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Radiation options and side effects for stage 3 endometrial cancer adenicarcinoma
I was diagnosed with Stage IIIC1 endometrial cancer Adenomacarcinoma on 9/11/2020 after complete hysterectomy including cervix and 12 lymph nodes removed with 1 pelvic one positive for cancer. Uterine wall invaded 82%. I am more than 1/2 way through the chemo treatment with two more to go. It was recommended that I have 5…
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Diagnosed March 2023 Uterine cancer
Good morning! I am 52 y/o and was diagnosed with uterine cancer on March 6 and had surgery on March 30, totally hysterectomy. My doctor thought my stage was a 3, but talking with the oncology board it was staged at a 2 grade 1. I am needing vaginal radiation soon. I am very scared of this and terrified of the side effects.…
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Side effects from RCHOP a year after treatment
Hi I'm new to posting but here goes. Last April through July I went through 6 rounds of RCHOP for non Hodgkin's lymphoma. The treatment was effective and as of last scan no active disease present. I'm grateful for that but for several months now I have been dealing with occasional waves of nausea, joint pain that doesn't…
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Adult w/ ependymoma
I was diagnosed at age 51 with a brain tumor in 2019 and had it removed in October of 2022. It never really gave me any major problems until about 12 months before surgery. I began having minor dizzy spells and double vision, only when I looked left. My surgeon removed all of it. I had 6 weeks of radiation. My issues now…
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PCa and BPH - Good News about Both
An update fourteen years into my active surveillance. My “benign” prostate problems recently became serious with causing acute urinary retention, and I needed to clear the blockages. I chose a one-two protocol of Prostate Artery Embolization followed five days later by aquablation. While PAE will significantly shrink the…
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Can a low PSA be still metastasize?
My hubby is 70. Biopsies 12 of 12 positive. PSA dbl. in a yr. to 7.6 Robot surgery 18 months ago. Gleason 4=5+9 and 5+4-9. Invaded the seminal vesicles. Lymph nodes removed clear. Stage T3b. Can a PSA that low metastasize? Collecting information. Doctor is planning hormone treatments and radiation.
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Vulvar Cancer
Anyone recently (2005) that has been diagnosed with either vulvar or vaginal cancer, please email me at rnticknor@sbcglobal.net. I don't get much contact from the CSN postings. Both of these cancers are rare. You can check out my postings under the name Nancytahoe, I was diagnosed with vaginal/vulvar cancer in October…
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Anyone have head/neck radiation on HALF only?
My husband's doc may be recommending radiation on only one side of his head/neck. He has had a neck dissection, tonsillectomy and parotidectomy on one side, and now radiation is being recommended on that side only. I hope that means half the bad side effects. Comments, anyone??
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Psoas/Colon Abscess with JP drain
Hi everyone, new to the boards. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My husband had an infection that on initial diagnosis, turned out to be either a psoas abscess or diverticulitis. They have placed a JP drain in his Lower left abdomen (and it is very uncomfortable) which he has had for 3 weeks. Drains ~20 ml every 12…
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So I Come To Tell You He's Alive-So I Come To Tell You That He Saves
This Blood So I come to tell you He's alive To tell you that He dries Every tear that falls So I come to tell you that He saves To shout and to proclaim That He's coming back for you
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I Have A Story Of Amazing Saving Grace Though Undeserving Am I
My third Cancer-My Biggest Personal Struggle The Holy Spirit Interceded-God Extended His Grace To Me In September 18 of 2019 I went into Hershey Hospital, PA to be operated on by Karen Choi a surgical oncologist for head and neck cancer. I was to have lymph node cancer surgery on the left side of my neck removed. I had a…
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Metastatic malignant neoplasm to bone (disorder)
I have been diagnoses with Metastatic malignant neoplasm to bone (disorder). It has spread from lung to spine, rib cage and pelvic bone. They will be starting radiation. Has anyone else had this and what are some good experiences. I have a 7 year old and know God is the ultimate healer and would like to stay around a bit…
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Mastectomy after Lymphedema?
I'm 73. Had two lumpectomies and 25 lymph nodes removed 4 years ago. Cancer is back. Small stage 2 only 4 mm infiltrating lobular carcinoma, same breast. Have to decide to have bi or uni lateral mastectomy. My lymphedema is bad and my breasts are very large. Hate making this decision! I didn't have radiation because tumors…
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Breathing Issues For Head & Neck Patients-Be Aware-Help-Informational-My Story
Breathing Issues Head & Neck Patients Help & Solution Informational-My Story Since I have had radiation twice around the H&N area and a lymph node operation left side which has resulted in some muscle and tissue loss to remove all the cancer it also affects the area around all the functions of the H&N area. And we all know…
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I'm new
Hi, I'm new here. My name is Nancy and I am having my rt kidney out on May 3rd. Dx of 3 cm mass "consistent with renal cell carcinoma." The location is right by the blood supply so a partial is not feasible. I'm looking for camaraderie. All of the local groups meet only once a month, and I need contact with people who have…
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Update Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Hi all, I cannot remember how to navigate through this site, as I have not been on here in at least a year. Anywho, for those I had conversations with during my initial diagnosis of Hodgkin’s, and throughout chemotherapy I just want to give an update. I had my most recent PET scan in April after finishing chemo in December…
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8 years post chemo (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by snyderpm on Dec 24, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. snyderpm Dec 24, 2018 - 11:57 pm Hi to all. I haven't been here is several years, and the last time I got a lot of advice and support. My last chemo was March 21, 2011, and I have been good to go since. All scans were negative, with…
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Happy Mothers Day Celebration And Blessings to Everyone
I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful and Blessed Mother's Day. Enjoy this day and celebrate mothers everywhere because we all have one, everybody does. Go visit, send cards, or phone Mom and tell her how much she means to you and how much you love her. And for those of us whose mom has passed on, bask in the memories…
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Newly discovered mass behind kidney
Hi - I'm new here. My wife's chest x-ray showed a mass on the back side of her kidney. We live in PA. She's scheduled for a biopsy this week. We don't know where to go - who to trust. WellSpan Ephrata Hospital is where she had the PETSCAN. Not sure if WllSpan Ephrata Cancer Clinic is the best place for her to be treated?…
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Lymphedema and eczema
Hi everyone! I am nearly five months post lumpectomy surgery and 3 months post radiation. I've been dealing with a seroma and lymphedema ever since the surgery, and now having MLD therapy twice per week. I finally got my permanent compression sleeve, and my therapists wrapped my arm so that it would fit into the sleeve,…
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Squamous cell carcinoma
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma. It was a rare occurrence since it started in his finger from an infection in which they removed the top part of his finger. Apparently they did not remove all of the squamous cell and it traveled up his arm to his lymph node under his armpit. Then it traveled…
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Nosebleed
My dad finished treatment about 5 years ago. NED since then. But he had a nosebleed yesterday which got me worried as I know it's usually a flag for recurrence (or something people get during treatments). Anyone here experiences nosebleeds? I contacted his ENT oncologist and he said a one time thing is ok but if it…
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Swollen lymph node
2 weeks post treatment, HPV BOT and lymph node. 35 Rads and 6 cisplatin weekly. Rough ride, but my support and prayers got me thru. My lymph node still looks little bit swollen. Was wondering if this is normal or should have it gone down completely after treatment. Just took the HPV blood test. Which is giving me anxiety.…
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The In Between
After the diagnosis; before the prognosis You haven't slept for three nights. The thoughts keep you awake. All you know is there is cancer inside your body. You hope it's just contained in your breast. You don't have a prognosis. You don't know the stage. All you know is that it's called Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. You sit…
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Reflections And Comfort, Hope And Help For People With Cancer
Hello everyone. I would just like to point you to a video made by a filmmaker Ken Curtis that came down with cancer. As with all of us, it shows up unexpectedly. But instead of being upset he had cancer, instead, he used it to make a film to help others in a cancer situation. I hope many find the strength, comfort and hope…
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Colostomy 6 years ago and cancer recurrence in neck and chest.
Hello, I am hoping for some advice from anyone who has been given less than a year to live. My brother-in-Law had a colostomy 6 years ago and the hospital have been too slow in my opinion to do scans and the proper investigations for a lump in his neck and a further one in his chest. The pain has become very strong and…
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Gas
I am 3 1/2 years from treatment. I am doing well. I have however been dealing with a great deal of gas that can be very embarrassing. I seems to be getting worse. Has anyone else dealt with this problem?
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My mother had her Kidney Removed
My mother is 80 years old and with good health until after this surgery. The surgery was 4 weeks ago. Since the surgery she has been hospitalized twice and treated at the ER once for unbearable pain. The doctors confirmed everything is normal and no infection. Her doctor recommends extra strength tylenol. Which only works…
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New Diagnosis - Colon Cancer Stage IV
Hi, I'm 52 and received a stage IV colon cancer diagnosis at the beginning of April. I'm on a three month Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine combination regiment. This is all been a shock and learning curve to me. I'm be interested to hear from anyone in same situation or had experience.? Thanks
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CA125
I am 68. I had a hysterectomy seven years ago...ovarian cancer was not found!!! My CA 125 was between 125 and 145. I have continued to get this blood test every year. Usually ranges around 125. It went down to 109 last year but it is now at 131. I can't understand why my numbers are so high? When I Google CA 125, I don't…