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Hi. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2015. Been in remission since 2016. Currently 27 years old. In 2017 I made a PET scan, which showed a 2.2 cm fibroid outside the uterus. No abnormal activity was detected. Doctor never commented on it. In 2018 I made...Read More
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In February 22 I was diagnosed with with cancer in my lymph node in my neck, after a few biopys, I was at one stage, thought that I didn't have cancer because all tests except for an asperation that was done on my lymph node at the start came back negative. I had 2...Read More
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In October 2015 I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and after 4 cycles of chemo I was told I was in remission after a PET scan in March 2016. I have written a journal of my experiences with NHL in the hope of helping others. I will post it in a link if anyon...Read More
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Hi All, 6 years ago, at 29 years of age I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Thankfully, I have since recovered emotionally and physically. I was very fortunate to have amazing support from family and friends. Admittedly, the most impactful support I found, was fr...Read More
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Hi All, My treatment ended 2.5 years ago, but I have terrible bowel problems. Diarrhea and digestive issues. I am wondering if it could be from some pretty extensive scarring. My doctors have not told me much of anything, other than if I can’t control it I need a c...Read More
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Just wondering how many members have questions related to this trouble. Presently, I don't have any outstanding questions, but as I have been dealing with this since 2017 I thought there may be some folks that would like to ask questions. But an interesting point h...Read More
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Advanced cancer - This means the cancer has spread from the original (primary) site or has come back (recurred).
Health professionals use several different terms to describe cancer that has moved beyond early stages, including secondary, metastatic, stage 4 and a...Read More
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Does anyone know how risky it is go outside when you have a fever and are undergoing chemo?How can you check if you are strong enough to fight off any infection?
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Hi Community, I am reaching out for my sister-in-law who has been diagnosed with secondaries/metastasis cancer in the lung (primary cancer was anal cancer) and we are wondering the best dr's, centre, website, resources in finding an oncologist or professor for a se...Read More
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I am enquiring whether anyone who is diagnosed with IIIa Melanoma has taken the medications dabrafenib and trametinib and, if so, their experience with these drugs. I am trying to decide whether to have surveillance only over the next year or so, which seems to ...Read More
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