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Port removal
So I think I’m gonna have to get my port removed but not because the cancer has ended…(it’s just stable for now) I had to have portagram this morning and when they tried to flush with saline, I got hit with a pocket of air in my neck it felt like a horse kicked me! And they were only able to get 1ml in! So I go in for the…
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Brachytherapy
I have recently been diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer. Gleason 9 stage 4a. My cancer has spread outside my prostate to a very enlarged lymph node in my pelvic region. I’m currently taking Orgovyx +Abiraterone and my Radiologist is recommending IMRT. Ive been doing research that suggests brachytherapy…
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Gerald White
Has anyone hear of Gerald White? He has a book called 3 months to live. Apparently he had a 20lb Kidney tumor and went go to live a good life for many years. Well I ordered the book. Terri
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Colon cancer
Hello my new here and recently diagnosed with colon cancer have surgery on the 3rd of this month any advice on what's to come pretty nervous about everything
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newbie here--still in shock
my mom just diagnosed with advanced abdominal fat pad cancer, ovarian primary. saw oncology first time yesterday. had undergone paracentesis 2 weeks ago good result and is feeling pretty good, eating good, but extreme fatigue. she is a diabetic and has had some fluctuations in blood sugar but now seems to have normalized.…
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Anastrozole Joint Pain
I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal cell carcinoma in June 2022. I received 4 cycles of chemo, last cycle was in December 2022. I have been on Anastrozole for almost a year and have started to experience fairly severe joint pain, primarily in my knees. I have also been experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms. I…
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Early in my journey, question
So I’m 53. A year and a half ago my PSA was 1.91 and a few weeks ago it was 2.74 and my PSA percentage was 30%. My urologist has me scheduled to get another PSA next week. And if concerning he will order an MRI. in your opinion, aren’t my numbers encouraging with having 30%?? I’m still scared to death.
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Robotic Prostatectomy - How Long Afterwards to Resume Activities?
I'm almost certainly going to be having the procedure soon (see my recent thread) but wanted to ask specifically about how long it generally takes to resume various activities. I work from home so I would think that would be ideal for getting back to work as quickly as possible. For those with sedentary jobs, how long was…
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here again
So I have been a member on this site since 2006 when I had my first cancer ( head and neck) and then again with my second cancer 2012 ( NHL ) . This site has so many insightful people and I'm looking for an answer on my most recent PSA results. I'm turning 65 in July. My PSA has been rising from a 1.03 just two years ago,…
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NAV Test moving upward after treatments not down
I had a biopsy of my lymph nodes and which showed the presence of squamous cells. I then had a NAV Blood Test that was positive prior to any surgery, or treatment. Immediately following the pre-treatment NAV Blood test, I had a tonsilectomy of my right tonsil, eight weeks of radiation, and the same for Chemotherapy. I then…
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Keytruda/Lenvima side effects
Hello group. I've been dealing with my kidney cancer diagnosis for 11 years now. I've had surgeries, radiation, immunotherapy, you name it over the years to knock the disease back, and I've handled it all pretty well. Last fall my doctor started me on a combination of a Keytruda infusion, every 6 weeks now, and a daily…
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Just Home from VIN II/III Laser Ablation (PlasmaJet) Outpatient Surgery
Greetings to those who have posted in the past and not heard much from others about this condition (Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia / Lichen Sclerosus), the surgery and the aftereffects and next steps. I'll start with, briefly: yesterday (2/8/2024) I had laser ablation outpatient surgery for VIN II/III, diagnosed after my…
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PSA After SBRT
After initial diagnosis my doctor recommended CyberKnife (SBRT). Prior to treatment my last PSA was 6.7. It is now 10 weeks after treatment and my PSA has dropped to 2.1. The radiologist had sketched out a graph of PSA gradually dropping after treatment so I didn't expect it to immediately drop down to 0.0 but wondered…
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ANY LYMPHOMA LATEST NEWS UPDATES?
Can anybody fill me in on the latest indolent follicular lymphoma news. Every site I go to gives different info. I know they have come a long way in the past few years, but its hard to tell just how far when you are new to the site as I am. I was diagnosed stage 4 recently, but from what I read that is not a death sentence…
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Trying to get help for my sister.
It's tough seeing my sister struggle, especially with young kids to care for. She just had her first treatment, and it's hitting her hard. I'm at a loss being so far away. I want to help, but I don't know how. I thought of reaching out to her community, friends, or other family members for support, but I'm not sure what…
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Desperately need advice, think I might have cancer
Hello everyone, I am posting here because no one in my family will listen to my concerns. First about me; I'm a 23 year old female, don't smoke/or drink. The troubles in my mouth started earlier this April when I came down with a sore throat but only on the right side. I also had one swollen bleeding tonsil and horrible…
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ampullary cancer
I was diagnosed with Ampullary cancer in Jun 2009. Was suppose to have the whipple procedure but was unable to complete the surgery due to the fact that the cancer had spread into the lymph nodes. I have been on chemo treatment since Aug 2009 it is called the GTX protocol and I have been doing very well. Has anyone else…
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Pain in Jaw- 8 years after radiation treatment
Hi everyone, I had SCC in my left tonsil. I had surgery of tonsil and lymphnodes from righ side of my neck 2 camepositive for SCC and than had 70 Gy radiation treatment in 2016. I had severe osteoradionecrosis in my maxilla (uper jaw) started in 2018, two teeths came out on their own as the bone was not able to support…
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Sinus Area Cancer And Skull Base Surgery Information
Here is some information and links on sinus cancers and their types and treatments. AHNS Skull Base Surgery Section---Sinosal Patient Information INTRODUCTION Cancers of the nose and sinuses are a rare group of diseases that make up 3% of head and neck cancers and affect about 1-3 per 100,000 people per year. There a many…
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Side Effects from Medication Adjustment
I was diagnosed with papillary thyoid cancer in 2022, and had my thyroid removed in December of 2022. My TSH has been suppressed since my surgery, hovering around .03, for about a year. About 3 weeks ago, my levothyroxine dose has finally been decreased enough that my TSH is starting to rise a bit. My issue is that while…
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Stress and its affect on our immune system - hpv+
Approximately one year, or more, prior to my diagnosis, I experienced an extremely stressful time that lasted for some duration. I have always felt that this extraordinary stress was the trigger that started my whole ordeal. The doctors don't seem to want to engage in speculation as to the cause... other than asking about…
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Did your nodules hurt?
Id be really grateful for thoughts on this please. I'm awaiting surgery on a nodule that's suspicious for follicular cancer but obviously as we know, they can't be certain until its taken out. What i want to know is, has anyone had a painful nodule that can be really sore consistently (8 months now), radiating up behind…
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Leiomyosarcoma Surgeon
Hello Team, Can someone give me the information on surgeons that are crazy enough to do the surgery? Some doctors won't even try and I'm seeing ppl with tumors larger than a football having them removed. I need real surgeons' names, California preferably but I will go anywhere.
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Need advice
I am 71 years old. For the last 3 years my PSA fluctuates between 3.8 and 5. Last PSA was 4.9 in January 2024. On February 28 had mpMRI. The results are: IMPRESSION: Prostate hyperplasia PIRADS 2 - Low (clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present). Nonspecific bilateral external iliac adenopathy (1.0 cm short…
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supplements and AI
I am currently on anastrozole and have chose to use natural supplements to combat some of the side effects. I have shared with my oncologist my choice and he didn't express concern. I honestly don't know that he really heard me so I am going to follow up. My question is has anyone been told specifically not to take certain…
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Anastrozole and vision
Does Anastrozole cause eye floaters and vision problems , I feel like You take the anastrozole you won’t have cancer for five years but your bones are going to get week you could lose your teeth and it affects you eye sight now I may have to take fosamax
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I have recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer-grade 3. I am presently waiting on a genetic test to come back and expect the results today or tomrorow. If my test is negative from what I understand I can choose to have a lumpectomy with six weeks of radiation or a mastectomy. Chemo was not discussed with…
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Bc
Hi I just wanted to see how people did with radiation. I just am 3 weeks post mastectomy. I will be starting at the end of the month. I was told it will be 5 wks since it was invasive. Left breast only. I have been told it's nothing like chemo but then heard or read that sometimes taste can go again. Also should I buy a…
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Essiac Tea
Has anyone heard about Essiac Tea and how it’s cured NHL …I was diagnosed in February for the third time with NHL …..well if you haven’t I’m cancer Free from taking it for the last couple months without chemotherapy
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HELP
Good morning, someone knows where you can help me with this month's rent, we haven't asked for help anywhere, during the process, but our savings have already been exhausted 🙈thank you