Experiences with

Appendix cancer

I am in various FB groups for PSEUDOMYXOMA Peritonei but was wondering if g in there is much activity or questions in this forum for PMP/Appendix Cancer

It is feeling like I have both Ovarian and Appendix cancer. No idea if it is two primaries or metastatic. Will only speak with my gyn oncologist tomorrow for the first time. So terrified.

A pelvic MRI was booked for the following month - I have yearly abdominal MRI surveillance due to Appendix Cancer in 2021. MRI report came back and it states the following - “Both ovaries demonstrate polycystic morphology.

I had CRS and HIPEC at Basingstoke Peritoneal Malignancy Unit when it was initially thought that I had Pseudomyxoma Peritoni which comes from the appendix. Surgery removed all visible cancer but so I had a CC0 score and PCI 13. However histology came back as MOC of GI type.

Got to have Vascular surgery in the next few weeks. Bloods showed up that T3 and T4 were out of kilter. I don't think I have been taking enough (Thyroid - S) I have now increased the dose - Do we think that will do the job or do I need something else to boost things along?

Hi everyone, I'm an MSc Student at the university of Strathclyde, studying Clinical Health Psychology. I'm currently looking for people based in the UK to take part in my study that is investigating the potential links between colon/bowel cancer and insomnia/sleep issues. My study has been linked

After PCa reoccurence, after Proton therapy in 2009, started Doublet therapy.. Firmagon & Nubeqa in August 2024 and PSA just tested January 16th, is .75. Wondering when I should have 2nd PSMA-Pet scan to check on bone & lymph node mets which lit up scan in August 2024?Thanks for any input.

I was dignosed with primary peritoneal carcinoma about 4 months ago, stage 3 C. Paclitaxel and Carboplatin proved too much for me and I ended up in hospital. Just on Carboplatin now and have my 5th chemo on Monday. My tumour markers have come down. Is this good news? Manetta

My dad (72) was diagnosed in 02/24 with multiple bone mets, Gleason 9 an initial PSA of around 4000. He had triplet therapy with Docetaxel, Lupron and Nubeqa. His nadir was 26.1 in September 2024. His PSMA in November 2024 showed moderate to high activity in his prostate and in one area on his spine.

Got a battery of tests going on to understand why my immune system is not as good as our blog’s humor guy (starts with a J) In reviewing some of the ancient history I found that my PSA was 1.14 in January, 22. In late July, 22 I had a brain MRI but my legs blew up a week later to twice their size

First off, a status of my situation: I am hormone sensitive and have been doing BAT myself using different testosterones at times. Been doing BAT for 16 months. Recently had a one month PSA spike ( 1.4 to 6.3) along with uric acid/ kidney stone/gout. I attribute the PSA and uric acid spike to one

I have to start taking Binosto for osteoporosis which I'm told to take first thing and then stay upright for 30 minutes before consuming anything else. I normally take my Prednisolone first thing in the morning. I'm not sure whether I should leave more that 30 mins before I take the Pred. Does anyone

Hi Everyone, Firstly want to say thanks for all the responses to my last post regarding my husbands dreadful side effects of Doxcetaxel. Each reply was encouraging and informative. After 3 infusions with Doxcetaxel and horrendous side effects, my husbands psa has climbed to 900 which is alarming. The

Been a while since I posted, Long story short. Radiation 2019/2020. Psa was lower than a snakes guts. then it started to rise and was advised by urologist to have salvage surgery. Our friend TA advised against this. Sorry TA but to keep my Sheriff happy went through with it on 15 february 2023. I ended

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My dad's prostate cancer recurrence is primarily adenocarcinoma based on biopsy prostate. He was prescribed a Lupron injection along with 1000 mg of Abiraterone. However, he is experiencing significant vomiting with Abiraterone. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Any tips to manage this?

I have an aggressive and somewhat rare form of metastatic prostate (super low PSA, high CEA). Being treated at Duke. I went off Pluvicto after two doses. Duke is putting me into their CHAMP trial. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04709276 Has anyone out there participated in this trial? Thanks

I was on TRT prior to my diagnosis. When my PSA was over 4, my doctor took me off of TRT. That was in March 2023. I experienced and continue to experience the typical side effects of low T. My Gleason Score was 4+3 and the cancer was localized and confirmed by a PSA- PET scan. My PSA never exceeded 5.7

74 yrs old, initial PSA 16. Biopsy Gleason 4+3 with mets to presacral lymph nodes as per PSMA scan. 45 radiation treatments ended Dec. 2 started Eligard Oct 8. December 23rd PSA 0.16, T <10. Urologist wants to add abi+ prednisone to Eligard for total of 24 months. Currently only minor SE with Eligard

For many of us learning about the various initial and recurring cancer options etc can be very confusing. In my journey I am at the point where I am past all the work up data and have already had my initial treatment and am now looking into potential identification of recurrence. Just some things that