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Do I still say I have cancer?
I had the upper left lobe of my lung (that's a mouthful) removed in February. The tumour was crimping a pulmonary artery and when examining the removed bit it was shown to have active cancer cells - they couldn't remove the lobe cleanly enough without nicking the artery so I was told. Consequently
I had the upper left lobe of my lung (that's a mouthful) removed in February. The tumour was crimping a pulmonary artery and when examining the removed bit it was shown to have active cancer cells - they couldn't remove the lobe cleanly enough without nicking the artery so I was told. Consequently
olwman
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
10 months ago
3rd recurrence
Hi ladies, need advice on my mother's current situation. She's 3c high grade carcinoma ovarian cancer patient. She was diagnosed first in 2016 then 2019 then 2022. Her CA markers are up again. It has shoot up to 17 from 10. Same pattern was there last time 10,12,17,35,68,140.... Doctors are not going
Hi ladies, need advice on my mother's current situation. She's 3c high grade carcinoma ovarian cancer patient. She was diagnosed first in 2016 then 2019 then 2022. Her CA markers are up again. It has shoot up to 17 from 10. Same pattern was there last time 10,12,17,35,68,140.... Doctors are not going
HealthyBeing
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
PSA still low but cancer progressing
I've been on ADT plus Xtandi for about a year (see my profile) and my PSA has steadily reduced and stayed low. However, my latest CT scan shows that the tumours on my bones and lymph nodes are increasing in size and there are now a few small lesions appearing in my liver for the first time. Not the news
I've been on ADT plus Xtandi for about a year (see my profile) and my PSA has steadily reduced and stayed low. However, my latest CT scan shows that the tumours on my bones and lymph nodes are increasing in size and there are now a few small lesions appearing in my liver for the first time. Not the news
Benkaymel
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
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Hydroxyurea vs Besremi
Which drug is considered less toxic on the body - hydroxyurea or besremi? My MPN specialist put me on hydroxyurea a few years ago with the plan to switch over to besremi in a couple of months. I did get insurance approval for the besremi a long time ago but I've been hesitant to make the switch. At
Which drug is considered less toxic on the body - hydroxyurea or besremi? My MPN specialist put me on hydroxyurea a few years ago with the plan to switch over to besremi in a couple of months. I did get insurance approval for the besremi a long time ago but I've been hesitant to make the switch. At
ERei
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MPN Voice
10 months ago
Met with the MO
Hi all, looks like I will be starting triplet in mid October. From what I have learned here since I joined is I should be very grateful for that and I am......but, I gotta be honest, I am kind of nervous about what the chemo will do to me. 6 rounds over 18 wks. I am a positive person and will fight
Hi all, looks like I will be starting triplet in mid October. From what I have learned here since I joined is I should be very grateful for that and I am......but, I gotta be honest, I am kind of nervous about what the chemo will do to me. 6 rounds over 18 wks. I am a positive person and will fight
Yzinger
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
update on Azacitidine
I’m sure my local haematologist is thinking “be careful what you wish for”. In recent communications with Claire Harrison she tells me that the the fourth cycle is supposed to be the turning point when your body starts to adjust to the drug. I hope she is right as I’ve just finished the 4th cycle and
I’m sure my local haematologist is thinking “be careful what you wish for”. In recent communications with Claire Harrison she tells me that the the fourth cycle is supposed to be the turning point when your body starts to adjust to the drug. I hope she is right as I’ve just finished the 4th cycle and
beetle
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MPN Voice
10 months ago
1st Recurrence
Hello I know some chemo regimes are similar to ours in the states for the most part I have another appointment with my Onc this Friday with my concerns regarding 6 Carbo/Taxol/Keytruda cocktail would love to hear what was chosen for a 1st recurrence and how your doing. Thank you!
Hello I know some chemo regimes are similar to ours in the states for the most part I have another appointment with my Onc this Friday with my concerns regarding 6 Carbo/Taxol/Keytruda cocktail would love to hear what was chosen for a 1st recurrence and how your doing. Thank you!
Saintgermain
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
oncologist Today
Hi Everyone , ok so John went back to oncologist to hear the plan . She wants him to have a biopsy on biggest lymph node to see if cancer as changed into small cell as its different treatment , then she suggests to go with chemo first before Lu 177 and also another option is to change his medication
Hi Everyone , ok so John went back to oncologist to hear the plan . She wants him to have a biopsy on biggest lymph node to see if cancer as changed into small cell as its different treatment , then she suggests to go with chemo first before Lu 177 and also another option is to change his medication
palser1
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Blood Transfusion day after Chemo
Hi allI've had many units of blood over the years during my chemo, but I'm having a unit of blood today and my chemo was only yesterday. I know this might sound daft but will having more blood in my system only 1 day after chemo mean that the chemo drugs will kind of be watered down!!? Never thought
Hi allI've had many units of blood over the years during my chemo, but I'm having a unit of blood today and my chemo was only yesterday. I know this might sound daft but will having more blood in my system only 1 day after chemo mean that the chemo drugs will kind of be watered down!!? Never thought
Kouyate
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Bloating and weight gain solutions anyone?
I read that hydroxycarbamide treatment is likely to produce a weight gain. Even though I am now on the smallest dose (500mg/day), dealing with a bloated tummy is so difficult. I should add that I have ET and have been on treatment now for close to 3 years. I exercise religiously but feel so frustrated
I read that hydroxycarbamide treatment is likely to produce a weight gain. Even though I am now on the smallest dose (500mg/day), dealing with a bloated tummy is so difficult. I should add that I have ET and have been on treatment now for close to 3 years. I exercise religiously but feel so frustrated
Hidden
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MPN Voice
10 months ago
Options when Docetaxel stops working
Hi everyone- My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in April of 2021. His PSA was 52 at the time of his diagnosis. He went on Lupron and Abiraterone which took his PSA to .03 and kept it low until Oct 2022. It went to 8.9 and his doctor put him on Docetaxel chemo. His PSA has continued
Hi everyone- My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in April of 2021. His PSA was 52 at the time of his diagnosis. He went on Lupron and Abiraterone which took his PSA to .03 and kept it low until Oct 2022. It went to 8.9 and his doctor put him on Docetaxel chemo. His PSA has continued
TerryR123
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Suppliments that help with chemo?
A friend on their own chemo journey recommended the following - wondering if anyone agrees, or is this the equivalent of snake oil? Thanks for any help you can give. Pao V “FM”® is a dietary supplement composed of Pao pereira extract (Geissospermum vellosii) and "Quassia amara" powder. Ginkgo V® is
A friend on their own chemo journey recommended the following - wondering if anyone agrees, or is this the equivalent of snake oil? Thanks for any help you can give. Pao V “FM”® is a dietary supplement composed of Pao pereira extract (Geissospermum vellosii) and "Quassia amara" powder. Ginkgo V® is
Tinuriel
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Change in low grade diagnosis -to high grade ovarian carcino sarcoma?
Hi everyone, I am hoping for some advice. I am 47 years old and am nearly 4 weeks post cyto-reductive surgery for stage 3C ovarian cancer - biopsy prior to surgery showed it was low grade serous ovarian cancer (lgsoc) and I had been getting my head round that diagnosis. Surgery went well and multidisciplinary
Hi everyone, I am hoping for some advice. I am 47 years old and am nearly 4 weeks post cyto-reductive surgery for stage 3C ovarian cancer - biopsy prior to surgery showed it was low grade serous ovarian cancer (lgsoc) and I had been getting my head round that diagnosis. Surgery went well and multidisciplinary
Happyhome24
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Hot flushes help
Hi teal ladies, struggling with hot flushes keeping me awake most of the night. Has anyone found a useful supplement not contraindicated for us teal ladies? I also have a bit of liver impairment since debulking surgery in May without a known cause yet so need to check that wouldn't be a blocker for trying
Hi teal ladies, struggling with hot flushes keeping me awake most of the night. Has anyone found a useful supplement not contraindicated for us teal ladies? I also have a bit of liver impairment since debulking surgery in May without a known cause yet so need to check that wouldn't be a blocker for trying
Jholly4
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
I have for the past 2 and a half years been taking Ibrance and letrozole. Unfortunately my last two scans have shown that they are no longer working and the cancer cells have started to grow. Tomorrow I start taking Capecitabine ( Xeloda) a chemo drug. 3 x 150 twice a day. 2 weeks on 1 week off. I
I have for the past 2 and a half years been taking Ibrance and letrozole. Unfortunately my last two scans have shown that they are no longer working and the cancer cells have started to grow. Tomorrow I start taking Capecitabine ( Xeloda) a chemo drug. 3 x 150 twice a day. 2 weeks on 1 week off. I
LorryLou
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
10 months ago
Traditional chemo
has anyone been offered traditional chemo for treatment? My husband will be starting treatment soon. He’s been going to an oncologist in Tennessee. When we lived in NY Dr Rai was his doctor and we trusted him. We picked the oncologist here because he agreed to keep in touch with Dr Rai and discuss his
has anyone been offered traditional chemo for treatment? My husband will be starting treatment soon. He’s been going to an oncologist in Tennessee. When we lived in NY Dr Rai was his doctor and we trusted him. We picked the oncologist here because he agreed to keep in touch with Dr Rai and discuss his
Jill70
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CLL Support
10 months ago
bung1961
I have told you that I had 2 colonoscopies in a month 1st time 6/7 polyps removed ( no sing of cancer ) 2nd time a further 4/5 more removed only to be told by the hospital you got IBS & Diverticular Disease given fodmap diet shoved out the door yes I do understand it was following 1st COVID stuff and
I have told you that I had 2 colonoscopies in a month 1st time 6/7 polyps removed ( no sing of cancer ) 2nd time a further 4/5 more removed only to be told by the hospital you got IBS & Diverticular Disease given fodmap diet shoved out the door yes I do understand it was following 1st COVID stuff and
bungi1961
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Bowel Disease Support
10 months ago
one step forward 2 back
Had my CT scan before my 6th chemo , getting ready to go home and had to go to another ward for blood test ?? Turns out I have a small blood clot on my lung , I just feel I’m getting nowhere just carnt get over that hill . Just feeling a bit low
Had my CT scan before my 6th chemo , getting ready to go home and had to go to another ward for blood test ?? Turns out I have a small blood clot on my lung , I just feel I’m getting nowhere just carnt get over that hill . Just feeling a bit low
Cazy1010
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Sclc tumor calcified meaning
I was diagnosed with sclc limited to right lung 6cm tumor. Told inoperable and incurable, but treatment woukd give me more time. I had chemo and radiotherapy ending treatment 2 years 1 month ago.I was told tumor had shrunk to 17.5mm and that was good news. At my last appointment was told the tumor had
I was diagnosed with sclc limited to right lung 6cm tumor. Told inoperable and incurable, but treatment woukd give me more time. I had chemo and radiotherapy ending treatment 2 years 1 month ago.I was told tumor had shrunk to 17.5mm and that was good news. At my last appointment was told the tumor had
Croxfest
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Small Cell Lung Cancer Support
10 months ago
Decision Time Very Soon
My profile is updated, but briefly, diagnosed de novo, high volume metastatic in April 2022. PSA 28.2, Gleason 4+5. ADT & 6 rounds chemo brought PSA to 0.48 in Jan. 2023 & then started creeping up. In June, went over 2 & MO felt was castrate resistant. Stopped abi. and started Keytruda (I am MSI- high
My profile is updated, but briefly, diagnosed de novo, high volume metastatic in April 2022. PSA 28.2, Gleason 4+5. ADT & 6 rounds chemo brought PSA to 0.48 in Jan. 2023 & then started creeping up. In June, went over 2 & MO felt was castrate resistant. Stopped abi. and started Keytruda (I am MSI- high
rsgdmd
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
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