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ER+ HER2+ breast cancee
hello all, I was diagnosed with ER+, HER2+ breast cancer this past September. 1A, grade 2. No lymph node involvement. Lumpectomy. I qualified for a trial that my oncologist recommended. No chemo, 20 rounds of radiation, Phesco shots every 3 weeks for approx a year, and Letrozole estrogen blocker for 5 years. I’ve completed…
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Depression and anxiety
anyone experiencing depression and anxiety after double mastectomy, and after chemotherapy is over. I should be happy but I am more depressed and anxious now than I was at the earlier treatments. Anyone feeling like me??
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Cancer X2
I was 37 years old when I was first diagnosed with stage 2 Breast cancer. ER/PR+/ Her2-. Now, 8 years later, I've just been diagnosed with bone mets, ER/PR -, HER2+. My cancer cells completely changed characteristics this time around but is still considered to originate from my BC. We also had genetic testing done for this…
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Recent diagnosis
Hello. I'm new here. My beloved husband was diagnosed 10/29/25 with grade 3 inoperable brain cancer. We started treatment 12/8/25 and it ends 1/27/26. I feel supported as far as his treatment team etc. but I guess where I'm struggling is that people we've shared this with seem to be backing off or away from us. Has anyone…
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma stage 4
Hello my 22 year old daughter has stage 4 ACC and has had a total esophageal reconstruction and a full laryngectomy she is day 9 of radiation today. We were only told of the cancer Sept 2025 any advice any support would be great
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Question for my cousin diagnosed with inoperable tumor
I hope someone can help us understand what is happening to our dear Maria. She was told she has only months to live because she has brain cancer. We are beside ourselves. My aunt doesn't even know how to say the type of tumor she has! What type of tumor makes it hard to walk, hard to talk and makes a patient lose their…
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Ampullary Cancer how should I feel?
I was diagnosed in Nov of 2024. I had no appetite at all losing 15lbs. In early January they opened my bile duct with a stent. Right now I feel great as if I didn’t have cancer I feel that good. Is this normal? Am I just waiting for the shoe to drop? Do I feel this good because my bile duct was opened up? I’m having a CT…
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Changes from testicular cancer
I am still attracted to women, but it is different now. It is only a mental attraction. There is no physical urge. I’m a survivor of testicular cancer for six years. I’ve had my testosterone checked and my level is fine but I don’t physically attracted. Is this normal?
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Oral thrush and weak taste buds
hi everyone, my mother had oral thrush a while ago and it has cleared! however, she still cannot taste food as she did before. Is there any treatments or remedies we can try to clear this up?
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Recover from chemo and testicle removed
If anyone else experiences a kind of burning tingle for a few seconds every once in awhile down in the area where they removed my testicle and sperm cord also when I climax it sometimes hurts and feels hot inside that same area please let me know so I know if it is normal thank you
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Cryoablation and Open Partial Nephrectomy
Hello all, I was diagnosed with RCC about 9 months ago, and with the advice of my urologist had cryoablation done. I am 59 and healthy. All went well. On my second CT scan (6 months after the procedure) an anomoly showed up, so my urologist sent me to the head urologist at the univerisity medical center. The issue my first…
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Childhood Medullablastoma
I have a 2 year old nephew that has just been diagnosed with Medullablastoma. I have been desperately trying to find an adult survivor from this cancer that was diagnosed at a very young age (under 3) and have had no luck. I am hoping that someone has some information on dealing with this cancer from this early age. Can…
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just diagnosed
Hello: Just discovered this website and I wanted to join. I was just recently diagnosed with anal cancer and now am going to have more imaging and hopefully in about 2 weeks I will start with my treatments which will include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Looking for others who have experience with this and have…
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"Surgery & Radiation Now" versus "Mammograms every 6 Months"
Happy New Year!! I have DCIS Stage 0 in rt breast, with markers inserted. I am 68 years old. I have lumpectomy surgery scheduled on Jan. 7, 2026 (in 6 days). I made an appointment with my surgeon to discuss everything on Jan. 5, 2026. I would like to ask what people have done in my situation or what people think are the…
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Why is pancreatic cancer considered one of the deadliest and most insidious cancers?
Pancreatic cancer is particularly lethal due to two key factors: Its "stealth" nature & aggressive spread. 1. Silent Progression: In its early stages, pancreatic cancer typically causes no noticeable symptoms, such as pain or discomfort. This silent progression allows the disease to grow undetected for a long time. 2.…
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Alternative and out of country treatments for stage IV NSCLC ALK+ve
In the fall of 2019 my 25 year old daughter stumbled into a Vancouver hospital so short of breath she could barely walk. A week earlier she had been diagnosed with pneumonia and placed on antibiotics and puffers based on low oxygen readings and an xray that the doctor said was "the most unusual xray he had ever seen." I…
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The aftermath of husband's cancer and remission
My husband was diagnosed with cancer last year and is in remission. We are in our 30s and have school-aged children. He is on chemo indefinitely to help prevent a relapse, so our life has changed a lot. Our relationship doesn't feel the same anymore. He is a great person, but I can't seem to connect this cancer patient to…
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Another lymphoma diagnosis
Well the other day I got a biopsy result from a lump on my neck that indicates Large B-cell lymphoma, germinal center type. Don't know much else yet. Scheduling an appointment with an oncologist ASAP to hopefully learn more soon. Also have a full body scan scheduled for next week. Originally went to a ENT doc for the lump…
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Pluvicto (lutetium 177 vipivotide tetraxetan)
Is anyone here been on or is on this radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced metastatic prostate cancer? Starting this treatment at UCSD Hillcrest on 1/9. Looking for some insight as to what I'm looking at. Thanks Mtop.
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Sore throat still
I know there is no "normal" when it comes to cancer...but...does it seem right, to still have a sore throat after 3 months out of treatment? I do have an appt. for my first MRI on Feb.4. I am anxious, nervous, scared and all the rest:) It's not sore all of the time, and there is no rhyme or reason for when it is sore. Is…
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Myelofibrosis and CML 190
My husband Joe has both of these rare blood marrow cancers. Anyone know about Leukemia 190? I can't find much about it. My husband is on Gleevec and it decreased the size of the spleen, but now it is back to its original size. Any comments about bone marrow transplants? They have suggested this at some point in time. So…
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Diagnosed with AML at 35
Hello, new to CSN. Wanting to connect with others who may have similar experiences. I was diagnosed with AML 6/17/25. I am 35 yrs old, married with two toddlers. I went through 4 rounds of chemotheraphy (cytarabine). I have had 5 biopsies. Currently waiting for results from my last biopsy.. The one before that was “weakly…
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PROSTATE CANCER AND LOW HEMATOCRIT
12-24-2025 I’m the new guy here after accidentally finding this site and I would like to share my experience with prostate cancer( PC ) . I am 79 in very good physical condition (I still play a mean racketball game for 1 hr ) and without problems with blood pressure ,chole- sterol , diabetes . However , I was diagnosed…
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Sharing Hope: 11 Years After Kidney Cancer
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience in hopes of bringing some encouragement. It’s been 11 years since I was treated for kidney cancer. My cancer was in my right kidney, and I had a radical nephrectomy, including removal of my kidney and adrenal gland. The tumor was 10 cm in size, confined to the kidney, stage 2,…
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Anal bleeding
i am almost 2 years out from anal cancer. How does everyone keep the stool soft and keep from bleeding? All my scans are clear from cancer. Its so aggravating when I go to the bathroom.
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How to minimize neuropathy
Please resend this out to every chat group you can I still suffer from neuropathy after my chemo treatments were finished 3 years ago and I jus read the other day to help minimize it you should keep your hands and feet wrapped in cold packs while they are juicing you at the hospital with your chemo meds if I only knew then…
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Newbie! Tiny 1.7 mm triple negative w/amended lymph report needs help choosing right treatment plan
Hi all, My best friend recommended this site as a resource for making a huge decision in the next couple days. You guys helped her through a very rough ovarian cancer treatment. She suggested that you may help me too. This site looks great! I need to decide this weekend which treatment plan to go with as I am scheduled to…
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Wishing Everyone On CSN H&N A Happy And Wonderful 2026 New Year
Wishing everyone a Happy Happy New Year and Most Definitely a Cancer-Free Life from here on out. And my prayers are for everyone on here that you all get through any cancer situations you are in, and that this Evil Disease will never darken your door again. Feel free to comment and share greetings, stories, information,…
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5 years clear
Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wondering if anyone has had a recurrence after 5 years?. Me~total thyroidectomy and radical neck dissection and another cancerous lymph in 3 years time, but clean scans and bloodwork for 5 years now. I believe I am good to go 🤷♀️, but would like to hear from y'all how common (or uncommon) it is…
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Life after Cancer
How are some ways you guys have coped after Cancer? I don't really know how to live my life now. It's been really hard to get back into just living my life normally. I feel like I'm not the same person anymore:( I guess I never really processed any of it til now.