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Just Diagnosed - SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA - Tonsil
I had covid back in January of 2022 right after I had facial paralysis then noticed a lump in my neck all within 3 months Jan-April. Went to E.R. for facial paralysis. They said it wasnt stroke. Ran CT Scan on me with dye, didnt see anything. Face returned to normal within few weeks. Doctor said the lump in my neck was…
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G tube or no G tube?
Hello all - it has been a while since I posted. My husband is currently in treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (found in RT lymph node). He is 3.5 weeks in (17 of 30 rads complete) and 4 of 6 chemo treatments completed. He hasn’t really been able to eat much for a week now. I can barely get him to…
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5 year+ survivors of endometrial cancer
Are there any 5 year + survivors of endometrial cancer in this group? If so, would you mind replying with your diagnosis and treatment you had completed? I would really appreciate it as it gives many of us hope as we charter these unknown waters....Thank you.
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Just got diagnosed with Papilary thyroid cancer - what should I expect...How long is recovery after
Last week, I was diagnosed with Papilary thyroid cancer, and I have a mass on my thyroid, the size of a ping pong ball. I am scheduled to have a complete removal of my thyroid on the 14th of September. I have always been very healthy, and this has been a complete shock. I started doing some research, but I wanted to chat…
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Microcalcifications post thyroidectomy
I was diagnosed with PTC in March of 2021, did RAI in May 2021 and July 2021 with uptake only in the thyroid bed. Went in for a follow up US in December because my levels were still high with nothing significant to report. Just had an ultrasound last week that shows a 1 cm hypoechoic area with multiple macrocalcifications…
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Awaiting biopsy results - pre menopausal
Hello alL THANKS so much in advance for reading here. I am 46 with a long complicated OBGYN history. I have had abnormal mid cycle (every 15 day or so) heavy bleeding and spotting at other times. I have also had UTI like symptoms but UTI test is negative but they did find blood in the urine not sure if that is normal or…
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Swollen Lymph Nodes
Hi, I was diagnosed with Her2 positive Breast Cancer in 2019, had DMX with implants, chemo and Herceptin. About 1 yr after treatment I have developed 3 swollen lymph nodes in my armpit. My onc felt them as well and sent me for an Ultra sound. Radiologist says they are swollen but look typical and wants me to follow up,…
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USPC Stage 3c - 5 lympn nodes after Rad. Mod. Hystorectomy - so quick!! Please read ~
Hi everyone...well, we are new to this forum. Wow, so many of you here, stupid cancer. Prayerfully, we all have great milestones and amazing stories during our journeys. My mom, 67, was diagnosed with Endometrium and Serous Cancer only 5 weeks ago so they did a Radical Modified hystorectomy very quickly and biopsied…
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wmc (Bill) An Honored and Respected Member Of Our H&N Group Has Passed
wmc (Bill) An Honored and Respected Member Has Passed Please remember Bills family in your prayers. Rest In Peace Bill It is with great sadness that I pass on this information. I know it is a bit late but I just found out about it. Bill was always a great inspiration and example to me showing me to never give up hope and…
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5 Years NED – Uterine Carcinosarcoma (MMMT)
I saw my gynecological oncologist today and I’m happy to report that I’m still NED, five years after my treatment for Stage 3B, uterine carcinosarcoma (MMMT) ended. When I was first diagnosed, reading reports of others with this type of cancer who had survived for several years gave me cause to hope that I might have the…
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Chemobrain testing
I am a 20 year survivor of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and have many side effects and one of them is chemobrain. I first noticed forgetfullness but now have cognitive issues as well. Finally my doc sent me to a Memory Testing clinic where they test for things like Altzheimers and dementia and the neurologist put me through a…
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Minor Salivary gland cancer palate
I am brand new here. I had a 1 cm polymorphous adenocarcinoma tumor removed from my rear left hard palate almost 2 weeks ago. I first noticed it as a tingling on my palate 8 months ago. Then I noticed a painless swelling. I thought it would go away on its own because bumps in the mouth often do. 3 months later I showed my…
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My husband passed away 2 days ago
My husband just passed away 2 days ago. I am numb, broken-hearted, and unable to sleep. I found my way to this forum searching for any semblance of comfort. I am hoping that writing this will be a therapeutic relief for me. My husband was diagnosed with the rare and aggressive mixed phenotype acute leukemia at 34yrs old on…
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Ommaya Reservoir removal - Anyone experience this?
I received chemo back in 2004 both through a catheter and an ommaya reservoir. The catheter stopped working shortly after my chemo was finished, so it was removed. The ommaya reservoir remains in my head today. I am giving serious thought to having it removed, but I'm worried about scheduling 'elective' surgery. My doctor…
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Triple positive breast cancer
Hello, I am 40 years old and was diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma of left breast. It is stage 1, gade 2 during my first mammogram. I had a Stereotactic breast biopsy done, mri of breast, and ultrasound guided axillary lymph node biopsy done, and Myraid genetic testing done. Lymph nodes negative and genetic…
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Overwhelmed
I went through cancer treatment during Covid lockdown, so I had to go through all treatments, surgery. appointments alone. So I’ve never experienced being with others in the same situation. Today, for the first time, I went to a BC “walk”. When I drove up and saw the sea of pink shirts, I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t stop…
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Anyone with hemagiopericytoma?
My mom has hemangiopericytoma. She has it in her heart (they think-can't do an MRI to tell for sure). She has two mets in her lungs and a few in her liver. She's tried Gemcitabine & Docetoxal, Doxil and now is starting temador & avastin. I've joined a hemagiopericytoma group on Yahoo groups but am curious if there are…
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Just diagnosed with Mantle Cell
Hope you are reading this new thread Todd and hope you saw Max's reply on the old one. First off I do want to say that with you having no symptoms, you may be put on Wait and Watch. When I first heard about it, I was skeptical but now I totally understand and agree with the reasoning. The thought is that as long as you are…
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Avastin for radiation-induced necrosis
When brain tumors are treated with radiation therapy, there is always a risk of radiation-induced necrosis of healthy brain tissue. Insidious and potentially fatal, radiation necrosis of the brain may develop months or even years after irradiation. This poorly understood side effect can occur even when the most stringent…
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Andy starts Chemo soon on Monday
As this journey is almost with he has to go through chemo Andy's in great health and in good mood and sometimes grochy lol but we go threw cancer stuff Andy's old dr never kept Andy threw the loop and now we have a wonderful Dr in Michigan I'm always looking for people to chat since we don't have that much support The day…
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Swallowing issues
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer and have recently completed 34 radiation treatments and 7 chemo treatments. I’m almost 5 weeks out of treatment. Over the last couple of weeks I have started having some swallowing problems. Liquid tries to go up my nose when swallowing and having trouble swallowing…
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Feet Detox after Chemo
Hi All, I was told about a Foot Detox process that can help give you more good days. Many types available has anybody tried this if so, does it help? Any advice about kind/type? Does this disrupt your Chemo treatment or help? Thanks D
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extreme fatigue 9 months after lung cancer lobectomy
Its been 9 months since I had a upper right lobectomy for lung cancer. Im experiencing extreme tiredness and fatigue no matter how much rest that I get Im wiped out. Its been going on for months. I do have copd and am on oxygen, Could it be low oxygen? Emphesema in the remaining lungs ? Has anyone else experience the same…
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Testosterone injections after prostate surgery
My case is a bit unusual. A number of years ago, I had a pituitary tumor. It was operated on and removed, which left me without a functioning putuitary gland. I have since been on hydrocortisone. I was also given testosterone injections to replace the loss of male hormones. Four years ago I developed prostate cancer, in…
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What to expect during lumpectomy
What will possibly take place during a lumpectomy procedure? IDC Cancer stage 1, grade 2 Will i have a catheter , how long is the procedure, if lymph nodes were taken during an ultrasound guided axillary lymph node biopsy and were negative will they do sentinel node biopsy, how long will I have to take off work
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CT SCAN BOWELL WALL THICKENING
I found this website, to get more knowledge about what is going on with my CT scan abdoment result. Asymmetrical polypoidal mural thickening of the sigmoid colon with surrounding fat stranding and small perirectal nodes noted – possibility is likely neoplastic bowel wall thickening (inflammatory or infective etiology is…
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Clinical trials my recurrence
Has anyone gone thru a clinical trial for their cancer. My doctors seem to feel this may be a good option for me since my cancer returned in the middle of my chemo cycles. But I hear there may be some unexpected costs with entering a clinical trial even though I have pretty good insurance. Has anyone experienced some…
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Husband has kidney cancer has withdrawn from wife
My husband has one kidney and he was hoping to save it by doing 2 cyroplations 6 months apart ,I was there for him for both procedures. We have been married 13 yrs. Ever since July my husband has not been the same. I was very concerned when he decided not to go to his Dr's appointment. So I spoke with one of his family…
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Diagnosed with fNHL
Good morning, my 78 year old mother was just diagnosed with Follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and she is going to be starting chemo soon. This whole experience has been such a roller coaster for our family. She didn't know she was sick until Labor Day weekend, and after the weekend, I ended up taking her to the Hospital.…
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Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
My wife was diagnosed on Jan. 16th with an adrenal cortical carcinoma (only 30 - 50 cases per year nationwide). The only treatment is mitotane. This cancer doesn't respond to chemo. I've found survivors who used an alternative treatment protocol and I have put her on the same program. She is recovering nicely and we are…