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Help, please
My wife (my supposed caregiver) has been melting down far past my ability to deal with. She's screaming and ranting and terrifying the dogs (and me). She's ranting about things with a previous girlfriend from when Bill Clinton was president. She's just screaming and cursing for hours. I had to call 911 last week b/c I just…
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father with possible recurrence
Hello, I’ve been looking through the forum at peoples experiences which have given me a little more hope than I has before. My dad was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2021. Had resection and then chemo for 6 months and was NED on Dec of that same year. He just had his recent follow-up with his oncologist and his…
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Possibly losing our marriage
My wife was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer with mets to liver and lung 5 years ago. We’re in our 40s with two kids, 8 and 11. The prognosis wasn’t great, but she got into a trial that saved her life. During that time, we moved halfway across the country to be closer to her Dr and the trial. I just wanted to do…
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Relapse
Hi friends. A very brief note: I have relapsed on my Lymphoma. Just thought I'd mention. I won't write more about it here, but if you have some interest, you can follow my thread " Round III " at the lymphoma Board. max
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NED appointment today, 5th NED
Hey, friends-- I'm exhausted, having had another 3-month check up today. I'm happy to report that I'm still in NED status! Such a relief, but I am so exhausted. I'm realizing that I dread these appointments. I prepared this morning by taking a bath and using my dilator. I am horrible about about routinely using it! I do…
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Psa
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Breast Cancer Reoccurrence
First diagnosis 2002 BC - chemo/radiation; Second diagnosis 2014 BC - bilateral mastectomy, also discovered kidney cancer same time in my body; Third diagnosis 2018 BC - oral Verzenio/Letrozol taking indefinitely. Since starting the meds, I now have blackish patches of skin on my face, elbows & back (does anyone else have…
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Hand cramps and tremors
Hello all. Does anyone have any recommendations for managing hand cramps and tremors? My mother suffers from these side effects and the meds she’s been given create side effects of their own of course, which she does not need. Has anyone had any luck with any natural remedies?
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Breast Cancer returning?
I had my left breast removed in Dec. 2002, finished Chemo May 2003 and radiation July 2003. Had reconstruction for left breast in September 2003. Last Monday I had a regular mamogram on the right breast which showed a group of calcifications. They also did a biopsy (stereostatic biopsy) and removed 6-7 calcifications. I…
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Is my brother dying
Dear Friends, Its been a long time since I chatted to anyone because I have been so caught up trying to make my brother comfortable through his chemo sessions. The last time I wrote to let the cyber family know that god came through for us and we eventually got medical insurrance to approve treatment. Its been 4 months…
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MRI insurance denial
Not sure how to manage this- I waited for an MRI for 7 weeks and now at the last minute the insurance is saying they won’t pay for it- they need a peer to peer. They waited till the last hour to contact me- and now we have only 48 hours to get a peer to peer- it took me a long time to get a doctor to listen meanwhile my…
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recovery after gastrectomy
My mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer at age 80, and while it had not gone beyond the stomach wall - a decision was made to remove the stomach (just a small area near the esophagus was left), but luckily as it was caught early enough - no chemo was necessary. Dr. Vivienne Strong, from Memorial Sloan Kettering in NY…
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Pailful side effects with Arimedex?
I was put on Arimedex in July and for the most part have had a few body aches and pains. But, in the last month developed some finger numbness in the mornings when waking, and now pain in hands..........is this a side effect that everyone talks about? I am menopausal so I am not able to take Tamoxifen. What are my other…
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Free port pillow. Are they still available?
Are the free port pillows still available?
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Acinic Cell Carcinoma
I was diagnosed with ACC (acinic cell carcinoma) about 9 months ago.I had surgery and as of a week ago ct scan shows no cancer.I was a Marine at camp Lejuene 1980-82.Many Marines and civilians have been diagnosed with several rare cancers that were stationed or worked,or lived on Camp Lejuene.ACC is rare and is similar to…
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I Finished!!!!
I finished my treatment. ALL OF IT! 5 months of chemo, 1 surgery, 30 rounds of proton radiation and I'm done. I've been at this since November 2021 when I got my biopsy and found out December 1. I am DONE! It is kind of a shock that I won't have to go to weekly/daily doctor appointments. I have a meeting with my oncologist…
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PET scan and biopsies
Have any of you had MRI that shows abnormality near where original cancer was, then a biopsy that is negative, and weeks later PET scan and MRI still light in that area. So..gotta go for another biopsy so ENT surgeon can remove more tissue???? Treatment was 8 months ago. So very confusing with these tests.
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Urgh Typed Long Message - Good News
And it disappeared. Long story short (I had more details), been a tough year. Arub passing away hit me hard, as she was there for me from the beginning and we kept on making plans to meet up, but had fall them through. Then shortly after she passed away, it was confirmed my cancer bloomed. Tumors in spine were bad, psoas…
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Pt1b endometrial cancer Figo Grade 3 myoinvasive
What does this mean?
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Just diagnosed - age 42
Hi everyone, my name is Fraser. I was diagnosed with colon cancer last week after going to emergency because of severe stomach cramps and vomiting. It turns out that my tumour was fully blocking my colon. I had a right hemicolectomy the next day which sounds like it went well. The surgeon said the lymph nodes (which were…
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Will surgery cause prostate cancer to spread?
Hi, I have been following discussions on this site for a couple of weeks. All the information is very helpful. Now I have a question and need your help. My husband, 70 years old, was diagnosed with localized prostate cancer in June, high risk, Gleason score 4+4=8 in 3 cores. He is not suitable for RP because of easy…
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Chemo and pulse rate
hello everyone. i am very happy to have found this forum. I just finished the third round of my chemo Treatments. And just noticed i am having a high pulse rate. Nothing below 100 and sometimes it goes up to 125. has anyone experienced this? Thanks from Switzerland James
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Immunotherapy For Stage IV Lung Cancer With COPD
Hello, I'm new here, sadly. My husband of 19 years was just diagnosed with stage iv lung cancer this past Monday. They found a mass on his right lower lung and what looks like cancer on the lining of his lung. Dr said there is no cure, only treatment to help. My husband is 70 and has severe COPD, he is on steroids and…
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ILC late stage 2b and.. pregnant
I’ve just been diagnosed with ILC late stage 2b breast cancer and in the process of inquiring about saving my eggs… I find out that I’m pregnant! I’m so overwhelmed and confused as to what to do and how treatment will work with a pregnancy. I will not end the pregnancy and I want to beat this diagnoses. Please help.
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Using DHEA and Creatine after one year of Lupron and fully cured of cancer.
I read that Lupron Depot testerone destroying (as castration) can last for up to five years after the Lupron Depot period ends ! For about 35 years, I took 50mg to 100 mg DHEA daily with good weight-lifting and sexual results. I am now 83 years old and again healthy and strong. Nov 10, 2022 my second and final 12 mo Lupron…
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Wilms tumor
Hi just wanted to share that my 18th month old diagnosed wth wilms tumor last year praise God didnt need chemotherapy. Really did Lots of praying and didnt accept what the doctors where saying. I wasnt in denial i just knew my little boy needed me to Concerntrate on what i did know which was that the cancer was going to be…
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hemorrhoids or cancer?
Hello... Please don't judge me because I am terrified, I suffer from anxiety. I've been having pain in the anus area for a few weeks, which comes and goes.. better and worse days... and I notice that I've been going to the bathroom more than usual. I looked for a proctologist, and he did the touch exam, said that I have an…
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Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivors
I am particulary interested in finding those who have survived rhabdo since the 70's or before. Thank You..northstar1@core.com
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Newly Diagnosed
I am 41 years old and they found the tumor in my throat on October 4th. I will admit I am terrified at the thought of chemo and such a major surgery. I have read so many of the topics here and conversations and it does give me hope but also at the same time dread. I do have a wonderful support group, family and friends and…
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Fast Heart Rate from Hormone Therapy
My husband is on ADT for prostate cancer, two and half months into the therapy: Degalerix (one shot in late Aug) -> Abiraterone and Prednisone (pills starting on 9/1/2022) -> Lupron (1st shot at end of Sept) Prior to ADT his HR was in the healthy high 60s to mid 70s. But it has been going up since early Sept, initially in…