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Decisions Decisions
I have really been struggling lately about a decision I need to make. I am now two years and a couple of months out from my initial diagnosis. I am just under two years out from my mastectomy. My prosthetic is supposed to be able to fit with any bra and I feel like it still slides around, so I still wear only my mastectomy…
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Post Treatment Hernia Surgery
Hello, I'm new here finished adjuvant chemo in October I was low grade stage 3B endometrial Ovarian it would of been Stage 2 but due to the size it was a 3. All is good Onc said I could have port taken out but have a few incisional hernias that have to be repaired I got a second opinion first Surgeon wanted to do open…
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Two years out from initial diagnosis. Almost ...
Two years out from initial diagnosis. Almost 2 years out from single mastectomy. Tired of my prosthesis and having to wear such covering clothes for fear of it either sliding around or because my bra with insert always seems to show if I have a v-neck shirt. I just want to feel more "normal" and any time I talk to people…
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Health Dichotomy
As we begin 2022, we start yet another year with yet another strain of COVID. It seems to be the chronic problem that will never exit our lives. Perhaps the fear of COVID is the chronic problem that will never exit our lives. I want to be sunshine and rainbows, but feel like Eeyore and black clouds. With the exception of…
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Chemotherapy
7 rounds of chemo along with 35 rounds of radiation.
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When will it stop?
I finished all my treatments both chemotherapy and radiation 6 weeks ago and my burns have healed but I still feel burning on my neck. How long does the radiation stay in my neck and when will it stop burning?
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Radiation | External radiation
I finished radiation 6 weeks ago and still feel the burning on my neck where my burns were.
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Medical marijuana
My fiance has been having chemo since Aug 2020. A year on oxaliplatin and now on irinotecan. He has also been taking capecitabine the whole time. His stomach cramping on the irinotecan has been debilitating and he has no appetite. We are thinking of marijuana to help. Anyone else here try marijuana to help with side…
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I really don’t have the skin cancer, it was removed, but the cancer made it to the lymph nodes and n
What do other melanoma patients think of boosting the immune system besides using Keytruda? I heard certain mushrooms, vit d,c,zinc, any thoughts?
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Side Effects | Memory issues, arthritis really painful now,almost unbearable at times.
I find myself stumbling and having trouble focusing on tasks. On 200 mg Keytruda every 3 weeks, started in October
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Immunotherapy
Medications also prescribed for mental assistance
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Procedure or Surgery | Surgery
Had long needle biopsy done by X-ray and ct scan for lesion on liver. The melanomas was in 7 areas inside of me, shin bone, back, liver, ribs.
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Procedure or Surgery | Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Had a full body pet ct scan
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Procedure or Surgery | Surgery to remove cancer that has spread
Went immediately to MUSC 3days after biopsy results that were positive
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Oh No | Just Diagnosed
Mole on side exponentially grew and turned colors in a couple of weeks
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Neuropathy. Is there anything I can do or take to help this condition?
Neuropathy. Is there anything I can do or take to help this condition?
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Oh No | Cancer has spread/Metastasized
Currently not in my liver but my lymph nodes.
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New Year New Thoughts
I hope 2022 has come in well for all of you. Happy New Year. I wish all of you the very best this year- whether that comes in the form of remission, slowed progress of disease, new family members, grand celebrations. If this year is looking a little less grand than I hope, then I wish you peace and support to get through…
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Happy New Year Wishes!
I am just writing to say I hope everyone on this site has a good year ahead. I know we are all struggling with various things - I, for one am trying to make a decision whether or not to switch to tamoxifen(instead of anastrozole) because of my bones...more on that another time. And I am sad to learn of a childhood friend I…
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Side Effects | Cough
Drug induced pneumonitis developed after first treatment of combo immunotherapy along with extreme fatigue. Resolved with steroids.
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Receiving treatment
What would you do to stay upbeat and positive?
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What should I expect with treatment?
What should I expect with treatment?
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a little holiday cheer!
I hope this link will work here? This is just a fun video and no matter what event you are celebrating, it is sure to include the iconic family dinner, right? Love to all of you! (If the link doesn't work, try copying it in your browser, you won't be sorry!) ;-) https://www.thebigshow.com/vod_html5/videos/20211223/high.mp4
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not sure what to ask
not sure what to ask or do
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Chemotherapy
He was scared his, Dad takes him to treatment, trouble adjusting to all meds, can't do anything no energy
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Procedure or Surgery | Long-term catheter
Didn't really know what to expect, but his Mom had been through it
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Oh No | found out on his own due to Covid-19 protocols
his wife was in hospital with GBS, 2 children 11 &10, no job, can't pay bills no money coming in
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Side Effects | Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
I have lost dexterity and strength in my legs and my hands. I am 2 months past chemo (r-epoch) and wondering if/when this side effect will lessen or if it will
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After the sonogram, the hotshot radiologist l...
After the sonogram, the hotshot radiologist looked at me and said, “well I have good news and bad news. The good news is you got your mammogram. The bad news is you have cancer. “Just like that. I was so shocked I didn’t know how to react in his presence. But I cried all the way home.
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The effects of radiation were not so much ins...
The effects of radiation were not so much instantly felt but appeared later in the journey.
