was told only had weeks to months to live? Im scared!!
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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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Scared EVERYTHING is cancer
Hi! I’m brand new here. And I’m here specifically for emotional support. Here’s my story : I had double mastectomies in June 2023, after being diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in May- (tubular carcinoma) at 41 years old. All of my yearly mammograms have always been clear - including the one I had just two months before…
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Renal cell carcinoma
Had right kidney removed laparoscopy surgery in February. The mass was found on a CT scan that doctor was checking me for pneumonia. No symptoms. During surgery I developed a collapsed lung which was treated while still in hospital post surgery. 3 months have passed and still dealing with times during day I am exhausted .…
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Energy Drinks?
I know it's a fancy question, but given the exhaustion that hits me now, towards the end of my radiation treatment, I wonder if it would be safe to have an energy drink now and then. I'm usually not a consumer of energy drinks. My intake has been limited to 1-2 times a year, mainly for the taste of certain brands. Given my…
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What should I expect?
December 28th of 2023 I was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer. Just recently they staged it at 3. The tumor is about 4 - 5cm big. Soon I'll be going in for radiation/chemo, then after will be the chemo port, and then surgery. This is all new to me, so let's see how this goes. Tell me what your experience was like and what…
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How many of you with rectal cancer did chemo and radiation together?
I have stage 3 rectal cancer with a 3 CM tumor and its in the nearby nodes. My treatment plan is to do chemo 5-FU and radiation together. I will get the port in a week and start the following Monday. My wife has scoured the internet and seems to think my treatment plan is unusual and that most get one or the other. She is…
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Hepatocellular liver cancer
Hi, my husband of 41 years died of HCC on January 20, 2024, 26 days after being diagnosed with liver cancer. He had both a CT Scan and MRI in March 2023 which showed no masses or nodules. We are heartbroken and devastated about how fast and aggressive this cancer spread. He was a non smoker, drank an occasional beer on…
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6 cm renal cell carcinoma solid mass - surgery upcoming
CT scan for something else, no symptoms. Been doing some reading on cancer sites for info - had no clue about anything to do with kidney cancer and pathology wording doesn't sound good per my reading. On a better note, no evidence of metastatic disease. Dr. seemed encouraging it was contained but need full removal due to…
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Need Advise
My mom was diagnosed of ovarian cancer , we need help. Doctors in Summerlin hospital keep saying she is dying- we feel like it’s not right and humane. Please help us she is fighting, she is in icu right now. Her CA 125 is 1400 . We only went there to drain her asceitis from then on she got weak. She does her chemo at ucla…
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Recurrence at Brain or Tuberculoma?
My mom diagnosed with high grade serous IIIc in 2021, had a recurrence with ascites in 2023. Lately she felt dizziness and CT scans revealed lesion in brain - though doctor initially said such recurrence to brain is rare if not impossible he want to study further. On the other hand it could be Tuberculoma. Has anyone faced…
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TRANSPORTATION
Hello! I apologize if I'm not in the right area. I didn't know where to ask this question. I need assistance with transportation services. Like we know getting to Chemo is very important. Thank you for your help. Andrea
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Stage 4 Signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma
Hi good night, I know this is a late post but I am petrified for my mom. She has been diagnosed with stage 4 signet ring cell adenocarcinoma since April of this year. She was completely healthy until she complained about pain in her stomach and not being able to eat much. Is there anyone with this prognosis out there? I am…
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Port placement issues
today, they were going to put a port on the left side, but after 3 incisions said the catheter was too short?! WHAT? How is it too short? They put the port on the right. The left side of my neck is really hurting and swollen. I know it will be tender because they were in there, but the swelling has me concerned. of course…
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Colonoscopy
Hello all, I had my 1st year post colon cancer. The gastrologist took a biopsy of the surgical site, but said he didn't expect to have any bad results indicating to me it was a routine thing he did. There were no polyps and the resection surgery I had done a year ago healed nicely his words. Is it routine to have a biopsy…
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Diagnosed with mcrnlmp
who else is diagnosed with the same? Multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential
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Suggestions for sleep positions after lumpectomy
I'll be having a lumpectomy in 2 weeks, left side. I usually sleep on my stomach or left side. That's not going to work! Will I need to sleep on my back? Maybe sleep on a recliner? Any suggestions?
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ADT Side Effects & Different ADT Drugs
My brother-in-law has recurrent prostate cancer (he was originally diagnosed with stage 4a) and his oncologist wants him back on ADT drug he took for 2 years. Thing is the side effects were horrendous. From what I've read (NCI, ACS, etc.), side effects can vary some between the various ADT drugs. His oncologist said they…
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Ovarian Cancer Scare following previous cervical cancer- curious about misdiagnosis stories
Hello, I won't go to into details but I am on a stand still with a mass that is suspected to be ovarian cancer. I am waiting for biopsy. It took me a long time to get here. I'm scared and i've been looking for an answer. I didn't think this was it. Does anyone care to share their diagnosis story (especially if it includes…
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Does treatment location matter?
Hi, Does it truly matter what institution/center I get my treatments at? I live in a somewhat rural area and many ppl are telling me to go to a more urban institute/center. I read that treatment for ovarian cancer is pretty standard so I am wondering about the value in traveling to a more urban/well known center…
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New to hear and have alt of concerns
ADENOCARCINOMA; Gleason Score 7(4 + 3); Grade Grcup 3: 15% of the needle core tissue involved by tumor: 1/ of 1 core involved. (Confirmed by PIN4 IHC-G) | Benign seminal vesicle/ejaculatory duct tissue. ADENOCARCINOMA: Gleason Score 9(4 + 5); Grade Grcup 5: 90% of the needle core tissue involved by tumor; 1 of 1 core…
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Lung Nodules after RCC
Hello - i had a 10 CM tumor removed in 2008 that was clear cell renal carcinoma, pathology put as grade 1. In 2021 i had a recurrence in my right solitary kidney of 2 tumors that were noted as grade 3. I have been doing my followup scans with NED but a recent CT for a pain i was having now shows a 6.5mm nodule in my lung…
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Advice for Pt3b N1
Hello all, I am so grateful to have found a community during this time. This is all very new and scary for us. My dad had a radical prostatectomy, and we are scheduled to have a radiation appointment in a week. He has pt3b (cancer in one seminal vesicle) and in one of the ten lymph nodes. His PSA levels are good as of now,…
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Starting PT pre Prostate Surgery - not what I expected
My Dr suggested that I do some pre-surgery PT to help shorten the incontinence period after surgery, and then continue with therapy aftwwards. Going into PT I thought I was going to get tips on how to do Kegel excersises properly. But instead the focus was on strengenthing the Pelvic Floor. The therapist first checked my…
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couple of questions: survival & avoiding radiation (x-rays, etc) post treatment
completed tx 12/21; SCC-HPV+,BOT - Stage 1; full rads, ended chemo 1 session early due to blood clots from the chemo and Tors on tongue & 21 lymph node dissection in neck. The docs have said that if I get to the 2 yr mark (12/23) it is "exceedingly rare" for a return. Has anyone else ever been told that with similar…
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The Power Of A Hug In Caring For Head And Neck Cancer Patients
The power of a hug cannot be underestimated especially during a time like a cancer diagnosis and treatment. It says more than any words and with words added goes far beyond anything imaginable in strengthening, supporting, and caring. Many of us on here have had our first cancer long before covid and social distancing and…
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biochemical recurrence
I just joined and was wondering Is there already a discussion of this? My husband had stage 4 prostate cancer but radiation and Hormone T has resulted in a five year remission with undetectable PSA. In the last six months PSA is up several times and is going for PSMA-Pet in three weeks and I'm wondering what all this…
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So God Made a Mother: A Beautiful Mother's Day Poem-Happy Mothers Day Everyone!
I have come across this wonderful poem to share Mother's day with each and every one of you today. God's Blessings to you all. At the dawn of time, God needed someone He could trust to love His precious children. And so, God made a mother. God said, “Life will often be harsh, so I need someone with a gentle touch. Someone…