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possible soft tissue sarcoma
hi guys, i hope it is appropriate for me to post here not having been diagnosed yet. i visited my primary care doctor on tuesday, we discussed my symptoms and she reviewed my ultrasound of my abdominal tumor i had done at hospital and she is referring me to a surgeon to remove the tumor and send it to pathology. i am just…
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Looking for some guidance
Here is my situation: PSA 24.5, up from 15 1 month ago (but a different lab), 2 lesions on MRI (1.9 cm PRAD 4 at right periphery and (0.7) PRAD 5 near left transitional zone. I am due to get a biopsy next week and PSMA scan sometime after that. The MRI showed no extension beyond the prostate, but given the PSA level and…
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Anal Cancer
I am currently in recurrence of anal cancer. Originally diagnosed as Stage 2 T3, I underwent chemo and radiation to resolution, with recurrence diagnosed less than 1 year after completion of treatment. Currently, I run a message board for public awareness of HPV and HPV related cancers at www.hpvinfoweb@yahoogroups.com.…
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Low testosterone
Hi, I just started to take androgel for a very low testosterone count. I was wondering if anyone else has taken or is taken testosterone hormone therapy. How long did it take to see or feel results? Any side effects from the medication? Thanks for the help Matt
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Enzyme levels are raised
My dad who is in his early 80s recently had his blood tests done and had one abnormal reading - his CA Antigen 19-9 level was just over 50. Normal range is around 27. I've heard that high levels of CA 19-9 tends to be associated with cancer of the pancreas, bowel, gallbladder, bile duct, lung. Is this true? He has had no…
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Ultrasound shows one thing, CT scan does not.
I had a ultrasound that showed a 2 CM mass on my left kidney suspicious of neoplasm. My doctor called and told me it looked highly suspicious for kidney cancer and she would refer me to a surgeon, but first I needed a CT. I had a CT with contrast and is showed no mass on my left kidney. Which is great news, but is a CT…
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Newly diagnosed
I’m newly diagnosed with a brain tumor. I don’t know what to expect and the idea of surgery is terrifying to me. How do I get the neurosurgeon on my case to slow down and walk me through it? Why is my doctor so impatient with my questions? How do I ask about decision making…if/when it comes time to make those calls? I’m an…
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Narcissistic sister with terminal cancer
My sister who has this past year been given a terminal cancer diagnosis with no specific time frame as the consultants say they have not seen a cancer like hers before. Since her diagnosis she has been ruthless with family tearing us apart. She has a 7 year old daughter and l have a 7 year old son. Initially l was asked to…
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Atypical ductal hyperplasia
My wife was diagnosed with ADH on core biopsy. Informed this is a precancerous condition and it could either be monitored or a surgical excision could be done. She has opted for surgery. Although everything based on test results points to this as a benign condition I am still scared it is cancer. Need advice.
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For new viewers considering Surgery
This post is currently for all the viewers on the site recently diagnosed and considering Surgery as an option but have not yet had one or two consultation’s with Surgeons. Here is what I gave learned are some important factors to consider in choosing your Surgeon during consultation’s. This being said the technologies and…
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Asymmetrical soft tissue on vaginally cuff
My CT scan shows an asymmetrical soft tissue mass on the right vaginally cuff. Now, my doctor has ordered an ultrasound of the area. Could this be indicative of cancer?
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Seeking Long-term Survivors of Esophageal Cancer
Hello everyone, My name is Anna, and I am reaching out to this community for support and information. My husband has been diagnosed with stage 2 adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, he is now scheduled to have an esophagectomy. I am very anxious about the surgery and what…
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Uterine Carcinosarcoma
Are there any uterine carcinosarcoma survivors here?
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Maxillary Sinus Cancer
I'm looking for someone who has or had maxillary sinus cancer. I work at a hospital and a patient of mine is looking for someone who he can share his experience with. We have had difficulty finding someone that has been through what he is going through right now. He could really use the emotional support and the feeling…
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Received Post Prostatectomy Pathology
just received my post Surgery Pathology report. Lowered my Gleason 8 to unfavorable Gleason 7 (4+3). Also lowered my grade group 4 to grade group 3. At least I feel better I can call myself a 7, but there are caveat’s . The cancer had left prostate capsule. No distinct mass was identified. His initial cuts to Prostate bed…
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So much for thinking I was going to keep my eybrows/lashes
Funny story...So yesterday morning I woke up and what was left of my eyelashes were in my eyes, and I have maybe 10 eyebrow hairs left (done with A/C and on #5 of 12 taxol). So I'm about crying laying in bed and my husband says "it's ok honey, your a tree that has lost it's leaves, you'll grow new ones in the spring" I had…
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50 Hours Out of Surgery
I started my procedure at 7:15 Tuesday morning. When I looked at the clock in recovery it was 3 pm. I had a DaVinci XII robotic assisted radical prostatectomy. Before the surgeon had the opportunity to visit, I made two laps around the unit with the assistance of a walker and a kind nurse holding my robe closed. While my…
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Hepatocellular liver cancer
Hi, my husband of 41 years died of HCC on January 20, 2024, 26 days after being diagnosed with liver cancer. He had both a CT Scan and MRI in March 2023 which showed no masses or nodules. We are heartbroken and devastated about how fast and aggressive this cancer spread. He was a non smoker, drank an occasional beer on…
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myxoid liposarcoma
Hello Guys, After surgical removal of tumor 6x5x5cm (high grade) on right thigh with all clear margins from the lab report, necessary to go for radiation/chemo or.. Please suggest if anyone of you have gone through similar issue..
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Lymphoma and disabilty
Can someone comment who had experience in this area ? I looked that SS Admin site and there are are hole bunch of items. I think,as I read this, there is no point to apply as you going tru initial treatment. … ? Wife is un-employed for last year or so but had worked for about 30 years paying SS. Before diagnosis, she was…
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A TRUE LOVE STORY
I have lost family members and close friends in two years When it gets published, look for a story named A TRUE LOVE STORY I wrote it telling both my story and my wife's story battling cancer and our faith being tested FlagReplyLikeCare
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Anxiety?
How do you deal with the anxiety? I am feeling so out of control. I am normally able to face critical issues and deal with it, including my own past medical issues, my husband's critical health issues, and even unexpected deaths in my immediate family. But this time, I am a wreck… I shake constantly. I get angry at the…
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Long term Liposarcoma survivors with biomechanical issues
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The Role of Nutrition in Accelerating Cancer Recovery
In this video, we're going to discuss how nutrition can help you recover from your treatments faster! By following a nutritious diet and supplementing with the right nutrients, you can help your body bounce back faster and cancer can be a thing of the past. If you're looking for information on how to recover from cancer,…
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PET CT SCAN REPORT
Here are some statements from my report. Comments?? There is a physiologic distribution of activity in the brain. If further evaluation of the brain is clinically indicated, PET CT is limited and MRI is the recommended modality. The SUV max in the right parotid gland is 40.02. The SUV max in the mediastinal blood is…
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Cyberknife: Is it worth choosing a doctor who uses Cyberknife
From what I have read Cyberknife often results in better treatment. Would you limit your search to doctors who uses it? Thank you
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Liver Cancer
Hi, On mid january 2024, my mom was diagnosed liver cancer, through the time cancer was spread out along her liver. Doctor said that she was alive just only through the gaps between cancer on her liver, and she's only have few months cause she cannot get any surgery and only palliative care. But, i ask doctor can her get…
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Chiropractor with a power port
Just wondering if it is Okay to get chiropractic treatment with a power port?
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Questions about AML quality of life
Hello all. My mother was diagnosed with polycythemia (myeloproliferative neoplasm) August of 2022 at 74 years of age. Phlebotomies were sufficient treatment for almost a year but her platelets were continuing to rise so we started hydroxyurea 500 mg every other day and things were quickly under control and we had a nice…
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Has anyone heard from nowhere?
Hi all, probably to more of the oldies on the board, has anyone heard from/spoken to nowhere? I got a message on July 3rd, and see that's when he was last on. He's been a major support for me, so I'm just getting a bit worried, hopefully tho he's just enjoying a beautiful summer ! Thx