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I need reassurance, but I don't deserve it
Hello all. I have been on chemo for 12 months and I am about to beat it. I feel awful about it, and I don't know how to feel. I still have two tumors in my liver , and one more chemo trip before I get to know if I've beat it. I feel SO guilty I might beat it. My father died from colon cancer. My wife's father died of…
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8 weeks out from surgery
Had Robotic Prostatectomy 8 weeks ago. Desided on surgery as the best option for longevity. Im 63 years old and my cancer was both types one being more aggressive. Pet/Ct showed no cancer outside of the prostate. Biopsy after surgery confirmed clear margins and contained within prostate. PSA check showed 0.04 which doctors…
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Gastroenterologist specializing in radiation enteritis/proctitis treatments
My husband recently completed RT for a biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer. He had a tough time getting through the radiation treatments due to enteritis and then proctitis that required treatments with oral steroids and a brief pause in his treatments. He was able to complete his treatments about 10 days ago but is…
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Newly Diagnosed Very high PSA
My husband was recently diagnosed. Very health, fit 65 year old. Went in for a physical because he never goes to the doctor and they ordered a blood panel. Doctors office called him and told him his PSA was 44.74 and they referred him to a urologist. Since then he has had an MRI which showed 2 lesions rated PIRAD 4 Biopsy…
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How likely is radiation n a one and done proceedue
Thank you all for your help. I am trying to find out how likely radiation would be in my case and in general is a one and done procedure with no reoccurrence . I am told I am a favorable intermediate case with: 76 years old in good health PSA 5.6 Decipher 4.0 Slowly rising PSA over time Biopsy: Three sites out of 14 with…
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3 years NED
Haven't checked in for a bit, but I wanted to update everyone. Just had my 3 yr check up and NED. I am not expecting it to come back as it was stage 1a and grade 1, but it still feels good to hear him say what we were expecting. The doc has kicked me out to yearly visits instead of 6mo and life continues. I just want to…
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any body out there choosing no treatment for their cancer?
My husband was recently diagnosed with duodenal cancer with probable liver mets. We have researched many of the procedures and treatments that may be available. My husband having watched his mother go through pancreatic cancer with all of the treatment was thinking, are you better off just not doing anything. Treatments of…
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1974 - rhabdo - I’m 52 now..
testicle and spermatic cord removed at 2 1/2 and then on to Sick Kids in Toronto - radical lapo-lymph removal - then Vac regiment for 2 years - about 46% of my cohorts were gone by 5/6 - the chemo regime left me infertile-ruined my teeth - direct injection by needle collapsed my arm veins - they moved to my feet lol - they…
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Possible Causes?
I was told they don’t know what causes astrocytoma‘s. So I’ve had to develop my own ideas about what might have caused my massive grade ii astrocytoma to start growing around 2008. Here they are… living next to orange groves sprayed with roundup working on the computer 8-16 hours a day for years speaking on the cell phone…
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funeral exspences
My mother passed away yesterday morning at 840 am est. the funeral is very exspensive. She had stage 4 cancer. does anyone know who i could possibly go thru to get help with the expenses
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WHAT HAPPENED | Throat Cancer | POST Radiation Treatments | My Reactions Day 1-46
This is a video post from a fellow undergoing treatment and documenting it in a series…throat cancer… He says: once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT HAPPENED | Throat…
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Is an MRI necessary before radiation treatment
Thank you all for your responses. If I get treatment it will most likely be radiation. I have not had an MRI and my date to start radiation treatment to soon approaching. Prior to radiation treatment should I have had a MRI or is a MRI performed during treatment on the table so none is required before hand . Also, if there…
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reoccurrence rate radiation
Hi all, From the data available the charts show a 10% chance of reoccuancd with radiation and ADT, and 20 percent without ADT in eight years. These seem awfully high. Am I missing some thing. Anyone know the reocurance rate for surgery as well.. ADT is a no go for me. Thank you.
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Looking for input about reoccurrence rates between radiation and surgery
First post. Recently diagnosed with PC. I am a 76 years old in good health otherwise. Results of testing: I am told I am in the intermediate favorable group with a 5.6 Gleason and 4-0 decipher. My PET scan shows no margin involvement. I am trying to get a handle on the reocurance rate between the two options surged or…
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Multiple Myeloma Stem Cell Transplant
I’ve been recently diagnosed with mm at age 67. Must now decide whether to get a stem cell transplant. My doctor says because of so many new treatments coming out, I could go either way. For those who did or did not get a stem cell transplant… how did it go for you?
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Cars for Cancer patients
I am looking for a free or low cost vehicle to purchase. I am currently homeless and seeking permanent housing as well. Having a vehicle would help me in my housing search as well as being able to get to medical appointments. Would anyone have any information on where I might be able to find this particular resource?…
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Tattoos
Tattoo ink contains known carcinogens, and can be transported around the body and end up in the lymph nodes. However, there is little research into whether or not having a tattoo raises a person’s risk of cancer. Researchers from Lund University Sweden used national registries to identify cases of lymphoma and analyze…
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New Diagnosis and Consumed by Fear
Hi Everyone. First, I want to recognize all of you as warriors. As I start my own journey, I hope to be half as courageous as all of you. But for now, I am just consumed with fear and need help, guidance and words of wisdom. Diagnosis 6/13/24: Stage IVB, Figo Grade 3, dMMR, Endometriod Adenocarcinoma. Had…
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Appointment next week for results of biopsy of prostate
I'm anxiously waiting for the results of the biopsy done for my dad who is facing prostate cancer. He's in his 70s but extremely active, probably the healthiest person in my family. This is quite unreal. I've offered to be there during this appointment and I'm trying to read as much as possible to be able to ask informed…
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My wife
My wife was recently diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. They were suspect of her ovaries, but found her stomach wall had thickened and had a colonoscopy and endoscopy done. A big mass in her stomach was found. Biopsies showed a late stage tumor in her stomach that has spread to her lymph nodes and 2 different linings in her…
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Leukemia- Adult
Good morning, I was diagnosed with ALL- ph+-bcell in May. I spent a month in the hospital and I am now continuing treatment outpatient. I am struggling to find any active support groups , for adults, online. Can anyone steer me to an active group?
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Tumor found on pelvic bone
My girlfriend had an MRI two weeks ago and a 3 centimeter tumor was found in her pelvic bone. The doctor told her he could not think of it being anything other than cancer. And he ordered another MRI which she had two days ago. We are still waiting for results. The wait is killing us. Why would he want another MRI before…
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Incontinence products guidance
I am a few days away from getting my post-surgery catheter removed. I haven’t been able to find any good comprehensive guidance or reviews of incontinence products - diapers, pads, etc. I was hoping to get feedback on brands that fit better, or are more leakproof, or just what to look for. Guidance on dressing and…
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Ovarian and uterine cancers
I was just diagnosed. Total hysterectomy was done April 23 for endometriosis, pathology came back with stage 3 uterine and stage 1 ovarian diagnosis. I guess you could say that I'm lucky that the ovarian cancer was caught early. I can't get a straight answer from my surgeon about chemo and prognosis. Every cancer website…
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Just received my Prostate Cancer diagnosis
I'm 63 years old and in otherwise excellent health. High PSA prompted a Prostate Biopsy procedure. 3.2 on 1/15/2019 3.6 on 10/14/2022 6.8 on 4/30/2024 5.0 on 5/234/2024 (check on reading from 4/30/24) Did Biopsy on 6/24/24, 14 cores, 2 of the 14 cores showed problems. Below are the summaries: PROSTATE, RIGHT BASE, BIOPSY…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment To Cure My Cancer | My Reactions Day 28-32
This is a video post from a fellow undergoing treatment and documenting it in a series…throat cancer… He says: once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat…
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Do You Need A New Normal ? Why ? BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT FOR OUR SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Hello everyone, I came across this in my travels and thought it may help someone on the discussion board today or in the future. It is written by a woman named Mandymuff, her (screen Name) This woman's insight is timeless. I take no credit for this just passing it along. I hope this helps or inspires someone today. Please…
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Child Brain tumor
I am Looking for some people who have or are currently going through treatments with their child with a brain tumor. My four year old niece was diagnosed in april this year with a pineoblastoma brain tumor. Has undergone so much and would love to hear from others
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Childhood cancer survivor
I was diagnosed February 14, 1989 with a mixture I’m so brain tumor I was given a 5% chance of living. I am now 43 years old realizing that I’ve had problems all my life with commitment and holding down job. The job part was not that I could not do the job or that I was not good at the job. It’s just something that was…
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Emotional support for 21yr old w. upcoming occipital temporal tumor surgery
Hello, my niece has a tumor on her occipital lobe causing seizures. She is scheduled for surgery the last week this month (July 2024) at MGH Brigham. MRI today indicates tumor has grown 1cm since MRI in April. She is a very level headed and mature person, and was ready to go forward with the surgery, but the latest MRI…