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Friendly Doctor, But doesn't give prognosis or seem to see how serious the condition is. Please Help
My younger brother has Stage 4 Colon Cancer. He was diagnosed almost one year ago. They did surgery to remove the tumor in his colon. He underwent Chemo right away. The PET scans have shown the cancer getting worse each time. It metastasized to his liver on the first PET Scan. The last PET scan showed it moved to the…
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Stage IV journey begins...
My cancer is back. I had a PSA done in January of this year…. 8.1…it had been a 0.34 six months before. Doctors could not believe that the result was that high after such a short time. It is an aggressive monster that eventually went to 9.4 in July. PET scan showed 8 bone lesions with 1 large one on my spine. No organ or…
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Another lymphoma diagnosis
Well the other day I got a biopsy result from a lump on my neck that indicates Large B-cell lymphoma, germinal center type. Don't know much else yet. Scheduling an appointment with an oncologist ASAP to hopefully learn more soon. Also have a full body scan scheduled for next week. Originally went to a ENT doc for the lump…
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Always feel love in all way 💕 never wait for someone to tell you
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Cured of Edwing Sarcoma 9 years clean scans
Cured of edwing sarcoma, surgery on january 2016 in Moffitt cancer center Tampa FL. Hundred of metastasis on my lungs surgeon toke 14 tumor so I could breathe send home with a prescription for hospice, toke Protocell for one year, no kimo no radiation scans clear for the last nine years. praise God.
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Never give up
Sometimes it feels like the world is so over with you.but I know that nothing is impossible with out God He will come for own rescue 🛟 in time of help Amen
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Really long term effects of cobalt radiation?
Following the surgical removal of a medulla blastoma (base of brain), I received cobalt radiation treatment to kill any remaining errant cells. This happened 40 years ago. Since then, life for me has been fairly "unremarkable". During the past half dozen years however, I have slowly lost control over the coordination of my…
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I am a Christian "but"...... how do some of you do it??
I am a firm believer in GOD, don't get me wrong and know we all have trials in life like in the book of Job, BUT how do you not get so angry with GOD and how can such a rightous GOD give people so much pain? Guess, I am in this depressing and anger state right now. Just like no one wants to see a child suffer, it is SO…
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ER+, HER2+ breast cancer. New here, Nervous, have questions
was diagnosed with Stage 1, grade 2 er+, her2+ breast cancer. No lymph node involvement. Very small. Lumpectomy, 16 rounds of radiation, currently doing immunotherapy (session 9 of 18)and on Letrozole. My reason for being nervous…..although protocol called for me to do chemo, my oncologist felt I would be a good candidate…
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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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ROBOTIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY Recovery
I have a couple of questions for those who have had this surgery. I will be having ROBOTIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY surgery in a couple of weeks. How long did the surgery take? How long was your hospital stay? How long did recovery take befor you were basically back to your normal self? What advice do you have for others about to…
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It's back!
Diagnosed 6 years ago, many samples Gleason 8 or 9, seminal vesicle involvement. Classified as high risk of course. Was told by several docs that even if I had surgery I would still need the full barrage of radiation treatments also. I chose IMRT and 2 years of ADT and skipped the surgery. Now 6 years later, PSA slowly…
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POST RADIATION PROBLEMS HIP AND PELVIC BONE DAMAGE
Is anyone dealing with this? I was diagnosed in April 2011 and had my treatments (chemo and radiation) through May and June. I was stage III so I had pretty intense radiation, including pinpoint to specific lymph nodes that were affected. I have extreme low back pain, spasms (he says probably related to muscles trying to…
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Fighting Back: How To Tune Up Our Attitude And Outlook
I am a Stage 4 prostate cancer survivor, Gleason Score 9, with the BRCA 1 Gene. I've had surgery, chemo, and radiation. Also…3 PSMA PET scans. What helps me plow through this battle is a focused and determined outlook. If you would like a few tips on how to stay mentally strong as you confront these challenges, please send…
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Muscular pain along incision
I had a partial nifferectomy in May 2024 and the remaining part of my kidney atrophied. I have a 10 inch incision along my left side and I have quite consistent pain along the site. It is most noticeable when I sleep and does wake me up. For example I'm in Australia and it is 445 in the morning and I have been awake for an…
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Brother diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer
My brother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2 years ago and had his colon removed. Then 4 or 5 months ago, he was again diagnosed, this time with stage 4 cancer. It has spread to the kidneys and lymph nodes and was given a year to live. He is wasting away so quickly going from 160lbs. to only 114lbs. He hardly eats…
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Prostrate cancer PSA
I am a 60 year old man that has had his prostrate removed Sept 2021. I had a PSA of 36 with a Gleason score of 6. Stage 2 because of the high PSA but also BPH I had been on active surv since 2013 PSA of 2 . In 2013 I had my first biopsy were one needle out of 12 cores showed Gleason score 6 on 5 % on the needle but spend 3…
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Can your ca19-9 level go up even though tumors are shrinking?
My husbands, who has metastatic pancreatic cancer (spread to his liver) latest Ct scan showed that his tumors have slightly shrunk. The tumor on the pancreas from 3.7cm to 3.0cm and the liver tumors have also shrunk some. However his CA19-9 level has gone up. He has had 4 rounds of chemo so far. Does that mean his…
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My Mom Passed Away from Stage IV Liver Cancer
My name is Joanne (23) and I lost my mom to stage 4 hepatocellular carcinoma on December 13 at 2:58 a.m. this year. Right now, I'm just writing because after her funeral service and burial, I'm lost. I'm an only child currently living with my dad and I'm scared for him. He doesn't see the point in living a fun life now…
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I'm doing a Natural approach instead of Radiation and Chemo... is anyone else doing this too?
I said NO to radiation and NO to Chemo and am doing a Natural approach... has anyone or is anyone doing this too? I had a lumpectomy this past April and had three lymph nodes taken out. The lymph nodes were fine. The cancerous lump was around 1" in size and was a triple positive. After a bunch of research and a divine…
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Church-Based Cancer Support Ministries
Because of my cancer journey, I am motivated to start a Christian cancer support ministry at my church. I would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with a cancer support ministry at their church and get thoughts and reactions about the idea. Thanks for your input!
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Not eating
My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer that has spread to his bones. He was put on capmatinib. From the last pet scan the drug was working but one of the side effects of the drug was swelling. He went to his family doctor about the swelling and the family doctor advised him to stop taking the…
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Needed to talk
I'm new to CSN. My story is, I was diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer 2002. I rejected the standard of care, chemo, radiation, or HRT. I believed I was 52 years old, when the doctor suggested left breast removal in 2005, with treatment. At that time my husband and I was on our 33rd year of marriage, so I rejected breast…
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Faith talk
I'm new to CSN. About me. I was diagnosed with DCIS 2002. I rejected the standard of care, chemo, radiation, or HRT. I believed I was 52 years old, when the doctor suggested breast removal in 2005. At that time my husband and I was on our 33rd year of marriage, so I rejected breast removal for now, maybe I was a little…
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New to page and Dx
I was Diagnosed 8/4 with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my left breast found on a screening mammogram. So thankful for this. I feel like things have taken so long to get going. Screening mammogram was 7/15 follow up 7/22 Biopsies x2 had 3 suspicious areas 7/30 results 8/4. MRI of both breast 8/15. I have seen Surgical…
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Social Security Disability
I just finished my online application for Disability benefits. What an ordeal--I see why people hire attorneys for this. Monday, I filed the Application for Benefits and printed out some instuctions about what information I would need to file the Disability Report. Tuesday, I assembled, compiled, and recapped medical…
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Stage 2 BC Triple negative Tamoxifen 8 yrs Uterine lining 22 mm
Started with intermittent discharge in Sept, had a negative pap. Went to a Gyn in Jan , had an US and measured 22 mm. My oncologist took me off tamoxifen right away and asked for a CT scan to be done before the D&C is completed. Waiting on the CT Scan results and D&C is scheduled for next Tuesday.. Wondering what my…
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Side effects from anastrozole
I started anastrozole about seven weeks ago. I am having leg pain, headaches, and hot flashes. Looking for suggestions on how to deal with these effects.
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Tips for managing side of effects Oxycaliplatin infusion
Hi, I stage 3 colon cancer and the tumor was removed by surgery. I am now undergoing CAPEOX treatmetnt. I am posting this question in hope that you might share insight on managing side effects. I have read all the patient education information about the cold sensity after oxaliplatin infusion, but I believe those of you…
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Calling all Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender cancer survivors and caregivers
Hi everyone, I have been watching this board for a long time and see very little activity. I have to believe that in all of america there are more than a few glbt people dealing with cancer. I would love to see this board an active board like many of the others I see on this site. One possibility is to combine and make a…