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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.

Leukemia questions

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Hi, my grandfather is diagnosed with leukemia, but I don’t really understand what is acute and chronic leukemia?

by User avatar Guest

side effects of herceptin

Can you help me? I have a question about herceptin - I am actually typing this from my hospital bed, thank God for WiFi! The doctor just came to see me and he simply informed me that I will be placed on herceptin. I didn't really get the chance to ask much about the side effects so I am hoping...

by User avatar lurette689161080

recurrent uterine cancer

What are the chances for uterine cancer to reoccur after the chemotherapy? My sister had cancer of intrauterine tissue and was on hormonal and radiation therapy. As our mother had cancer too and it was recurrent, I’m interested if it happens due to treatment or to type of disease? Now my sister...

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Comments and reviews on article "Support for Family And Friends: Tips for Coping With Cancer in a Lo

Users comments and reviews on Support for Family And Friends: Tips for Coping With Cancer in a Loved One by Dr. Sunita Khatri

by User avatar Dr. Sunita Khatri

Hodgkin's Disease

So.... I've been told I might have Hodgkins Disease. I have recently developed a rash that itches, but am completely healthy otherwise. Does this make sense? There is no history of this disease in my family history. I have no swollen or inflammed lymph nodes, nor do I have any indication of a...

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Researchers Found Undetected Lesions Represent Risk For Colon Cancer

New study found that a common type of lesion in the colon represents stronger threat of cancer than the more frequently diagnosed colorectal polyps. During the research, colonoscopy data from patients were used and experts found that often undetected flat lesions could be ten times more risky for...

by User avatar Laylah

Lip Balms and Glosses May Increase Skin Cancer Risk

A new study performed by the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas found that sunscreen, shiny lip balm, and lip glosses could additionally hurt the skin and contribute to developing skin cancer. The study revealed that less than one-in-four Americans wear some form of lip...

by User avatar DanDan

life expectancy for cervical cancer

Hi, folks. A friend of mine is diagnosed with cervical cancer. I know this is one of the most common cancers for women, so I would like to find out something more. What is the life expectancy for this type of cancer? I would really appreciate if you could help me with this. Thanks.

by User avatar willyt822181931

colon cancer

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My husband had colon surgery in Dec 2006 they removed his whole colon because of cancer but the problem he is having since the operation is that he cann't pee he has to catherize himself several times a day is this a side effect for the surgery and do you think it will come back

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symptoms after colon cancer

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I am typing this for my uncle. He was diagnosed with colon cancer a year ago. He was treated with radiation and chemotherapy. (the max a person can recieve) Throughout all this he was diagnosed with having ulcers which made it painful to have a bowel movement. He now has improved some but due to the...

by User avatar apecina38422