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Forum: General Cancer topics

For all discussions regarding cancer in general and for questions or comments that cover more than one type of cancer. Moderators: Kermica

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Support 4 Carcinoid cancer and related neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)

    It is thought that about 8,000 neuroendocrine tumors and cancers that start in the gastrointestinal tract (the stomach, intestine, appendix, colon,...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 02-10-2013 09:50 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Patient Advocate Foundation. Valuable site of patient support, services resources

    http://www.patientadvocate.org/NURD/index2.php?application=underinsured http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php Patient Advocate Foundation...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 02-07-2013 02:24 AM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Co-pymt assistance 2 help underinsured patients access medical attention & treatment

    Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation 866-316-7263 https://www.panfoundation.org Co-payment assistance to help underinsured patients access...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 02-07-2013 01:47 AM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: List of Cancer Resources, Services, Support sites, Contact Info for members in Canada

    I know there are some members of Cancer Forum who are from Canada and I thought it be helpful to provide a wide range of cancer related services,...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 02-05-2013 08:22 PM
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  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: List of Cancer Resources, Services, Support sites and Contact Info for members in UK

    I know there are some members of Cancer Forum who are from United Kingdom and I thought it be helpful to provide a wide range of cancer related...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 02-05-2013 03:30 AM
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  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: List of Cancer Resources, Services, Support sites and Contact Info for Australians

    I know there are some members of Cancer Forum who are from Australia and I thought it be helpful to provide a wide range of cancer related services,...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 02-04-2013 06:31 AM
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    02-04-2013 07:05 AM Go to last post
  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: My life, my death, my decision!

    I feel the need to mention this and I guess my thread is as good as any for now Moderator edit. Separate thread done as asked. The thread to...

    Started by april51, 01-30-2013 03:54 PM
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    02-02-2013 12:49 PM Go to last post
  8. Sticky Thread Sticky: How to find a Doctor or treatment facility in the USA

    http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/doctor-facility If you have been diagnosed with cancer, finding a doctor and treatment...

    Started by Didee, 01-17-2013 02:29 AM
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  9. Sticky Thread Sticky: Referrals to Financial Support and Resources for Cancer

    The web site below has numerous links, contact numbers and information for finding financial support resources. These include the following sections:...

    Started by heartofsoul1, 01-03-2013 12:24 AM
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  10. Sticky Thread Sticky: Kids Konnected (A resource for children, who have (Grand)Parents with cancer.)

    I recently came in contact with an amazing organization called Kids Konnected. They work with children who have a parent or in our case Grandparent...

    Started by feartheredqueen, 11-29-2011 03:27 AM
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  1. Thumbs up How mesothelioma patients from North Carolina can get compensation from companies

    The best way to get compensation for MESOTHELIOMA PATIENTS involving Asbestos cases is that one can file a NC Asbestos lawsuit or North Carolina...

    Started by gere, Today 05:59 AM
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  2. Newly Diagnosed

    Hello All... I am here because almost one month ago, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Took her to er with what we thought was a virus...

    Started by mzlisaj, Today 05:56 AM
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  3. remission...relief?

    Hi everyone :smile: I'm 24 years old and am now in complete remission after being diagnosed with B-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in August of last...

    Started by miss_chris, 05-16-2013 08:53 AM
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  4. My dad's battle

    My dad got the news that he had lung cancer in Feb. 2009 and began Chemo right away. For years the Chemo worked even though it had went to some...

    Started by lrector1, 05-20-2013 10:26 PM
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  5. Mother in law has Cancer

    I just found out today my mother in law hs an inoperable lung tumour. Am so shocked and as i'm seperated from her son puts an awkward slant on it. ...

    Started by Avalon777, 05-20-2013 06:40 PM
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  6. Mom's Journey

    Hi Everyone - I have found great comfort in this site and I want to thank each of you for sharing your stories. Mine is much like others. My mom who...

    Started by Buttercup26, 12-29-2012 03:27 PM
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    05-20-2013 06:16 PM Go to last post
  7. 78 Year Old Dad with Grade II Brain Tumour

    Hi everyone I've been reading the posts on this site for the past 6 weeks now, and have finally decided to join the forum as a user. My dad was...

    Started by Italian Girl, 05-20-2013 03:34 AM
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  8. Correction of message "vitamin D ansdsurvival" regarding calcium (risk of heart attac

    Hello In my message “Vitamin D and survival” I wrote about Calcium that works together with vitamin D, I spoke about what happen in the body. ...

    Started by ladylady, 02-14-2013 08:34 AM
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    05-19-2013 10:47 PM Go to last post
  9. A gift of time

    Hi! I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed after a complete hysterectomy where they removed my appendix and cervix as well. I had been bleeding...

    Started by backcountry, 05-19-2013 02:45 AM
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  10. Me and my Mum

    I will be using fake names for privacy purposes Hello, My name is Maia, and I'm writing to you because They said you might help. I am 13 years...

    Started by HelloMyNameIsGilda, 05-19-2013 12:39 AM
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  11. acute lymphoblastic leukemia

    Dear All, My daughter has been recently diagnoised with B-type ALL. Cytogenetics reports have confirmed Phil -ve. The doctor have started the...

    Started by skpdsp, 05-16-2013 06:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 382
    05-17-2013 03:07 AM Go to last post
  12. Hi my name is Kevin

    I am 52 years old & my mom has stomach cancer. She is 70. It was found in September of 2011. So I am here to get information & then share. Thank...

    Started by Kevin*, 05-16-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 390
    05-17-2013 01:25 AM Go to last post
  13. Colon Cancer and Spot on Liver

    In 2011 my husband, age 57, was diagnosed with colon cancer. He had a mass 7 centimeters. The mass was successfully removed. He was told the cancer...

    Started by Brenda Henderson, 05-15-2013 12:53 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 410
    05-16-2013 08:39 PM Go to last post
  14. Wink Gigiagain's Journey

    Hi, I'm new to this site and quite late! I had ovarian CA 30 years ago. I was very lucky as they said at time it was encapsulated and removed it,...

    Started by Gigiagain, 05-16-2013 04:36 PM
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  15. Help and Advice required please

    Any help with this will be accepted. My best friends husband was diagnosed in April with cancer. All they have told her is that the primary is...

    Started by Friendofafriend, 05-16-2013 09:41 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 389
    05-16-2013 10:09 AM Go to last post
  16. Post under investigation for lymphoma, could do with some support about now

    Hi all, I am a 38 yr old wife & mum of 2. I am already living with an auto immune disease, as in Hashimoto's that I have been living with for 12 yrs...

    Started by tink97, 05-16-2013 08:16 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-16-2013 09:14 AM Go to last post
  17. lost my dad for liver cancer

    My dad was not eating properly and had an uneasy stomach since October 12 and was initially told Jaundice by some general physician and was given...

    Started by bhavya, 05-15-2013 12:17 PM
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  18. Very scared, husband seeing oncologist Tuesday.

    Hello, I am posting this thread as I am incredibly frightened and want to be strong for my husband on Tuesday for his appointment. 2 and a half...

    Started by Chipstick, 04-20-2013 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-15-2013 11:29 AM Go to last post
  19. Post First warning sign of skin cancer?

    Hi I am a 24 year old girl. Past month my skin is soo itchy and tender.. I easy get new tiny tiny moles. I have a awkward past with solarium.. at...

    Started by Rinada, 05-14-2013 09:57 PM
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  20. Do your Research

    I read Bob Marckini's book and found it a very understandable overview on treatment options and Proton treatment. The upfront research actually took...

    Started by rocky6412, 05-14-2013 10:56 PM
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  21. how to set up a charity and fundraisers

    A friend has got lung cancer who is 19, they are currently having radiotherapy and chemotherapy. They had some test done to see if they were...

    Started by NT0707, 05-14-2013 10:19 AM
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    • Views: 399
    05-14-2013 04:44 PM Go to last post
  22. Novena Cancer Centre

    Hi im new here. Just wondering anyone has tried Novena Cancer Centre in Singapore? I think it is a relatively new Cancer centre but if i'm not...

    Started by ryandrl, 05-13-2013 03:44 AM
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    • Views: 391
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  23. Colon Cancer

    Hello guys. 1 month ago my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. After further test the doctors found out that the lungs weren't touched but the...

    Started by thisisalessio, 05-11-2013 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 415
    05-12-2013 05:50 PM Go to last post
  24. Persistent sore throat, irritated lymph nodes

    i am a 31 year old male with no previous history of a serious illness and i only smoke/drink socially It all began when i got really sick and had...

    Started by athosprv, 05-12-2013 10:12 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 421
    05-12-2013 11:53 AM Go to last post
  25. Skin Cancer Worries:

    Hello, thank you for taking the time to read this post! My girlfriend has developed a small rash on her shoulder and I was hoping someone would be...

    Started by Danny1987, 05-12-2013 10:12 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 413
    05-12-2013 11:50 AM Go to last post
  26. Exclamation **urgent** 17 year old very stressed - mouth problems very worrying

    Hi. I am a 17 year old boy who's more than worried right now. :!: About 3 weeks ago now I noticed a few TINY small bumps on the underside of my...

    Started by ERS, 05-09-2013 03:36 PM
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  27. Mole and scab

    Hi anyone who could help. I have scrated one of my moles and have irritated, i might have had a pimple near it and it started to become inflamed,...

    Started by virgiroma10, 05-09-2013 12:30 PM
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  28. lost my dad 6 months ago

    hi i am new to this the reason for writing this is i lost my beloved father on 29th October 2012 to lung cancer and bone cancer and i am really...

    Started by emmalouise1978, 05-08-2013 08:16 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 482
    05-09-2013 11:21 AM Go to last post
  29. Lightbulb Pretty Caps : Time to revamp cancer apparel, looking for models of all ages

    Hello to the community! May this message reach you all in good spirits. I spend the last few years of my life working at a cancer center, I...

    Started by PrettyCaps, 05-09-2013 04:08 AM
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  30. Husband Stage 4 PC

    My husband was diagnosed in September 2012 with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer with mets to the liver. He is 53 years old. Went thru 12 rounds of...

    Started by TFil, 05-09-2013 02:01 AM
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  31. My Daughter Brayden now lives with Synovial Sarcoma Cancer

    Brayden Cesena is a 13 year old that has spent her entire life being very caring and will help anyone and adores other kids. She plays volleyball and...

    Started by Flavio, 05-09-2013 12:43 AM
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  32. so scared!!

    Hi im 21 nearly 22 female and have found a lump or mass in one of my breasts and would like some friendly advise I worry about everything and...

    Started by emma12345, 05-08-2013 10:48 PM
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  33. Stage 3 Melanoma and Fighting!!

    Hello fellow fighters, my name is Mike, and i have stage 3 Melanoma, its Milgnant, and its Metastasis, i was diagnosed in 2009, and have had "4"...

    Started by Son Of A Vietnam Vet, 05-08-2013 10:16 PM
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  34. Cool Another survivor

    Hello, Just a quick introduction. I found this forum today and already have had a good experience with the Admin. by the name of Emily. She was so...

    Started by Alyce, 05-08-2013 07:11 PM
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  35. Anyone have experience with an intrathecal pain pump?

    My almost 23-year-old brother has germ cell cancer, diagnosed 2 years ago, with mets to his spine, back, pelvis, hip, lung, and liver. He is in...

    Started by big sis, 05-08-2013 03:26 PM
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  36. Melanoma survivor with precancerous lesions

    I was dx with stage IIa melanoma almost 2years ago. In the time since then I've had 4 other lesions removed 3 of which were precancerous and I needed...

    Started by RaeannB, 05-08-2013 01:59 PM
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  37. Bile Duct Cancer

    I was diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer in November of 2011. They found the cancer because I was jaundice. Finally, in March of 2012, my jaundice...

    Started by Autumn725, 05-08-2013 11:20 AM
    • Replies: 0
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  38. First post - just saying hi

    Well, hi everyone. This is my first visit to this site, and thus also my first post. I'm just starting this journey (with my daughter), so I might...

    Started by ButterflyWings, 05-06-2013 12:15 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 495
    05-08-2013 05:48 AM Go to last post
  39. New Diagnosis

    Meeting with gastroenterologist tomorrow to find out the results of my pancreas biopsy. Have what appears to be a Stage 1A tumor at the head of the...

    Started by Dogmistress, 05-08-2013 01:19 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 391
    05-08-2013 01:27 AM Go to last post
  40. Day By Day

    Well my husband has been fighting with squamous cell carcinoma for over 2 years on the face. Last summer he contacted we thought was a cold but...

    Started by myguy, 05-06-2013 09:21 PM
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  41. Abnormal high CEA and sudden weight loss

    I was on this forum 4 years ago when my father had x-rayed and found 2 tumors on the x-ray. One month after that, he passed away. To this day I'm...

    Started by Good Recovery, 05-06-2013 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 597
    05-06-2013 07:47 PM Go to last post
  42. New, abnormal pap questions/concerns

    Hi I'm new on here, I am expierencing somethings and would just like some input. I am 29, I was diagnosed with endometriosis at 12 had my first...

    Started by Hollymarie1214, 05-06-2013 03:20 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 441
    05-06-2013 03:20 PM Go to last post
  43. Scared. Low Grade Lymphoma or Shotty nodes?

    Hello everyone! I need some insight please. I will try to make this short. I am a 26 yr old male. About 13 years ago (about age 12) I discovered...

    Started by mikes1986, 05-06-2013 10:43 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 488
    05-06-2013 12:26 PM Go to last post
  44. Leukemia and AVN/OCD as a result of Prednisone treatment

    My 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with Pre-B A.L.L. in Oct of 2011. She is in Maintenance phase. In November, we found out that the high doses...

    Started by dramamamma, 05-06-2013 12:24 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 385
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  45. Westexun

    Hello everyone. This is my first post and I hope to become a full-fledged member after making this first post.

    Started by Westexun, 05-06-2013 02:05 AM
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    • Views: 397
    05-06-2013 02:05 AM Go to last post
  46. RCC . Sutient side effects

    Right kidney removed September 2011 Dr. At. Wake Forest gave me 12 to 24 months . On Votrient for 9 months, now on 2nd cycle of Sutent. Scan in two...

    Started by Rhendrick1, 05-05-2013 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 414
    05-05-2013 11:46 PM Go to last post
  47. Just lost my father

    Hello all to have lost their fathers or mothers. I just lost my daddy to lung cancer that spread to the brain. It was very quick. He was diagnosed...

    Started by Scootie031, 05-02-2013 01:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 979
    05-03-2013 01:09 PM Go to last post
  48. Waiting on skin biopsy

    Had a punch biopsy 9 days ago. The 'neoplasm of uncertain behavior' was removed from my chest slightly to the right of the midline. It was...

    Started by beth27, 05-02-2013 10:56 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 557
    05-03-2013 03:14 AM Go to last post
  49. Awaiting results for leukemia

    Hi I am currently awaiting some test results for what the dr thinks might be leukemia. I have symptoms such as severe fatigue/tiredness, petchiae,...

    Started by Sophs_mummy, 05-02-2013 02:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 523
    05-02-2013 02:29 PM Go to last post
  50. Lymphnode outside opinion needed

    Hello. I really could use some outside opinions about my current state of the unknown. A few months ago I felt an odd lump in my right breast. I...

    Started by KanneVP, 05-02-2013 03:08 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 561
    05-02-2013 12:07 PM Go to last post

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