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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…
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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?