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Here’s something to discuss
they say prostrate cancer it’s a second most deadliest cancer for men but the same time they say prostrate cancer is the most beatable treatable cancer. so with this being said would it be safe to say that what makes it so deadly is When men don’t catch it in time and it has spread distantly and that would be a sad thing…
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Enzalutamide, has anyone been on this?
My husband has now been told that he should take Enzlutamide tables. Lots of side effects with it. He has to sign to say that he has given his permission to use this. Has anyone on this discussion board been on this drugs?
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Advanced metastatic stage 4 PC triplet therapy
Hi, I’m looking for stories of successful triplet therapy for pc with Mets to lymph nodes, bladder and pelvic bones Gleason 8. I need some encouragement and help in my husband’s and my journey. thank you jo
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Lost of appetite
Hello everyone, I am going on my 3rd treatment of chemo I have no appetite this is the only bad side affect I have is there any medication they can give me to eat I drink lots of water, ensures and Naked juice please can someone answer my question Thank you 🩷
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Brain cancer - looking for caregivers
My husband has Oligodendroglioma grade III. just looking to connnect with other caregivers with this type of cancer
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Head & Neck
I am a caregiver for a head and neck survivor Would love to meet others
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Cough during/following radiation
Hey, I just wanted to give folks a heads up about the cough, pneumonitis, that can result from radiation for breast cancer treatment. I had a month's worth of radiation, and early on started to develop a mild cough. It got a bit worse as treatment went on, but the doc said it probably wasn't radiation-related. He said that…
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My moms cancer is recurring (for the second time) and I’m confused, please help
My mom is 56 years old, and the strongest woman I know. She had lung cancer when I was really young, and they cut out one of her lungs. I guess it wasn’t deemed necessary, but she didn’t go through chemo. 3 to 4 months ago she was diagnosed with uterine/cervical cancer. About a month ago, they noticed a growth in one of…
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZXDohxylg0
Sure hope this video pops up the new PSMA scan is a major breakthrough they can actually use this technique while they are operating to help find any residual cancer cancer in certain lymph nodes it’s pretty amazing
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Support
I was diagnosed with tongue cancer about 5 months ago. I have been through surgery to remove the tumor and 28 lymph nodes 4 coming back with cancer. Been through chemo and radiation treatments. I'm 5 weeks in recovery from treatments and still having some difficulty I had to have a feeding tube placed during treatments my…
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On Pazopanib for 5 years with Stage 4 Renal Cancer
Hi to you all I was wondering if there are other people using Pazopanib for a longer time, my kidney with tumour was removed April 2011 and I was diagnosed stage 4 in December 2012. My oncologist used to ask me for feedback on my side effects to compare with other people in the USA who had been using the drug about 9…
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Husband Recent Diagnosis - Gleason 7
My 55 YO husband was recently diagnosed after high PSA (17), MRI showed spot, biopsy confirmed. Talking with surgeon tomorrow on treatment options. Does anyone have feedback on which treatments worked for them and has kept them cancer free? I have a list of questions for the doctor, but would love any specific questions…
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prostate hormone therapy
is hormone therapy necessary for those having received radiation? what are the pros and cons?
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Thyroid Tumor Markers from 3 Labs And All Different Results
Hello Everyone, Recent thyroid tumor markers from 3 labs have different results. I have a history of PTC with Mets to lymph nodes in 2008. Received RIA and no recurrence in 15 years. All thyroid labs tests have been undedectable and now all these different results. June 8th (Hospital lab) Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody,…
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VAERS: Are mRNA Adverse Event Reports Accurate? Dr. Jessica Rose w/ Dr. Kelly Victory – Ask Dr. Drew
Here is an interesting discussion on the VAER's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). A little over an hour, well worth the watch I guarantee you will get something out of it. These people have a good discussion on it and other situations surrounding the VAER's system, covid, and vaccines. I believe they are all…
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I have just found you folks!
My name is Thomas, and I had a complete Laryngectomy a yr and a half ago Now retired singer/ songwriter. I still play alot of Guitar, its been my life since I was very little. Since the operation I have watched friends and family just simply go away. It's been heartbreaking. So today I found you folks and I am hoping and…
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Suggestions on eating
Can anyone help me with some tolerable food choices that worked for you? My husband is on day 13 of 33 radiation and 3 of 7 for chemo. His taste buds are pretty much gone or make food taste horrible to the point of gagging. He is drinking High Calorie Ensure, and scrambled eggs are kinda okay. However, he really would like…
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Head and neck cancer
Hi, My husband has head and neck cancer with an unknown primary. He just had a feeding tube put in today. Tomorrow he goes for surgery to pull some teeth, because they are going to radiate his head and neck. Everything has taken so long to come about. In a couple of weeks he starts both radiation and chemotherapy. I am so…
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day 28
Hi.. Im on day 28 of steam cell transplant and still feel very weak....the MM took out my t11 on my back so I had a very long surgery . Im wondering is my overwelming weakness due to the transplant or the surgury. The only time Im feeling semi ok is when Im sitting. Is anyone else on day 28 ....am i babying myself because…
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Brain surgery
Anybody had met to cerebellum removed by surgery? Wondering why some do radiation and why some surgery.
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Just Tuning In - Still Going ;)
Like a couple of others, I am not around here as much with the new format. I take a look now and again but not do sign in often. Anyway, still in drug trial and it is still working. No more major reductions in tumors, but basically they are all stable, with the tumors that are being monitored with slight reductions. Since…
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Cancer Scare
After NINE years NED, I had a Cancer scare. My tail bone has become prominent and painful, and my White Blood Count tanked. I thought for sure the Cancer had spread to the bone. I tried my best to ignore it for a few months, but it got so bad, I had to go and visit my Oncologist, who examined me and ordered an MRI and…
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Research article on resistant tumors
This is not specific to uterine cancer but is so interesting https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230704-the-mystery-of-microbes-that-live-inside-tumours
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Breast Papilloma
Has anyone had a situation like this; A small cluster of micro-calcifications were found on my annual mammogram that were not seen on my last Mammo or the annual MRI I had six months after mammo. There were two additional areas of micro-calcifications that were too small to biopsy. They biopsied the one cluster and it came…
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Prostate recurrence 6 years after radiation ADT
Found out my PSA is 70 ng/dl. PSMa Pet scan lymph nodes from pelvis to cervical. Pelvic bone Mets and L1 bone Mets. No organ involvement. prescribed fermigan and abutamide. 51 years old. Do people go on disability with chronic ADT?
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Recent Lab Results
Hello All, Would like your opinion and guidance on my recent labs. Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker 8.2 ng/ml. (high) Liver Isoenzymes 71 (high) Intestinal Isoenzymes 0% (zero) Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme is normal at 39 Thank you.🙂
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How long did chemo curls last?
How long did your chemo curls last? I was done with chemo last Aug and thought they would last about 6 months, but they are still here. Trying to decide if I should keep it short or let it grow. Don't want to suffer through the fro, only to have it start coming in straight again, and have to cut off the curls. My hair…
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The New Normal
I hate that phrase, I don't need a NEW normal, I'd like my old normal back, please and thank you! What's caused this blip? My oesophagus (I cant spell) is now really small, as in REALLY small, as it took my over 5 minutes to get a 12.5 mm barium tablet down. Its around 1 cm.. I'm back on the roundabout, barium swallows,…
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FIGO staging updates for endometrial cancer
Just came across this news. The FIGO stages now have a bit more detail in the breakdown. I hope this will help to improve treatment for anyone diagnosed in the future. Inclusion of the various histological types, tumour patterns, and molecular classification to better reflect the improved understanding of the complex…
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Laryngectomy
I am about to undergo surgery for a full laryngectomy and am interested in connecting with others who have had this surgery and cancer of the larynx. Gracias!