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Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer.
I having left side vocal cord palsy since Feb 2023. Then, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer last two week and had Thyroid removed entirely 3 days ago. Doctor looked at the physical form of tumor using ultrasound and it should be malignant. After surgery, doctor describe the tumor was hard to removed, "hard solid". I will…
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Pet scan not clean
I just received my pet scan on line. It should my lymphoma in my lymph nodes gone. Nbut it shows activity in my sternum w hi hi I haven’t heard before. I had breast cancer 10 years ago and had a bilateral mastectomy and lots of radiation. Did it come back. I’m terrified. gio
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Checking In! Year 2 Surgery Anniversary & NED!
Sorry I have not been around for months and trying to get caught up on many posts this morning. Always difficult to see new members joining the group but gratifying to read my positive posts and more good and long NED news from members. I am coming up on 2-year surgery anniversary on June 10th and just a good 3-month…
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Newbie question
Just got biopsy results... carcino sarcoma... I am a BC survivor, and 10 years on Tamoxifen... looks like this cancer is extremely complex and aggressive. Any recommendations for treatment in Whittier, CA? I am close to City if Hope and USC Norris cancer centers. Within PIH network. Ihave been referred to a Dr. Im in…
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Sex after Mastectomy
I know the answer is going to be different for each person but I'm curious. If you're willing to share, (1) when were you told it was safe to resume sexual activity and (2) when did you actually resume sex?
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Uterine Cancer Mortality on the Rise, but Research Remains Underfunded
I came came across this article recently and it infuriated me. Very upset to read about uterine cancer funding particularly in relation to mortality. I was not really surprised that breast cancer is the most funded but shocked at the variance.. I wish there was more we can do s a patient, survivor and consumer to lobby for…
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I am 72 and have terrible vaginal dryness
I have tried just about everything I can find without much success. I thought Replens worked the best but my husband is telling me it burns his mouth during oral sex. He says the burn is similar to drinking coffee when its to hot and you burn your tongue. Has anyone else heard of this? If i don't use anything to help the…
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Hopeful news and why genetic testing is critical to us
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How did you get your energy back?
"I finished my treatment back in December of last year, but I still haven't been able to regain my energy. I have no desire to do anything at all, and my life feels like a never-ending cycle of procrastination. In December of 2021, I found out that I had cancer with five masses in my breast. In the first month, I froze my…
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Memorial Day May 29, 2023 We Honor and Remember our Fallen
Monday the 29th 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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Rectal cancer on sacrum
Hi! I am a new poster here. My father was diagnosed in May 2021 with rectal cancer stage 3 with involvement on the sacrum. Radiation didn’t do much and he has been stable on panitumumab and folfiri for the past two years. It has been frustrating as we are based in Ontario, Canada and no surgeon is willing to consider…
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Double mastectomy How long till I feel better
I know it takes a while but I was wondering when the swelling and discomfort might stop?
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Relentless ANGER!!
Metastatic invasive ductal carcinoma currently stage 3C - so far! Still need bone scan! I read online these "stages" were supposed to go through and eventually we are supposed to arrive at "acceptance" well I'm almost 2 months from diagnosis and I'm not there yet!!! I HATE everything about this!! I hate all the procedures,…
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Dr. Question
Has anyone treated with Dr. Im in Whittier, CA? Recently diagnosed with endometrial carcino sarcoma. I am thinking I should consult at City of Hope... at the very beginning of this journey. I am a 13 yerar BC survivir with 10 tears on Tamoxifen. .. have only had the initial biopsy thus far.
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Two months in
Hi all! 30 yo female with current diagnosis of stage 4 rectal with metastasis on liver as well as bone. Just finished round 3 of 12. I’ve done 5 rounds of radiation on Mets on my hips. Currently on irinotecan, fluorouacil, and oxaliplatin for my chemotherapy. How do you guys cope with everything? I feel like time is moving…
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Emotional
When I was approaching the oncologist's office yesterday 1 month after completing my chemo, a mom (with head cover) and her daughter were just walking out. The daughter gave her mom a big hug and said "Yay, Mom! You're all done! You did it!" Mom was beaming. I began tearing up with emotion, such was my joy for these two. I…
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renal cancer
On Dec. 19 I had a cancerous kidney removed and was given a clean bill. However, a followup CTScan revealed that the renal cancer had infected my lungs. The oncologist ordered a brain MRI which came out normal. I am now waiting for a decision from the doctor as to how we will proceed. Any comments from former or present…
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DIEP flap surgery...anybody else having problems?
I've been waiting for over 6 months to get breast reconstruction. My insurance won't cover the doctor cause he's out of network; but he's the ONLY doctor in my area that performs the DIEP flap surgery. I am in no way interested in implants cause I don't want to have to get any other surgeries when it comes to removal or…
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UPDATE
My surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday. There was a cancellation so I am able to get it done sooner. A big thanks to all of you for the encouragement. Will update from the hospital.
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Recently diagnosed
Hello all. Hope everyone is staying healthy and taking care of them selves. I’m a 48 year old male. Had my first colonoscopy on 04/17. During the procedure a 2x2cm polyp was discovered in my Sigmoid colon. Biopsy and CEA blood work completed. CEA results were a 2.65. Biopsy returned as a well differentiated invasive…
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First CT results mid-chemo--what to make of this?
My husband got his first CT scans since starting chemo--he has Stage IV with peritoneal mets. Everything is clear--he originally had lymph involvement and some suspicious lung spots, and he had an emergency colon resection for a primary tumor in January--except the following: "Some nodularity within the omentum and…
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June Is First Uterine Cancer Awareness Month
The International Gynecologic Cancer Society announced yesterday that June will be the first Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-gynecologic-cancer-society-announces-inaugural-uterine-cancer-awareness-month-301831248.html A few highlights from the news release: "Incidence…
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Just saying hi. Terrible format, can't navigate like before
Hi all my 10 year just came and went. Just a reminder that YOU CAN DO THIS. Change your diet, exercise, talk to your body during treatments, fight for those trials, tell yourself theren is an end goal when you hit that why is this my life, I hate chemo wall. Whatever you have to do to help yourself. Tell yourself YOU CAN…
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Idk what to do
hello! I’m new here. According to doctors , I have Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, bones, brain and spine . Treatment I have been on has been working well , which was Enhertu, Zometa, and Faslodex. Recently doctors said cancer now spread to my liver and cancer is no longer HER2+ it’s negative, so treatment needs to…
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Treatment after prostate surgery
I know I may be asking this for no reason! I had a RP April of 2023 and have not had post op Psa` yet so I should not be worried yet..but that’s just who I am. Prior to surgery my Psa` was almost 24. Three years earlier ( my previous Psa`) was 3.5 . My Gleason was a 7 (4+3). After surgery I had positive margins and there…
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Tonsil cancer w with lymph node involvement
Hi all, I would like to introduce myself and say HI to everybody. I am 41, male from European country called Poland. I was diagnosed recently with left tonsil cancer with lymph node involvement. Today I was told that my treatment will be radically and will take 7 weeks of radiation and 2 chemos. My cancer is HPV related…
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My husband was diagnosed with Wilms Cancer, it usually occurs in children, does anyone else have Wil
My husband of 38yrs old was diagnosed w/ Wilms cancer, it is usually found in kids and not in adults... does anyone else have this? He will be starting Chemotherapy next week, hopefully...
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Issues again
6 months ago I started running low grade fevers nightly and a hacking cough. Lost 50 lbs over a 3 month period. I go for a pet scan today. I worked in the printing industry since 1989 and been exposed to that. Back in 2012 my adranline grand was removed for being enlarged. After 4 CT test said postive for cancer and pet…
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Finger Neuropathy
Hello to everyone! I came across something that has helped me and I wanted to share. I have stage 4 colorectal cancer. I had my tumor removed and went though 12 rounds of FOLFOX. I was only able to do 6 rounds of the oxaliplatin due to the severity of my neuropathy. I have found my hands are healing from the neuropathy a…
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Apricot seeds
Have any of you ever taken apricot seeds? I am curious to hear your comments. I know of one young man at our church who had brain cancer stage III seven years or so ago and he said the seeds attributed to his health now. Then another lady I know just was told her dad was done with treatments so she is going to start him on…