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Metaplastic breast carcinoma
Hello! I was diagnosed this week with metaplastic breast carcinoma. It is HER2 positive, weakly estrogen positive, and progesterone negative. I’m feeling overwhelmed and looking for others with similar diagnoses. I’m have an appointment at a cancer center later in December. Thanks for your help!
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CEA Update
So my dad got diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer last year and after all his treatments he was declared all clear in January of this year. We recently all had a scare where his CEA went up to an 8.1, but after a few more higher levels his CEA was back down to a 4.8 at his appointment this past Friday. I’m so relieved!…
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Follow-ups and counting
I'm wondering when the actual counting of "how many months NED" begins. Is it the day after surgery? After the "no residual cancer" report shows up after a post-surgical PET scan (which I received "out of an abundance of caution")? After post-surgical treatment wraps up? Or at the first follow-up appointment after…
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Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone May Your Blessings Be Many
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Tumor Fevers
Hi my husband has been diagnosed with Diffused Large B-Cell Lymphoma with it also in his spinal fluid as well. He is receiving 2 separate chemotherapy’s every 3 weeks. Last month my husbands WBC were extremely low along with his RBC and platelets. He did get a infection that was treated for over 2 weeks. About a week after…
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Newbie from the UK. Diagnosed with AIN iii this afternoon
Hi all Following an appointment this afternoon, I am now awaiting a CAT Scan appointment before referral to St Thomas’ in London. I am a 38 year old pre-menopausal female with AIN ii/iii stage perianal lesions and a recently excised AIN ii/iii polyp. I first noticed the lesions Jan 25th , having been to my GP for treatment…
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Reconstructive surgery
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Just finished DCIS Stage 0 surgery, any advice on Radiation and tamoxifen for prevention
I just had a DCIS (stage zero) surgery. I am ER+. I needed some guidance related to next step of treatment/prevention. Any advice on how long after after DCIS surgery should I receive Radiation, after 2 or 3 months? Is it better to delay the radiation to allow the incision to heal completely? What side affects to expect…
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Alternative Treatment after Surgery
Has anyone tried a holistic treatment after breast cancer surgery? I just had a lumpectomy a few weeks ago and am scheduled to see the oncologist soon to discuss treatment plans. I would like to hear more about the pros and cons of holistic treatment from someone who has gone through it please for a better understanding.
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New member. Metastasized Melanoma
Hi all My name is. Mark and about 3 years ago I had a time spot is Melanoma removed from my scalp. They said it was in the initial stage and very very small. Last month ago I found a walnut size lump on the left side of my neck. It was found to be metastasized Melanoma and was started on keytruda. After my 3rd treatment i…
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Suggestive for a Transitional Cell Carcinoma R Renal Pelvis
New guy here. Glad I found this board. A recent MRI says "The right renal pelvis is prominent and contains a soft tissue signal intensity filling defect measuring 3.2 x 3.0 x 2.9 cm, which is intermediate signal intensity on T1 and demonstrates heterogeneous enhancement on all phases. Accompanying abnormal diffusion…
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Femara and Ribocylib
Does anyone on here have breast cancer and taking any and or both of the above?
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Beginnings of Hair Loss??
I am Stage IV Metastic Breast Cancer, De Novo diagnosis. I am currently undergoing my 3rd week of my 2nd round of Kisqali and Arimidex. I have not had traditional chemotherapy treatments. The other morning, I woke up with my scalp feeling very tender and bruised. My treatment says hair loss is rare, but everything I’ve…
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New Path report--, my cancer is back again, at Primary site.
Today, I read the two pathology reports from the Punch biopsies taken Monday, soft palate/ right tonsil. The tonsil there is gone, as it was invaded by SqCC by my primary tongue tumor. ( see my Profile). The area has bothered me for months. Of course, I was in the hospital with Double Lung Pneumonia, in June and again…
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Trying to find a plastic surgeon for reconstructive breast surgery in Nashville TN
Hello. My name is Sharon. My oncologist told me to find a chat room to see if anyone can tell me anything about the plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt breast center. I tried one in Knoxville and he just came up with excuses not to do it like saying I had radiation so he can't. Most cancer patients do get radiation. Any how,…
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bilateral neck dissection
I had the neck dissection about 5 weeks ago along with removal of tumor on soft palette and reconstruction. I have severe tightness in my neck and it feels like I am being choked. Is this part of the normal healing process and what can I do if anything since it is actually giving me anxiety episodes. I would appreciate any…
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Newly Diagnosed (HPV+ Oral SCC)
Hi all, Regrettably, my mother (61) has recently been diagnosed with HPV 16+ Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She had little to no symptoms. However, unbeknownst to me, her lymph node on one side of her neck swelled for several weeks. She took the “wait and see” approach until finally going to an ER. The ER did a CT…
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Esophageal Cancer Caregiver
Hi. I’m a 47 yo woman who just married my long term fiancé in 6 days last May which was a week after he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. We underwent chemo and radiation in June. Had some bowel issues that arose and had to have an emergency surgery which took a lot to recover from. In September he had an…
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support for prostatectomy
Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of 17.2 PSA; Gleason score of 6; 0.33 PSA density. Due to high level of PSA, my doctor recommends a quick prostatectomy. Unfortunately, the procedure isn't done in my country, Ethiopia. I can't afford to travel to get the procedure done. Is there anything I…
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husband is 18 yr active duty
MRI found soft tissue sarcoma in his left gluteal region along with a lesion on his femur head. We see Ortho Oncologist for first time tomorrow. We arent sure if it IS in fact cancer or what. Any help would be appreciated.... He has been having intense pain since Feb (progressively worse since March). He had an MRI at…
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Mini update - Lonsurf, trials, etc.
Hi all, hope everyone doing as well as can be expected. I started Lonsurf with Avastin in September but the effects were not as hoped. I'm going to be in a trial, however, starting in a few weeks. TBH I don't expect much but the idea of helping others with the results appeals to me. That said, the docs are excited about…
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My dad has pc
My dad is in his last stages of pc and I am not sure how to handle this. I am a daddy's girl and if anyone has any supportive words or anything. I am looking for anything to help me through this. Thanks
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Stage 1B - Maybe stopping chemo
Hi - My mom, age 83, was diagnosed with Stage 1B pancreatic cancer in May 2021. She decided to not have the Whipple surgery because her COPD (non-smoker) is a complication. She is still in Stage 1B. She has completed 18 treatments of Abraxane and Gemzar at 80% followed by 3 shots one day at a time to stimulate white blood…
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RCC | No Symptoms
Got my CT today Kidney - left posterior mid renal enhancing mass is present 2.9x2.4x3.2 cm. No renal venous involvement is demonstrated. Bilateral renal cysts are present. I am told this is 95% confirmed renal cell carcinoma. Planning on a urological specialist after thanksgiving Has anyone had a similar experience? BKJ
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Cryotherapy for Renal Mass <2.5
I changed doctors and during my new patient appt. the doctor was not pleased with some of my prior labs (eGFR and creatine). He ordered Renal Unltrasound where a renal mass was found. Next step was a CT Scan; they found a heterogeneously enhancing lesion in the posterior upper pole of the left kidney measuring…
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Sharing my rough start on chemo…
Hello friends, I wanted to share my experience with an allergic reaction to paclitaxol. It’s not to scare anyone, but I think it’s helpful for me to share and also helps me share with others who understand. Chemotherapy is no joke, and really feels like it’s almost wearing me down like I’ve never felt before and it’s…
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Shy by nature. Reaching out.
I'm approaching the one-year mark (mid-December, 2021) from when I starting having symptoms of uterine cancer. My surgery was in late July (robotic hysterectomy, including all "parts"), and my radiation treatments ended a week ago, in mid-November. I'm just now starting to come to terms with what I've been through. This…
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Thin stools after colorectal surgery
Hello, It has been over 2 months since I had my reversal and over 7 months since my LAR (removing a portion of the rectum) surgery was done but I still continue to have thin pencil like or even flat ribbon like stools. I am really worried and was wondering if someone could offer their opinions on this. Jack
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Ureter Partial Blockage Issue can’t be identified by CT scan
Hello Everyone, There is a partiaL obstruction of the right ureter at the pelvic inlet which could be due to a noncalcified stone or nonvisualized ureteral mass or stricture. CT scan is not able to identify. Im trying not to be overly concerned, but I’ve had a loss of appetite, some pain, blood in urine, fatigue and red…
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Alternatives when Avastin stops working
My wife has just finished chemotherapy and has started maintenance phase with Avastin only. Literature indicates that Avastin stops being helpful after a matter of months, as low as 2 months to an average of 8 months or so. I would very much appreciate hearing from patients who have had Avastin therapy and are now on…