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Side Effects changes?
I know most of us get some (or many) side effects from drugs we need to take, but I am wondering if anyone has experienced their side effects changing or going away? I have been taking anastrozole for over two years now and at first I didn't notice any problems. Then I began to awake with some stiffness in my joints, but…
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Is anyone have complications after years of Cervical Cancer Survivor?
My colon is narrow, has scar tissue and my gastroenterologist found one polyp on it but she removed it during the colonoscopy and the pathology results was good, not cancerous. Also, I have Osteoarthritis on Sacroiliac joints and mild neuropathy on my feet (more in the left foot) and have been limping because I have loss…
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Side Effects | Fatigue (tiredness)
I’m only 2 monthly doses into a 12 month treatment plan.
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Procedure or Surgery | Surgery
My kidney was removed and all surrounding tissue was clean.
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Oh No | Just Diagnosed
My cancer was found during another surgery. At first they thought it was worst then it was.
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Celebration | Remission
March 4th 2022 celebrated my 8 years of remission. I still have my port ,for the “ just in case “ return of the beast, but it seems the chances of this are growing dimmer and dimmer. My progress however still in the minority for ovarian cancer survivors. Sadly ,even all these years later since my diagnosis, overall…
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Looking for information on your experience with Doxil and side effects
Hi i’ve just been diagnosed with recurrence of stage 4b ovarian cancer. Have been in remission a year and now have a recurrence the previous chemo I was on consisted of carboplatinum and Taxol. My doctor is now switching me to carboplatinum and Doxil. I would appreciate anyone who has had this to give me an idea what kind…
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Hormone therapy
diagnosed just as pandemic started, went back and forth on best way to proceed, decided on antiestrogen therapy to start hoping pandemic would be under control soon ... it wasn't!
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HRD+
If you had HRD+ Ovarian cancer and are in remission, how long have you been in remission?
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Does a lumpectomy *fill in?*
I had my lumpectomy in January of 2019. As a result my left breast was smaller and had a kind of whithered appearance, especially on the side close to my arm because I had some lymph nodes removed too. I have three scars in that area, one under my arm pit. Lately I have noticed my breast seems to have *filled in.* It is…
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Wondering if anyone with anal cancer has had a secondary cancer following treatment...and surgery af
Wondering if anyone with anal cancer has had a secondary cancer following treatment...and surgery af
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Celebration | I lived
I survived my cancer, unlike my family.
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Loss | My mind/Sense of Humor
along with one kidney and my beloved sister at 35, brother at 65 and Mom at 74 all from cancer. I was dx'd with kidney cancer, no symptoms and now have one kidney.
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Decision Point | Do I get radiation therapy?
I am trying to decide if I need to get radiation therapy. After surgery, the surgeon felt confident I would not need chemo, and probably not radiation, given the risk/benefit ratio. The radiation oncologist said that according to the "standard of care" I would need 30 radiation treatments because the cancer was in more…
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Touch Base Tuesday
I hope everyone is doing okay. We are finally starting to get some warmer weather around here in coastal South Carolina. I know that our "cold" weather is nothing compared to what many of you have gotten this year. Things are moving along here. Just wanted to say hello and wish you all well.
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Procedure or Surgery | Double Mastectomy
My mastectomy at first went well. Then again with doctors this surgeon took my drainage tubes out too early and did not prescribe antibiotics. I then got a terrible infection in my left breast that became very infected. I ended up in the hospital for strong antibiotics and another surgery now my chest looks awful like I…
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Radiation | Internal radiation
I radiation on my pelvis
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Procedure or Surgery | Surgery
I had cancer on my spine removed near my scull. I still have lingering issues with balance & trembling.
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Radiation | External radiation
1st time I had radiation on my spine and wore a brace for 3 months.
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Oh No | Health insurance issue
Insurance company I had when I was diagnosed refused to pay anything towards hospital bill, surgery or the cancer scans. So stressful and has financially ruined me.
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Reconstructed surgery
I am going through reconstruction surgery. I still have my implants in. What I would like to know everyone thoughts on the pros and cons on which implants I should get silicone or saline ?
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Procedure or Surgery | Surgery
Had a radical right neck dissection, laryngectomy and tonsillectomy
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TNBC chemo
My doctor recommends I start on Trodelvy; need to have port put back in...questioning if I can handle it. Does anyone have experience with this chemo?
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Oh No | Just Diagnosed
Was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Cancer on January 3. Started on the right tonsil and metastasized to the lymph nodes
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Support System
I think those of us who have been around for awhile, whether actively or not, would say we have found support here. Most, if not all, of us who were here before Greg earned his wings would agree that this was a very supportive and active site. I would say it was a very proactive site- always with tips, hints,…
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Eye issues. Is this a thing?
Has anyone else who has gone through a prolonged chemo therapy/radiation regimen subsequently experienced problems with their eyes. I got severe inflammation of the eyes during chemo (extreme light sensitivity, pain and redness. Another thing nobody bothered to mention was a high probability). My last treatment was summer…
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What book(s) are you reading?
MarcieB suggested we resume sharing what we’re reading. I’ll start, below.
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medication chart
We are in the thick of treating anaplastic thyroid cancer with radiation and chemotherapy. We are in our 10th day and need a chart of some kind to keep track of meds, feeding(my daughter has a traech and feeding tube). I do OK with technology but don't know how to create a chart to keep track of it all. Thanks,…
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On which side was your breast cancer?
A group I belong to recently asked this question. Out of 60 of us, the majority is on the left side. I also noticed this during chemo. My cancer was in my left breast and left axilla. So, I was wondering how many here also had their cancer in their left breast. Have any of you seen an article or research about this.
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Friendships and Life Circumstances
A lot of us have gotten to know each other pretty well and we do share about other experiences other than our cancer treatment. I think our "whole" lives often affect our cancer treatments and healing and recovery. I recently saw a comment from someone who said this is "STRICTLY" for posting experiences and advice…
