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Diagnosed with Cancer

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.

Different Biopsy Techniques?

Hi, I am just curious. I know that if a person has a breast cancer or a tumor, she needs to undergo a surgery. The aim of the surgery is to remove the cancer. I also heard that the removal of cancer is called biopsy. What I did not know is that there are, apparently, different biopsy techniques....

by User avatar henrie51787

Mesothelioma and asbestos link

Hi. My uncle was diagnosed with mesothelioma. He worked as a carpenter and he was exposed to asbestos. He said that was the cause of his problem. Is there a link between mesothelioma and asbestos, or he is just saying that?

by User avatar Guest

grandmother

My great grandmother is 90 years old. She had breast cancer 4 years ago and both her breast and lymph nodes from under her left arm were removed. She has been doing great up until about 2 weeks ago. She had a bone scan back in August of 06 and it was clear as a bell. She since had been...

by User avatar kristi

Researchers Found That Tumor Can Be Kept Silent For Many Years

Researchers found on mice experiment that immune system has ability to keep tumor silent for many years. They also found that it can kill some cancer cells but this is not happening quick enough so that it could destroy or just reduce tumor. But, what is important is the fact that this findings may...

by User avatar Markos

What are the syptoms of bladder cancer?

I’m interested in syptoms that are specific for bladder cancer. I suffer urinary tract infections very often and have pain in my low back due to kidney stones. I have difficulties urinating too, have to wake at night to go to bathroom and sometimes have even incontinence. My low stomach is hard...

by User avatar Guest

what is life expectancy for multiple myeloma

It is scary, the amount of rare and deadly cancers there are around, and that can strike the human body. I just heard about a condition called multiple myeloma, that I think has the power to take lives away with a frightening speed. Tell me, if you know - what is the life expectancy for people...

by User avatar carolyn_154997154997

Lobectomy

Hi. I suffer from lung cancer. My doctor said it is necessary to remove two lobes of my lung. It is so called lobectomy. I would like to hear from somebody with experience what can I expect when I arrive to the hospital? What are possible complications from lobectomy?

by User avatar yoakum1203

angiofibroma

Hello. My best friend has been diagnosed with angiofibroma, which is a tumor found in the nasal cavity. Before he was diagnosed with this, I didn’t even know it was possible to have tumor in the nose cavities. How common is this? How does this tumor develop? Is there anyone who knows more about...

by User avatar stockel304

cancer of larinx

I have heard that people who think they might be at risk for developing cancer of the larynx should discuss this concern with their doctor. I have also heard that the doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce the risk and can suggest an appropriate schedule for checkups. However, I would like to...

by User avatar vicky570

i had a daughter who passed away of ALL luekemia i wonder if will i always bring a children and same

i had my one and only  daughter who have been diagnose of pro b all. i was 28yrs old when i had a healthy baby bouncing girl, my entire pregnancy was well, normal delivery plus a healthy baby. but when my baby reached her 5mos she was diagnose with this illness, and it was tough knowing a 5mos. old...

by User avatar shao