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Lung nodule
I had a CT in Feb. 2021, where a 3mm upper left lung nodule was found. Dr. said repeat scan in 6 months. Had CT in August, and the nodule is now 5mm. Dr. says repeat scan in 6 months. At what point do I see a specialist?
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Trismus (Lockjaw)
Hi everyone I'm new here and have soooo many questions. A little bit about my situation... Had surgery on May 24, 2012 to remove the tumor on my inner cheek, right neck dissection to remove lymph nodes and skin graft from my right thigh. 30 treatments of radiation and 3 treatments of Cisplatin. (Awful stuff.) My question…
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Large amount of blood found on urine dipstick
Good Morning, I’m a member of the endometrial cancer board. I was diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago. I have been in remission since. I went to urgent care for the flu. Covid test came back negative along with influenza A and B. Since I had a high fever of 103.3. I asked them to run a urine dipstick to make sure I did not have a…
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Hard time with chemo!
I had chemo 8 days ago, 3 hours of Taxol & 1 hour of Carboplatin. Doc said side effects would subside in 4 days but I'm still struggling with nausea and fatigue. I'm feeling guilty about this, like I should be feeling like my old self by now. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Thoughts on LAR surgery
I was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. A large polyp was removed during my colonoscopy but came back with cancer still located along the margins. All other tests have looked good (MRI, CT). My surgeon is recommending LAR w/ileostomy to remove my rectum and surrounding lymph nodes to make sure it has not spread. She…
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Hello
I am new here. I've had other cancers, so I'm not new to these forums in general. I had a mammogram because there was nipple leakage with some bleeding and a lump. They found matter and did an ultrasound biopsy which found cancer. Now, I'm only stage 0, in situ. I probably don't even belong here because it's so curable.…
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AUS 800 is installed will try to keep a diary kinda
Well I got the 800 on tuesday afternoon and my lousy luck continues! The doctor decided to put in a dual cuff because of my excess leakage (14 + pads a day). The problem now is i shut down completely. by Tuesday night they had to put in a foley cath. as i was in major pain and no way to pass liquid. Doctor is afraid the…
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Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma - Seeking Advice
Hi everyone, My dad was just diagnosed with large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (2-3 inch tumor outside of his esophagus and widespread liver metastases) He just finished his first round of chemotherapy at our hospital in South Carolina, but we are trying to get him in to MD Anderson, as it seems like this is the best…
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Elevated alkaline phosphatase, what next?
I finished chemo on Jan. 29, 2010 and have been receiving Herceptin every 3 weeks. All has been going fine until 3 weeks ago when I had some blood work done and my alkaline phosphatase was elevated. It was normal last August when I first started chemo but then when checked in May it was higher, then higher still in August…
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Partial Nephrectomy in 5 days - pre-surgery advice from those who've been there?
Hi everyone. I basically am getting nothing from the urology/oncology group...having to discover information and tips from online. My question: What helpful tips would you give to me on how to conduct myself with 5 days left? Things to gather together....things to avoid eating....things you wish you had done…
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Does this sound cancerous?
Hello! My husband recently had his yearly CT scan due to having COPD. The report says: Lung parachyma & airways: 1.5 x 0.8 cm left upper lobe solid nodule (series 4 image 47), new from prior CT. 4 mm right upper lobe solid nodule (series 4 image 33), new from prior CT. Interval development of bilateral subpleural reticular…
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throat pain after port placement
hi everyone, i had my power port out in tuesday with x-ray verification, i have a visible wire and stitches on my neck as well as the port area, normal. the one thing i am experiencing that seems odd is a soreness in my throat, not like a sick sore throat but as if something is rubbing against it. i guess is another wire…
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Aromatase inhibitors/side effects/ scary
In my quest to find out what was wrong with my hair, I have come across some scary information about aromatase inhibitors - if you are interested, try googling "Side Effects Revisited: Women's Experiences with Aromatase Inhibitors Breast Cancer Action" and a report will come up. I am stupid. I never asked about all these…
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Success of radiation only without any surgery after 2-3 years?
Hello, I have cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) of the larynx on my right vocal cord. I’m about to be treated with radiation. Has this worked for anyone on this forum with this type of cancer? In other words, have you been treated with radiation for this cancer and survived for 2-3 years without having any surgeries? Have…
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I still have some many unanswered questions.
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My AUS Procedure
I have read a few posts that describe a different procedure than what I experienced. I had mine in November 2010, so a lot may have changed since the other posts were written. The ones I have read describe an incision from the anus to the base of the penis. Mine was actually a 2 inch horizontal incision at the base of the…
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Losing eyelashes twice???
Is this possible? I finished chemo on Oct 9 and started to lose my eyelashes in November. They came back very nicely, but I seem to be losing them again...there are a few on my cheeks everyday and I have kind of a gap on my right eye where a clump of them fell out! Enough already!!!
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Rising PSA after 7 years
October 2013 64yo after routine physical tested 10.2 PSA. 3 weeks later had a biopsy in office, first mistake. Came back with a G8 and T3b in November. Put off surgery till after the 1st of the year. Did not want to deal with this over Thanksgiving and Christmas. February had RP, catheter for 8 days, after removal dry…
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Medicare and Cancer
I turn 65 this year and I have started making my way through the Medicare maze (for those of you in the US) and I was wondering if anyone has advice about the best way to get coverage for a potential recurrence of cancer? So far, a Medicap G plan seems the best, but with the Part D, most exclude chemo drugs, so is a…
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Breast Cancer and Nail Changes
I am wondering about changes any of you may have had to your fingernails or toenails. Today I notice a very faint vertical line on one fingernail and then went to check my toenails and I have just one toenail that is almost completely black. I hadn't till now noticed anything with my nails but haven't really been looking.…
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Pre surgery question
Hi, this is my first post here, I have recently been diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma stage 1. They found it by accident because I have a benign 8cm tumor in my other kidney and started to bleed. They had to embolized it and that’s when they found the cancer. I had a biopsy and I will be having a robotic partial…
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5FU take home 24 hr pump
i have fortnightky chemo plus irrinotecan at the hospital over three hours then take home 5 FU 48 hour pump. My question is this. Has anyone decided not to take home the pump and if so any changes in results. my onc had said there was no scientic proof the pump had or had not helped or hindered things?
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Do I insist on a biopsy
So I went to the doctors because I had a swollen armpit. I’m not a small girl so I wasn’t sure if it was just fat but it became uncomfortable but because I have have fibromyalgia I wanted to get it checked. but it is only on one side and is visible with my arm down sorry not sure how to explain it. One doctor dismissed me…
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diarrhea with tamoxifen?
Has anyone experienced diarrhea with tamoxifen? I began taking it Sept 27th -and began almost at once having more frequent BMs. Last night I barely finished dinner and this morning did not finish bkfst when I had to 'run' - After 4-5 trips I'm ok until the next meal except to feel worn out and tired. Nowhere is this side…
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Can't get a conclusive diagnosis
Hello, I've had esophageal cancer three times and have beaten it back successfully each time. But now I have a mass on the head of my pancreas that is suspicious for cancer, but it can't be definitively stated what it is. I've had a CT scan, a PET scan, an MRI (my second MRI is later this morning) and THREE endoscopic…
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Chemophobe renal cell carcinoma
Hey everyone, my name is Kimberly I'm a 29-year-old kidney cancer survivor. I was diagnosed last year with a rare form of kidney cancer. It's been ten months now since my surgery and I have been in pain with nerve damage and where the procedure was done has been hurting terribly. Do anyone have any suggestions on what I…
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Glioblastoma Patient in Need of Temozolodine
Hi everyone, my father (96 years old) was diagnosed with Glioblastoma about three weeks ago. They cannot remove the tumors so the only option is radiation and chemo (Temozolodine/ temodal), which we are would slow the growth and increase survival. Aside from the physical and psychological pain that this has caused our…
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Cervical cancer
can a tumor grow on the outside of the vagina and what does the lump look like im 33 , and there is no cancer history in my family
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This new format is just horrible. Meanwhile long term neuropathy
Hi all, this is for the long haulers who are now cancer free but have residual problems. I did Xeloda, oxiplatin and radiation. My doctor screwed up my apr surgery on so many levels. My body's a hot mess. I need to help myself figure out what's what. These are the problems I have...anyone else relate and get an…
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Lumpectomy or Mastectomy??? Reconstruction or no???
I'm newly diagnosed with stage 1 cancer, in my forties and trying to decide what to do. My oncologist has said I could have a lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy. I am considering a double mastectomy because I have a strong family history of breast cancer. My mom had it twice. And I was high risk before already. Also…