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Penguin Cold Caps and Hair Loss
Anyone here about the Penguin Cold Caps? I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in April 2012 and had a partial hysterectomy. I underwent 6 weeks of radiation and 6 sessions of chemo. In August 2012 I found a lump on one of my scars and turns out I had to have surgery 2 weeks ago. The cancer was there again. I know have to…
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peripheral neuropathy
my mom is 90. she was healthy as a horse prior to finding cancer of the uterus. the onocologist said surgery. 12-15-04 after which she said chemo and radiation as extra precaution. no side effects until near the end. then 3-20-05 numb hands, incontinent, psycotic behavior which went away after about 8 hours in the hospital…
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Almost 6years RCC free, but my Dad has level 12 PSA BPH
Ok... I had CC RCC and open partial nephrectomy back In Jan of 2018. Found out I have MITF gene mutation which causes melanoma and RCC. I was dx at 32 yrs with 3.2 cm CC RCC on my Right kidney lower pole. Anyway, melanoma runs in my family along with lung, esophageal, pancreatic, ovarian, and other skin cancers. My Dad is…
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Does Remission mean it’s really gone?
I was diagnosed and treated for stage one endometrial cancer. The day I found out was after a D & C procedure about less than a week after the procedure and when I got the “call” my heart sank. After the visits I remember trying to explain to my mom who was with me during the visit about the cancer. Flash forward to now…
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Getting Diagnosed
my spouse has muscle invasive bladder cancer which was found accidentally due to abdominal pain, back pain, significant weight loss. He has had scans which showed a cyst then a second scan a month or so later showed the cyst doubled in size and a. We one formed and the tail of the pancreas had necrotic tissue. He has had…
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How to Get Over Hurry Up and Wait
Hello. My odyssey with cancer started back in November when I had what I thought were UTI's. They were treated, but never cleared up. On a hunch, my doctor did blood work and sent me to the ER due to very high kidney numbers. I mentioned the bleeding to the hospitalist at the time, and he did a quick pelvic exam and…
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Gatorade on Doxil/carboplatin
If you folks have had this happen how did you go... my wife's ovarian cancer has reemerged... She has had her first round of Doxil/carboplatin and now she is saying that using distilled water for proper hydration is a problem become it is starting to taste bad... We are going to try apple juice but I was wondering if…
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It has been a while
I survived 2 rounds of chemo and weeks of daily radiation therapy. It has been a little over a year since, if memory serves. My issue now is the near-daily pain and bleeding from fissures. My surgeon told me I could do another ostomy; only this one would be permanent. As bad as the temporary one was on my mental health, a…
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Hair growth
ready for living again stage 4 breast cancer treatment for life so time for blonde hair again
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Just had MRI NorthWestern
Hello: First post. July 2nd during physical GP detected abnormality during DRE. I have been taking finasteride for many years. PSA has always been low and stable (understand that it would be higher but for the rx). Free psa% 18.1. PHI 21+. MRI results below. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Biopsy scheduled for end…
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Otology For The Head And Neck Cancer Patient
Mar 26, 2024 STANFORD UNIVERSITY by Lindsay Moore, MD This is a very informative talk on the hearing issues that can arise with head & neck cancer treatment. It is about Otology. What is the definition of Otology? See below… Otology is a branch of medicine that studies normal and pathological anatomy and physiology of the…
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Life Update w/ Stage 4 Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Hi guys, My name is Cassandra as some of u know my story I was diagnosed in 2021 while being 5months pregnant w/ my son. I had surgery to remove the tumor as well as my right adrenal gland. After surgery I recovered then in late January of 2022 I had my son. Once I was cleared I did 25 rounds of radiation & thought I was…
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Adrenal carcinoma cancer
Just wondering if anyone out here knows much about this cancer. I have been diagnosed, but I think I still have a chance at a good outcome.
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Can anyone relate to these symptoms? Possible colon or stomach cancer?
A little history..I've had a little stomach issues in the past. Has a couple of small ulcers that healed. GERD, acid reflux, been on meds for all that. But, now I have had diarrhea for 4 months straight, bowel movements tend to have a lot of mucus. Recently I started taking Metamucil, it has helped but 1 day without it and…
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Ewing's Sarcoma
Hi, I am a cancer survivor of Ewing's Sarcoma, AKA Bone Cancer, I am a 19 year old female and would love to share my story with others going through the same or similiar diagnosis of any type of bone cancer. Email Skippy6270@aol.com thanks, Shelly:o)
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Pt1b ccRCC in Nov 23 & (pre-existing) Thyroid nodule
My father underwent a partial nephrectomy last November. The pathology report showed a pT1b Fuhrmangrade II tumor, measuring 4.2 cm. Right after surgery, another CT scan of the abdomen and thorax was done (also before surgery; everything clear with just a small 4 mm lung nodule), and the radiologist noted a 15 mm hypodense…
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Kidney function - terrified (again)
hi everyone. First off, I so appreciate your support over the past year as my husband’s diagnosis and treatment. He received fantastic report from his first pet scan after treatment at the end of June. Since then, he has steadily improved with his energy, taste and finally the pain when swallowing is subsiding.…
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Won't schedule surgery because I'm paying cash
Hi All, I was diagnosed with colon cancer in April, It took until June to have the colonoscopy done. The tumor is located in the ascending colon and Dr requested a surgical consult on June 28. Tomorrow is August st and the appointment is still not scheduled. When I asked why they said it was because I was paying cash…
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Pancreatic What treatments work best
So my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic and it's in her liver. She started with only gallstones but they didn't want to remove her gallbladder because they were bigger and not going any where. All of a sudden she was having issues eating food. Each time caused severe pain in upper abdomen and doubling her over. CT…
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A Wake-Up Call
Let me share something personal that happened in my family recently. I wanted to share this because it might help someone else out there. A few months ago, my cousin Mike, who is in his early 50s, started experiencing a lingering cough and shortness of breath. At first, he chalked it up to allergies or maybe a mild…
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DaVinci Recovery Question
I had a successful prostatectomy via the DaVinci robotic assisted method (7 hours) in July of this year. My first PSA test post surgery was a non-detect and I'll test again next week. The incontinence has all but disappeared with the exception of occasional spotting but I'm wearing a pad so there hasn't been any issues. My…
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Breast radiation and headaches
I had a lumpectomy Feb 2024, I had to wait too long for an oncologist so chemo would only be effective 1.2% for my triple negative breast cancer- I finished radiation Aug2 and 4 days after the constant shooting headaches have been nonstop and terrible- the cancer clinic and staff will not acknowledge that these are from…
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CT scan says the following..
LUNGS: Redemonstration of a posterior right lower lobe subpleural nodule measuring 9 cm, and a linear bandlike opacity likely representing scarring in the posterior middle right lower lobe, which are both stable from prior. My question is are lung nodule's measured in centimeters? Thanks
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Absolutely TERRIFIED
HHi folks, I must say, it really hurts to have to join this forum. MMy situation looks bad because what I THOUGHT was an ingrown whisker is obviously cancer. My nurse yesterday knew as soon as she saw it. She said unfortunately, the waiting line to see the dermatology doctor is around 2 months. PProblem is, I assumed this…
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Port Removal
Hi, just curious after port removal how long it takes for the spot to heal. I am still have a small lump where the port was 8 weeks out.
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Incontinence
Hi Everyone, I hope all is well, or at least doing better. In 2 days I will be 4 weeks post-op, and all seems to be going good. In fact, the incontinence is less then what I believed it would be. My question is, for those that are 3, 6, 12+ months post-op, does it get less, stop, more, or is it a mixed bag (with/without…
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Prostate cancer stage4 metastatic
where to begin ….. Made a big move from beautiful Oregon coast to Henderson NV, to be close to his family (and mine in San Diego). His cancer isn’t curable and how much time he has ? No one knows. Did it for him to be close to his family for me moral support and help down the rd. It has backfired he is angrier then ever…
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Power Port and Chiropractic care
Has anyone had any experience with getting Chiropractic adjustments with a power port? Safe? Not safe? How do you know if something's wrong?
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Advice for 84 year old male going through chemo/radiation stage 4 esophageal cancer
my friends father just had his first treatment of chemo for stage 4 esophageal cancer. The side effects are such that he is expressing regret at beginning treatment. He still has more treatments and radiation as well. What advice to you have for both the patient and his family? Do you sympathize and encourage? Do you let…
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CAREGIVER REMINDER
As a caregiver, we know how difficult it is to watch a loved one battle cancer. It is terrifying to watch the person you care about so deeply grow weak, lose their hair, not be able to eat, and in worse times lose all of their independence in the world. Often times, you as the caregiver feel helpless. There is nothing you…