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Have you been diagnosed with cancer? Share your story and talk about your diagnosis, treatment and coping mechanisms here. Topics about all kinds of cancer go here, including cervical and ovarian cancer, colon and rectal cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, lymphomas, skin cancer, and uterine cancer.

Constipation after brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

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After I’ve been diagnosed with stage t2 prostate cancer tumor and since it was detected relatively early, my oncologist recommended radiotherapy, both external and then I had a surgery to implant radioactive seed to prevent cancer from recurring. It’s been three months since I had brachytherapy...

by User avatar Guest

Will my dental implants complicate tongue radiation therapy?

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Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer located on the base of my tongue. I'm scheduled for radiation/chemo treatments next week. My oncologist said I could expect some side effects from the treatment right away, such as loss of saliva and taste. I might also experience difficulty swallowing....

by User avatar Guest

Nontuberculosis mycobacterium M kansasii infection treatment?

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Hi, My older sister was diagnosed with breast cancer that was already ant stage II and she needed to go through the chemo course before the surgery to remove the tumor. She seemed to be recovering as well as we could expect for the first week after the mastectomy. Unfortunately just after we started...

by User avatar Guest

Lung cancer cough, any suggestions for relief?

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Hello everybody, My dad has been diagnosed with stage III lung cancer two years ago and went through both surgery and chemo. For all this time he’s been suffering from horrible coughing fits that even caused him to black out from the exhaustion. At this point his doctor prescribed him codeine...

by User avatar Tom

TERRIFIED I let stomach cancer go for too long

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So I've had this sort of gurgling/burping thing that's been steadily worsening for the past few years. I first noticed it a little over 5 years ago, but I think it might have been going on a bit longer than that. I had my first frank case of heartburn about 4 years ago and some, followed by the...

by User avatar stupidanxiety304337

average life expectancy for leukemia

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Hi, folks. My nephew is diagnosed with leukemia. We are still in shock and we cannot believe what has happened to him. I know that this is a serious disease and I don’t know how we will handle it. What is the average life expectancy for leukemia? I would really appreciate all your replies...

by User avatar lydon1764151534

Is a 3rd stage stomach cancer fatal?

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Hi, guys. My father was hospitalized few days ago due some stomach problems. After thorough tests he is established to have stomach cancer. It is in the 3rd stage. I would like to know if this stage is fatal and what we can expect. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me something more.

by User avatar lorilee809140597

Uncle is 78, unoperable due to Emphazema and yesterday had a stint put in so he could swallow

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Hello all, I am wondering how my sister and I can be more helpful without being pushy. My Uncle has never married and with no children he is accustomed to being alone - in short he feels he can handle this alone. The doctors have now preformed a: CAT- which didn't give much information due to him...

by User avatar Guest

Prostate Massage.Is it Right For You?

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Having a healthy prostate is critical for mens health.A lot of younger men do not realize this and are very ignorant and closed minded when it comes to prostate massage.With good,sound information and doctors advice i believe that most men out there - young and old would appreciate and understand...

by User avatar HealthyProstate108505

My wife suffering from blood cancer at 3rd stage

My wife suffering from blood cancer at 3rd stage. So ,how she can save to it

by User avatar Mack