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Chemo meds
Hi, I'm new here. I just started chemo for metastasized (to peritoneal lymph nodes) cervical cancer. I had my first series of chemo radiation and brachytherapy treatments Oct-Nov 2024. The drugs I'm getting are Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Keytruda. Bevacizumab was originally in the plan, but I decided to decline it due to…
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high risk (4+4) diagnosis with moderate PSA (4.2)
hey y'all, I'm a month in to this journey (since biopsy), and just found this forum while searching for info on a particular patented treatment (that's not pertinent to my question) … so, what is typical treatment for a high risk (4+4) grade group 4 diagnosis with moderate PSA (4.2) I'm just past getting a good PSMA-PET…
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Port removal
the doctor surprised me at my last visit. In April of last year I had a tumor removed from my colon and a met just on the outside of the same area. 12 treatments later including 5fu pump Two positive lymph nodes after surgery of removing both I have not had a positive test. Two CT scans and tumor markers have all been…
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Body Changes
Hmm. Well. Few years ago I would have been embarrassed to even mention this But, I got to know 😳 The hormone shot effect on my body. I’ve lost muscle mass (10-20%), My joints hurt a lot at times, I get dizzy spells, and … When I look down I’m like WTH. Losing hair down there and gaining what? fatty tissue above my main…
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Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer using DNA Sequencing?
My mother-in-law who is 84 years old was diagnosese with Stage 4a non-small cell lung cancer. Its in the right lung and in some lymph nodes they tested. Nothing in the bones or brain scans. we are still waiting on DNA sequencing. Does anyone know of a good sources for papers or information about immunotherapy treatments…
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Relationship challenges
I don't have a safe place to talk about this, and I could really use some support and insights from others. This has the potential to turn into a long post so I'll try to stick with the nuts and bolts. I'm 46 and this is my second time in treatment for breast cancer, first time I was 32. Both times the plan was lumpectomy…
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is it wrong of me?
in a few days i go back to my doctor and get the results of my recent pet scan what i want to know is , is it wrong of me to kinda hope to have cancer again? cause i feel like its all i know at this moment and i guess i just feel lost as to how to go on or what to even do. i feel like a monster for hoping it to happen.
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Pre-surgery anxiety & fear
I am 69 years old and recently diagnosed with lung cancer. I don't have a surgery date yet but should find out this week. Or at least I hope so. (This process has moved much more slowly than I imagined.) But in any event, I find myself experiencing waves of intense fear and anxiety that I cannot push past on my own. I seem…
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Breast Conserving Surgery vs full Mastectomy
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer that was caught early. 2 tumors less than 5cm in my right breast and 1 lymph node that is cancerous. I have completed 3 of 8 cycles of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment. I have a life changing decision to make about my options for surgery. Can someone please share…
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Elevated heart rate
My resting heart rate has been in the low 50s for many years. In the hospital receiving the first cycle of DA-EPOCH-R it was still in the low 50s. However this week I had an immunotherapy infusion. My resting heart rate is now in the 70s. Still a 'good' heart rate but very high for me. Anyone else experience similar?…
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Support/ghosting
Hello all, I'm kinda new to this forum. I was diagnosed back in 2023 with testicular cancer, I had my testicle removed shortly after finding out. I still needed chemo because there was another mass on my lymph nodes farther up sitting on my urethra which made me have to get another surgery a few months after I got done…
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Chemo treatment experience /help
Hi - I am currently diagnosed with colon cancer. I have just had my surgery and now moving on to Chemo treatment. I had a choice of CAPEOX or FOLFOX. I am wondering if anyone can share their experience? I understand that for FOLFOX, a port needs to be implanted for the infusion. For CAPEOX, a port is not needed. But I am…
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biopsy coming
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cholangiocarcinoma
Just diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma(bile duct cancer) had first chemotherapy October 30,2023
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Best cancer hospital on the East Coast
I have metastatic pancreatic cancer which has spread to my liver. I have numerous small lesions throughout. Had Whipple surgery 12/24 and cancer was removed from my pancreas. Been through 2 grueling chemo rounds before the surgery and they want to have me do chemo again. Can some one suggest an excellent hospital for liver…
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Am I wrong?
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out for support as I navigate a challenging situation with my dad, who was admitted to the hospital on June 6, 2024, after being diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Following a series of tests and consultations, we met with an oncologist whose advice left me feeling…
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Skin care/household products after cancer treatment
Has anyone switched up their skin care and household products? I'm trying to get better about using cleaner products to help reduce the chemicals, if possible. I have very sensitive skin so it takes awhile to switch. My daughter got on me about some of the things I was using, and she was right. Anyway, I switched body…
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Neutropenia - long lasting
Has anyone had neutropenia from B/R that lasted months?
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4 nodules and swollen lymph nodes
I've had a chronic cough for a couple of years, and my back always hurts (assuming from an old injury). I asked my Dr. for a chest x ray just to see if anything's going on. I've worked with asbestos 21 years. I'm not even 40 yet. When they called about my results everything started moving quicker than i'd ever imagined.…
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Bladder cancer treatment
My friend diagnosed with stage 2 bladder cancer, doctor say that they need to remove bladder in order to treat cancer. but, my friend worred about bladder removal, is any other effective way to treat stage 2 bladder cancer.
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Oral thrush and weak taste buds
hi everyone, my mother had oral thrush a while ago and it has cleared! however, she still cannot taste food as she did before. Is there any treatments or remedies we can try to clear this up?
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Bladder Cancer T1G3. (TURBT+Chemo) or (Cystectomy)?
I am 51 year old male and was recently diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. After TURBT, pathologyindicates Superficially invasive urothelial carcinoma with extensive background high-grade papillaryurothelial carcinoma. Tumor superficially invades lamina propria. Muscularis propria is present without tumor involvement in sampled…
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Incontinence
Hello Everyone, I had prostatectomy on April 15th at UCLA. Fortunately, the cancer had managed to stay local and they were removed along with some nerves and muscles. The recovery hasn't been that bad aside from damn catheter and now the incontinence. Do you all have any suggestions as to how deal and improve the…
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New here...and qite scared..
I am a 36yr old male, in early Nov 2010 I had an abdominal CT done that showed a 13mm mass on my right kidney, there is also a 4mm mass in the same kidney, after a follow up ultrasound the radiology report stated “TREAT AS RENAL CELL CARCINOMA UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE”, upon seeing my urologist (I have Kaiser Permanente…
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Post-surgery Issues
Before the cancer developed on my tongue, I had 30 years of recurrent mouth sores. I had allergy testing (all negative), but I was able to identify some foods that triggered the problems including spicy foods and walnuts. This past September, I had a major outbreak, but this time, one spot did not heal - it turned out to…
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CEA Leveled Off but Not Dropping
For past two months, my CEA level has been around 10.5-11.5 but has not dropped after treatment. At one point I was as low as 2. Any idea why this is happening?
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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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Breast cac
I'm the the dad, 64. My daughter, 42, was diagnosed with Stage 2, Grade 3, NER+, ductile carcinoma in one breast. Chemo will start in 3 weeks. Why the wait? Is this normal? Does this put her at further risk, having to wait for treatment (abnormal, aggressive cells I was told)? Thank you.
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PC treatment after age 70
I'm 73, White male, diagnosed Nov. '24 with lesions in the prostate (Gleason 7: 3+4 and 4+3) and PET scan indications of activity in right and left iliac nodes. I am in my fourth month of daily Orgovyx and yesterday completed my 32nd of 44 radiation treatments for prostate and pelvis. Urologist and radiation oncologist are…
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mucous discharge
I am 9 months post treatment for anal canal cancer. Can anyone tell me when and if the anal mucous discharge ends? I am sooo tired of having to wear a pad 24/7