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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, What Now? My Story to survive!
I have throat cancer…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. My throat cancer journey will be different than everyone’s however the process of radiation therapy is basically…
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Benefits of Radiation therapy following Lumpectomy and PCR.
I’ve created a new post as for some reason my replies to the earlier posts wouldn’t attach. Thanks RocDocVic. From GPT: What are the chances of recurrence of early stage breast cancer treated with TCHP and radiation therapy vs no radiation therapy, where the patient had a lumpectomy and achieved a pathological complete…
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Ongoing infection post-chemo
Hello, 74 year old female in remission from Diffuse Large Cell NH Lymphoma having completed 5 RCHOP cycles in 11/23. Since then, I'm experiencing repeated infections—cold, influenza, sinus, UTI. Is this common? I'd be interested in hearing if others experience this and how they cope I feel like a sitting duck!.
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Newbie here and meeting Urologist tomorrow for next steps
Have had BPH issues for years and PSA fluctuating from 4-8. Had a few CT scans over the years and with PSA rising I talked Doc into MRI and have one lesion roughly 1cm x 1cm and PiRads 4. Meeting with my Urologist tomorrow to discuss next steps. Prostate is 130cc. Appreciate any advice or questions I should ask.
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Newly Diagnosed with Metastasis--HELP
I need some words of wisdom and hope ... my husband's MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound show a 14x14x10 cm presumable renal cell carcinoma, extensive metastatic disease in right and left liver lobes, metastasis in T11 and T12 spine, metastasis in 4+ nodules in the lungs, and suspicious tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava. He…
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After surgery diet
Everyone knows my story five weeks out of salvage surgery waiting anxiously for the first PSA test and hoping i will be NED. i’ve always been a doubting Thomas, but them saying i had cribform and the pathology report saying cribiform not seen , yes it all looked good except the perinual invasion part ..so that being said i…
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71 year old discovered renal cell carcinoma incidentally
Hi, this is my first post, but I’ve been reading everyone’s experiences. My cancer was found by accident(thank God). I’m told my 5.3x 4.3 mass at the lateral aspect of the upper pole is at stage 1. I am scheduled for surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa Florida on the 27th of the month. It will be a total removal of…
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Brain radiation side effects
As I posted back in November, it was discovered that the cancer had metastisized to the left frontal lobe of Rickie's brain. Radiation was done for 10 days the end of Oct. This helped greatly with the movement in his right leg and arm. We were told some of the side effects would be hair loss (that happened)Slower cognitive…
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Kidney Cancer Survivor since 2021 - My Post- Cancer life
Hello, I also wanted to share my story and hope it gives others hope. I was sick for almost a year of waking up and dry heaving for no reason. Being nausious 24 hrs a day. Everything I did didn't help. I was in good shape, overweight, but not obese in any way. I also had a hernia that was getting bigger on my lower left…
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Mom wants to stop chemo
I am so eager for some advice and guidance because I realize I have no idea what my mom is going through. I have no idea what it’s like to have cancer or go through chemo, and I’m struggling to know how best to respond so any thoughts or advice would be so much appreciated! I’m so scared to say the wrong thing or make…
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T Cells, Cancer And Immunity
Professor Angus Dalgleish, (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, Fellow of Medical Science.) Professor Dalgleish is a highly experienced doctor, physician, medical teacher, medical author and researcher with over 500 primary research publications. He was also a pioneering…
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Father starting chemo after resection
Looking for some insight as my Dad recently had a resection for a T2 colorectal tumor. It was removed successfully, however, traces were found in 4 out of 17 lymph nodes following the surgery. He is now going to be starting chemo and nervous for his quality of life. They’re looking to put him on FOLFOX, Oxaliplatin and…
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Can someone help me understand my test results?
As I'm not able to determine what these results mean over the phone today (have to wait until appointment), can someone explain if they've had similar results or what it entails? It mentions the following: FINAL DIAGNOSIS: SIGMOID COLON POLYP, COMBINED LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC POLYPECTOMY: - INVASIVE, MODERATELY…
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PSA velocity, what am I looking at here?
PSA last year was 2.0, and this past December was 5.78. The urologist ordered a 4k test: score 59, 10% free PSA, and my PSA was almost 12. That is a vast PSA increase in just 3 months. Going to Johns Hopkins now. MRI on 4/12 and biopsy to follow. I did have an abdominal/ pelvis CT done for possible diverticulitis a month…
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New Saliva Procedure Protects Cancer Patients From Damage Of Radiation
A treatment done prior to cancer surgery on head and neck patients can improve their ability to swallow and speak, says a Broward Health surgeon. Take Care, God Bless Russ
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Waiting for scan results
I was sent to get a brain CT w/ and w/o contrast. There were many white spots on the pictures w/o Con. But then on the contrast pictures, there were several new spots that appeared . Is there any reason other than tumors that new spots would light up with the contrast? It’s been 6 days and I’m panicking at this point…
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Peripheral T Cell - NOS - pctl
I am 49, was diagnosed pctl nos in sept 2021. I have completed 6 chemo sessions (was clear of cancer after 2 rounds - i think thats a positive) - i am so worried about the future - i have autologous stem cell transplant in 1-2 mos and i just always read how bleak the prognosis is for pctl nos. I have a 13 year old boy with…
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Brain Metastasis - Radiotherapy
My mom (62) initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery/chemo. Now we found there is a metastasis in brain (posterior fossa) and three in abdomen lymph nodes. We were told prognosis doesn't look good (in months- as brain metastasis recurrence is risky) and starting ten whole brain radiotherapy…
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The mental part of it
hi I am 64 and have been healthy (except fertility issues) up until ovarian cancer diagnosis in December. Had full hysterectomy and lymph removed in January. Started taxol and carbo in February. I just completed 5h treatment and will have my last June 6. I am really beat today. Can barely climb stairs. I hope to feel…
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High resolution ultrasound anoscopy anal cancer
Greetings Everyone, Hope this finds everyone doing well and thriving. I am post anal cancer July 2021 post chemo radiation, have been getting manual rectal exams with anoscopy in the clinic now scheduled for High resolution anoscopy under the ultrasound and scope in the clinic that takes a more extensive look and possible…
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How to Identify Cancer Misinformation Online
When reading cancer information online, it may be difficult to tell whether that information is accurate and reliable. Some misinformation, which is false or inaccurate information, may target people with cancer, which could lead to a delay or disruption in treatment. In this video, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky discusses what…
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Missing items from RALP Discharge Summary
I thought I would offer these notes and tips that seemed to be missing from my discharge instructions, to those that come after me: + Days 1-3 + + Waking up in the recovery room ……. I awoke without fanfare, flashing lights or sirens. For this I thanked my lucky stars without complaint. Everything else, come what may. + +…
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Why Is It So Hard To Cure Cancer? - Kyuson Yun
We’ve harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven’t found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any given time. Why is it so difficult to cure cancer? Kyuson Yun explains the challenges.…
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Chest pressure/tightness
Hello everyone! I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I had a double mastectomy 2 years ago, with no reconstruction. I have constant tightness across my chest and under my arms. It's like a tight belt around my chest. Sometimes with some burning sensations and a little soreness. My breast surgeon has been of no…
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Post VATS dry cough
Hi! Looking for insight on a dry cough, which of course hurts, 2 weeks post VATS lung resection, cancer removal, and lymph node check. Seems like every little bit something new pops up. TIA. I appreciate being able to be part of this group. Mary
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Lost of facial nerve
Has anyone out there lost their facial nerve. After radiation, like 2yrs after do you still get sore throats or tongue sores that come and go?
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MRI with or without contrast
Hi, I am already one year in active surveillance but I have decide to treat this year with focal therapy. Before starting the treatment, I had an MRI done yesterday but it was without contrast. Should I request another one with contrast before starting a treatment? Thanks, Fred
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Post Op throat
I had my Esophagectomy on 12/19. They also did a small neck dissection and they had to do that gastro thing… forgot what it was called. I’m doing pretty well and have a great prognosis. My question is has anyone else experienced a raw throat feeling that kind of takes your breath away and makes ya cough quite a bit?
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Anyone else have the same diagnosis?
In 2017 I found out that 25% of my right kidney was cancer. Chromophobe to be exact. So I had it removed. 2021 I had a pea size tumor that was clearcil (I know I didn't spell it right) cancer. Last year I had another surgery where they removed 9 tumors but I still have over 20 tumors in my body and I am stage 4 now.…
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Benefits of infusion
I have to have 4 rounds of Chemo. After my lady oncology appointment I was informed I had to have infusions for a year. Why? What are the