Cancer and Blood Disorder Experiences
Cancer and Blood Disorder Experiences
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Recent Rectal Cancer Diagnosis
My diagnosis
Added Apr 16, 2021I became aware I have stage 2 rectal cancer in March 2021. My indicators were bright red blood in my stool, which I had for 10 years. I originally went to see a doctor when this first occurred and was told it was probably microscopic hemorrhoids and for me to change my diet.
A small amount of blood continued and it became normal for me. Fast …
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Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Diagnosis
My diagnosis
Added Apr 4, 2021My diagnosis of non hodgkin’s lymphoma was kind of a long process that I will share with you here.
During the Spring of 2019 I was experiencing back pain. I thought it was my lower back. I got an MRI of my lumbar spine and it showed a slightly bulging disk which seemed to explain the back pain. I started doing physical therapy to treat it. I …
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PCa treatment following auxumin scan revealing seminal vesicle invasion
Evaluating treatment options
Added Feb 23, 2021Prostate cancer diagnosed in 2009 Gleason 7(3,4). Treated with IGIMRT and ADT. Nadir of 0.3. Biochemical recurrence in 2013. Treated with salvage brachytherapy summer of ’13. Nadir of 0.4. Biochemical recurrence 2016. Sprionolactone, then Lupron, nadir of 1.3. Auxumin scan February of 2021 shows uptake in seminal vesicles not remote loca…
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8 years ago
Just some thoughts
Updated Feb 15, 2021It was 8 years ago today (15Feb2013) that I was getting ready to go to the hospital to have my mastectomy and lymph node dissection. That seems so long ago but very real in my mind. My breast patient navigator had been invited by my surgeon to attend my surgery. She met me in the preop area and we shared a good talk. The last thing I recall …
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personal research paper reviser
Just some thoughts
Added Nov 17, 2020My greetings to everyone! When you see that writing papers is a big problem for you then don’t worry I know how to help you. You can find professional help at the writing service. There is a wast of useful information like https://exclusivepapers.net/personal-research-paper-reviser.php What is more, such services provide quick help and high-qual…
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My Prostate Cancer Journey
What I've learned
Added Aug 9, 2020I live in Minnesota. I was 56 when I was diagnosed in August, 2016, my initial PSA was 58.95 ng/ml, my Gleason Score was 7a, and I was staged T3b. My initial treatment choice was Surgery (Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy) and my current treatment choice is ADT-Androgen Deprivation (Hormone) (Monotherapy) (Firmagon). My full experience is docum…
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Hope
Just some thoughts
Added Jun 9, 2020In 1991, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma in my thymus that had spread to my left lung. After surgery and chemo, Dr. Senecal suggested I have a bone marrow transplant. It was a miracle for me. This month I am celebrating my 28 year Anniversary of being free from lymphoma. Thank you Dr. Senecal! You are the best doctor ever.
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Stage IV Lung Cancer
My diagnosis
Added Apr 26, 2020Just found out a week ago. I was admitted to the hospital with pancreatitis then I have a CAT scan to find out that I have Stage IV lung cancer. What a shock
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6 month check up
My diagnosis
Added Mar 13, 2020So I finished treatments last August and had a six month check and showing cancer free… praise God..
Still have some brain fog on days and learning to deal with after effects of radiation area. Having had anal cancer radiation set full on menopause into effect the hot flashes are the worst.. trying different things to get through this part of…6 people like this. Like
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Blessed
Just some thoughts
Added Feb 13, 2020I have been so blessed to be in the Care of Northwest Medical Specialties.
I am “Cancer Free”. The loving care and compassion at NW MED is amazing! Hugs to Northwest Medical Specialties. They are my Hero’s.1 person likes this. Like
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WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE SOMETHING
Telling family & friends
Added Feb 16, 2014THIS IS A RECORD FROM MY DR de ZARRAGA JR.
THIS ALL OF IT GUESS
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Cancer - The Secret Change
Living with cancerThis article, so very well written by a practicing oncologist, is superb! Dr. Salwitz truly captures the feelings that I (and probably thousands of other cancer patients) have. Cancer does suck! My cancer is rare. It grows slowly, but it grows. I do not “look like I have cancer.” I hear so often,“You really look great.” The problem is I …
Added Jan 31, 201549 people like this. Like
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It is what it is. Might as well find some humor in your journey.
Living with cancer
Updated Oct 26, 2013I was diagnosed last February (2013) with stage IV lung cancer. A shock to me, needless to say, as a non-smoker. Unless of course you count those funny things I smoked back in college 40 years ago.
Besides the support of family and friends, I have found keeping my sense of humor throughout my journey has been the best medicine, other than the…
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Alway have HOPE!
What I've learned
Added Aug 22, 2018In June 2018 I celebrated my 20th year as a survivor. What a struggle and blessing!
Never give up HOPE!33 people like this. Like
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A Summary of My Chemo Experience
What I've learned
Added Jan 7, 2010This is a summary of the chemo treatment I survived. I have never experienced anything like this. Radiation, and even surgery, was a breeze in comparison:
6 treatments, one every 21 days:
- for each treatment, Brad and I were there 2.5 to 4 hours (always had the bloodwork and meeting with the doctor a day or 2 before treatment)
- #2 …
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