Latest Cancer Diagnosis discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancer-diagnosis/1,0,124.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello everyone. Has anyone ever had a brain biopsy? I am scheduled to have one done in a couple of weeks and I would like to know what to expect. Thanks! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24031,0.htm angels3 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have had rcc for years.  After surgically removing the tumors and going into remission for months, I am now told I have swollen lymph nodes in my chest and they cannot be operated on.  I have no idea what the differance is between swollen lymph nodes and tumors.  Anyone have any answers.  Thanks Sharon13 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23815,0.htm Sharon13 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT My niece, age 32, was diagnosed with cervical cancer and had a hysterectomy. They found that cells had moved beyond the uterine wall, I think, and they did a cat scan to see if there were cells in any organ. They found that there were lots of tiny spots in her lungs. Initially, they said it didn't look like lung cancer, but since she had cervical cancer they thought it was lung cancer. They also said they knew it wasn't the same cell type as her cervical cancer. They recommended radiation of the cervical / vaginal area, which she completed. Then they did a follow-up cat and said that the tiny spots looked nearly the same, but now they say typical lung cancer - she has 1 to 2 years. In order to do any further treatment they said they needed to know what cancer cells she has, so they did a lung biopsy last Tues. On Friday, they said wven with 20 specimens they didn't get one of the spotted tissue(s). So, they know nothing more. She has a 3 year old and a 1 year old and, needless to say, she's beside herself. She wants to do something. One other thing, she spent at least 5 years working in a "clean room" using chemicals. They wore "bunny suits" but later found out the suits were to protect the computer chips from the human contaminents, not to protect the humans from chemical contaninents. So, she wonders if the tiny spots might be damage from chem. Do any of you have any idea what she can do? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23731,0.htm cncerndaunt Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have 3 or 4 pea sized lumps just below my jaw bone from the left to the center of my adams apple.i dont know how long they been there i just felt them 2 days ago.i dont get that much sleep i work midnight shift i just got the flu my throat is alittle raw feeling i feel run down alot and really worried that this is cancer. i have been having some itching on my eye lids and some other parts of the face.i have read alot of the comments on this site  and going to the family dr. wont do you any good whats the best advice someone can give me to calm my nerves...thankyou http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23489,0.htm twistedamd Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT My 64 year old dad who suffers from asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, and stage iii b advanced hodgkin's lymphoma has made a decision to discontinue treatment (chemo). He has also opted not to have radiation due to the many masses throughout his chest and abdomen. He was first diagnosed in oct. 2006 and was in remission for about 7 months when it relapsed this past january 2008. He has had a rough time whenever he has had chemo. He has been in and out of the hospital with infection after infection ad bottles/i.v.'s of antibiotics. Due to his heart problems he is not a candidate for bone marrow transplant ot traditional chemo. What now? What happens next? Does anyone know what course the lymphoma will take? I know it is terminal when left untreated but i need to know what my dad might go through. I am so scared for him. Thanks!  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23137,0.htm welovedad Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone here ever looked into getting a remote second opinion?  Or actually gotten one? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22814,0.htm miriamalfarhana Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT My cousin has just been diagnosed with Sinu-nasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma.  Apparently only 200-300 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with this; he, his wife, and 2 little girls have moved to Baltimore in hopes of getting "cured?" at John Hopkins.  He has a 65% chance to live....I just need some support.... http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22739,0.htm crisy77 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm new to this site, so please bear with me.  In 2000, at the age of 29, I was diagnosed with glandular cell dysplasia of the cervix.  After multiple biopsies, LEEP, etc., the recommendation of the local tumor board was hysterectomy, as it was essentially at a stage "0".  I had a LAVH that fall, with the ovaries left intact.  Three months later, I also had a laser ablation of the vagina, as there were still some pesky cells hanging out.  All has been well since then.Then, in 2002, doctors found a golf-ball sized mass in the left lobe of my thyroid, 2 smaller in the left and gross lymphadenopathy in my upper chest and neck.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200, straight to total thyroidectomy.  Pathology showed no cancer, but an immunological response, chronic lymphycytic thyroiditis.Fast forward to 2008, have been having problems with tachycardia and flushing among other problems.  Hospitalized for heart rate hovering around 140 on meds.  During the work up, found a "small" 1.5cm  right adrenal mass.  Labs show no increase in cortisol levels, but do show a high aldosterone:renin ratio (.63).  On CT, there is a 1.5 cm right pelvic mass, maybe ovarian as well as smaller left ovarian cysts and a thickening of the hepatic flexure of the colon.Now, doing saline suppression test, 24hr urine serotonin, repeat dexamethasone suppression test.I have multiple issues.  First, for years I've had trouble with the flushing and increased heart rate.  Any semi-stressful situation causes my heart rate to jump and I get red, splotchy areas all over my torso, up my neck and onto my face.  It will go away within 5-10 minutes usually.  I also have been diagnosed with IBS, have trouble with both constipation and diarrhea.  I have some episodes of the heart-rate and flushing subsequent to eating.  My skin also will blanche then turn red if "scratched", I have epigastric pain (beneath the sternum/right ribs) constantly, even feels sore there.  I do have bilateral lower extremity edema most of the time.  I know that some of these most recent symptoms and results point to a neuro-endocrine syndrome, pheochromocytoma or maybe just a an incidentaloma.  We're working on it...But, I am curious whether all of these things may be related? Is it possible that the glandular cell dysplasia for which I had the hysterectomy may be related to the thyroid issue as well as the rest of this?Any input would be greatly appreciated.  I am not a hypochondriac, but you know how the saying goes, "If you hear hoofbeats, you should think horses and not zebras"?  Well, it seems that often I'm a zebra girl all the way...  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22659,0.htm zebradjw Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT I will pray for everybody on this list, and everyone whom has cancer. I think about it 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I hope some cancer patients can at least get some relief, or an overall cure. Blessed be to God.John Flynn http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22600,0.htm weed123 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT <> Hello,  I have a friend that was diagnois with MGUS and it is her husband and I am trying to do some research for her.  I read on the list about astudy by Dr. Robert Kyle. Can anyone tell me where I might find that study? <> Thank You and God Bless,<>Bonnie  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22576,0.htm sewingBonnie Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  My name is Greg.    I just had a blood test that showed "abnormal protein band 0.2 H  and IGG Kappa monoclonal band present."    Is it possible to have these findings and NOT have multiple myeloma?     All other findings are normal, and I have no symptoms.    I think the best I can hope for is MGUS, but can you have MGUS if there is IGG Kappa monoclonal band present?    I'm confused and very concerned.    Thanks for any info or advice you can offer.    Respectfully, Greg B. in Bedford TX http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22570,0.htm gbrum1952 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  My name is Greg.    I just had a blood test that showed "abnormal protein band 0.2 H  and IGG Kappa monoclonal band present."    Is it possible to have these findings and NOT have multiple myeloma?     All other findings are normal, and I have no symptoms.    I think the best I can hope for is MGUS, but can you have MGUS if there is IGG Kappa monoclonal band present?    I'm confused and very concerned.    Thanks for any info or advice you can offer.    Respectfully, Greg B. in Bedford TX http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22568,0.htm gbrum1952 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi! I was told a few days ago that I will be having the leep procedure done. And I'm nervous and scared. I know GOD has me in his hands. But I was wondering how you feel afterwards. I'm tired all the time I drink six cups or more of coffee a day to just get up. And I also smoke a pack of cigaretts a day . Can anyone give me advice on how to quit smoking, and if your always tired. Thankyou so much Melinna http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22352,0.htm GODblessyou Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT I  am wanting to know what to expect.. My mom has had stage iv lung cancer... She has been on several chemos for over a year now... The cancer is getting worse, .the dr. Told her they were " running out of options". I am trying to prepare myself... I need to know, has any one had a love one near the end that has gone thru this, can tell me what to expect, how the dr's approach... Or anything....this has been the hardest tear of my life.I would appreciate any help.. Thanks and god bless anyone who reads this....renee    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21858,0.htm GAILERENEE Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT is it true, that if a person has cancer, lets say in my mothers case, lung cancer. that if she was to have surgery, be opened up, does the cancer spread quickly, or at all...??? All my life, I thought that if cancer was exposed, it spread. Is this medical myth or fact...? My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and they said surgery would be best. That is was samll and contained in just one small area. I think it was the "wedge" sugery,. Small remover of the cancerous tunor on the lung, possilbe no further treatment needed. During surgery, Dr. saw that it was ALL over her chest cavity. They say she fell in the low 10% that was undetected by the CAT and PET scans.  The biopsy at surgery was  NSCLC. We went immedialey, for radiation to shrink the large tumor, to relive pain, then chemo, but they released her at the end of radiation with hospice given her "weeks" to live. her surgery was Jan. 7, 2007 (6- 1/2 weeks ago!!),  She walked in a healthy 67 year old woman, and got wheeled out with all this mess, and now is very weak, on oxygen all the time, struggles with eating, controlling her bowels, and given a death sentence. How does this happen...? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21174,0.htm zcj69 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT My Dad has recently been diagnosed with stomach and esophageal cancer at one hospital.  When taken to another hospital they confirmed stomach cancer but said they were not certain about the esophageal cancer.   We are confused!!  Both hospitals did bloodwork, CAT scans, and biopsies.   Also, no doctor a has ever said what stage he is in or what type of stomach cancer he has.  Is this information they should be able to tell us BEFORE surgery????  Please help!!!  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21039,0.htm Papaw Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT greetingsI,m Jonathan and about to start the journey of esophagel cancer.I was diagnosed last week and certainly my dance step has faltered somewhat since then.The only answwr I know to "Why Me" is"Why Not Me."which still brings a wry smile.Got result of CATSCAN yesterday and it was good news relatively speaking as the cancer has not spread anywhere else thus far and is confined to the tumour.I am booked to see the surgeon next thurs. followed by the resection surgery probably a week later..Reading about this Op.is fairly alarming to say the least.My primary question Is there any point in exploring non invasive protocols,given the stage 1 status.because at present nobody in the medical profession has even mentioned an alternative.Is this because radical surgery is so much superior to any other treatments.Has anyone heard about DCA treatments for cancer.  I,m a fairly fit 70 year old who loves cycling and does couple 2 hour work outs in the gym weekly.I certainly celebrate life and laughter but wonder just how much of this I will lose after surgery.I am fully aware of my great fortune in not having to worry about medical bills here in Canada and as stated earlier, after reading the Grim and the Good in this forum I,m truly delighted that somewhere like this exsists to share my feelings/emotions and I thankyou all for being here.I,m not frightened for my future or the surgery but certainly take a few big gulps when I read about the journey afterwards.Whatever,here,s a smile for all of us and I have to remember that life truly isOne day at a Time.salute jonathan    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20767,0.htm beaudazzler Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT HiI have recently turned 30, not that my age really matters. I have had a few issues down below since i was 18. Cysts that cause alot of pain. I have had a positive pap test last year and going back in feb for a another pap test too see the development or not. I have regular lumps come and go under my arm pit in my groin. Years ago i had my breasts checked as i had found a lump but was given the all clear. Iv had a bartholins cyst which was needed to be removed. For a couple of years i have had chronic lower back pain and pain in the abdomin and in my thighs. Went for a TV scan and discovered a cyst by chance, all else seems normal cervix ect. I then went a couple months later to get rechecked and was given an internal by the gyn and was told i was ok? BUT then gave me a blood form and told to get it done asap and taken from the point of blood test on to the diagnosis of bowel problems1??! I cam eout of the office and read the blood test form and it was for CA-125. I am awaiting the results, have to go back to the hospital in Feb for a repeat scan and would then be told my CA-125 results. Am i worrying for nothing and if there was somr=eting to woory about would they contact me sooner. I had the CA-125 test done in Jan 08. Could anyone advise me on anything because my gyne gets very frustrated with me asking alot of question but i just want to know that i dnt have OC. I eat alot im a size 8,when i say i eatr alot i eat ALOT. I smoked 10 fags a day and drink 1-2 bottles of wine a week. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20409,0.htm happy30 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear All, On the web site http://www.qeffects.com you can find breaking news about cancer. You will find under link Check cancer risk on the index page. Qeffects http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20406,0.htm qeffects Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT My husband is 51 yrs old, He had a Mediastinoscopy with lymph node biopsy, Cervical - Paratracheal lymph node biopsy, Port - A - Cath insetion on 01/21/08 with a diagnosis of stage IV  Metastatic Non small cell carcinoma. A pet Scan was performed on 01/23/08 that showed innumerable FDG avid foci involving the neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and axial skeleton. Consistent with very extensive malignant process. I am very worried about the process of Chemo and if anyone can give me any advice as to the life expectancy I would appreciate it since he thinks the treatments will make him better and I am trying to be strong for him. If anyone can help please write, I am desperate. Thank you. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20318,0.htm RAZ51 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT hi back in June I had my thyrold taken out one of the cancer I had was called rare insular carcinoma. was just wondering if anyone else has heard or have this type of cancer and what they can tell me more about it. All I do know is that it does come back anywhere in the body. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20314,0.htm susie55 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT I would like to know if any of you that has cancer of the throat , Did you clear your throat all the time ? My husband has had test run and still we can not find what is going on he clears his throat like every 5 minutes. Your help would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19856,0.htm kimberlyb Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT My father 56 years old  has stomach cancer from nov 15.07, He was under cemo for a year  5F4, cisplatinum, taxotere, epuribicin.he was treted in Russia , they just moved and staying with me , His doctor in Russia never told us that he can have a surgere , every time when h e was switched from one chemo combination to another one  it helped for him only for 3 ar 4 months , and every 3 month she is having fluid again.then he is ok for another 3 month with a new chimo combination .I have no Idea what to do  is there is anyone out there im area of NJ or NY that can give an idea about the hospitals  or there experience , Please   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19341,0.htm hayk56 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT hello, my name is luisa, this is my first time on this message board but I would like to tell you a little bit about my medical condition I had thyroid cancer 5 yrs ago and recently it seems it has come back strong and I am going to have surgery on 1/18/07 and am really scared because I am told this is a diffucult surgery due to scar tissue from first surgery but I am strong in my belief in god and he will get me through this, but I also want to let anyone who wants to know that I started using zeolite just yesterday and I will report to anyone that wants to know what it has done for me like many others I don't know if this will help me or not but I am sure going to give it a try, thank you for listening to me and god bless you   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19150,0.htm lulurod4950 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT hi everybody,I was wondering what diseases mimic leukemia. I have most of the symptoms, and Im really sick but all the blood tests came back normal. I was tested for hyper and hypo thyroid, mono, anemia, and leukemia and every single test came back negative. Im REALLY sick with some disease but we can't figure out what's wrong. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19070,0.htm SoccerFreak Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT