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Gleason 8 and Proton Therapy vs Surgery
Hi there. I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer on the right side. This was following an MRI on 23 Feb and a Biopsy on 28 March. Had bone scan and PET PSMA scans on 18 and 24 April 2024. Met with a Urologist and two different Radiation Oncologists since then. Biopsy result was 6 of 13 samples were positive for…
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Orchiectomy vs. Hormonal Therapy
My father has advanced prostate cancer with a PSA of 160 with cancer spreading throughout his bones. He is currently on a lot of pain medication and weakening rapidly. His new urologist is recommending orchiectomy even though my father has been getting Lupron injections for 18 months. I asked my father's oncologist and he…
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Urine flow after prostate surgery
just have a question. A lot of you just had surgery with no prior radiation. I had surgery after radiation. Im about 8 weeks out My question is this I know a lot of men ,probably everyone had some degree of incontinence after surgery but when you did go on your own, was the stream normal regular flow ,that’s what I’m…
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helping with funeral arrangements
My husband has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer which had spread to the brain and we had to remove the mass. He is in the stage 4 of cancer and it has pretty well taken over his body. He is currently going through chemo treatments but the dr is not very hopeful but that it will help relieve some of his pains. I am…
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From Stage 1A Grade 1 Endometrial Adenocarcinoma to 6 yrs NED to Metastatic Stage4B
Greetings everyone! Along with sharing my journey here and checking in to support others in theirs, I am wondering if anyone has had experience with Stage 1A Grade 1 Endometrial Adenocarcinoma recurring after 6+ years being NED at each 3 month, six month, exam. The first time I was diagnosed (at 58) it was removed (via a…
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11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer
Diagnosed at 63, I did not have the confidence at that time to believe I would live another 10 years. Yet, I just completed another follow-up visit in the past two weeks. My semiannual routine includes a blood draw for PSA and metabolic panel, followed by a visit to my oncologist's office. Given the many years of hormone…
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after affects of radiation
Good afternoon all. I have some questions and need some information. I was stricken with stage 4 head neck cancer April 2022. Underwent radiation and chemotherapy. About june of 2023 I started with my inner gums disappearing and causing Osteoradionecrosis. This has progressed to where I am a candidate for surgery down in…
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Breast Shrinking 10 years later.....please help
Hi there. My mom is a 10 year IDC breast cancer survivor. She was treated with lumpectomy/rads/hormone therapy. She recently noticed the treated breast has shrunk in size. Could this be a late side effect of radiation all those years ago? She had a normal mammogram last week. I am worried this could be a new problem. Any…
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Lumpectamy
As I am getting older my breast is shrinking as NY unaffected one is drooping. Where can I get a comfortable bra to combat my problem?
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Decision time on Surgery & Radiation, all test done
Thanks again for all the help in these past few weeks, my PSMA Pet Scan Results have arrived. At this point (waiting on Decipher Test) I am done with testing. At this point I am leaning towards SBRT & Hormones for 6 months. I meet with my urologist tomorrow and then Radiologist, Oncologist on Thursday and Friday to hear…
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Endometrial cancer
Just got biopsy results endometrioid Adenocarcinoma FIGO 11 not sure what it means waiting to get appt with surgeon.
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Radiation without Hormones?
In my previous posts I've spoken about only wanting surgery rather than radiation. I've been told by others (non-professionals) that it's possible to do radiation without hormones in my case given that I have favorable intermediate prostate cancer (3 + 4 with 5% involvement of 4 in only one core). Does anyone know if…
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Enhertu and gas
hello, My mother has been experiencing gas pain during enhertu and the pain stays for about 10 days or more after the treatment. She is on nexium currently but it is not enough to relieve the pain. Is there any home remedies or medications that she can take that can relieve this side effect?
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groin pain
Hello all, new to the forum. 66 year old male. Currently awaiting fusion guided transperineal prostate biopsy (next month). History of elevated and increasing PSA (last 3.8) but relatively normal sized prostate (31 cc). Just had multiparametric mri (3t) and results indicate a single pi rads 4 lesion (12 mm) in right mid…
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What would you do?
83 year old in otherwise good health—sexually active March 2022—TURP procedure. Surgical pathology exam positive for prostate cancer with Gleeson score 3+4=7 Decided on active watching with PSA measurement and follow up with urologist at 6 month intervals. Nov 2022: 1.9 Jun 2023: 2.8 Dec 2023: 2.9 May 2024: 3.4 Urologist…
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Dr. Murphy Talks About Head And Neck Cancer
Dr. Barbara Murphy, Medical Director of Head and Neck Oncology at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville talks plainly about head and neck cancer and the effects of eradication treatment. Dr. Murphy talks about head and neck cancer Take Care, God Bless Russ NEGU (Never Ever Give Up)
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Could radiation leave some cancer cell indolent
Hi, agonizing over surgery or radiation. I am 64, healthy. Diagnosed Gleason 4+3 (4 cores targeting the two tumors shown on MRI are Gleason 7, all 4+3) with a MRI fusion biopsy. psma scan shown tumors completely localized inside of the prostate. I was offered SBRT with 4 month ADT at UCSF. I am hesitating because I am…
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Diagnosis stage … (takes some time doesn’t it)
Hi, wish I wasn’t here , but I’m back .. I hand Hpv head and neck cancer 3 years cancer free . 62 y/o 6 weeks ago , having intense acute lower urinary track symptoms. Possible uti , went to urgent care test strip was positive but cultures all negative , was given some antibiotics and sent home . Few day later went to the…
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Confused after MRI
I know I am in the early stages of possible PCA diagnosis as my biopsy is scheduled on 4/23. But I am really blindsided by this. I am 52 years old. I have absolutely no symptoms other then noticing some possible ED over the past year. My doctor ordered PSA test in on 2/20 and it came back as 14.97 and another test was…
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Good news
Hello good night, I want to share the joy that my husband no longer has Cancer, after 37 radiations and 3 chemotherapies he was discharged, he still has a gastric tube because it was in the throat but here we go [Content removed by CSN Support Staff]
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Preparing for Surgery
I am currently scheduled for DaVinci XI assisted prostatectomy in July. I'm trying to prepare for surgery and try to set some expectations for post-surgery (eating, clothing, mobility, incontinence, etc.) If anyone is willing to share your experiences it would be greatly beneficial. We are traveling to California for the…
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Side effects of Aldara/Imiquimod for skin cancer
Hi everyone, I have a large patch of basal cell carcinoma on my back that is too big for surgery. My dermatologist has recommended either Aldara cream or superficial radiotherapy. I am somewhat concerned using Aldara, since I've heard from a couple of people that it makes them feel low or get brain fog. Does anyone have…
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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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Opdivo and Yervoy combo
my wife is currently on this combo and I mentioned in another thread her CEA and CA 19-9 are above the cutoff #'s for elevated risk of recurrence. She's s4 - had liver and lung mets both resected in several surgeries and possible long bone met - was on Keytruda trial for a year before this - had scary recurrence that was…
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Phobia to Vomiting but need Colonoscopy
Hi everyone. I’m new here and found this forum while looking up colorectal cancer symptoms. I’m a triple negative breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in 2015 and underwent surgery, chemo and radiation. So I’ve always had issues with constipation my whole life. I was diagnosed with IBS long ago. However, for about a…
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Benefit of Radiotherapy after PCR & lumpectomy?
My wife was diagnosed with hormone positive stage 2 breast cancer around 8 months ago. She took an integrative approach to treatment including diet and lifestyle changes in addition to chemo. She was given a PCR following lumpectomy, her ongoing preventative treatments will include aromatise inhibitor and vitamin C…
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Atypical Glandular Cells Undifferentiated on Pap Smear
Hi all! Who started out with Atypical Glandular Cells Undifferentiated on Pap Smear? I'm trying to find literature about this and what this means!? My GYN did not explain.
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I Have Cancer?
Cancer And The Regular Guy Info and Video I had Throat Cancer. In this video, I'm sharing my story and how I fought cancer. I want to help other people who have cancer so that they know that they are not alone and that there is hope. While I'm kind of back to normal, I know there are others out there who have been…
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RIP Famous basket ball announcer Bill Walton
passed today at 71 from a long battle of prostate cancer ….i hate seeing this ..it makes me think this is going to be me