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Lupron shots
3 good quarterly PSA test since radiation treatment spring of 24 (after cancer returned following 12/7/23 radical Prostectomy) Urology aptt on 2/8/26 have been given two 6 month lupron shots. He’ll probably recommend a 3rd I don’t like what the shots have done to my body less muscle more fat Comments/recommendation's??
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11 Years Out From Stage III BOT
UPDATE: 1-13-22 Just dropping in to say hello to all my old warrior friends and to encourage all those just beginning or not so long out of the thick of it....there is light at the end! As I posted this tonight, I whispered a prayer under my breath for you all. I teied to put a few new pics on here, but forgive my lack of…
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Intimacy after treatment
I am really struggling with having intimacy with my husband. It hurts so bad. It is causing problems in our marriage. I was wondering if anyone could offer me guidance, support and suggestions. I completed treatment last September.
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How effective have Orgavyx been for your prostate cancer after radiation treatment
Good Day Im over 60 just starting to take orgavyx for my prostate cancer. Looking at long term effects of orgavyx and how effective it has been with your final prostate care treatment. Im also getting ready for radiation treatment
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New to this platform
Hi All my name is Anthony of 48 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 3 clear cell carcinoma in December 2024. I had a radical nephrectomy in January 2025 and am currently under Immunotherapy treatment every 6 weeks (9 treatments in total). I also have a suspicious nodule in my right thyroid and other "benign" nodules in…
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Bladder Cancer Treatment Explained for US Patients
Navigating bladder cancer treatment in the US can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to understand your options. I came across a helpful breakdown that explains the main treatment approaches in simple terms from diagnosis to surgery, immunotherapy, and follow‑up care. Sharing it here in case it helps someone…
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Recovery from Right Tonsil Cancer
Today was my last chemo session (Cisplatin) and tomorrow is my last radiation treatment (2/4/26). I also had Stage 1 breast cancer in the beginning of 2025! When those radiation treatments ended I was so excited to ring the bell and be done. Now I feel everyone around me is disappointed that I'm not feeling celebratory,…
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Stage 3 B/C 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.
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My husband has stage four appendix cancer. Going home on hospice, but have a question about TPN.
has anyone gone home on hospice and then successfully gotten their loved one on TPN. He has a partial small bowel obstruction. He is getting a venting G-tube and a tube to drain ascites. He has lost 40 pounds since November. Nobody mentioned TPN into us at all. basically they’re sending him home just to die
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NRI survivors
I read articles about “ not blaming “ last yr when at 68 yr old in poor health found out that I had radiation in childhood my Waldyers ring destroyed by radiation! Maybe due to my past being a RN I am appalled at how AMA commented on this “ no standardized doses “ “ informed consent they claim it was not in existence back…
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2026 Ocular melanoma (eye cancer)
My husband was diagnosed with choroidal melanoma December 9, 2025. He completed plaque brachytherapy January 2026. His biopsy came back Class 1A, PRAME Negative. He's is in a clinical trial studying sight preservation .
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Low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
Hi, I also was recently diagnosed with low grade endometrial sarcoma. It also spread to a lymphnode outside of my uterous. So it is considered stage 3. I am not starting my 4th week after a total abdominal hysterectomy. I have just started letrozole. Since I’m experiencing full on menopausal symptoms even though I am 50 it…
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wife and husband thyroid cancer
I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2007 and now my husband has been diagnosed in July of 2016 -- is there any connection?? has any one else had something similar?? thanks Deborah
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The Untold Truth About Mental Health and Cancer
Welcome to our latest video where we delve into the complex and often overlooked relationship between mental health and cancer. Many individuals facing a cancer diagnosis also experience emotional and psychological challenges, which can affect their overall well-being and treatment outcomes. In this video, we explore the…
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Help
I’m my husband’s caregiver and I’m alone in this journey. It’s been hell since October. He always hard mitro valve regurgitation for the past 12 years. In October he went into congestive heart failure. We met with surgeon and all was good he could do it the next day if we wanted but we found out he was going out of country…
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Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
I know this is a very rare type and as such I don’t see much in here about it. Newly diagnosed and haven’t even seen my doctor post hysterectomy to discuss treatments. I would like to hear from others.
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Chemo late side effects
I had Testicular Cancer 10 years ago. I had Chemo and have lived normal life since then. My quesiton is I have noticed when I strart to get sick, such as a cold. I now have sever aches, like after you workout lifting very heavy weights, all over my body that I had never had before. I also experience this when the weather…
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Artificial Sphincter
I’ve looked thru the topics here and don’t see much info post 2022 Meet with my Dr in a couple weeks and he said last time we’d discuss Artificial Sphincter. Looking for details from those who have had it done Pros? Cons? Recovery time? Painful? Would you do it again?
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When to Get Second Opinions
I started a thread last week about my situation having recently got the PRADS 5 score. My urologist moved up my follow-up appointment to late this afternoon. I'm trying my best to be calm and to get the most from the visit. I'm wondering at what point in the process it's recommended to get a second opinion. He'll almost…
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Reduced radiation
Any reports on side effects of reduced or low dose radiation for anal cancer? Are they as bad as regular dose?
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Radiation for Invasive squamous cell carcinomas of scalp
hello, I have been referred to a radiation oncologist for invasive squamous cell carcinomas of the most of my scalp. Since the area is so large, it seems that continuing to cut away smaller areas of my scalp is not a great option. Has anyone had radiation to the top of their head that could help guide me through what I can…
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56 years old, stage 3 Plus tongue base tumor
I am 5 weeks post surgery to remove the 5cm tumor from my throat. I feel so lost as I can still not eat anything at all, my neck and tracheotomy site are a source of endless pain. I eat and drink through a tube. I also can not speak. I was a professional singer before all this started. And they want to start radiation and…
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Renal Cell Carcinoma lived 13 yrs
Good Day Folks and a big hello. Just joined today.Husband Chip transitioned July 2025 after 13 still good years of RCC. We felt we were the lucky ones to have caught it early. Fri Jan 23 2025 I was told I have a L kidney mass st the upper pole involving the calyx with mild hyponephrosis ( urine backup kidney swelling).…
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Focal Therapies
My prostate cancer as of six weeks ago and a Pet Scan has remain within the prostate. I have been asking questions at this forum and its amazing and helpful in my decision making process. Now I have another what about FOCAL THERAPIES? Im reading some about it so have any gone this direction? Here at my local hospital like…
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Site history
does anyone know how this site was started and when? I used to be part of a support group back in 2008 when my dad was diagnosed…it was called the EC cafe Mark Wolgram started it it took it over He was an inspiration and so helpful after he passed I believe his wife took it over for a while I am wondering if this is the…
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Excessive hair growth on face after chemotherapy
Hi everyone, I hope to hear from you! Uterine cancer stage 3, dx'd last summer, hysterectomy in August. I had 3 chemotherapy treatments last fall, each 3 weeks apart. I lost my hair within 1 month of the first one. Then I had 6 1/2 weeks of daily pelvic radiation (the side effects were awful - ask me questions if you're…
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New turp 12/8/2025 couldn't void/diagnose ca
I just know too much as a nurse and I'm scared to have rectal biopsy in april
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Thyroid Nodule 4 1/2 years post radiation. It never seems to stop.
I’m back! July 25, 2021 I was diagnosed with cancer at the base of my tongue. 31 radiation treatments took out the cancer. Of course I went thru all the after effects of the radiation, but things have been ok I guess though my main nutrition still come from smoothies. Been having a weird cramping sensation and some…
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Next Monday I get my pake put in my chest 14 days later I'll be starting chemo and radiation
Well I'm getting ready to start my chemotherapy and my radiation treatment on my throat yeah yeah I'm scared to death 5 weeks of chemo therapy and 5 weeks radiation it might not work we don't know they might have to go back in and do surgery or trying not to think about that
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Post SBRT
My SBRT completed Oct 2024, no ADT. (3+4=7) PSA - 7/2025 = 2.30 PSA - 10/2025 = 2.50 PSA - 1/19/2026 = 2.99 Does anyone out there have any similar experience? I'm hoping this is a temporary bump. But only time will tell, feeling anxious.