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What is HPV-Related Head And Neck Cancer? Explained!
Video 1 of the “Role of HPV in Head and Neck Cancer” Webinar series—Recently Dr. Bhisham S. Chera joined GRACE to discuss the role of HPV in head and neck cancers. Bhisham Chera, MD, is a UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center member and Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Clinical…
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The Optimistic Gardener - My Journey Through Throat Cancer Recovery
Last September I was handed the biggest shock of my life after the results of a biopsy revealed that I had throat cancer. To help other people, who may be at the start of of this scary and uncertain journey I thought I would describe my journey; the feelings I felt, the pain and for want of a better phrase, the process.…
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"Uncover the Secret to Beating Cancer: 5 Tips You Need to Know!"
In this video, I'm sharing my story of how I beat cancer. I'll tell you everything I learned about cancer, how I overcame it, and how you can too! If you're struggling with cancer or have had it, then this video is for you. I'll share my story, my tips for cancer recovery, and how you can beat cancer too! I hope that by…
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HPV+SCC after Multiple Myeloma treatment
I was recently diagnosed with HPV+SCC and am having surgery next week. No mention of chemo or radiation yet because doc feels we caught it early and want to see tumor margins and lymph node involvement before we decide. I was also diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2020 and received chemotherapy for about six months before…
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Head and Neck Cancers of the Unknown Primary
A conversation with Dr. Ron J. Karni, an Otolaryngologist with the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Head and Neck Surgery of UTPhysicians, affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston. Head and Neck Cancers of the Unknown Primary Take Care, God Bless Russ
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Metastatic squamous cell skin cancer after Moh's Surgery
Hello, I am a 64 year old otherwise healthy retired RN. I was recently diagnosed with metastatic cutaneous (skin) squamous cell cancer. History: I had had Mohs surgery to remove a lesion on my left arm in 2019. Just this past November, I had an MRI for a sore arm/shoulder (unrelated) and they noticed an enlarged lymph node…
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Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Decisions: What’s Right for You?
When considering treatment options for head and neck cancer, what helps determine the best approach for YOU? Dr. Ari Rosenberg discusses key factors that impact head and neck cancer treatment decisions, emerging research, and tips for partnering with your healthcare team. Dr. Ari Rosenberg is a medical oncologist and…
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Late Effects of Cancer Treatment - Head and Neck Cancer Focus with Emma Hallam
'Late Effects of Cancer Treatment' workshop series with Emma Hallam, Macmillan Consultant Radiographer in Post Treatment and Late Effects. The focus of this workshop is Head and Neck Cancer. The session covers: - What a late effect is - The late effects of head and neck cancer specifically - Top tips on how to manage late…
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Tumor Size Question
My MRI results from last October (below) mention lesion in right mid gland with a measurement of 1.9 x 1.0 x .09 cm. I'm assuming this is the size of my tumor? Is this a length / width / and height measurement of the tumor? If so, is that considered a smaller or larger tumor? Can anyone help me understand this better?…
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Linitis Plastica T4N1M0
I was diagnosed at 42 years of age with linitis plastica T4N1M0 August 2012 just over 1 year ago, and was given survival odds of 30%. When I was diagnosed I quickly researched all I could on the disease on the internet, not a good idea! I found a lot of the posts about the disease that were very negative and at the time I…
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Stomach Cancer survivor
In 2014 I underwent surgery to remove 85% of stomach. For ten years still cancer free. Since COVID I find myself with constipation more frequently even though I don't eat a lot of food. I eat smaller meals and try to eat every two hours however the constipation tend to prevent my food intake. Any suggestion or…
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HELP, Acid-Bile Reflux after Total Gastrectomy
Dear all, My fiance had a total gastrectomy, almost 3 years ago. She was diagnosed with sotmach cancer at the age of 25. One thing that continues to be an issue is the esophagus irritation (Esophagitis). We have consulted several doctors. Some say to focus on food and life style, others indicate that is is a mechanical…
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Tongue cancer
I read that it's really rare (5 percent of people get it) but I had a tongue surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering two and a half years ago. They sliced off the side of my tongue. Now a pre cancer has appeared in the same and another spot. I'm scared. There are things I'd like to be able to do again including voiceovers and…
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Delay times between MRI and Biopsy?
67 y/o male, PSA 6.7ng/ml, recently discovered on blood test. I'm getting healthcare thru VA, who also outsources to local hospital because they have the latest and greatest in MRI/Biopsy abilities. I just had my MRI on 4/21/24 which indicated 19mm lesion and a smaller area of abnormality as well. A targeted biopsy was…
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Horseback riding
I have been trail riding for over 25 years. are there any other riders out there who can tell me if I will be able to ride again?
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Scared & Emotional
After waiting 16 days, without my PCP giving me any info except a referral to a Hemotologist, I was told I have CLL. I now have to wait 7 more days to find out "specifics". The lack of communication with my health care providers is frustrating. I'm staying positive with my family & friends, but silently I'm freaking out.
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Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia or DCIS....am really frightened
I just received my CNB results that states I have ADH. The core biopsy showed 2 areas that look suspicious. They took 6 samples from each area for a total of 12 biopsies. Now the surgeon wants to do 2 lumpectomies & hopes there's will be no DCIS or worse. There is mention of columnar cell atypia & flat epithelial atypia as…
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Hello
I just read my blood test results and my thyroid is through the roof at 9.30. I was diagnosed in 2021 with brain,spine and lung cancer. September of 2022 I ended up in the hospital for 30 days with pneumonia. I wasn't supposed to make it out. I was told to prepare for end of life. Well, I did make it out. But,…
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Biopsy is done. 26 cores extracted. All benign. What is the next step?
I posted earlier with my data below: "I am 68. I live in Southern California. I have Medicare and medigap insurance. In early 2022, my PSA was 3.9. By November 2023 it went up to 5.3. My PCP gave me referral for a urologist who asked me to do a 3 Tesla MRI, and a urine test. My MRI shows my prostate size: 47cc PSA density:…
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Oncologist and Thoracic Surgeon Seem to Disagree
I was diagnosed with a cancerous nodule in my esophagus in January 2024. It was removed via EMR in April. The pathology report indicated that the cancer cells were moderately to poorly differentiated and there had been lymphatic vascular invasion. I met first with my thoracic surgeon who said given my condition, data…
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Focal Cryo Therapy for initial treatment
After months of indecision, I just sent a note to my doctor at Fox Chase to ask him to schedule me for focal cryotherapy procedure. So far, it seems for primary treatments of Pca, focal treatments are typically only applicable to some men who qualify with in-gland non metastasized low to intermediate grade cancer. The…
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Neck Lymph Nodes Location And Detailed Explanation And Display Of H&N Area.
I think some of you folks will find this interesting I know I did. I always wondered what and where lymph nodes were in the H&N area, now I know. The lymph nodes of the body are very important to us and can be very important clinically. There are quite a few lymph nodes in the neck, and they're described as anatomical…
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Leg and arms tingling sensation
hello, my mother is currently on enhertu and she has been feeling a tingling sensation in her legs and arms to the point where she feels like her legs are heavy when she tries to walk . Is there anyone who has experienced that ? And how did they treat it? Because it has been very difficult for her.
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off Orgovyx
I took my last Orgovyx pill last Saturday the 20th. As of last night the 25th I am already feeling a little regaining of energy and some strength. I did 60 pushups in a row and 2 weeks ago barely did 30. I have not been doing them daily just as a test. Also, only 12 hot flashes since yesterday morning. It appears once you…
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Help with mri report
Hi, I was diagnosed in January with Gleason 3+3 (no MRI prior to biopsy). PSA was 4.5 last week. I had an MRI today and just received the results below. Multiple prostate lesions as above. PI-Rads v2.1 score: Pirads 5 - Very high (clinically significant cancer is highly likely to be present) Narrative MRI of prostate with…
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4 weeks post RALP and total incontinence during the day
Ok, so I know we are lucky, my husband is back to light golfing (not using the driver until this week) active, and feels great except for the constant incontinence during the daytime hours. Unless he is lying down sleeping or lying on the couch he is leaking continuously all day going through maybe 10 pads. Is this…
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Past members
Had some time last night so I looked at some old post that go back quite a few years. I came across a member I kinda forgot about. The name was cobra 666. He helped keep the forum going. Anybody know what happened to him. I had a glitch in my computer back then and then I noticed I did not see any more post from him. Also…
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Catheter removal
so anyway, I went to my general practitioner to have the catheter removed. He pulled out all the saline in the balloon, and then literally grabbed it and yanked it out. I have to admit it really hurt about the last inch at the tip of my penis and now it has been two weeks and the tip of my penis inside still hurts about an…
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EBRT after prostate removal
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skin itching after herceptin
is there someone who experienced or have skin itching after herceptin? my itching started around 10 months of receiving herceptin. i never thought about it because it was tolerable, but it has gotten worse that i have to take benadryl everyday,and because of that, my eyes are so dry that the over the counter eye drops…