-
Recovery time for bilateral mastectomy?
I'm starting to get a little scared because next week I'm having a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction. I just finished chemo (4 rounds of A/C and 4 rounds of Taxotere). I'm wondering if anyone out here has gone through this and could tell me what to expect after the surgery?I'm scheduled to be in the hospital for…
-
Dental problems after radiation, 2nd time
I had hodgkin disease 22 years ago, and again one year later, then in 2008 I was diagnosed with a malignant tonsil. Radiation again. My teeth were fixed several times through all this, but the radiation has destroyed them this time. They are brittle, breaking, decaying and just falling apart. I have had 5 pulled so far. I…
-
Urinary Incontinence after surgery
My partner recently removed his catheter and has essentially no control over his flow — constant dripping, fills 5 maximum-absorbency Depends underwear in 24 hours. We were expecting leaks, but not like this. Based on my research online, he even did Kegels before surgery. Has anyone ever recovered to anything approximating…
-
Update
Well. I reported all clear in June but things change in the blink of an eye. On a completely unrelated scan, an enlarged lymph node was discovered. Not the results we were hoping for from my biopsy: Kidney cancer cells (diagnosis and surgery 9 years ago) have resurfaced. I had a CT scan of pelvis/abdomen tomorrow and a…
-
Have you had Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
Hello all, male in mid 70s here, Have you had Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer? What is your current status? History. Outcomes? What has changed? Are you cancer free? What is your PSA? How is your sex life? Have ED? Are your ejaculations the same or have they changed? The color of your semen changed. How? Any blood…
-
What Next?
I would appreciate your thoughts and insights on what I might expect: I am a 78 year old who was diagnosed in 2022 with a Gleason score of 8/9. Put on hormone therapy, which lasted for 18 months. Bone scan was clear but lymph nodes were involved. Radiation treatment – 26 in August/September 2022. PSA was almost indictable…
-
My biggest fear...
My biggest concern is for my pets. I share my life with an Australian Blue Heeler and a Tuxedo Cat, both around seven years old. We live alone in an RV, and since I rarely have visitors, I’m the only one who looks after them. If—or rather, when—my time comes, I worry I won’t have the chance to alert anyone to collect them.…
-
Hello, has anyone had their Taxol infusion reduced by 15% due to extreme side effects?
Hello friends, During my visit with my Onc doc (after my 3rd infusion), I disclosed that I had pretty uncomfortable neuropathy in my feet. I'm an ex snow skier and have had frost bite on my feet/toes about 30 yrs ago. I am now 71. The neuropathy ranged from pins and needles, shock waves up the legs and itchiness. My onc…
-
Looking for personal support or to connect with someone who has had papillary thyroid cancer.
Hi, my name is April. I had a complete Thyroidectomy in 2006 for metastatic papillary thyroid cancer. I was 21 years old at the time. I had my next surgery in 2007 and my last one is 2012 to remove more lymph nodes. I was hoping to find someone I could talk to, in person, over the phone and looking for support. I was never…
-
Almost 6 years clear
I got kidney cancer during Covid had to have my surgery a partial all by my self family wasn’t allowed in with me I remember being so scared well almost 6 years ago only had scans still have them because I was stage 3 with gods helpi made it so far life is back to normal I’m retired now enjoying life to the fullest my…
-
Well it’s been almost 6 years
I had a 4cm tumor and I was stage 3 and had only scans after my partial well it was scary at first it’s not so bad now I still get scans because I was stage three got to have them for ten years but life is back to normal thank god for being with me thur it but outlook looks good
-
New to Reluctant Brotherhood
Thanks to this great forum as I am learning lots about things I wish I never had to learn. 65-yr old living with my wife on Cape Cod. I am recently diagnosed with 7 of 15 cores malignant, (6 cores 3+3 and one 4+3 at target lesion found on MRI, plus two cores list “High-grade PIN”), in left mid core “Perineural invasion is…
-
Vagal Nerve Damage from Radiation
Hi folks - it's been a long time. My husband had tonsil cancer over a decade ago and got the full chemo and rad treatment. I was active here for a while, but after a few years, I saw that others could provide any info I could, and it was hard to relive the bad days. Now, I'm learning about something that might be new to…
-
Uterine Carcinosarcoma (MMMT) Survivor – In remission 9 years after diagnosis and treatment
Good morning, all! I’ve been away from the Board for quite a while due to a raft of family issues (although I’m fine personally). I’m hoping that things will be settling down in the near future and that I can finally catch up with everyone here soon. But in the meantime, I did want to provide an update on my own post…
-
Moms breast cancer question
Hi all. My mom is 79 years old. YES, 79 years old. She found out she had breast cancer about a year and a half ago. They said stage 2 at the time. She got put on letrozole right away, and took it for about 9 months before any surgery. Rhey said she'll be taking it for 7-10 years. She had a bilateral mastectomy about May of…
-
possible aspiration???
I am a year out from stage 3 Throat . Starting in Nov I was getting more hoarse and feel like lungs are inflamed or have some liquid hard to define. Since radiation I have had two swallow studies and they both show some dysphagia. Feels like food just stops on the left side same place all the time and then disappears on…
-
Happy Mothers Day Celebration And Blessings to Everyone
I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful and Blessed Mother's Day. Enjoy this day and celebrate mothers everywhere because we all have one, everybody does. Go visit, send cards, or phone Mom and tell her how much she means to you and how much you love her. And for those of us whose mom has passed on, bask in the memories…
-
basil cell on lips and above the lip
Just wondering is there any safe sunblock that can be applied while outside that is safe and stays on for a long period of time?? Thank you.
-
Cancer shock
I’ve had a heck of a few weeks. I’m 49 years old and had an infection develop in my right toe. Being a diabetic I went to get it checked out. The infection was spreading rapidly and amputation was the only option. While preparing for the surgery, a CT scan was performed. A mass in my kidney was found, an incidental finding…
-
What did you wear?
I will be having a mastectomy soon & want to buy myself some new pajamas to recover in. However, I find that I can't decide on what style to get and am hoping that some one in here can help. I worry that the T-shirt & bottoms might rub on the drainage tube, the tank & bottoms might be to exposed, anything with bottoms will…
-
Follicular Lymphoma - Rituxan and Bendamustine
Howdy - Anyone try this combination with anything close to Stage IV, Grade 2 follicular lymphoma?
-
After Anal Cancer Treatment and Anal Sex
As a gay man that just finished chemo/radiation treatment for anal cancer. I am scared of having anal sex. Any other gay men that have gone through anal cancer treatment successfully but scared to have anal sex? I know it will be painful but will it be painful the whole time during sex? Will anal sex be pleasurable again?…
-
Radiation Burn Spray
Hi, this may be of use to anyone but was thinking of Pattie at this time. I know she mentioned starting treatment this week. The spray I used to ease the pain on my butt, groin area is called Dermoplast...it is usually given to women to spray on after childbirth and can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies, I…
-
anal cancer
Hi their I was wondering if anyone could help /advise recommend any tips and “tricks” , products anything please , I’m looking for some help for my dad who doesn’t know I’m currently reaching out however I believe a story shared could benefit him with the help and experience from other people rather than a doctor let me go…
-
17 liters of yellow brownish ascites
-
Worried???
Hi I am new to this group, and would love inputs, my 32 year old daughter has a mass that is 15.9x15.6x16.9 with solid nodules along the margins…CA125 was 830 with large ascites can anyone give me their opinion she is seeing a oncologist Fri.
-
Stage 3b or 3c
Well for 3 and a half years my sister and I thought that my mom was 3c, but today she asked her doctor and he said 3b. She had lymph node activity and I thought it was 3c because of that type of activity. Anyone want to chime in on the discepancy?
-
Stage 3b/3C Colon Cancer
Has anyone here been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer (T4aN1M0 or T4aN2M0) and had a positive outcome? I’d love to hear some success stories or words of hope. 💙
-
Are there any other MMMT survivors out there?
I am a 34 yr old woman who was diagnosed with stage 4B uterine MMMT. Mine had metastasized to my omentum, colon, appendix and most of my pelvic and abdominal lymph nodes. I am 3.5 years in remission. I would love to hear from other survivors. I know this is a very uncommon cancer in relation to most uterine cancers. I've…
-
How to manage radiation-induced diarrhea?
Well, it's begun, and I can only assume it's going to get worse. I'm trying to eat white rice, white potato without the skin, and meat/eggs. Any other recommendations for what I can/cannot eat? I already know that I should avoid fiber.