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Newly Diagnosed Two Weeks - Post Op Recovery question
Hi, I was just diagnosed two weeks ago with breast cancer, and I am in the process of setting up surgery, genetics, MRI, etc. I am most concerned about the recovery at this point. I will be having a double mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. I don't know yet if I am a candidate for fat grafting, but if I am, I…
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Pros and Cons of traveling far away for treatment
Hi - I don't have an official anal cancer dx yet, my biopsy is Friday, but my Dr. said it is likely cancer from the office exam he did last week. I have been having symptoms for a long time, but they have gotten worse (a lot of pain and bleeding) for about a month which lead me to the CR surgeon. I am trying to do all my…
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Stage 3C Cleanup Chemo
Hi all! I'm a 62 year old woman who was diagnosed with rectal cancer a year ago January 2023. After an MRI, CT scan, and Pet scan, they staged me at 3c having a 6cm size tumor, which looked like 4 lymph nodes involved. Well from there I started on 8 infusions of chemo (oxaliplatin and 48 hour 5fu 'grenade') and then 28…
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Lobular type cancer - worried about surgery
So, I received my diagnosis recently (IDC-L, E/P+, HER-), did all the follow up tests (mammograms, US, MRI) and am scheduled for surgery in 3 weeks. I've elected for bilateral mastectomy for a number of reasons and feel confident in my decision. My mind is everywhere all the time about my diagnosis and I can't seem to…
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Has anyone forgone rec'd radiation with one positive lymph node/ bilateral mastectomy?
Good evening, I don't mean to inundate -- I know everyone is at various stages of involvement enduring and recovering from their own BCs, and I send ALL of you my strongest healing thoughts and appreciation a support board like this exists. I've been hoping to get others' insight as to whether forgoing recommended…
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switching from arimadex to tamoxifen to mitigate bone loss
Good evening all and Happy New Year After being on Arimadex for about a year and a half, I have taken a bit of a hit to my bone density. I am only 48 and will be on some kind of hormone suppressant for atleast another 3.5 years. I am strongly considering switching to tamoxifen since it doesn't seem to be nearly as hard on…
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PRAYING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY
Dear beloved cancer fighters and survivors, I hope this message finds you in moments of peace and strength. Today, I want to extend an invitation to all of you - an invitation to come together as a family, to unite our spirits in prayer, and to create a platform where miracles happen. In this battle against cancer, we…
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Lonely in the middle of family
My husband died a little less than 2 years ago from leukemia. I moved in with my son that night and have never left. They are been an extraordinary help to me emotionally with two children that I spend a lot of time, energy and money on. My daughter and her family live very close. So it all sounds perfect, but I cried…
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Recently diagnosed
Hi there. I was diagnosed with colon cancer approximately one week ago. My mom cried. My sister cried. I felt numb. Over this very short period, I’ve felt as though I’m having an out-of-body experience. It’s as if I’m watching a movie of someone else’s life. At times, I’ve thought to myself, “I have cancer. OK. No big…
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New bladder cancer diagnosis
I just found on Tuesday that I have low grade bladder cancer. I went into the cysto thinking cancer wasn’t in the picture because an earlier urine test was negative. Only to find out it was negative only for high grade bladder cancer. Someone is supposed to call tomorrow with a surgery date. Needless to say I am very…
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Current status on VA recognizing squamous cell carcinoma contracted from agent orange exposure
Vietnam era veteran stationed in Southeast Asia in early 1970s...worked on planes that dispersed agent orange....contracted stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the neck/throat in 2008....from that point of time in my life, it all went downhill fast. Diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2009 and 2011 I've also had Stage 3,…
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The War on Women's Breasts
Hello ladies I am from the Head and Neck Section of this site but have recently come across a video covering how breast cancer is screened and treated and discussing it and some alternatives such as Thermography. I think you will find it interesting and please draw your own conclusions. I hope I am not overstepping my…
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Overwhelmed and Impatient
Hello ladies! I am 39, pre-menopausal, and was diagnosed via biopsy with Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma a few days before Christmas. I had the good fortune to learn about it in a short phone call from my ob/gyn because they were closing up shop for Christmas where pretty much nothing was explained to me. Dr. Google and these…
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Tahini Butter for platelet counts
Okay Ladies, Upon the recommendation of someone on this board I ordered through Amazon.com tahini butter. How much am I to eat of it daily, and how? Like a big dummy I ate a spoonful right from the jar. Thought I was going to get sick, but forced it down :) What's a pleasant way to get this in me daily. LOL! I do love…
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Any tips for external pelvic radiation ?
Im looking for advice from those who have experience with Pelvic radiation. I found out I had Endometrial cancer Oct. 2021 and had full hysterectomy the day after Thanksgiving 2021. They took my ovaries and Fallopian tubes also. When reviewing my pathology, They found a tumor in my Fallopian tube which changed me from…
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PSA jump in 2 weeks
I am a 50 year old and I have been diagnosed in April with Gleason 3+4 but only 5 to 10% of pattern 4 in 3 cores. I have been on active surveillance since then but my PSA has moved from 4 to 5 to 6 in the past 6 months. I did my annual blood work on 12/28 and PSA was 6. But I just did a PSA test as part of the active…
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Soft tissue Density in Peritoneal
Good evening. Said I wasn’t gonna do it yet her I am. In Aug my Onco ordered CT scan of abdomen & chest due to me being symptomatic -night sweats started in April & now low grade fevers nightly along with fatigue. Have been in remission from FNHL stage 3b since 12/2016. Did 8 rounds of Rituxan for maintenance. the CT scan…
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thyroid cancer and WEED !
hello everyone. I've been a weed smoker for 2 years(becuse of my anxiety). 8 month ago i startet to feel pain on my throat when i was smoking , and the pain increased over next month. long story short , i had my thydoid removed because of cancer , 3 weeks ago (since it was on early stage the cancer mass was not too big)…
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Uterine lining thickness
Hi, I am a 63 y.o. and post menopausal. I say post because I haven't had a period for more than 10 years. For the last several months the doctors have been trying to figure out why I am severely anemic. I have a history of Ulcerative Colitis, but no flare-up recently. The did a MRI of the small bowel and incidentally found…
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Waiting for D&C post menopausal bleeding & thickened lining- wanting to hear similar stories
Google led me here. I wasn't going to join or even post. But here I am… Im 54 post menopausal, I did HRT for about 4 years, patches & then 3 rounds of pellets. Estradiol & Progesterone. I noticed spotting a year ago don't know when it started. I had some symptoms of a UTI but tested negative several times I had pain &…
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Cervical cancer
Hi. I was told 12/1/23 I have cervical cancer and to go to a gynecologist to find out what stage I am. I’ve been extremely terrified given I have a 3 year old. I only went to the hospital due to severe pelvic pain and shortness of breath. I’ve been having these pelvic pains for over 2 weeks along with getting my period a…
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uterine cancer
has anyone ever taken Progestrin for a treament for a grade 1 uterine cancer?
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Power Port
Hi I was diagnosed with lupus and a lung disease back in January 2014 and the doctors placed a power port in due to have bad and partially working veins. Here it is in Jackson 2014 and my port is not working properly anymore. It’ll flush but won’t draw blood any more and can be a little painful at times. What is it that I…
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5FU side effects
I am the caregiver for my husband(colorectal cancer Mets to the liver). He is on 5FU and the side effects are horrible. Severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. We have reached out to his oncologist but only get, “it’s the chemo”, “go to the ER”. We have been to the ER 3 times in 3 weeks. He has lost over 30 lbs in…
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Permanent hapatic damage possible?
Hello everyone, it has been almost 2 and a half year now simce i was diagnosed. I went through complete resection and an adjuvant chemo therapy. During Chemo i got two doses of oxaliplatin out of four that were initially planned for. I had severe neural symptoms so they had to stop it and continue 6 month with xeloda only.…
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Newly diagnosed with anal cancer
I went in for hemorrhoids to be removed and was told I had cancer not hemorrhoids. I have heart condition and vascular issues, I'm not sure if I want chemo and radiation. I need to see cardiac Dr and gynecologist they feel it may be at base vaginal opening too. I'm having pet scan next week. How do you make decisions about…
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Rectal Cancer and Colostomy
Hello everyone, Lynne here and Im the caregiver for my husband who was diagnosed stage 2 rectal cancer last March 2023. We are done with our treatments. Last Dec 12 he had an abdomen and chest CT Scans. Thank God all came out normal with no anomalies what so ever. Now we are waiting for an MRI coming this January 12 and…
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5 year anniversary
Hi all, I think I will add to the 5 year celebration. I just marked my 5 year anniversary and am declared cancer free. 1a serous. So relieved and happy to have achieved this milestone. I want to thank all of the ladies who helped me over the years, supported me, gave such good advice. I honestly don't know what I would…
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Liver metastasis from Colon
l just was diagnosed with a liver metastasis secondary to colorectal cancer. Any know anything about this. How bad is this?
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Nanoknife
I am 76 years old diagnosed with prostate cancer a few months ago. According to my urologist I am a candidate for this procedure consisting in zapping the cancer by applying electrical pulses at high voltage to kill the cancer cells. I looked at all the other methods and I am considering this procedure which I believe to…