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room 2 colon chat
Dont forget colon chat room 2 wed march 19 at 7 pm est. see u there Bev04 and chewbacca
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Lung issues 10 years after Ivor Lewis surgery
My husband is a 10 year survivor, with minimal negative quality of life issues. He had the Ivor Lewis full removal of his esophagus. However, apparently after intermittent reflux through the years, last year he developed a lung absess (infection) which made him very sick. (They thought it could be lung cancer at first view…
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Fast acting Cancer
My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in Sep, 2000. Was treated with Chemo to try and stop the tumour growing in his lung and lymph nodes in his neck. Within two weeks of chemo treatment, they found 5 more tumours through out his upper body. So chemo didn't work that time. Again with chemo and now radiation. Tumours…
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Eligard vs Orgovyx
Heys guys, I am currently undergoing ADT therapy for Gleason 4+3 with one lymph node metastisis. My therapy is currently 2 months of Firmagon then to switch to Eligard for 3 months. I do know of the newest drug on the market taken daily called Orgovyx. I do know one is an Agonist and the other is an Antagonist. The Orgovyx…
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Rare reaction to taxol
73 yo recenty diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. Was taking Ozempic and the side effects I was having I believe masked my cancer symptoms. Underwent 1st chemo with carbo and taxol on august 8. 2 days later had some trouble breathing. Went to the er and admitted on 16 liters of oxygen. Rare reaction to taxol. In hospital for…
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Post Neph Pain
My right kidney was removed this past November. I still have some pain where the kidney was. When I twist certain way, or sneeze or cough I have a little pain. Is this unusual?
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New kidney lesion fast growing
Good morning, Starting in on a new journey. There never seems to be enough information and much that is there seems contradictory or confusing. So, here’s my story: I’ve been having upper back pain for months, and some reduced kidney function. Incidental CT findings have been pointing in a different direction than kidney…
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Help! Newly Diagnosed
Hello all! In early January 2024 a 2.8cm solid mass was found on my right kidney via a CT scan. Luckily I got into a urologist in just two days to discuss the findings. I have never been so anxious! The urologist stated it is probably cancer but we can't confirm with a biopsy because of the location. He suggested we take…
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Mucoepidermoid survivor
Hi! Could you help me? My husband is undergoing intermediate mucoepidermid treatment and I would like to have news about how it is to deal with the treatment, if there is a cure
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Ultrasound results
Hi, my name is Laura. I am new here. Was just wondering if anyone could help me out with what these ultrasound results mean. I had an abdominal ultrasound and the results show that I have a hyperechoic avascular lesion in my liver in the right lobe adjacent to the gallbladder fossa that measures 16mm x10 x16mm. I should…
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Thanks for port film response
Thank you nursejulie for responding to my port film post question. It made my day that you understood how I felt about the secret port films. I don't know why more people haven't responded. I think people are intelligent enough to understand a procedure if it is explained to them. I hope the rest of your treatment goes…
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Starting to feel scared
Hi all…I don’t of anyone is in this group. I read Carol’s share of feeling scared and that was in September of 2022…a year ago. I was just officially diagnosed on Fri. The radiologist suspected about a week ago during my mammogram…and the biopsy confirmed it. Interestingly, I was terminated from my job a day before my…
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Sarcoma in the chest
Hi Does Anyone have any information about sarcoma in the chest? My tumor is in the pectoral muscle.
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chest wall resection
facing my third go round with the dreaded C word. Docs recommending chest wall resection...anyone familiar with process or recovery?
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Emergency couples therapist for cancer patients?
Hi all, stage 3/35f and going through fertility treatment asap. I would desperately like to talk with a couples therapist, my partner is struggling with the idea of freezing embryos. Is this resource available anywhere!?! We have to decide very soon and it’s so overwhelming on top of all the other cancer stuff.
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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…