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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…
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Normal CA125
Quick background: I’m 30 yrs old, 5’8 and 140lbs i noticed chronic bloating back in August and scheduled an appointment with my gynecologist. I had a 14cm cyst but radiology and CA125 were normal. It was a suspected dermoid cyst. I had the cyst removed and pathology came back stating it was 15% malignant (germ cell). i’m…
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Newly diagnosed and looking for support!
Hello everyone, I have been lurking for a few days and have finally decided to post. My name is Kirstin.. I am 47, diagnosed with stage 3b (T3N1M0) CRC on 1/19/23. The week prior, I had been experiencing sudden bloody diarrhea and unusual colicky pain (which was minimized by my PCP and GI for over a week until I insisted…
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colonoscopy
I have been cancer free for over 1 1/2 years from colorectal cancer I am due for my first colonoscopy since and I am looking for suggestions on how to stop the anxiety I am having for my upcoming test on May 24th. I just keep remembering the surgeon coming to me telling me I had rectal cancer. Thanks
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After coloctomy
My surgery is May 3rd and we are trying to figure out the after. We live on 3rd floor apt and have 40 lb pit puppy. I know I can't walk dog but will I be able to get up to our apt?my boyfriend thinks I should stay at my parents immediately after. I really don't want to but open to advice. Any other advice for immediately…
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My Mental Health
I had problems with bowel movements, kind of a constipation, but not really. It felt like every now and then a rock was preventing my bowel movements. I tried everything from changing my diet to drinking more water to taking diatery supplements, and nothing worked. About two months prior to my diagnosis of anal cancer, I…
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Radiation fatigue
Has anyone experienced extreme fatigue after full breast and node radiation? I am currently two weeks post radiation and still extremely fatigued. any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Burning out my support system
After undergoing chemo and radiation in October of last year, my monthly chemo cycles go for another year through Nov '23. (Grade II Inoperable Brain Stem Astrocytoma.) I have good days and bad days, and feel as if I am burning out my support system (friends and husband) on my bad days. I know this is a "new normal". I…
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Anyone else having Severe All Over Body Pain Years out from Radiation?
I am a 2 1/2 year Metastatic / Invasive Breast Cancer Survivor. I Started having Severe All Over body pain with Radiation and it has Never Stopped. My Last Radiation was on March 3, 2021. I also have had Severe Exhaustion ongoing for that Long as well. It’s been Extremely hard to Walk, Stand, Sit, or Rest.
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Cancer or infection?
Hi - I’m 57 and In mid-February I began seeing symptoms of tea colored urine, increased frequency, weak stream which got worse over the next couple of weeks to include fever and an episode of night sweats and finally so much painful urination that I went to the urologist at the beginning of March. He found pus in urine and…
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Do You Need A New Normal?
Hello and welcome friends and fellow survivors. Today I am going to post an article made by a lady on the Inspire Network & Communities. Her screen name is Mandymuff and she is a mother and grandmother and lives in Canada. I contacted her and she happily said I can use her posting on CSN, she said "Thank you for asking!…
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Xeloda and nausea, please help!
My husband, recently diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, has been put on the Xelox regimen with 1 oxipalatin infusion every three weeks (he has only had 1 so far and it was well tolerated) and 2000mg of Xeloda AM/1500mg PM 5 days on/2 days off. He is only on his 3rd week of the Xeloda and he is having terrible stomach…