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Barrie1943

STAGE 4 OR NOT

I had radical prostatectomy (RP) 2015. PCa now returned to lymph node near tail bone. Is this classed as local or distant travel? I read that stage 4 is generally not curable. That PCa spreading from prostate to node is stage 4. I am told my spread 8 years after RP...Read More
by Barrie1943 in Treatments and side effects
1 reply 8 hours ago
Schristianson

Using Cold Caps during your treatment?

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 2 and after discussion about treatment plan, I am given the option to use cold cap and my oncologist even suggest if I like to get ice gloves/socks during treatment as well to prevent nerve damage.  If ha...Read More
by Schristianson in Treatments and side effects
0 replies 12 hours ago
Lehiatus

2 months before my 5 year resolved date- and I’ve got incurable cancer

Hi all, it’s been a while. Roughly 3 years. I’ve been living my best life, house in the country, happy family, beautiful child, husband, best friends. A month ago I suffered a DVT. Docs labelled it chronic and unprovoked.  Then a week or so ago I had a little turn....Read More
by Lehiatus in New? Start here!
2 replies yesterday
TrishV

Breast Cancer so scared

I was diagnosed today. Scans booked for Monday and biopsy Tuesday. Surgeon wants to do chemo first as tumour large, to shrink, then surgery, then chemo. I have no idea what to expect,I am terrified, lonely, sad all the feelings to be expected. My GP prescribed anxi...Read More
by TrishV in I've just been diagnosed
7 replies yesterday
Katherine

Sharing thyroid cancer experience

Hi all. I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 2020 at the age of 25. I had a complete thyroidectomy with 19 lymphnodes removed, major parathyroid issues and radioactive iodine treatment. I was wondering if there is anyone that would like to connect with me, to cha...Read More
by Katherine in Living with and beyond cancer
17 replies yesterday
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