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Cancer screening /biopsy process inquiry
Hi, My father suffered from heart issues whereby he was rushed to er/hospital and was diagnosed w AFIB. During his stay at ER , the hospital ordered a CT Scan (without contrast as he has kidney issue ) The ct scan revealed 1.4 cm subpleural pulmonary nodule in his right lung and 5.3 cm mass formation on his elect adrenal…
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And just like that...I am different person.
I am, 55. My diagnosis for PC, was on November 28, 2022. PSA, a 7..My MRI, was a Pirad 5, My Gleason a 7. The Urologist recommend surgery, He said, because of my age. I had surgery on March 6, 2023..Three days after my Birthday. The leaks began after the catheter removal on March 13, 2023. I recently discovered My C, was…
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Radiology second opinion
What is the process to initiate a second opinion on radiology. Want to get a second interpretation on the psma pet scan.
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Stage 1 with some risky attributes
Hi gang after experiencing symptoms and having a colonoscopy at 51 , I discovered that I had one polyp in the sigmoid colon which was too large for the GI doc to remove. After an amazingly easy resection a month ago, I recently saw an oncologist. She indicated that even though I am stage one, I have at least one risky…
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Ann Barshinger Cancer Center Patient Support Groups Night & Proton Machine Tour
It was recently the cancer center near where I live had an evening event combining all the support groups into a get-together evening of survivorship and fellowship. Penn Medicine, Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. Pizza of many varieties was provided with a variety of drinks and people mingled, ate, and drank their…
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Papillary carcinoma in left breast
It’s very rare and from what I read I found it early and will have a lumpectomy and radiation soon and a pretty good prognosis. I’m 62 and I’ve never had any problems with my breasts before. Has anyone else gotten this? Did it spread to another form of cancer in a year or 2? I read that happened to someone. Thank you!
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Lymph nodes with micro metastasis
Hi there, I’m new to the group and am excited to chat with others in the same boat I am in. I’ve been diagnosed with ER/PR positive, HER2 negative invasive lobular breast ca with micro metastasis to 2/3 lymph nodes which is freaking me out. I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy. My provider says radiation or chemotherapy is not…
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Scared of lung surgery🥺
Hey guy I’m 22 years old and have been battling cancer from 2 years now.It was at my back but now it moved to my lungs.I recently just finished 6 rounds of chemo and unfortunately the biggest tumor increased in size so I have to undergo surgery.The doctors have assured me that everything will be fine and the my lungs will…
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hello! I'm new to your forum
best friend diagnosed with lung cancer 4 weeks ago got pet scan results back a couple days ago and stated that there was nothing they could do for her other than possibly radiation to the 10 cm Mass on her upper right lung. cancer has gone to her own in her arm, spleen, L5 vertebrae, and various nodes throughout her chest.…
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Blood in urine after biopsy
Urine after tranpernial biopsy is color of red wine even after a few days. Anyone with similar experience.How long does this last? Concerned about blood loss over time.
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Thank you Laz & Helen
Not too long ago one of you started a thread or two about living with a colostomy bag. It was both funny and informative, and wonderful to be able to talk about the issues. Laz mentioned that he cleans himself out so he only has to deal with things every 4 days. That got me thinking since I was heading out for two weeks of…
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On the fence about my treatment choice.
Hi guys. I'll try to do my best to relay all the facts and where I'm at. I'm turning 60 in a couple weeks. One year ago, PSA 3.2, nodule felt during exam. Six weeks later, follow up PSA was 3.4. Saw urologist, he suggested biopsy. 3 of 12 random cores positive Gleason 3+3, left side of prostate. Perineurial invasion…
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8-year-old Chinese boy diagnosed with rare brain cancer, parents seek treatment experience
Hello everyone, I am the father of an 8-year-old boy from China. My son suffered an epileptic seizure in August this year and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Puncture biopsy and craniotomy were performed, and the pathological diagnosis was polymorphic xanthoastrocytoma grade 2-3 (APXA), which is a high-grade glioma.…
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Ovarian cancer help for mom?
hello all! I am a breast cancer survivor, as is my mother. Now, at 94 and otherwise very healthy, she's just been diagnosed with probable ovarian cancer with two masses about 8 cm. Her gynecological oncologist at UCSD plans a laparoscopic attempt to remove the masses and her fallopian tubes, during which time he will…
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New
Just joined been battling with lung cancer for a bit just went and had one session of amino therapy and it really took me out ,just looking to find some support in getting through another day 🤕
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Re-occurring Prostate Cancer
I am new to the forum and have been reading. I am a 12 year prostate cancer survivor after surgery. I have incontinent and manage it with pads (3-4 a day) and a Cunningham clamp. But four years ago, my PSA went from non-detectable to 0.02, 0.03, 0.09, 0.17 and is now 0.36 after a 6 month ready of 0.26. (I replaced the…
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What specialist is in charge?
Hello all, I am a migrant from the Uterine Cancer board. Following a screening colonoscopy I was found to have an invasive moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma in my ascending colon. It is a new primary cancer, not a metastatis of UC. I will be having further diagnostic imaging done soon, and I know that surgery is…
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Radiation freakles
I have broken out in freakles (or something like freakles dark brown spots) on my chest area between clavical and neck. These were not there prior to starting radiation.. heck I didn't notice them last week. I am at #25 treatment out of 34. I was wondering if anyone else had this occur? The nurses at my oncologist office…
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It is now 12:08. As I begin my 54th year
I am reminded that I am grateful to be here. That there is a group of people who I miss dearly who once wrote their weekend plans every Friday on this very web page. A group of people who just wanted to keep living. I am now 11 years cancer free. I cried on this very web page at 42 years old, scared, confused and not able…
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My 54 years old today post
Is being scrutinized lol maybe I wrote something that flagged me. 54!!!! Woot. This setup is still terrible. I can't find everyone I'm looking to check on. Looks like a lot of ppl stopped coming on when it changed over=( but I did see quite a few names that brought me smiles. Hello all. Hopefully my post will reappear soon.
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A mass the size of a cinder block!! 4" x 8" Tumor
I was diagnosed in July of 2023 with a mass the size of a cinder block on my right kidney (it was cancer). On July 21st 2023 it was removed and I was found to be cancer-free. This all happened within a few weeks, which, in itself is life changing. I was immediately kicked off of my health insurance and I'm left with no way…
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I NEED HELP! and SUPPORT
Husband of 45 years to the most important part of my life. A beautiful Woman in and out that has stood by me every single day of our relationship. I am looking for help and support for i know i am not being patient enough even though i understand i react first and then feel like total crap after! WHY did you do that i ask…
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Pancreatic Cyst 1.2 cm - what next?
I’ve just been through Ct/MRI and found a lesion/ cyst 1.2 x 1.2 on the head of the pancreas, close to duct. The cyst is a IPMN. I’m reading much to get up to speed for my gastroenterologist appointment on next steps. Can anyone advise as to how to proceed from here for optimal health outcome? Do I get into a specialist…
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Vulvar cancer
I have just been diagnosed with vulvar cancer. Going for pet scan this week for more info. I am in pain and very difficult to sit. I’m sure surgery will be done & wondering if this pain or the pain after surgery will be worse. Urinating is torture right now. Lidocaine not much help, I use a squirt bottle and that is…
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Catheter Removal
Any of you that had RP do the catheter removal at home? If you did, any learnings you can share? My option, home or back at MDA. They taught my wife and me how to do it with both a video and hands on another catheter. Thought I see what others did before I schedule an appointment for this Friday,
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Maybe Cancer?
Hi All, So backstory, in 2021 I was in the hospital for collapsed lung due to asthma and pneumonia. A CT scan showed a 1.3 cm thing on my kidney that may or may not be a cyst and I was recommended to follow up. My lungs were my first priority and actually I forgot all about it. At this point no one mentioned cancer and I…
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Terrified by PSA results
Greetings. I am a 51 year-old white male and I have been on testosterone replacement therapy weekly for about 7 years. My PSA levels have always hovered between .81 - 1.3 the past 4 years. Yesterday my latest lab results showed a sudden spike from .81 to 2.37 from my last test 16 months ago. My urologist stopped my weekly…
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Our Journey and Treatment for Base of Tongue (SCC) Cancer
Hello All, I promised my husband that when he finished his treatment for base of tongue cancer (left side) with 2 left side affected lymph nodes, that I would try to pay it forward to all those that helped us out. To my new friend MarieO, who I found on this board whose husband had a similar journey in 2022, many many…
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Thoughts on this.
I had a physical in March PSA was 9. Met with urologist in April. PSA 8.4 Over next few months, MRI, biopsy, (3+4) 5/15 positive. PSMA in July. (Clean) Met with several doctors, which took time. Scheduled and completed Cyberknife (SBRT) on 10/9. When I was getting opinions, I met with a MO who seemed very knowledgeable…
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Indecisive picking a prostate treatment
I am having trouble deciding on either surgery, or radiation therapy for my prostate cancer.