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Biopsy results came in and ive been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Currently waiting for Oncologist to get back to me and to make an appointment. Im 33 with a 2 year old. Im just numb. I dont think ive processed it. It just doesnt seem real.
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Hi, first time poster... first time cancer patient (is that who I am??) Had lumpectomy and sentinel node thingy three weeks ago, then re-excision last week as they ‘did not get everything’) Been feeling depressed, tired and unsure, although prognosis is good, the w...Read More
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Hi, I recently found out that my bowel cancer has returned. I was first diagnosed 9 yrs ago and now at age 54 it has spread to my left ovary. Before my laparoscopy to determine the pathology my Dr requested a PET scan and they found thyroid cancer as well apparen...Read More
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Hi...I've been reluctant to talk about me to anyone outside my family and remaining friends. The only down side has been that we all think a like, hence why I decided to venture outside my comfort circle. I've been diagnosed with stage 1b adenocarcinoma of my cervi...Read More
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Hello everyone. This is all new for me but I hope to find and give support here.
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January 8th I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I am 47yrs old and This is the 4th time I have faced cancer. Having gone through chemotherapy enough that it has caused me permanent physical damage, I don't think I am going to fight it this time. I had a s...Read More
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Just been diagnosed with squamous cellcarcinoma anal cancer. Awaiting the results of scans for staging. Have been told I’ll need chemo and radiotherapy. What can I expect and how should I prepare for treatment please? Trying to stay positive but rather frightened t...Read More
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I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer. I had an abdominal and transvag ultrasound sound which showed 15 mm thickening of uterine wall. Had a biopsy done in doctors office and it came back as stage 1. The doctor I’m sure was offering me comfort by sayin...Read More
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i have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and am awaiting necessary tests pet scan/biopsy etc.. in the last two days i have began to cough up blood in my sputum, is this usual or unusual and should i take any action medically your comments would be appreciate...Read More
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Hi all, Very new to this site but thought I would give it a try as I am little lost at the moment. I have recently been diagnosed with Translocation Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma with a high Nuclear and stage 4. I have had half my right kidney removed and the bio...Read More
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