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Post-Radical Prostatectomy Pathology Results
I'm 4 weeks out from a radical prostatectomy and just received my post-surgery pathology report and it's indicating that cancer's a bit more advanced than pre-op biopsy/pathology/scans/etc. indicated. What I'm wondering is if anyone has experienced a similar situation and if further treatment was required. I'm having to…
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Thyroid cancer - advice for recurrence and medications
Hi all, I have a couple of questions I'd love some insight on from the community. First, some background, I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in July 2023 at 43 years old. The main tumor was on the right side and it was 2.5cm, there was spread to the left side, but no apparent spread to the lymph nodes. I had a…
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Late recurrence in ovary?
Hi all, My mom (68, in excellent health) had a distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy in August 2020 for pancreas adenocarcinoma thought to have originated in a mucinous cyst. Had 12 rounds of FOLFIRINOX. Clear scans every 3 months/6 months up until last month when a new 7cm left ovarian cystic lesion showed up. She had surgery…
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Cialis?
Hi folks. First time posting, but have read several of the comments and replies over the past few weeks. July 10 I had a Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy plus the removal of two lymph nodes. Surgery went as planned although my prostate was like double the normal size, so I had to wear a catheter an extra week. Upon…
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Physical Therapy after Surgery
Hi Folks. I have seen a few posts mentioning physical therapy (PT) after surgery to help with incontinence. I am 5 months post op and I still need to wear shields to help with those annoying leaks that happen from time to time (last night I had a rather aggressive sneezing attack which was not fun). I do the Kegal…
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Cervical cancer stage 4B
I was diagnos CERVICAL CANCER Stage 4B last 2021 at the age of 25 .. i been through a lot of fights, having all treatments and complications ..its been 4 yrs but im still in pain and getting worst.. cant afford having back in fort in my dr. because i cant proceed to what my oncologist advice due to lack of finances 😔 , Now…
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side affects etc.
I am a 66 year old who was treated for prostrate cancer, went through Brakey Therapy was clear for 6 years and then my PSA went up and it was discovered that my cancer metastasized in my tailbone. I went through Radiation now for the last year I am on 1000 mg of Zytiga, 10 mg of prednisone and Lupron shots every 3 months.…
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Quality of life
The last time I posted, I tried to address the topic of quality of life. I wrote about spending quality time with loved ones, friends, and others that we care about. My family helps to keep my mind active. Staying mentally alert and living in the same world as everyone else makes me feel like I am accomplishing something .…
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Learn About The Treatment Options Available To You-Sharing This From Local Support Group
Hello everyone. These Head and Neck Cancer handouts were given at our local cancer center support group. I would like to share it because I think it may be helpful. If you find the print a bit small you can increase the size of the print in your browser, I know with Firefox Browser if you push "ctrl +" on your keyboard it…
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Has anyone had HPV+ TORS surgery without follow-up radiation?
I was diagnosed with early stage HPV+ cancer on my right tonsil. After conferring with my surgery, chemo and radiation doctors it was recommended to have TORS surgery. The surgery went well, and fortunately the lymph nodes that were removed tested negative. But now the radiation doctor is recommending 5 weeks of "clean up"…
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Follow up of stage 4a laryngeal cancer
hi! I am new to this site . I have a question regarding follow up care. My husband has stage 4A Supraglottic cancer. We had first 3 month appt with pet scan and scope yesterday and all looks good. At first the oncologist said fu care would be ct and scope every three months for a while . Then we saw ent and he said scope…
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Latest on IRE Nanoknife Focal experience
Thought I'd start a new post and update my Pca journey. Condensed history: First diagnosed November 2023 with 4+3=7 tumor within gland. Confirmed by 2 biopsies, bone scan, and PSMA PET scan. No metastasis. After local urologist suggested surgery or radiation I got a second opinion from Fox Chase Cancer Center in…
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How low a PSA? What is the new "normal"?
My PSA is 0.2 after having radiation treatment now just over 2 years ago. Interested also in this metric. Most of my usual body functions are fully changed from "normal" in one way or another after the 27 days of radiation. Almost everything. I am interested in chat with similar men and situations. I am 79. Any men that…
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ADT Side Effects & Different ADT Drugs
My brother-in-law has recurrent prostate cancer (he was originally diagnosed with stage 4a) and his oncologist wants him back on ADT drug he took for 2 years. Thing is the side effects were horrendous. From what I've read (NCI, ACS, etc.), side effects can vary some between the various ADT drugs. His oncologist said they…
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Cholangiocarcinoma Treatments
My husband was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma on June 2nd. The medical team initially thought they could perform a resection, but further scans revealed additional lesions on his liver, making the resection no longer an option. After two hospital stays for infections and stabilizing his bilirubin levels, he began…
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Decision Process re: radiation Type
Having just received a diagnosis of prostate cancer, my urologist indicated that radiation is his recommended approach and I'm scheduled to meet with radiation oncologist shortly. I'm stage 2, with evidence of Cribriform pattern 4 so active surveillance is not an option. Recognizing that everyone is different and…
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Lurker finally posting....
I've known for the last 45 days that I have prostate cancer that requires treatment (65 yo in very good health). And I am committed to whatever treatment I select. I have been reading posts here for the last 30 days and I have found those posts to be very informative. Very useful. Plenty of YouTube vids to boot. But I am…
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Late Term Effects Chemo - where I am now 14 months after reading NYTimes Article
Hi Everyone, I'm new to these forums. I want to find a survivor support group or network. 14 months ago, I read the New York Times article titled "It takes a lifetime to survive childhood cancer", and it upended my life. I had a Wilms Tumor removal when I was 4 (left kidney only) followed by chemotherapy (no radiation).…
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Breast cancer stage 0
I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ and had a lumpectomy to remove the tumor. Will be starting 4 weeks of radiation. Concerns about possible radiation burns. Does anyone have suggestions or ideas on the best way to handle this? My Dr gave me a list of lotions to use if I need to. Thank you!!
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Stage 4 OCCC
My wife was diagnosed with well I guess stage 2 or 3 at the time cancer. (May 3rd, 2024) After seeing the oncologist the following week and them gathering a team to plan how to go about the process. We were told the masses were in the lower abdomen and the oncologist was pleased to see the spleen was in good shape. an…
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Guilt
Hello, my fiance was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Not sure what exact stage yet but at least a T4 N3 disease, which honestly I am not even sure what that means. I will be the main person taking care of him, if he is able to leave the hospital at some point. Currently he is received radiation to hopefully shrink a…
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Help sos
I'm so lost so I was hoping I could find someone who know my position I lost my dad Easter Sunday and my uncle Eddie 6 days after my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer may 1 after her er visit for her knee was swollen April 27th the seen a tumor on her lung that's was the size of a great fruit so just that month was so…
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Ned 7 th year!
An update about our journey. Its been seven years since surgery. Did CT scan and results came clear. Ned since 7 years.Thank you all for positive vibes here.
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If anyone needs help with coping
Hi, I was diagnosed with medulloblastoma back in 2009 when I was 22 years old. With surgery, radiation, and chemo I am cancer free and I am now a 37 year old, even though I'm in a wheelchair I am a relatively healthy guy. My road as many others to recovery was not easy, but necessary. I can get out and hunt, fish, and most…
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Wilms Tumor Survivors
Hi, I am a Wilms Tumor survivor. Were any of you who survived Wilms Tumor as a child had a mother who was a smoker by chance?
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New Guy Reporting In
Greetings, Gentlemen. New guy reporting aboard here, although I’ve been watching this forum for last couple months to learn as much as I can from the collective experience of all participants. I’m 73, retired Navy, and in pretty good shape/health. PSA for nearly 20 years was 0.4 to 0.5. But it started climbing 5 years ago,…
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Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
Hello All! My name is Alyssa. I am 30 years old. I am new here, and honestly wish I had known about this website earlier. It would have been a great extra support system. I am currently struggling emotionally and physically as a recent cancer survivor of Stage III Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. The large tumor that…
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Synchronous primary cancer
Hello, I am a 54 year old who last year was diagnosed with endometrial and ovarian cancer. I have finished radiation, chemo, and brachytherapy and currently on Keytruda. Is there anyone else on here that has been diagnosed the same?
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Proton Radiation Therapy for prostate cancer and other cancers
I am done with a 28 treatment proton therapy plan at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute Center in Jacksonville. Initial PSA 5.5 Gleason 6 and T1c score. First let me say that Proton Therapy for my low grade prostate cancer was the best solution for me. I am relatively young, still play volleyball, swim and…
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Researching financial help
I reached out to a nonprofit organization and when we were discussing my finances, the case worker asked me about my wife's finances. I told her what my wife's income was (which in hindsight I shouldn't have done), and now I'm wondering just how much this is going to affect the amount of financial aid I might receive. Any…