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When you were diagnosed with cancer did you think it was a death sentence?
I have been told to 'relax, it's only skin cancer". But I've also read so many cases of people who died from melanoma, (skin cancer). So when I was diagnosed I was convinced that this was it. I've slowed up on that line of thought now, but I'm still filled with fear.
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searching for good news, good success with treatments for stage III prostate cancer, anyone?
I have just been diagnosed, this has me worried. I am looking for inspiration from others that have beaten a stage III diagnosis. Are there any here?
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OK people, I'm scared, don't know what to do. I need surgery but because of covid nobody can come
I will be alone going in, when I wake up, and even for 14 days in the hospital. I won't be able to see my kids, any family, or anyone period. I am about to cancel it. I don't know what to do.
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Have you ever noticed that when you're in the car headed to or from treatments, check ups, scan, etc
An the subject in the song usually doesn't make it? So this got me thinking, how many songs are there that talk about cancer, in a positive or negative way/outcome in the song? Let's see how many we can come up with. Here are two that were on the radio this afternoon: Kenny Chesney "The Good Stuff" Tim McGraw "Live Like…
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Ms. Jane, our prolific writer/researcher, has a great post to fuel the flames about the "wearing a m
Take a look at it here. This is written with the cancer patient in mind. Take a look at the article at this link>> https://bit.ly/2NUbULk
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anybody else going to spend the 4th in the hospital?
This sucks! Even though there's not much going on out in the world because of the covid virus, and we had canceled our plans to have family and friends over to our house, it still would be better than this! A late night bout with uncontrollable pain took me to the ER, I've been here all night and was admitted but still no…
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Pain killer effectiveness - I am on some what I think are mild dose hydrocodone pain killers 300 mg.
When I take one they don't seem to do much. I do get a little deadening of the pain, but nothing, like I thought, would happen. I thought the pain would stop. I get just as good of a result from two 500 mg Tylenol. Does anyone else get these results from prescription pain meds?
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Chemotherapy
I had extensive side effects, primarily debilitating nausea
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Chemo Lung Damage
Hi, My wife Chong has stomach cancer that was treated with FolFox chemo. The cancerous tumor disappeared after 6 rounds of chemo but a pleural effusion revealed that cancer had spread. We thought that the fluid was causing her difficulty breathing but with palliative chemo and a lung drain she no longer has significant…
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Taxol Nail Side Effects
I am just about to finish up taxol treatment, but since the start my finger tips have been swollen and my nail beds have been effected. Currently most of my nails seem to be detaching from the nail bed and leaking fluids all the time (due to swelling?). I was wondering if anyone else has had this side effect (my doc said…
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Needed to share these 2 videos
I soooo agree with this and more.Can't even go to the markets to buy food without a mask.No delivery is available.Shelfs are empty,etc.I net a brother in Christ inside the market with no mask.They just didn't catch him ,i guess.When we started talking I found we were in the same Spirit. He also tells them that the…
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Celebration | No Multiple Myoloma cells found in blood since last year.
continue with Revlamid (cancer capsule) & a 30 minute once a month bone infusion for strengthening the bones; in addition to the other daily meds. Physical side of things-activities: now doing Pool Physical therapy; still knitting, spinning, getting more mobile slowly. Still not driving due to limited arm movement.
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Revlamid
Diarrhea, dizziness, lethargic, no strength, easily tired,
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With Covid cranking up and going crazy again we are canceling our family annual July4th cook out.
This will be the first time in 10 years that we don't all get together. We will have 40 to 50 people at our house for this annual party. It's disappointing to not be able to do it, but we feel it's mandatory with my diagnosis this year. Is anyone else canceling their plans?
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I just wanted to write an update about my jou...
I just wanted to write an update about my journey on here, because I know the only time I really reached out for help, I was in a really bad place and felt hopeless. For the longest time I kept on being told that "unless something drastically changes" I would not live to be the age that I am now. According to one of my…
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Do any of you get abandoned by friends and family after you're done with treatments?
I am done, I'm not back to "normal" and never will be. I can't do what I used to be able to do. I don't have the strength or stamina to work like I used to but everyone expects me to go right back to doing things for myself like I always have done. Now I can't, I need help doing a few things every now and then and I get…
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Since your diagnosis, do you think it's easier for you to find something appropriate to someone who
We have been on both sides of this subject, we have had people say things to us that were both good and bad, and we have probably all had to say something to a person just diagnosed. Sometimes it's just hard to find the right thing.
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What are you planning to eat on the Fourth
I am planning on ordering out Or I might have a big Taco Salad, Hey it works for the Cinco de Mayo
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What are planning for 4th of July?
We're staying home, and I'm going to grill us a flat iron steak. We live in Georgia, and the COVID-19 cases are surging all over the state. What are your plans?
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Cancer in the time of Covid
I have just started chemo for peritoneal carcinoma. I was in remission for from Fallopian tube cancer for 16 months, which is apparently longer than expected. My problem is that my best friend is angry and not speaking to me because she doesn’t understand why I won’t come over and hang out with her. She went to see her…
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An interesting question was sent to me this morning. Workplace related cancer.
Was your diagnosis related to your workplace? If so, what type of cancer, what was your job, and what was the suspected cause?
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Facing a recurrence, lots of different feelings swirling around
I have been going through life since my original diagnosis, treatment, and declarations of "cured" with one eye watching behind me. I guess what I've been looking for and running from finally caught up with me. For anyone facing a recurrence, do you find that you have a totally defeated feeling? I went through all of this…
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I saw this quote today and although it's talking about the virus thing, I thought about us cancer fi
I think this fits us too, don't you? A shout out to everyone who is trying right now. Trying to do the right thing. Trying to keep going. Trying to hold on. Trying to discover their flow. Trying to stay afloat. Trying to meet each new day. Trying to love themselves. Trying new things and new ways. Trying to find their…
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Chemotherapy
Just started yesterday. No allergic reaction this time.
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Weird suggestions to gain immunity to Covid
People, please use some common sense and don't jump into some of these crazy suggestions. I just read where one of the things going around now is getting a polio vaccination because it's supposed to keep you from getting Covid. I'm not doctor, but if this were a real thing it would probably be suggested by read doctors.…
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What experience have you had applying for unemployment?
The left side of my throat is paralyzed & I can barely talk & cannot swallow at all. I am permanently on a feeding tube. Also have issues with my leg from where they ripped a hunk of meat for my radical dissection & a broken hip.
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I need Long-Term Hope! Tell me how many years you have been clear please.
I have terrible feelings of going through all of this and then just having to repeat in a year, 3, 5, or whatever. How many years have you been a survivor? I need inspiration!!
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Decision Point | Progression seen on Liver after one year on Tagrisso
Discussing possible local radiation to liver after Guardant360 results are received.
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All cancer journeys are important, all cancer stories are inspirational. We want you to share yours
It's simple, easy, no problem, no brainer, uncomplicated, easy peasy, etc. All you have to do is write it out just like you were sitting at your kitchen table talking to an old friend about what you have been through. Don't worry about it being perfect, none of us are, don't worry about misspelling anything, we all do,…
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Just curious about the wait times to get in to have blood drawn or treatments?
15 minutes, 30, an hour?
