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2nd time diagnosed with anal cancer in 1.5 years
When I was diagnosed with cancer I had zero signs. They found it by a CT scan for my knee replacement. I was sent to the cancer center. I was told it is completely treatable. So I had chemotherapy by IV (3times) and pills, and radiation. That burned me so much. During all this I got Covid. So that made is worse. They said…
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How to cope the 1st day quimo, what to think about how to control fear?
Hello i am 48 yrs old recently i have been diangnosed right breat cancer type HER-2 positive 3, stage 3. Also my MRI detected a 1cm nodule under my armpit which biopsy can back positivo. Now doctors says requiere quimo 6 seccion every 21 days in 5month cirgury to remove the breast and nodule armpit. Doctors say these are…
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Radiation Concerns
New guy here. Had brachytherapy in 2019 and psa stayed low at 1.2 ish until about 2 years ago and started to creep. Now at 4.1 with a 24 month doubling time. New urologist now since old guy retired and the recommendation is to do external beam radiation on the prostate and full pelvic region as a salvage as they call it. I…
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small 3mm Nodule in right lung
Hi Everyone, I have a question. I was stage 1a, 1.2 com, grade 2 rcc and i was told that my chances of recurrence were less than 5%. Yesterday I had my annual scans and I recieved the CT portion back thus far. All blood looks good. CT scan reveals two small 3mm solid nodules in right lung, lower and upper part. I have read…
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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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Inability to ejaculate
I finished treatment a year ago (radiation). My orgasms now are very weak and, of course, I don't ejaculate anymore. I did at first but it's gradually gone away. This has made me damaged goods. All I hear is "did you ****?" or "are you ever going to ****?" or "why can't you ****?" I dread having sex but (not bragging) I'm…
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Stage IV Signet Ring Cell Colon Cancer
I was diagnosed with Stage IV signet ring cell colon cancer (in the sigmoid colon) in Oct 2017. Tumor was quite large and had exploded which is what caused it to be found but the surgeon was confident she got all of it plus the other 2 tumors that were on the peritoneal (sp) wall. My official staging is T4aN2aM1c with…
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Stage IV rectal cancer
I was diagnosed officially in Aug 2024. But my PCP felt the mass during a digital exam she preformed and due to pain 4 days after my 50th birthday. I have had 12 rounds of chemo and 28 rounds of radiation. I also had surgery in Nov 2025 due to pain and other unpleasant symptoms. It’s daunting having stage iv. The tumor was…
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SBRT with ADT or no ADT
Hello, I have been diagnosed with localized prostate cancer this past summer . PSA 7.2 Gleason 3+4 .decipher 0.49 My Father died of Prostate cancer 2007 at 72 . I am 66 . I have decided on SBRT rather than Radical Prostatectomy . The oncologist suggested ADT ( Androgen Deprevity Treatmant ) or I can decline at this time .…
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Caring for my husband 💕
Hello, Everyone. I am new to the site and I am hoping to find other people who are on a similar road as I am. My husband is 53, as am I, and was diagnosed with stage 2-b pancreatic cancer on October 20, 2025. He immediately began chemotherapy, 3 types of chemo as well as an external, portable chemo pump that was infused…
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Still have neuropathy from Folfox/Oxy chemo
Hi, I am new to the forum, I was diagnosed Nov 2015 with a tumor in the rectum. Had 28 traditions, 6 weeks of 24/7 chemo, surg resection of tumor with temp illiostomy (for 12 weeks) then take down, then 12 sessions of Folfox/Oxy plus others that I don't remember currently. I had many of challenges others have experienced…
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I'm part of a clinical trial
I feel I am a lucky person to have been approved to participate in a clinical trial for a less damaging radiation treatment. I had been seeking treatment with protons for that same "less damaging" reason, but due to various factors, getting insurance approval was simply taking too long. I start Tuesday. Involved Field…
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After TORS, de-intensified trial of 3 weeks rad
Hi all. Massive thanks to you who have shared your experience and helpful tips about getting through your ordeals. You have shown me what patience and strength is. I'm here for support, but also want to be a resource for anyone going through something similar, as I seem to be a kinda niche patient with this early-stage ssc…
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Nearing the end of 18 months of ADT
New Year Update It’s been a while since I’ve updated the group. In February I’ll receive my final Lupron shot (one-month dose), and March 22 will be my last day taking 1000 mg of Zytiga. UCSF will then taper me off prednisone over four weeks. I’m also scheduled for my final CT urogram in March, along with a baseline DEXA…
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Well, that hurts - taxol update
My taxol experience is definitely fascinating from the outside although rather rough from the inside. Great news, my tumors don't like taxol and are shrinking. Bad news, I don't like taxol either. Imagine stepping on a Lego or hitting your funny bone, now imagine that sharp spike of pain anywhere on your body jumping to…
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Basal cell with perineural invasion.
45 year old male, healthy, no tobacco use ever, no drugs ever, and no alcohol ever...I work as a foreman on a concrete construction crew, so I am outdoors 8 to 10 hours a day. Had a small sore appear on my forehead about 14 months ago. Very small, about 1/8 inch. It would scab over, scab would fall off, and repeat. Went to…
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21 months post salvage surgery update
just got my 21 month PSA test … cancer undetectable below .003. I feel very blessed I’ve come to the conclusion that I will have some incontinence. I go through one pad a day to me. It’s not a big deal. That’s a little sacrifice hopefully I’ll stay this way. Don’t think salvage Surgery is not an option. I’m living proof…
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Carcinosarcoma
I am a 66 yr old that found pink discharge on 5/14/2025. PCM referred me to women’s center on 5/22/2025. They preformed a pap which came back clear and scheduled an ultrasound. Had ultrasound on 7/1/2025 and when Doc saw results she preformed a biopsy immediately. 7/10/2025 biopsy confirmed I have Carcinosarcoma. Referral…
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Hi All!
It's been a long time since I've visited, and I find myself very nostalgic and missing you ladies who kept me company on this journey. I'd love to hear from my beautiful "old-timers" who are still here on the boards, and hear news about those who aren't. I also want to encourage y'all that miracles really do happen. I…
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Seeking help
my wife was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer on June 21st 2025. She had a 20 cm mass removed, full hysterectomy and bowel resection done on July 20th. Her first round of chemo was this past Wednesday and needless to say this weekend was awful. What I really need is caregiver support. I’m looking for an…
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Stage IV (4) Ovarian Carcinosarcoma - MMMT
Hi all, I'm brand new to this message board. I'm currently 44 and I've been fighting ovarian cancer since August of 2023. I had surgery to re move a ~20cm tumor, then immediately started paclitaxil/carboplatin (+bevacizumab starting cycle two) every 3 weeks for a total of 6 rounds. Continued the avastin for a few more…
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Esthesioneuroblastoma
Anybody out there know of or have information on survivors of olfactory (esthesioneuroblastoma). I am a 2 year survivor and would like to communicate with anybody that has info. Thanks!
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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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Beginning therapy and scared
About 11 weeks ago my spouse noticed a lump on his neck and we went to the dr and were prescribed antibiotic treatment for an "angry lymph node" .... fast forward 3 weeks when we went to the emergency room when it did not reduce in size. He has stage 3 HNSCC as well as laryngeal cancer and esophageal cancer. We just did…
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Pads
Do pads get definitely noticeably wet in the beginning or could you be unsure if you are leaking much?
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HAS ANYONE TRIED POLY MVA
Has anyone tried poly mva?
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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.
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Salt & Soda Solution for Secretions
I came across the "recipe" I was given for salt and soda solution to help control secretions. Thought it may be helpful to share. :) Into 1 quart water add: 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Shake or stir solution. Store at room temperature. Use every 1-3 hours - especially after eating, taking oral…
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Feeling deflated and resentful
I am 18 mos post breast cancer treatment for Stage 2B invasive ductal Cancer. Surgery chemo radiation all I attended mostly alone. My spouse in WC family there for first appts and surgery but then work and family took over. I am feeling very deflated and alone right now as my family treats me as if I never had cancer. No…
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Radiated on purpose as an infant in the 1950's, cancer developed years later
I was born in the 1950's and treated with radiation as a newborn. I weighed 9lbs. 6oz. and my mom was told I was too big and had an enlarged thymus and radiation was necessary to prevent me from growing to gigantic proportions. Years later it came out that many babies were treated with radiation. The doctors I've found who…