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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…
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New Saliva Procedure Protects Cancer Patients From Damage Of Radiation
A treatment done prior to cancer surgery on head and neck patients can improve their ability to swallow and speak, says a Broward Health surgeon. Take Care, God Bless Russ
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Waiting for scan results
I was sent to get a brain CT w/ and w/o contrast. There were many white spots on the pictures w/o Con. But then on the contrast pictures, there were several new spots that appeared . Is there any reason other than tumors that new spots would light up with the contrast? It’s been 6 days and I’m panicking at this point…
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Peripheral T Cell - NOS - pctl
I am 49, was diagnosed pctl nos in sept 2021. I have completed 6 chemo sessions (was clear of cancer after 2 rounds - i think thats a positive) - i am so worried about the future - i have autologous stem cell transplant in 1-2 mos and i just always read how bleak the prognosis is for pctl nos. I have a 13 year old boy with…
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Brain Metastasis - Radiotherapy
My mom (62) initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery/chemo. Now we found there is a metastasis in brain (posterior fossa) and three in abdomen lymph nodes. We were told prognosis doesn't look good (in months- as brain metastasis recurrence is risky) and starting ten whole brain radiotherapy…
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The mental part of it
hi I am 64 and have been healthy (except fertility issues) up until ovarian cancer diagnosis in December. Had full hysterectomy and lymph removed in January. Started taxol and carbo in February. I just completed 5h treatment and will have my last June 6. I am really beat today. Can barely climb stairs. I hope to feel…
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High resolution ultrasound anoscopy anal cancer
Greetings Everyone, Hope this finds everyone doing well and thriving. I am post anal cancer July 2021 post chemo radiation, have been getting manual rectal exams with anoscopy in the clinic now scheduled for High resolution anoscopy under the ultrasound and scope in the clinic that takes a more extensive look and possible…
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How to Identify Cancer Misinformation Online
When reading cancer information online, it may be difficult to tell whether that information is accurate and reliable. Some misinformation, which is false or inaccurate information, may target people with cancer, which could lead to a delay or disruption in treatment. In this video, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky discusses what…
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Missing items from RALP Discharge Summary
I thought I would offer these notes and tips that seemed to be missing from my discharge instructions, to those that come after me: + Days 1-3 + + Waking up in the recovery room ……. I awoke without fanfare, flashing lights or sirens. For this I thanked my lucky stars without complaint. Everything else, come what may. + +…
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Why Is It So Hard To Cure Cancer? - Kyuson Yun
We’ve harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven’t found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any given time. Why is it so difficult to cure cancer? Kyuson Yun explains the challenges.…
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Chest pressure/tightness
Hello everyone! I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I had a double mastectomy 2 years ago, with no reconstruction. I have constant tightness across my chest and under my arms. It's like a tight belt around my chest. Sometimes with some burning sensations and a little soreness. My breast surgeon has been of no…
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Post VATS dry cough
Hi! Looking for insight on a dry cough, which of course hurts, 2 weeks post VATS lung resection, cancer removal, and lymph node check. Seems like every little bit something new pops up. TIA. I appreciate being able to be part of this group. Mary
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Lost of facial nerve
Has anyone out there lost their facial nerve. After radiation, like 2yrs after do you still get sore throats or tongue sores that come and go?
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MRI with or without contrast
Hi, I am already one year in active surveillance but I have decide to treat this year with focal therapy. Before starting the treatment, I had an MRI done yesterday but it was without contrast. Should I request another one with contrast before starting a treatment? Thanks, Fred
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Post Op throat
I had my Esophagectomy on 12/19. They also did a small neck dissection and they had to do that gastro thing… forgot what it was called. I’m doing pretty well and have a great prognosis. My question is has anyone else experienced a raw throat feeling that kind of takes your breath away and makes ya cough quite a bit?
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PSA after surgery interesting
From John Hopkins Study Explores AccuPSA Test During one study, Dr. Partin and his colleagues examined blood samples from 31 patients whose PSA level had been undetectable for at least five years after radical prostatectomy. All these patients had PSA levels less than 0.1 ng/ml after surgery. However, one third of them…
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Anyone else have the same diagnosis?
In 2017 I found out that 25% of my right kidney was cancer. Chromophobe to be exact. So I had it removed. 2021 I had a pea size tumor that was clearcil (I know I didn't spell it right) cancer. Last year I had another surgery where they removed 9 tumors but I still have over 20 tumors in my body and I am stage 4 now.…
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Benefits of infusion
I have to have 4 rounds of Chemo. After my lady oncology appointment I was informed I had to have infusions for a year. Why? What are the
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New here and don't really know what to do.
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Hi everybody
SO I have PTC hopefully soon I will have it removed I have an appointment on Monday with the surgeon. I also have several nodules on my lungs that haven't changed in a year and a mass on my breast that could be cancer or pre cancerous and a cyst on an ovary that has to be surgically removed. I've had 9 biopsies and almost…
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Recurrence from Ovarian cancer
My mom initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery/chemo. Now we found there is a metastasis in brain and two in abdomen lymph nodes. We were told prognosis doesn't look good (as brain metastasis recurrence is risky) and starting ten radiotherapy sessions. Has anyone gone through similar…
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Anyone have experience with urologist in Colorado Springs?
trying to confirm my surgeon’s experience.
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Hoarse voice and running out of air.
hi! I’m almost 5 yrs in remission from esophageal cancer with heavy doses of chemo and radiation. The radiation left my neck scarred red. That doesn’t matter because I’m here! But…..lately I’ve had a hoarse voice and seem to run out of air when I’m saying something. Has anyone had this happen? I don’t mean long sentences…
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kidney cyst results
jan 2023:There is 3.7 cm cyst extending off the lower pole of the left kidney. There is a 3.9 cm cyst extending off the lower pole of the right kidney with minimal complexity along its posterior margin, with question of punctate calcification. No hydronephrosis. april 2024: Bilateral renal cysts again noted measuring up to…
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15 Years Post RP Detectable PSA
Submitted to a radical prostectomy in June 2009 after an initial PSA of 16.9 and a confirming biopsy. Total time lapse from detection to removal was less than 120 days. My PSA screening occurred regularly for several years post surgery and each result was undetectable - until now. I'm an older veteran and have recently…
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Post RARP cath removal incontinence
Good evening to all. I had my DaVinci RARP at Advent Celebration and had a great experience. Stage pT3b involved 11 - 20% of gland. Negative surgical margins. 3 lymph nodes negative for malignancy. Cath removed yesterday, and now I have very little control - very incontinent, especially with 6 - 8 8ounce glasses a day. I…
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SCC ON THE LOWER LIP
My husband has a place on his lower lip. A little more than two months ago he went to Derm. and had it frozen, did not work. Went back and she took out some, did not work. Went 3 & 4th time for more. First biposy showed a "wart" - last biopsy showed squamous cell carcinoma. Our worry is it is not healing well, he is having…
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New member, diagnosed today with squamous cell carcinoma, upper lip
Hello, I had a large squamous cell carcinoma excised from my lower leg in October 2014. I saw my Dermatologist again last week regarding some suspicious lesions/spots. Two biopsies were taken, and two other lesions were frozen. I received the biopsy results today and the lesion on my lip is squamous cancer which will be…
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My sidetrip to Colorectal Cancer and a Reminder
I'm now 3 weeks post-op from a right hemi-colectomy (resection of terminal ileum, cecum (with appendix) and ascending colon). At age 70, the surgery did knock me out, and fatigue is still an issue. The incisional pain is minor but I have thick scar tissue bisecting my navel (I think he must have ended up with an open…
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Rest Of The Journey
I was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian cancer about 6 months ago. I was not a candidate for surgery and was found to be chemo refractory/ resistant. Although I know everyone’s journey is unique ( to some degree), I’ve been told my life expectancy is about a year. Is there anyone out there that has gone or “walked- with”…