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Trace blood in urine
I was diagnosed with RCC, clear cell type, stage 1a, grade 3, in October, 2020, in my right kidney. My only symptom at the time was trace blood in my urine. I had a robotic partial nephrectomy and my CT scans since surgery have shown no evidence of disease. My last CT scan was in April, 2022 and at that time my urologic…
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Any Keytruda info greatly appreciated
My husband had his first treatment. He is experiencing multiple side effects, will they subside? He is about to have the second round. Thanks in advance
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Is this chemo brain or just me?
hi all, I was diagnosed with TNBC with positive nodes April 25, 2022. I have finished 10 rounds of taxol/carbo, 7 rounds of keytruda, lumpectomy, 4 rounds of ac and 20 rounds of radiation. My last chemo was January 28th and radiation was march 23. I’m looking for a little reassurance for what I’m feeling. I’ve told my onc…
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Emotional regulation
I was diagnosed with AML a few months before my 15th birthday in 1999. I’ve been blessed with this opportunity to continue life, but over the last several years, ~7, as things have changed and created a family, my emotional awareness and control has become not good. I have 3 kids, 11, 9, 7 and they are wonderful. I’m…
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Age vs. QOL vs. Prostate Cancer ADT treatment
Just to recap my husband’s situation: Age -77 (relatively healthy) psa-2.7 Gleason 8-4/4 tc2a clear bone scan biopsy 4 out of 14 positive cores Treatment prescribed: 12 mos monthly Firmagon (instead of Eligard which we requested) 25 radiation beginning after 2 mos of Firmagon 3 Cyberknife sessions The question is whether…
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Razors and Shaving
There were some older posts on the topic of Razors and Shaving, but anyone have recent experience? Electric razors really never worked for my skin type; but if you've found a product that helped you along this journey please let me know. I can't seem to get past 5 days of growth without it driving me crazy... I start Rad…
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Just saying HI!
I haven't been here for a while, but haven't forgotten you. I think I joined in 2010 or 11. In case you remember me, I was Dx'd with Stage 4 renal cell carcinoma in 2006, had surgery to remove R. Kidney, nodes underneath it (3 of 11 +), left lobe of my liver (with + tumor) , multiple biopsies of spots in the right lobe…
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Abandonement by children
I was diagnosed with breast cancer January 2021 - surgery and then 19 radiation treatments. At the time, I was sole caregiver for my 88 year old blind father. Fast forward to September and my cancer metesticized and now the prognosis of stage 4. Chemo treatment was an absolute. Knowing the horrific side effects that Chemo…
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Mastectomy, messed up armpit
Is it just me, or is everyone's armpit a mess? I had my surgery on April 1st, and my armpit still feels messed up. It's like there is extra stuff there when I put my arm down. It's very annoying. Maybe, if and when I get "fixed" the plastic surgeon can remove this excess skin. I feel like I got hacked up. It's not pretty,…
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23 yr old f- Swollen submandibular lymph nodes for months
I am a 23 year old female with no know medical issues. About 10 months ago (around Sept 2019) , I had swelling of my submandibular lymph nodes. It was a little swollen on both sides, but the right side had one in particular that was hard and round like a marble. I wasn't sick, so I was worried and went to get checked out…
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Pet scan results
Can some please help me understand my husbands pet scan?
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Why do we still differentiate between Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's?
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where to buy Vitamin C IV drip / injections???
Hi. I need to buy for my grandfather some Vitamin C Intravenous drip or injections...his health is critical... The doctor prescribed him but it is so hard to find here in NY... the doctor will do the procedure... Does anyone know where to buy it online??? Thanks in advance! Carla
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Hormone treatment - were you given a choice of methods or drugs?
I am experiencing a biochemical recurrence and might be put on ADT soon. Whether I should head down this path before metastasis detection or not is a moot point - this thread is only about the different types of hormone therapies available and whether anyone was given a choice when they were put on it for whatever reason,…
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How many indolent lymphoma relapses is enough?
My history: Oct 1996: Diagnosed and treated for nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's lymphoma* in abdomen and pelvis. NED after six cycles of ABVD. June 2018: Diagnosed with NLPHL again, treated with Rituximab. NED Sept 2020: Relapsed, treated with Bendamustine with Rituximab. NED March 2023: Relapsed, treated with…
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My Journey. Advice? Words of wisdom?
I would like to begin by thanking everyone for providing such a wonderful resource of knowledge and encouragement. I have been reading the forum for hours. You are all a tribute to what a positive attitude and a will to overcome can and will accomplish. A bit about my history. I just lost my father after an 8 year battle…
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Cravings?
Ok...so this weird and a bit light hearted, but we all need to think of something weird and wacky from time to time! I have found that since my diagnosis, I have experienced a range of cravings...have you experienced the same thing? Initially, after diagnosis, I really wanted wine and chocolate..lots and lots of wine and…
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Please Help Me Avoid Dr. Google - small kidney mass
Trying to avoid Dr. Google and understand the CT test results. I have a very small (9mm now, was 8mm on 9-17-2021) on my left kidney. The CT readings indicate "questionable approximately 8mm exophytic lesion, complex, not a cyst). Latest CT scan from 2023 indicates "grossly stable 9mm partially exophytic lesion with…
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56 Year Male Incidental Finding 3CM mass on left Kidney
CT scan showed a renal mass of 3CM on left kidney. I had a biopsy done and they confirmed it was Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma. I don't have blood in urine; kidney function tests are good; no signs of spreading to lymph nodes or other organs. I am generally healthy with strong heart vitals and blood pressure etc..Doctors…
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Just diagnosed - Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Endometrioid - FIGO grade 1
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with Endometrial Adenocarcinoma - Endometrioid type - FIGO grade 1 P16 and P53 wild type stains) on 2/28. Have appointment with Oncologist on March 10th. Seems like years away after cancer diagnosis. I have had very heavy period since November 29th. Nobody should have to have a period this…
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Side effect year or two from surgery
Colorectal survival including surgery and chemo. What kind of day to day things should I expect with my body and mind? Cause I think every time I sneeze, I’m dying.
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Benefits
I heard The American Cancer Society can assist us with financial assistance? Is his true? If so how do I apply?
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When is a bone marrow biopsy necessary?
Dave's bloodwork shows slightly low levels of RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and monocytes... his WBC dips in and out of low/normal range. His LDH and beta 2 microglobulin and most all the other numbers are within normal range. We are in the process of getting diagnosed right now (retroperitoneal biopsy done…
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Still waiting on my results... terrified
2 months ago i had a ct which showed an 8 cm(3.1 inch) mass in my mediastinum and two other smaller 2 cm lymphoadenopaties ( i assume these are swollen lymph nodes ) I also can feel pea sized lymph nodes under my jaw. I am 31 and been losing a lot of weight in the last few months, i look really skinny now. No real other…
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Large B-cell lymphoma
HI! My dad is 63 years old today, and last week was diagnosed with NHL Large b-cell lymphoma in stage 3-4. He is currently on CHOP and Rituxin. i was just wondering if there was anyone his age that has survived this specific type of lymphoma.....and any advice on how we can get it into remission fast? :) thanks, I'm just…
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Tongue Biopsy? - side of tongue near back
Hi! My dentist found a pea sized bump on the side of my tongue close to the very back. How painful is the biopsy? Will local anesthetics be enough or should I be put under? How long does the biopsy last? I don’t have issues with numbing injections when I get fillings but it might be a different ballgame when talking about…
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Thoughts on recent diagnosis
I have recently been diagnosed with Prostate cancer and I am trying to justify active surveillance as I really don’t want to endure the side effects from the various treatment types. My first thought is to get a 2nd opinion of the biopsy (of course they might change the score ). Another diagnostic investigation might be…
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When Was Your Port Removed?
My oncologist just advised yesterday that if my scans and bloodwork look fine next spring she will recommend that my port be removed. That would be about the four (4) year mark from my DX and surgery. When was your port removed - or how long have you had it if not removed? I am a Stage 3 colon cancer patient with lesions…
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Hospitalized with COVID stage 3 cancer pushing me away
shortness of breath, pain, fever..... he is at the hospital in isolation, no one can enter, I am devastated. my first question have anyone with cancer here survived covid? I am terrified. he is stage 3 colorectal cancer, just completed 1 stage of chemo and going through radiation . I just want to know if there is hope for…
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Recovering after open radical nephrectomy
Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since I had my right kidney removed due to RCC. Pre-surgery I considered myself to be in relatively great physical shape. Now I’m tired after walking a short distance or even having a long conversation. If I bend over to pick something up I get light headed and I keep having this strange feeling…