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1year since surgery
Hello all. A year ago today I had a tumor removed and started a 12 session chemo trip. That finally ended in December. I had a colonoscopy today and they found no polyps or anything to believe I have lingering issues. They did take a biopsy of the surgical site but it looked good and he said it was standard procedure. To…
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Memorial Day May 27, 2024 We Honor and Remember our Fallen
Monday the 27th is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor our country's servicemen and women who died in service to our country and who gave their all. These are the ones who gave their lives for their country-their last full measure. They deserve no less than the highest honor and respect. Participate in the National…
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Pancreatic Cancer - NET
I'm searching for pancreatic cancer survivors. After NET pancreatic cancer diagnosis in November 2015, and Whipple procedure surgery on January 4, 2016, all my ct scans have come back clear and negative, so far. Next scan is a month away. I have not had any chemo or radiation; my doctor said I didn't need it. I have spent…
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prostate sbrt
I had a prostate spacoar put in 2 weeks ago so I could start sbrt radiation today. When they did the cat scan prior to my radiation the Dr. said there was no sign of the spacoar inside me. Has anyone ever heard of this happening before?
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I’m new
Hi, folks! I found out two weeks ago that I have papillary carcinoma. Of course I have been scouring the internet for information. I have an appointment with an ENT specialist a week from today and will hopefully have a surgery date set ip at that time. I would appreciate any suggestions, tips for preparing for whats ahead…
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Greeting to all brave souls here
I am new to this site. 57 year old. had last menstrual period at age of 55 and became menopausal at 56. 19 months after last period started having spotting. contacted my GYN dr and had TVU. It was found to have no fluid but 5.18 endometrial thickness. i am going to be scheduled to have hysteroscope with biopsy. I am scared…
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Triple negative breast cancer
Are there any other women out there with Triple negative breast cancer?
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Prostate surgery or radiation with ADT
I have been approved for either treatment. 79 years old. In good health otherwise. would like life experiences with side effects from either of the treatments for the first 6 months of removal or radiation with ADT. Probably will base my decision on treatment based on the severity of the side effects as it appears that…
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Very rare and aggressive
My dad who is 75 and very healthy just retired and was diagnosed with aggressive and advance prostate cancer. His psa 13 months ago was 2.1 and a couple months ago was at an alarming 150. He has done several biopsies and tests with the latest being a pet scan. Pet scan showed no active cancer in prostate but it had spread…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, What Is The Reason For My Cancer?
I have throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So i am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. My throat cancer journey will be different than everyone’s however the process of radiation therapy is basically…
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Proton Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck | My Experience
Tom shares his experience receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer at Penn's Roberts Proton Therapy Center. Get an inside look at the process from preparation and making the screening helmet to actually receiving radiation therapy. Proton Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck | My Experience Take Care, God Bless…
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Lung Cancer Types
Lung cancer is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung tissues. In case it is left untreated, the growth spreads beyond the lungs in a process known as metastasis into the rest of the body and adjacent tissues. There are differences in lung... READ MORE…
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Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-How To Numb Your Throat So You Can Eat During Radiation
Your throat will be an absolute war zone during and after throat cancer radiation treatments. This method of numbing your throat will help you significantly. After a little practice you can get some calories down your throat and also to help keep those delicate muscles working throughout your treatment (which will help…
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Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-Juice Drink That Won't Burn Your Throat.
A helpful tip on what to drink during throat cancer radiation treatments or when infected with thrush. I learned this from experience and trial and error the painful way! Take Care, God Bless Russ
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newbie question re genomic/biomarker testing
I had a recent MRI which showed two lesions, one with a PI-RAD score of 5, the other with score of 3. So, highly likely to be cancerous. I've been dealing with another, rare form of cancer (GIST) for two and a half years; it's incurable but treatable, for an unknown length of time. For that cancer, mutational/biomarker…
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Surgery vs Radiation: another question
I am 67, Gleason 7, unfavorable, and PSA 4.2. Both surgeon and oncologist say I am on the borderline age-wise and that either treatment would give good results. I am more concerned about long-term continence than longevity. I am changing my mind ten times a day. Any input appreciated.
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, What Now? My Story to survive!
I have throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. My throat cancer journey will be different than everyone’s however the process of radiation therapy is basically…
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Benefits of Radiation therapy following Lumpectomy and PCR.
I’ve created a new post as for some reason my replies to the earlier posts wouldn’t attach. Thanks RocDocVic. From GPT: What are the chances of recurrence of early stage breast cancer treated with TCHP and radiation therapy vs no radiation therapy, where the patient had a lumpectomy and achieved a pathological complete…
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Ongoing infection post-chemo
Hello, 74 year old female in remission from Diffuse Large Cell NH Lymphoma having completed 5 RCHOP cycles in 11/23. Since then, I'm experiencing repeated infections—cold, influenza, sinus, UTI. Is this common? I'd be interested in hearing if others experience this and how they cope I feel like a sitting duck!.
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Newbie here and meeting Urologist tomorrow for next steps
Have had BPH issues for years and PSA fluctuating from 4-8. Had a few CT scans over the years and with PSA rising I talked Doc into MRI and have one lesion roughly 1cm x 1cm and PiRads 4. Meeting with my Urologist tomorrow to discuss next steps. Prostate is 130cc. Appreciate any advice or questions I should ask.
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Newly Diagnosed with Metastasis--HELP
I need some words of wisdom and hope ... my husband's MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound show a 14x14x10 cm presumable renal cell carcinoma, extensive metastatic disease in right and left liver lobes, metastasis in T11 and T12 spine, metastasis in 4+ nodules in the lungs, and suspicious tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava. He…
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After surgery diet
Everyone knows my story five weeks out of salvage surgery waiting anxiously for the first PSA test and hoping i will be NED. i’ve always been a doubting Thomas, but them saying i had cribform and the pathology report saying cribiform not seen , yes it all looked good except the perinual invasion part ..so that being said i…
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71 year old discovered renal cell carcinoma incidentally
Hi, this is my first post, but I’ve been reading everyone’s experiences. My cancer was found by accident(thank God). I’m told my 5.3x 4.3 mass at the lateral aspect of the upper pole is at stage 1. I am scheduled for surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa Florida on the 27th of the month. It will be a total removal of…
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Brain radiation side effects
As I posted back in November, it was discovered that the cancer had metastisized to the left frontal lobe of Rickie's brain. Radiation was done for 10 days the end of Oct. This helped greatly with the movement in his right leg and arm. We were told some of the side effects would be hair loss (that happened)Slower cognitive…
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Kidney Cancer Survivor since 2021 - My Post- Cancer life
Hello, I also wanted to share my story and hope it gives others hope. I was sick for almost a year of waking up and dry heaving for no reason. Being nausious 24 hrs a day. Everything I did didn't help. I was in good shape, overweight, but not obese in any way. I also had a hernia that was getting bigger on my lower left…
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Mom wants to stop chemo
I am so eager for some advice and guidance because I realize I have no idea what my mom is going through. I have no idea what it’s like to have cancer or go through chemo, and I’m struggling to know how best to respond so any thoughts or advice would be so much appreciated! I’m so scared to say the wrong thing or make…
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T Cells, Cancer And Immunity
Professor Angus Dalgleish, (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, Fellow of Medical Science.) Professor Dalgleish is a highly experienced doctor, physician, medical teacher, medical author and researcher with over 500 primary research publications. He was also a pioneering…
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Father starting chemo after resection
Looking for some insight as my Dad recently had a resection for a T2 colorectal tumor. It was removed successfully, however, traces were found in 4 out of 17 lymph nodes following the surgery. He is now going to be starting chemo and nervous for his quality of life. They’re looking to put him on FOLFOX, Oxaliplatin and…
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Can someone help me understand my test results?
As I'm not able to determine what these results mean over the phone today (have to wait until appointment), can someone explain if they've had similar results or what it entails? It mentions the following: FINAL DIAGNOSIS: SIGMOID COLON POLYP, COMBINED LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC POLYPECTOMY: - INVASIVE, MODERATELY…
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PSA velocity, what am I looking at here?
PSA last year was 2.0, and this past December was 5.78. The urologist ordered a 4k test: score 59, 10% free PSA, and my PSA was almost 12. That is a vast PSA increase in just 3 months. Going to Johns Hopkins now. MRI on 4/12 and biopsy to follow. I did have an abdominal/ pelvis CT done for possible diverticulitis a month…