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Preparing for Surgery
I am currently scheduled for DaVinci XI assisted prostatectomy in July. I'm trying to prepare for surgery and try to set some expectations for post-surgery (eating, clothing, mobility, incontinence, etc.) If anyone is willing to share your experiences it would be greatly beneficial. We are traveling to California for the…
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Side effects of Aldara/Imiquimod for skin cancer
Hi everyone, I have a large patch of basal cell carcinoma on my back that is too big for surgery. My dermatologist has recommended either Aldara cream or superficial radiotherapy. I am somewhat concerned using Aldara, since I've heard from a couple of people that it makes them feel low or get brain fog. Does anyone have…
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Opdivo and Yervoy combo
my wife is currently on this combo and I mentioned in another thread her CEA and CA 19-9 are above the cutoff #'s for elevated risk of recurrence. She's s4 - had liver and lung mets both resected in several surgeries and possible long bone met - was on Keytruda trial for a year before this - had scary recurrence that was…
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Phobia to Vomiting but need Colonoscopy
Hi everyone. I’m new here and found this forum while looking up colorectal cancer symptoms. I’m a triple negative breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in 2015 and underwent surgery, chemo and radiation. So I’ve always had issues with constipation my whole life. I was diagnosed with IBS long ago. However, for about a…
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Benefit of Radiotherapy after PCR & lumpectomy?
My wife was diagnosed with hormone positive stage 2 breast cancer around 8 months ago. She took an integrative approach to treatment including diet and lifestyle changes in addition to chemo. She was given a PCR following lumpectomy, her ongoing preventative treatments will include aromatise inhibitor and vitamin C…
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Atypical Glandular Cells Undifferentiated on Pap Smear
Hi all! Who started out with Atypical Glandular Cells Undifferentiated on Pap Smear? I'm trying to find literature about this and what this means!? My GYN did not explain.
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I Have Cancer?
Cancer And The Regular Guy Info and Video I had Throat Cancer. In this video, I'm sharing my story and how I fought cancer. I want to help other people who have cancer so that they know that they are not alone and that there is hope. While I'm kind of back to normal, I know there are others out there who have been…
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RIP Famous basket ball announcer Bill Walton
passed today at 71 from a long battle of prostate cancer ….i hate seeing this ..it makes me think this is going to be me
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1year since surgery
Hello all. A year ago today I had a tumor removed and started a 12 session chemo trip. That finally ended in December. I had a colonoscopy today and they found no polyps or anything to believe I have lingering issues. They did take a biopsy of the surgical site but it looked good and he said it was standard procedure. To…
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Memorial Day May 27, 2024 We Honor and Remember our Fallen
Monday the 27th is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor our country's servicemen and women who died in service to our country and who gave their all. These are the ones who gave their lives for their country-their last full measure. They deserve no less than the highest honor and respect. Participate in the National…
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Pancreatic Cancer - NET
I'm searching for pancreatic cancer survivors. After NET pancreatic cancer diagnosis in November 2015, and Whipple procedure surgery on January 4, 2016, all my ct scans have come back clear and negative, so far. Next scan is a month away. I have not had any chemo or radiation; my doctor said I didn't need it. I have spent…
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prostate sbrt
I had a prostate spacoar put in 2 weeks ago so I could start sbrt radiation today. When they did the cat scan prior to my radiation the Dr. said there was no sign of the spacoar inside me. Has anyone ever heard of this happening before?
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I’m new
Hi, folks! I found out two weeks ago that I have papillary carcinoma. Of course I have been scouring the internet for information. I have an appointment with an ENT specialist a week from today and will hopefully have a surgery date set ip at that time. I would appreciate any suggestions, tips for preparing for whats ahead…
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Greeting to all brave souls here
I am new to this site. 57 year old. had last menstrual period at age of 55 and became menopausal at 56. 19 months after last period started having spotting. contacted my GYN dr and had TVU. It was found to have no fluid but 5.18 endometrial thickness. i am going to be scheduled to have hysteroscope with biopsy. I am scared…
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Triple negative breast cancer
Are there any other women out there with Triple negative breast cancer?
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Prostate surgery or radiation with ADT
I have been approved for either treatment. 79 years old. In good health otherwise. would like life experiences with side effects from either of the treatments for the first 6 months of removal or radiation with ADT. Probably will base my decision on treatment based on the severity of the side effects as it appears that…
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Very rare and aggressive
My dad who is 75 and very healthy just retired and was diagnosed with aggressive and advance prostate cancer. His psa 13 months ago was 2.1 and a couple months ago was at an alarming 150. He has done several biopsies and tests with the latest being a pet scan. Pet scan showed no active cancer in prostate but it had spread…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, What Is The Reason For My Cancer?
I have throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So i am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. My throat cancer journey will be different than everyone’s however the process of radiation therapy is basically…
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Proton Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck | My Experience
Tom shares his experience receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer at Penn's Roberts Proton Therapy Center. Get an inside look at the process from preparation and making the screening helmet to actually receiving radiation therapy. Proton Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck | My Experience…
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Lung Cancer Types
Lung cancer is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung tissues. In case it is left untreated, the growth spreads beyond the lungs in a process known as metastasis into the rest of the body and adjacent tissues. There are differences in lung... READ MORE…
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Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-How To Numb Your Throat So You Can Eat During Radiation
Your throat will be an absolute war zone during and after throat cancer radiation treatments. This method of numbing your throat will help you significantly. After a little practice you can get some calories down your throat and also to help keep those delicate muscles working throughout your treatment (which will help…
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Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-Juice Drink That Won't Burn Your Throat.
A helpful tip on what to drink during throat cancer radiation treatments or when infected with thrush. I learned this from experience and trial and error the painful way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSAeiF1Eot0 Take Care, God Bless Russ
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newbie question re genomic/biomarker testing
I had a recent MRI which showed two lesions, one with a PI-RAD score of 5, the other with score of 3. So, highly likely to be cancerous. I've been dealing with another, rare form of cancer (GIST) for two and a half years; it's incurable but treatable, for an unknown length of time. For that cancer, mutational/biomarker…
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Surgery vs Radiation: another question
I am 67, Gleason 7, unfavorable, and PSA 4.2. Both surgeon and oncologist say I am on the borderline age-wise and that either treatment would give good results. I am more concerned about long-term continence than longevity. I am changing my mind ten times a day. Any input appreciated.
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, What Now? My Story to survive!
I have throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. My throat cancer journey will be different than everyone’s however the process of radiation therapy is basically…
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Benefits of Radiation therapy following Lumpectomy and PCR.
I’ve created a new post as for some reason my replies to the earlier posts wouldn’t attach. Thanks RocDocVic. From GPT: What are the chances of recurrence of early stage breast cancer treated with TCHP and radiation therapy vs no radiation therapy, where the patient had a lumpectomy and achieved a pathological complete…
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Ongoing infection post-chemo
Hello, 74 year old female in remission from Diffuse Large Cell NH Lymphoma having completed 5 RCHOP cycles in 11/23. Since then, I'm experiencing repeated infections—cold, influenza, sinus, UTI. Is this common? I'd be interested in hearing if others experience this and how they cope I feel like a sitting duck!.
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Newbie here and meeting Urologist tomorrow for next steps
Have had BPH issues for years and PSA fluctuating from 4-8. Had a few CT scans over the years and with PSA rising I talked Doc into MRI and have one lesion roughly 1cm x 1cm and PiRads 4. Meeting with my Urologist tomorrow to discuss next steps. Prostate is 130cc. Appreciate any advice or questions I should ask.
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Newly Diagnosed with Metastasis--HELP
I need some words of wisdom and hope ... my husband's MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound show a 14x14x10 cm presumable renal cell carcinoma, extensive metastatic disease in right and left liver lobes, metastasis in T11 and T12 spine, metastasis in 4+ nodules in the lungs, and suspicious tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava. He…
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After surgery diet
Everyone knows my story five weeks out of salvage surgery waiting anxiously for the first PSA test and hoping i will be NED. i’ve always been a doubting Thomas, but them saying i had cribform and the pathology report saying cribiform not seen , yes it all looked good except the perinual invasion part ..so that being said i…