Experiences with

Lung cancer

I had surgery last November to remove a large tumor along with my ovaries (already had a hysterectomy). In June, a CT scan showed the lymph nodes in my pelvis were growing and a biopsy confirmed that the cancer had spread (or was there all along). I started radiation therapy and had bloodwork done

After ADT, my MO told me that handling things like Prolia management won't be in her bailiwick. I didn't ask about post-ADT SE's and recovery from same. Hot flashes, low T, BMD loss, and last not least sarcopenia. What is the community's experience with how post-treatment SE's are best handled? Are

This great podcast, "You are not broken," is by a female urologist, Dr. Kelly Casperson. She often explores misconceptions about hormones. This episode with Dr. Morgentaler takes a fascinating look at the theories about castration and prostate cancer. Spoiler alert: it may shake your confidence in the

My husband has metastatic prostate cancer. We went through all the treatments including 5 pluvicto treatments. Even though his scan shows improvement in some areas it continues to spread. Maybe this is due to no meds such as Xtandi to stop the spread. I'm trying to get more information by reading people's

Well, now I know why my markers were going up but scans looked stable; MRI showed Mets in my brain while PETScan didn’t pick up the brain lesions. I will be seeing a radiation oncologist to cyberknife some of the Mets. Not sure if he can treat all of the lesions, so wondering what other therapies (

My dad , 83 , diagnosed with pc with mets to bones as per mri and psma. Not done biopsy yet as nervous to put dad through it and one oncologist said it’s not needed as the treatment would be ADT but then 3 other oncologists say it’s good to get it done as we would know what exactly we dealing with

Hi there! Anyone notice breast dimpling after lumpectomy? It has been 6 months after my surgery and I’m seeing 2 distinct dimples showing in the surgery area. I’m thinking it could be from the scar tissue?

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My brother had bowel stage 4 cancer , stoma bag operation on the cards. , BUT after radiotherapy and chemo. He is Clear. What a relief. He can even go back to work. To see hospital every three months but so pleased for him. I'm doing ok as well, put on D3 and B12 tablets. Two of each each day. Can live

Tall Allen recently posted about a trial in which taking enzalutamide during docetaxel chemotherapy might help get the PSA down. Abiraterone failed for me recently and I’m re-challenging with docetaxel. I’m based in the UK, and NHS protocol doesn’t allow this. Should I go off -piste and take enzalutimde

hiya everyone I’m starting my 1st chemo tomorrow having carboplatin Paclitaxel and bevacizumab feeling very nervous. I had surgery and was told I had 3b MLA of the ovary can anyone give me advice what is is best to take with me and thing o help after chem thanks.

Plant Virus Fights Breast Cancer (similar to Prostate Cancer) in Mice With 'Widespread Effectiveness Https://www.sciencealert.com/plant-virus-fights-cancers-in-mice-with-widespread-effectiveness Nanoparticles harvested from the cowpea mosaic virus boosted survival rates and systemically suppressed

Just presented at 2024 AACR and used clinically on 15 patients "Of the 13 evaluable patients, 11 experienced an objective response, with five complete responses and six partial responses). The other two evaluable patients had stable disease at the time of data analysis. Six patients experienced mild

Had a setback due to being hospitalized in the ICU for a month and a half. Went to the Oncologist last week and about to start some aggressive treatment as I have a very aggressive prostate cancer. The oncologist on duty at the hospital had an MRI done to show where the metastasized bone cancer is located

My dad has had a significant decline over the past three weeks since seeing my dad’s oncologist. We had a petscan that showed an advancement into three new bones and the old cancer that was “sleeping” has woken up. Zytiga never worked. About two weeks ago my dad started sleeping 15-20 hours a day

Has anyone else had this issue? I have now had second serious episode of hematuria ( gross blood in my urine ) that was initially diagnosed as likely UTI, but later not confirmed by tests, and have been told it’s likely a result of my taking blood thinner. I am curious 🤨. My blood work showed small

My mum found out on Friday her cancer has recurred after 11 months. She will start 2nd line treatment of Carboplatin and Caelyx soon, 6 sessions, 1 every four weeks. Does anyone have any positive stories they can share with me to offer some hope. We are devastated!

I'm experimenting with an EMS (muscle exercise machine that uses electrodes and electrical stimulation for muscle growth and healing) on a collection of swollen lymph glands on my left pelvis (probably cancerous - feels like a mass more than a collection of lymph nodes...waiting for CT results and oncologist

It's time for a repost of my two-part cancer journey diary. Some "starting the journey readers" might find it helpful. Originally posted as two Health Unlocked "replies" - maybe I should make them an actual full "post". So I am pleased to report that other than fatigue, I feel sort of normal right

Ever since my radiotherapy and brachytherapy 2 months ago I have been suffering nocturia, sometimes being forced awake 5 times a night by a painful call and having little or no product when staggering once again to the toilet for a little dribble. I am now trying to limit the liquid I drink during the