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Waiting 6 to 7 months for Prostate surgery
Hi friends I am new to this forum. Husband diagnosed with Prostate ca Gleason 7 (3+4) stage II. MRI and PSMA pet scan show it is contained within the prostate. We liven Canada and have a long Queque, so surgery will only 6 to 7 months frm date of diagnosis. Scared to wait so long for surgery. Amy opinions/advice? Has…
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Insurance Denial Tumor Marker Test
Hello. My husband is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor, diagnosed in May 2006 with surgeries in May 2006 and October 2007 and chemotherapy treatment. He is feeling great. I am grateful beyond my ability to express my feelings for my husband's positive response to his treatment. On a negative note, however, as I've posted…
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Enlarged Ovary with complex cyst after endometrial cancer stage 1a grade 2
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage1 grade 2 in November 2024. It was found after a hysterectomy because of very enlarged fibroids. I opted out of radiation because of the size and grade. I get exams and scans to keep an eye on things. I was not due for a scan but have been having pain. I opted out…
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Bladder / Ureter Cancer
I am posting this under Bladder Cancer but I have Ureter Cancer. Diagnosed 5/29/2024 with Ureter Cancer. 70 yrs male—mass found in left ureter—Had Kidney and Ureter robotically removed (but had to be switch to open surgery lasting almost 7 hrs.) 6/13/24. Had complications and in ICU for the day after surgery. Hospital for…
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I survived Breast Cancer and then they found Cancer in the Endometrium
Hey everyone, It's been a few years since posting. Been a very busy couple of years. How it started: I began bleeding and got an appointment with my Gyno. He said "You are definitely bleeding, Until proven otherwise, this is likely cancer. " ( I bled for 10 days) I had went through Menopause 10 years ago so I knew this…
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Recurrence of upsc
Hi, I know this board has been quiet. But I have been on for a little over 3 years when my mom was first diagnosed with stage 1a upsc. She was almost 3 years out when it returned in her omentum. She has just finished another 6 rounds of chemo with keytruda, Keytruda will now continue. The last 2 scans have showed a good…
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Post Esophagectomy nausea 61F
Howdy, my mother has spent the last 2 years with hospital complications, it has been 1 step forward 2 steps back. She did well after surgery , was even playing on going shopping. As of now she is probably over a year out of hospital. She has the worst nausea. i cant put it into words how bad it actually is. She still has…
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I'm a "survivor"?
Was diagnosed with rectal cancer in Feb '21. Felt like I died that day and I still haven't recovered. Trying to figure out how to be a survivor after everything that's happened in the last (almost) 3 years. At this point I've lost literally everything but my life, car, and a few possessions. I can't do this alone anymore.…
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Recurrence Anxiety
Hello. My name is Jeff and I was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcomo at age 9. I underwent a little over a year of chemo and a short stint of radiation therapy. I've been cancer free ever since. I am now a husband and a father to 3 beautiful little kids. When I think about how well my treatment went and how trivial the long…
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Vulva and sarcoma cancer
I recently have been diagnosed with Vulva and sarcoma cancer. I have lichens schlerosis and haven't gone to gyn for over ten years, mistake! I had one week of bleeding so finally went to gyn. He wanted me to get biopsy of 3 mm mass. That's when two cancers showed up on scan. At the same time, had gallbladder removed…
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Cervical cancer
I’m just wondering how many others are out there that had normal paps only to find cervical cancer later. I had Pap test every year that came back negative but after having a hysterectomy it was found I had Stage 1B2 cervical cancer and now undergoing radiation. Looking back I had symptoms such as post menopausal bleeding…
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Advice
I'm a 65 year old recently diagnosed. My PSA was 5.34 in April and my urologist recommended an MRI. MRI in June showed showed prostate volume 38cc. T2 hypointense lesion involving the the left posteromedial mid gland peripheral zone measures 0.3cm and demonstrates focal restricted diffusion and low ADC with early focal…
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Injury recovery time
on evening of July 4th, I misstepped in the dark on front porch steps and took a rumple (no alcohol involved) sprained left ankle (swelled up some) and jammed left big toe (swelled up to foot joint) Had it looked at by doc. Not too concerned 5 weeks later, ankle is better but still swells up if I’m on it a lot and big toe…
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PTSD?
hello I’m new here today and the reason for me joining was wanting to know how people have dealt with their PTSD when it comes to your scans and bloodwork coming back normal for the last year and a half after stage three colon cancer six months of chemo every time I get a bump or don’t feel right I have my mind just goes…
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mucous discharge
I am 9 months post treatment for anal canal cancer. Can anyone tell me when and if the anal mucous discharge ends? I am sooo tired of having to wear a pad 24/7
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Hello
Hi all. Just popping in to say hello. 12 years NED. I never adapted to the new format so I don't come on much. It used to he user friendly. It's really hard to follow on my phone. I have a lot of post cancer issues, deal with a lot of pain from the botched surgery but I bet a lot of us can sat that. I just keep on trucking…
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My Latest MRI and Back Story
Figured I'd share the journey… Just had my first MRI while on Active Surveillance. My history is had rising PSA in Fall 2021 (from 4 in 2020 to over 5 in 2021), had an MRI then which identified a PIRADS 4 lesion, had a biopsy with 12 samples on a grid and 3 in the lesion. The 12 on a grid were normal, the lesion samples…
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Post Treatment Results
Had good news last week. My PSA was less than detectable However, they did another CT scan to look at an anomaly from my first one. Seems there was a dark spot on my third left rib Have Not heard from doctor yet. So, hopefully it wasn’t anything Headed to San Antonio in a few weeks to celebrate my oldest sons 50th 🎉🎉🎉 Hope…
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Stories of Beating Stage 4 Cancer???
Hello all. I’m wondering if any of you would be able to share any documented accounts of someone beating stage 4 cancer (either no evidence of disease or long term remission) Preferably colon cancer but any cancer story would be appreciated. I would like to know what that person did to beat it and maybe I can do the same…
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Switching from Paclitaxel to Docetaxel
Anyone have any experience with Docetaxel? I had a bad allergic reaction to Paclitaxel so now going to try something different.
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2016
Hi all my "Class of 2016" siblings. I hope you are all doing well. Tomorrow I have ultrasound, then I check in Tuesady with my surgeon/oncologist/urologist. Not anticipating any issues , but I'll be glad to get through the other side. Take care ~
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13 Years NED from stage 3b Signet Cell Colon Cancer
I have not posted in years, sorry for that. I am at 13 years NED and I just had my annual colonoscopy - all clear. I had 12 rounds of 5fu and oxciliplatin along with the right side colon removed. Sending all the best to everyone no matter where you are on this journey!
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Our dear CSN member, Danker, has passed away.
For those of you who have been here many years, I wanted to let you know that dear, sweet friend, Danker, passed away in January. AND, he passed away at a grand age, and not from Cancer. I have kept in touch with him, all these years, and when his recent birthday card was returned, I knew that he had gone to be with his…
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Late relapse of DLBCL Facing R-ICE and ASCT
After a long absence, and without invitation, it is back. Late in 2012, I felt something on my neck that kept growing. It was diagnosed as DLBCL and in early 2013, I went through R-CHOP followed by radiation. All was clear until early June, 2020 when I felt a similar lump on the other side of my neck. After 2 months of…
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Non detectable to detectable PSA
I believe I'm experiencing a slight rise in PSA? I finished 40 IMRT treatments 3 months ago and have been on ADT for almost six months. My PSA 3 months ago was considered undetectable at <.04. Just got my current PSA result now at .04 without the less than sign. Might this be a concern?
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Diagnosed with Stage 3 Rectal Cancer – Beginning TNT
Hi Everyone, My wife was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer at 10 cm. The surgeon has recommended TNT and a “watch and wait” approach. We are very worried and want to get started with TNT as soon as possible. We have appointments with the medical oncologist and radiation oncologist this coming Tuesday. As we…
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Has Anyone Explored Ivermectin for Cancer?
Hi everyone, I’ve been reading about off-label drugs like ivermectin in cancer research. I came across a few small studies and survivor stories. Has anyone here explored or heard about this? Curious to learn from others.
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Eating
I am about 8 weeks post surgery. Does eating get easier?
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Need to Make a Decision
New to the community. 53 years old and intermediate favorable. Gleason 3 + 4. Need to make a decision but going through the same struggle as everyone else. Three main comments/questions that I would appreciate any insight or commiseration. Everyone says do your research. I am finding all that does is lead to a circular…
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Fiancé left me due to the pressure and the future
Hi, I am new here. My name is STUART and I just had surgery to remove my prostate cancer on July 16. Since then, my recovery is going well, but 2 days ago my fiancé has decided it was too much for her to handle and left me. I don’t know where to reach out to or who else to speak to about the constant depression and feeling…