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Chemotherapy Ineffective 97% of The Time
I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice. I found this article interesting: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/04/11/study-shows-chemotherapy-does-not-work-97-of-the-time/ "A study published in August 2003 revealed that of adult cancer in the USA and Australia, the use of chemotherapy, when looking at…
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Cobalt radiation as toddler for tonsillitis-Late rffects
I am an MD and practiced Pediatric Oncology. I have a story of my own to tell In the late 1940s and the 1950s, infants and children and teens were given Cobalt radiation for tonsillitis, acne, thymus gland, feet-for proper shoe fitting. All benign conditions I was 4 years old when I had Colbalt radiation to “shrink” my…
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Alk positive anaplastic lymphoma in brain
Are there any successful treatments for this? And what is the survival rate? My 19 year old was just daignosed. .He receieved first chemo treatment. Now doctors concerned it may be in his brain.
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Guided Missiles Targeting Tumor Cells - Cancer Breakthrough Research - OCT 27, 2025
European research has come up with a promising new cancer-fighting concept that targets a kind of antenna on the surface of the tumor cells. I believe mostly used in breast cancer for now. I believe it is slated to be tried in other cancers also. It seems there are many researchers all around the world working for answers…
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Possible cancer recurrence
I was treated for stage 3 tonsillar cancer in 2014. I had radiation for six weeks and have been cancer-free since. I recently noticed sudden weight loss, so I went to my regular doctor and he scheduled me for 3 CT scans with contrast from head and neck down to the pelvis. I feel confident that if cancer, it would be in the…
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Avastin and Avastin/Doxil Side Effects
Hi Everyone, I am contemplating either Avastin alone or Avastin/Doxil as my next step along this journey. The published side effect look awful. I am looking for first hand information from you ladies that you might be willing to share on how well tolerated these drugs are......thanks.
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The little stuff (hints and tips): life after surgery
How about sharing practical tips for post surgery life. Look forward to reading everyone’s tips. Here is what is working for me 8 weeks out dealing with incontinence. Doing my Kegels and pretty happy with my progress but I occasionally leak or have a small squirt of urine when I cough, sneeze, laugh, stand up, bend down,…
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Long term childhood survivors
I'm a nearly 40 year childhood cancerous brain tumor survivor. I'm hoping to find someone in a nearly similar situation.
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PSA Anxiety
After ADT, and pelvic IMRT earlier this year another PSA test is coming up at the end of the week. Last two were .04 which is great but I've been really stressing these last few weeks about this upcoming test. I guess the worry of recurrence just goes with the territory. Does this worrying diminish somewhat for those of…
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Zytiga
Diagnosed in 2014 Gleason score 9. PSA off the chart. 44 radiation treatments and Lupron. PSA went down. Fast forward late 2021. PSA 24. Super scan PC spread to lymph glands above and below waist. Started Zytiga in 1/22 with 6 month Lupron. 4x250mg once a day. Reduced to 2x250mg this year. PSA .04 since 2/22. Each month…
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Hormone therapy
I was diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. Had lumpectomy in 2023 and 22 sessions of radiation after surgery. I had been on Anastrozole with horrible join aches then I was changed to Letrozole but I did not tolerate it as well. I am going to give my body 2 to 3 weeks off medication and try Tamoxifen 10mg. Any suggestions? Tips?…
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POT and Cancer.
Hi, Guys and Gals. I am a voice actor, and I was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023. I have an animated character I created a long time ago, and now he will tell my story of survival. His name is "Cecil Jenkins". I hope you find my video inspiring, informative, and entertaining. [removed by CSN Support Team]
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Advice
I'm a 65 year old recently diagnosed. My PSA was 5.34 in April and my urologist recommended an MRI. MRI in June showed showed prostate volume 38cc. T2 hypointense lesion involving the the left posteromedial mid gland peripheral zone measures 0.3cm and demonstrates focal restricted diffusion and low ADC with early focal…
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To chemo or not to chemo? That is the question
I was recently diagnosed with endometrioid carcinoma, FIGO grade 1 stage 1C. My doctor is recommending chemo because the ovary that the cancer was in was split open when he went in to do surgery. There was a lot of fluid in my abdomen and chest from the rupture of the mass that was on that ovary. The doctor said there was…
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No orgasm after radical prostatectomy Davinci Robotic sugery
Hello, I had the radical prostatectomy surgery in August of 2024 so it's been a year since the surgery. I experienced a handful of orgasms which contained regular spasms with the orgasm in the first 6 months that had 40% feeling compared to before surgery. So I was hopeful. Now a year later I don't have only have only…
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Massive PSA increase!
Hi guys, I'm new to this group. I have been on TRT for the past year, my baseline PSA was .51. I just had my follow up test and today my PSA is 12.93. That is a 2,431% increase in one year. From what I'm reading, that is highly suggestive of cancer! I have seen the results through patient portal and I haven't even talked…
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1.5 years after salvage surgery
I am sooo blessed ..I just received my PSA results and I am still undetectable ..side effects Are 1-2 pads a day which I don’t think is that big a deal and I can still get an erection radiation and salvage surgery i did lose a little length about an but all in I am very pleased with the outcome. God gave me a second chance…
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progress report...
yesterday, October 14, I had my final radiation treatment so I thought I'd share my experience so far. I'm 67, in good health with elevated risk for colon cancer (it took my Dad and I've had colonoscopies since my early 40s, dozens of benign polyps removed through the years since, I have one of the risky genes.) Taking…
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Incontinences During Radiation Treatment
Hello, I just started (2 treatments) Protron Therepy radiation treatment for my prostate cancer. Part of the process is to fill your bladder before the treatment. I'm having a very difficult time being able to hold a full bladder long enough to get through the treatment completed. As most of you know you are required to…
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Anniversaries
Hello, I'm approaching my one year anniversary of my screening mammo which resulted in my diagnosis. I'm interested in hearing how others have dealt with these anniversaries. Were they difficult for you? Did you intentionally do anything distracting on those days? What advice can you give me as I recognize triggers which…
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My survival journey through anal cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 3b anal cancer in Sept 2022 and while I consider myself a survivor, my experience was difficult, I'm sorry to say. In Aug 22, I started noticing that I was passing blood in my bowels movements. I was 59 at the time and I've certainly had plenty of hemorrhoids where there was bright red blood, but…
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Neuroendocrine tumors/cancer
Hello all! I am curious as to if there is anyone else here fighting neuroendocrine tumors/cancer? I'm 36 years old & was diagnosed at 34 with my primary tumor site being in my small intestine and my appendix with mets to my liver. I'm currently being treated at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and am receiving PRRT…
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NEED INFORMATION
HI BEAUTIFUL LIVES OUT THERE. ITS SO NICE THAT WE ALL ARE IN SUCH A GOOD HEALTH THAT WE GOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HERE AND DISCUSS ALL THESE THINGS TOGETHER. FIRST OF ALL THUMS UP FOR THEM WHO ARE FIGHTING WITH THIS ILLNESS AND DOUBLE THUMSUP FOR THOSE WHO ARE GIVING CARE TO THEM. SO ITS THREE THUMSUP HERE. LETS ASSUME THAT…
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I need help with early symptoms of pancoast cancer
Hi, I don't know if these are symptoms of a pancoast tumor or just joint pain from everyday activities. My pain is in my right shoulder joint and feels like a rotator cuff injury. It started 3 weeks ago and hasn't gone away. It only hurts when i move my arm around, mainly when i lift my arm straight out to the side. Some…
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Pxa grade 3 anaplastic Tumor .. Rare .. 11 year old boy
My sons been diagnosed with a rare pxa grade 3 Tumor ? Anyone heard of this before ? He has had surgery and are confident they have got it all, will be starting radiation for 6 weeks and chemo for 6-8 months HAs anyone come across this before .. We are devastated thank you
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Grade 3 PXA brain tumor
My step son (14) was diagnosed (6/2025) with a rare malignant PXA grade 3 brain tumor (with BRAF600E mutation) Initial resection went well, surgeon was confident he got most if not all of tumor. We followed this by 6 weeks of radiation, little amount of symptoms but not too terrible. A month later MRI came back with some…
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I Have A Story Of Amazing Saving Grace Though Undeserving Am I
My third Cancer-My Biggest Personal Struggle The Holy Spirit Interceded-God Extended His Grace To Me In September 18 of 2019 I went into Hershey Hospital, PA to be operated on by Karen Choi a surgical oncologist for head and neck cancer. I was to have lymph node cancer surgery on the left side of my neck removed. I had a…
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Long Term Radiation Side Effects
Hi, I'm new to this forum and wanted to reach out and see if others are experiencing similar side effects that my mom is experiencing. My mom was diagnosed with a left frontal lobe grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma back in 98'. She had a craniotomy to remove the bulk of the tumor and then had targeted radiation therapy and…
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Family in need of support
Idk where to start. But I will start with please pray for my family. My 31 yr old boyfriend was diagnosed with 3 different cancers almost 3 yrs ago its in his brain lung an bones. He has stage 4. He had full brain radiation about a yr ago. He struggles with remember anything . He thinks he can still do everything like…
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Chat GPT
Many will have heard the name, but know little about this great learning resource. I was diagnosed with a stage 1b adenocarcenoma over 2 years ago and declined the default treatment of esophagectomy, opting instead for 3 then 6 month follow up endoscopy visits. I was declared cancer free at one point but then another…