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Cancer shock
I’ve had a heck of a few weeks. I’m 49 years old and had an infection develop in my right toe. Being a diabetic I went to get it checked out. The infection was spreading rapidly and amputation was the only option. While preparing for the surgery, a CT scan was performed. A mass in my kidney was found, an incidental finding…
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What did you wear?
I will be having a mastectomy soon & want to buy myself some new pajamas to recover in. However, I find that I can't decide on what style to get and am hoping that some one in here can help. I worry that the T-shirt & bottoms might rub on the drainage tube, the tank & bottoms might be to exposed, anything with bottoms will…
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Follicular Lymphoma - Rituxan and Bendamustine
Howdy - Anyone try this combination with anything close to Stage IV, Grade 2 follicular lymphoma?
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Lesions/moles without skin markings.
Hello. I just discovered a lesion/mole on my upper chest/shoulder area. It measures 4mm at the widest, and it is light brown in color. It's different from my other moles because it doesn't have skin markings like my other moles do. I don't know if it's a lesion or a mole. It is slightly raised out from the skin. It does…
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After Anal Cancer Treatment and Anal Sex
As a gay man that just finished chemo/radiation treatment for anal cancer. I am scared of having anal sex. Any other gay men that have gone through anal cancer treatment successfully but scared to have anal sex? I know it will be painful but will it be painful the whole time during sex? Will anal sex be pleasurable again?…
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Radiation Burn Spray
Hi, this may be of use to anyone but was thinking of Pattie at this time. I know she mentioned starting treatment this week. The spray I used to ease the pain on my butt, groin area is called Dermoplast...it is usually given to women to spray on after childbirth and can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies, I…
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Rectal Cancer, 80% chance live on Colostomy bag for life
I just got diagnosed with rectal cancer less than 2 weeks ago. I am a 59 Year old male. The cancer starts 3.2cm inside my rectum, is 3.2cm thick and 6.2cm long. That is just the live cancer itself. There is further damage the cancer has caused, and it has spread to my liver. According to my doctors it has been growing for…
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anal cancer
Hi their I was wondering if anyone could help /advise recommend any tips and “tricks” , products anything please , I’m looking for some help for my dad who doesn’t know I’m currently reaching out however I believe a story shared could benefit him with the help and experience from other people rather than a doctor let me go…
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Anal bleeding
i am almost 2 years out from anal cancer. How does everyone keep the stool soft and keep from bleeding? All my scans are clear from cancer. Its so aggravating when I go to the bathroom.
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17 liters of yellow brownish ascites
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Worried???
Hi I am new to this group, and would love inputs, my 32 year old daughter has a mass that is 15.9x15.6x16.9 with solid nodules along the margins…CA125 was 830 with large ascites can anyone give me their opinion she is seeing a oncologist Fri.
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Stage 3b or 3c
Well for 3 and a half years my sister and I thought that my mom was 3c, but today she asked her doctor and he said 3b. She had lymph node activity and I thought it was 3c because of that type of activity. Anyone want to chime in on the discepancy?
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Stage 3b/3C Colon Cancer
Has anyone here been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer (T4aN1M0 or T4aN2M0) and had a positive outcome? I’d love to hear some success stories or words of hope. 💙
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Are there any other MMMT survivors out there?
I am a 34 yr old woman who was diagnosed with stage 4B uterine MMMT. Mine had metastasized to my omentum, colon, appendix and most of my pelvic and abdominal lymph nodes. I am 3.5 years in remission. I would love to hear from other survivors. I know this is a very uncommon cancer in relation to most uterine cancers. I've…
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How to manage radiation-induced diarrhea?
Well, it's begun, and I can only assume it's going to get worse. I'm trying to eat white rice, white potato without the skin, and meat/eggs. Any other recommendations for what I can/cannot eat? I already know that I should avoid fiber.
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Survivors where are you
I want to know how long everyone is surviving. I was formally diagnosed at 37, luckily with stage 1a. I had no symptoms and they found my cancer by mistake. I am now in remission for one year and I'm having these thoughts of how long will I live after this? I know there's no guarantee. But I'm curious of how long people…
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Changes from testicular cancer
I am still attracted to women, but it is different now. It is only a mental attraction. There is no physical urge. I’m a survivor of testicular cancer for six years. I’ve had my testosterone checked and my level is fine but I don’t physically attracted. Is this normal?
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New incontinence boxer briefs being advertised as better that pads or full coverage depends, etc.
Has anyone tried these. I keep seeing ads pop up claiming they’ll save a lot of money over buying pads, etc. to use once and throw away. At $50 for one or $99 for three, it seems to me that the money you save over Depends with be “washed” away in the laundry. But I a, curious. .. are they worth a try?
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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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Social groups for brain cancer survivors
Hi all, new member and caregiver here, My sister is a brain cancer survivor of 10 years, she had a medulla blastoma "grade 4" and the base of her brain and went through chemo/radiation. She wasn't able to return to work due to her balance issues and short-term memory loss. As the years have gone on, her side effects have…
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Recommendations for Dentists with Head & Neck Cancer experience
Hi, I’m looking for a good Dentist with Head & Neck Cancer experience in the Houston, TX area. I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oral tongue in 2012. I received a left partial glossectomy and bilateral neck dissections with left forearm free flap reconstruction and Radiation therapy. I was doing well…
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Ladies wigs
I am a lung cancer survivor and I have several new ladies wigs that I would like to donate. Different colors and lengths. I live in Wichita and will deliver them. Thanks, Susie
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Recurrence
Hi, Well wishes to all of you. I started chemo yesterday for a recurrence of gastroespohogeal cancer (at and near GE Junction) . First time was caught very early (stage 1) while checking for a minor swallowing probem and was treated with chemo, radiation and immunotherapy (not a candidate for surgery because of other…
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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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LadyMox – Possible Update
Like others, I've been worried that we hadn't heard from LadyMox for some time, even though she had logged onto the board in February, So I did a search this evening and sadly learned that a young woman name Tammy Mink (Tammy was LadyMox's first name) just passed away last week. From the location (Buffalo), her age (42)…
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I have not told family I have Prostate Cancer.
I'll be 67 this December and was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2+ years ago. I was on active surveillance for the past two years. About 7 months ago my PSA went up to 4.8 and I received my second biopsy. It showed the cancer was growing and I was started on Lupron. I'm a fat guy and need to lose another 10 lbs before the…
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Looks like it’s the end of the line. I went into Hospice two months ago.
https://youtu.be/C2owEGUNas4?si=TJy23OUankauJMD_
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Chemo or No Chemo - Stage 1C1
Finding myself in the decision making stage for Chemo or No Chemo (Observance) for Stage 1C1. Single ovary cyst with recent surgery to remove cyst, ovaries, fallopian tubes. Spillage during surgery (due to cyst size, needed drainage prior to removal). Cyst results returned as Grade 1 mucinous carcinoma. All post-op CT…
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Hi everyone
Idk where to start. But I will start with please pray for my family. My 31 yr old boyfriend was diagnosed with 3 different cancers almost 3 yrs ago its in his brain lung an bones. He has stage 4. He had full brain radiation about a yr ago. He struggles with remember anything . He thinks he can still do everything like…
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Testicular AND Prostate Cancer???
Hello: I'm new here. I wonder if anyone else has heard of this: my daughter's father had testicular cancer (was also in all in lymph nodes) 13 yrs ago; operated & chemo/etc, cancer free all these yrs, til now. He was just diagnosed with Prostate cancer. He told my dtr something about having "12 biopsies", or something like…