-
Questions to Ask for Radiation vs Surgery?
Hey everyone, I’m a new member. I’m 63 years old in NYC. My November PSA showed a sharp increase to 8.3, so I had an MRI, which showed RADS 5 and a legion in the left region. No seminal vesical or lymph node invasion. But it did state there was “overlying extraprostatic extension.” A subsequent Bone Scan showed nothing…
-
Long Break...update
Hello, everybody I've been away from this forum for quite some time. Reason: I felt I was spending too much time thinking about cancer and needed to get away from it. Even now, six years from diagnosis, I still get a weird feeling in my gut if I think about "it" too much. I guess I still have some healing to do:) Anyway, I…
-
Brain cancer(Glioblastoma grade 4)
My mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor in June. Two days after her diagnoses she had brain surgery. They removed it in pieces. It was the size of the bottom of a 32oz. cup. They didn't get it all. She came out of sugery well. She does have some side effects of the tumor. Her memory and thought process isn't the same.…
-
Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Hi all, I did not know there was such a syndrome named and recognized as such until reading an article in Nursing 2002,November issue. All who are about to have a mastectomy or lumpectomy,please be aware that the article states that if proper treatment of acute pain isn't treated in the first 24 hours after surgery, a pain…
-
PTEN Mutation/Facing Second Cancer Diagnosis in 2 years/Rectal Cancer
I have been 1 year in remission from breast cancer and now likely have rectal cancer post colonoscopy screening. My path results come back this week. I found out I have a mutation of the PTEN gene which can make you more susceptible to getting a variety of cancers. Any tips on handling a second cancer diagnosis so quickly…
-
Stage 4 Bowel / Liver Mets - CEA
Hello, hoping someone can confirm if this normal or expected but my Dad has stage 4 Bowel and is currently on his 5th cycle of Chemo. His CEA was over 24000 before Chemo and the speed at which he has improved is amazing (I have my Dad back!) he is on 9 day cycles of tablets, 4 days rest in-between (40% of dosage due to…
-
Ovarian Cancer
Hi all, new member here. A summary of what I have been through so far. My doctor sent me to get a ct scan after complaining of a slight discomfort in my tummy. Scan confirmed a 5cm cyst. From there my gp referred me to a gynaecologist who recommended removal of ovaries and Fallopian tubes. Firstly she sent me for a blood…
-
Sulforaphane
Hi, is anybody or has anybody taken sulforaphane? If so what is your experience with this please?
-
Rising CEA with Clear Scans
Hi there, I am a stage 3c colon cancer (transverse colon) survivor and out of treatment/surgery for 19 months now. My CEA level when I had stage III was highest at 6.9 after my cancer surgery and was 5.4 when I first met my oncologist. Now declared NED, the last few CEA levels have been rising and I am at 5.1 presently.…
-
Chemo working after treatment ends?
Hello. I just finished my folfox treatments. My MRI just posted and it shows no change in the tumor. I’m just wondering if there is any hope that the tumor will shrink in the months following treatment. In other words, does the chemo continue to work when treatment is finished or does my lack of shrinkage mean the chemo…
-
Side effects of Revlimid w/ MM
Hi, I have been looking forever for a site like this! My husband has MM. Our marriage has completely changed. When he started the chemo treatment, it was DEX and Revlimid. The DEX made him absolutely crazy. He was mean, irrational, and say the most awful things to me. It was a nightmare. For 4 years. This year his…
-
Prostrate cancer
My husband just has his prostrate removed 3 months ago, we just had a PET scan and it shows a 4 centimeter growth on a lymph node, also he has fluid build up beneath his bladder we are not getting any information from our urologist on what to do just a call from her nurse stating what was found and she cannot tell us…
-
New to the forum
This 24 August was Diagnosed with stage 1B melanoma on my lower left back that was Clark’s level 4. Was removed a week later. PET CT done this last week due to heavy night sweating for a year and it revealed four malignant bilateral torso lymph node tumors that measured 1-3 cm and a 1 cm malignant tumor found on left…
-
stage 4 melastatic melanoma
Hello my husband and i are new to the page, He was diagnosed in 2012 with an abnormal mole we had noticed change over a years time . we went in and the removed it pie cut and he was cleared. went in for his check ups and everything was great until 9 weeks ago. my husband noticed a lump a small one forming under his left…
-
Starting to feel like the old me!
I wanted to share my feelings with all of the ladies here that have been here for me. After months of struggling with fear, anxiety, insomnia, dealing with incompetent medical providers, the list goes on. I work on it daily to pray, stay positive, get in shape physically. I have started to look for employment. Got my hair…
-
Enlarged lymph nodes 2 1/2 years after RCC
I was in the ER Saturday for what had been diagnosed as cellulitis 2 weeks earlier. I had many tests including a chest X-ray followed by a CT scan that showed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. It was suggested I follow up with my oncologist on Monday. He has suggested a PET scan. I was just wondering if anyone has had a…
-
4-1/2 years out from tx. hard bm just a little blood first day. Now very sore butt.
-
ADT Treatment Hormone Therapy
Hi I have committed to a programme of IMRT. This started with me receiving Zoladex but I did not receive Flutamide or Bicalutamide. Some cancer veteran mates told me that I should have been on one of these prior to the Zoladex injection to counteract flare. I welcome any advice or comment from fellow prostate cancer…
-
New patient
I am 71 years old living in Houston Texas and It's been 3 years since I was diagnosed. I feel good and in great health. I have been on active surveillance. It started with my PSA level going above 4.0 since 2018 to 6.5 currently. My doctor recommended a urologist and he recommended a biopsy--which we did in December 2019.…
-
Anaplastic ependymoma
I have a brother who had anaplastic ependymoma He underwent an operation to remove the tumor and received radiation treatment, then the tumor receded again, received radiological treatment, and took six doses of chemotherapy. This month, tumors appeared in the x-rays, and he had no other operations or chemotherapy, so…
-
lymph nodes negative for metastatic carcinoma but positive for leukemia after prostate surgery
Just got word that lymph nodes positive for leukemia after prostrate removal. Waiting to hear more on next steps. Has anyone else experienced this? thanks
-
Surgery
Hello everyone I'm kinda new here I'm scheduled for kidney removal on Dec 16 4mm kidney mass I'm kinda all over the place wondering if the cancer can return after they removal of kidney and how long is the hospital stay after surgery as well I'm pretty prepared financially with aflac and my job just doing alot of reading
-
Problems with short-term memory loss
Hello Beautiful or Hello Gorgeous, I have a quick question if anyone can answer. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and going through chemotherapy, I just wanted to know has anyone or know someone has experienced short-term/long-term memory loss. Have A Beautiful Blessed Evening Inshah Allah
-
Coughing that doesn't stop
I finished my treatment back in July I have this cough that just doesn't stop it keeps me up all night I prop myself up sleeping or I just sleep sitting up on the couch my Dr's have prescribed hycodan, codeine, numerous magic mouth washes, guafesin syrup, I've tried a couple Over the counter cough syrup that don't have…
-
Therapy for Vertigo
It's been 2 years since I completed my chemo and radiation treatments for cancer in left tonsil and lymph nodes in left neck. My surgery was in June 2020. My neck scar is still sensitive at times and I have slight numbness around my ear. None of that bothers me. My last scan in Sept 2022 shows no cancer. I've done a bit of…
-
Recurrence
Hello all ! Brand new here. Just wanted to say hello and wish everyone the best. I wasn't here for my first cancer diagnosis in 2020. I wish I had found it then. However, I'm here for the second one. Found out a little over a week ago that one of my three original tumors has come back. Originally, I had 2 that were er/pr+…
-
What Actual Cancer Org Findraising $ Goes to Survivors (not Meta or LT Treatment)
The cancer community [Content removed by CSN Support Team] raises millions upon millions annually (and pays executives very well). Yet my research shows that ZERO dollars are available to patients who survive treatment - with all the horrific long term physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Every single financial…
-
AUS Repair
I was scheduled to get the cuff on my AUS repaired in November, 2020, but my hip died and I had to get that replaced first. Both hips have now been replaced from avascular necrosis- complication from radiation. I am now scheduled to get the AUS cuff repaired April 5. I think I had the AUS installed August, 2010, so it's…
-
Numbness in chin and tongue
Well folks, Stage 4 tonsil cancer, 1 node removed, surgery, chemo, rad. 10/2003. Here I am 19 years out, living my life, just became a grandparent. About a month ago I started feeling a tingling on the right tip of my tongue (cancer side) that has spread to my chin. Went straight to my Oncologist. He told me it could be…
-
Long Term Financial Destitution Ending Life
Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 40. Complications from treatment caused long term damage to intestines, nerve damage, cognitive issues. Had to go on disability and declare bankruptcy (medical debt). Hit 5 yr mark. But nothing to celebrate. Barely making it. Have been homeless twice. Cannot afford dental and need it.…