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Have any of you had the covid test?
I knew they put a swab up your nose, but I didn't think it would go that far back and I didn't expect any pain at all from it. The girl told me it would hurt for about 10 seconds, she was NOT wrong. Anyway, all in all, I've had lots worse done to me so far. With this test out of the way, I can have my surgery on Thursday.
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Ileostomy site
Hi, colorectal cancer friends - I've been having discomfort at my former ileostomy site for a few years now. Colonoscopy and CT scans don't reveal any problem but I still feel like something isn't "right" there. Could this be phantom pains or something? My reversal was 14 years ago so surely if there was something wrong,…
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Exactly what can we say here?
I am not a fan of vulgarities. I don't use that word that rhymes with duck, although it has become so commonplace it doesn't really shock me to hear it anymore. And I know people who pepper it in their everyday speech the way some people used *darn* so that has kind of defused it's power. If this site does not want us to…
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Rested and Restored (The Site)
So, it looks like WhatNext is back up and running. I am so glad to see familiar faces and posters here. I am sorry to see so many people have been going through such hard times when the site was not operating correctly. We were still thinking about you all. This journey seems never ending. I think that's pretty accurate.…
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Celebration | Finished treatment
I rang the bell at MD Anderson!! Then had dinner with my family.
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Side Effects | Fatigue (tiredness)
I have been off Keytruda 4 months and was wondering if anyone knows how long it stays in your system?
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Broken and Sad
Folks, there are a number of people who have been with WhatNext for quite awhile- most have been here far longer than I have. I don't specifically recall how I came to know about the site, but I was so glad to find it in the early days of my diagnosis. I see new folks coming here with new diagnoses, and the lack of support…
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Procedure or Surgery | Lumpectomy
Now 10 days post-op
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Oh No | Just Diagnosed
BC instead of Covid?
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Shall we do Thankful Thursday again??
wow, last Thursday's post drew a lot of old friends (and some new ones) and it was great to hear from everyone! Am I *pushing it* to keep it going? Today, I am thankful for the recent little vacation my husband and I had in Mackinaw Island. The weather was chilly, but the Island is a magical place (no cars allowed) -…
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Chemotherapy and radiation combined
While the treatments only lasted 6 weeks, recovery from radiation effects is still ongoing.
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Procedure or Surgery | Lumpectomy
Worst part--finding post surg sports bra
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feeding tube issue
My email is now Dkatsmeow@outlook.com. Got my 2nd tube replacement 2 days ago. A balloon. It leaks at base horribly. Go thru a surgical pad every hour. Am permanently on feeding tube. Doc says stoma needs to "heal". Any suggestions. New shirt every 2 hrs. Getting annoying.
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Keytruda Immunotherapy
Just started immunotherapy with first dose of Ketruda
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How can I help my husband
My Husbands cancer is getting worse. He is really depressed from those who have been there should I just leave him alone to grieve this new chapter or try to force him to go so Somewhere. We are waiting to get a scan to see if it has spread. We are running out of options it seems
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How do you find another dr to get another opinion. How do I make the best choice.
How do you find another dr to get another opinion. How do I make the best choice.
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How can I help my
How can I help my
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Going on 8 years cancer free, with stable PSA...
Going on 8 years cancer free, with stable PSA checks.
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Managing ED with meds and vacuum devise....
Managing ED with meds and vacuum devise.
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can TNBC return as bone cancer in the hip
can TNBC return as bone cancer in the hip
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De-masking in your community?
In the past, when the pandemic began, we had some spirited discussions here about wearing masks. Some were all-timers, and some of us were some-timers. Now that so many have been vaccinated I have noticed my small community becoming more and more unmasked. Stores here have signs now asking for masks UNLESS you have been…
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Thankful Thursday?
Shall we try for a Thankful Thursday post today? It might be worth it just to see if we continue to get notifications? It sounds like a lot of us have some heavy things going on in our personal lives and hopefully we can reach out and help each other on this site - like we love to do. Meanwhile I will start us off today…
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Have you found that you have continuity of care and does that make your "journey" easier to navigate
I just got a letter from my oncology services management announcing that my THIRD oncologist since starting this journey in 2017 had departed and my next follow-up will be with a new doctor and complete stranger to me. I hate this stuff. I live in a mostly rural area with a small hospital, like so many, struggling to keep…
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Saturday Evening Check in
I hope everyone is doing okay. I have been away from the site for a couple of days. I guess my mind just needed a little break. Trying to staff of social media period. Our local area lost three members of a family this week. Monday, the mother and son were found by the father- shot. On Thursday, the grandfather died. This…
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Lobular in Situ - what are treatment options
Lobular in Situ - what are treatment options
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Oncologist recommendation in NYC area or Long Island, NY.
My friend was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Can anyone recommend an excellent oncologist in the Long Island, NY or NYC area (possibly specializing in ovarian cancer)? I live in another state and am unfamiliar with oncologists to refer her to. I appreciate your guidance.
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Neuropathy
I am 7 years post treatment for breast cancer. I am now experiencing peripheral neuropathy in my feet. Has anyone else experienced this as a result of chemo?
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Lucy Shimmers is the sweetest little 5 year old.You will have tears from watching this movie
Lucy Shimmers is the sweetest little 5 year old.You will have tears from watching this movie https://youtu.be/GRTdp36Gpig
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Saturday Serenity
I am up early this Saturday and just observing things in the world. At this time when the world seems buzzing, I am reflecting on the quiet things in life. The past year with COVID put us all on lockdown and so many people are ready to resume "life as normal." I am ready for things to feel more "normal" too. I have seen…
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Memorial Day memories
Hi, everyone! I have been unable to access this site for the last (almost) month! I will tell you my family stories another time. Today I am challenging everyone to tell me the names of people in your family who have served our country and deserve to be honored today. Last names are not necessary, but please tell us how…
