Post-Treatment / Survivorship

Should I have surgery if my stage 4 endometrial cancer is gone after chemo?

I am 58 and was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma stage 4 metastasis to lungs with a grade 3 tumor estrogen negative September 2023. My oncologist's office is terrible. They don't explain anything expecting me to just follow blindly. They tell me to report changes then never return my calls. I did several alternative things along with 6 cycles of corboplatin and paclitaxel with Keytruda then 2 infusions Keytruda alone. My oncologist was going to keep me on Keytruda indefinitely until I had a reaction requiring hospitalization. I'm now on artificial hormones for the rest of my life. The plan was chemo to shrink the tumor enough for surgery then radiation. God was gracious to me, and I had a great response to treatment. The tumor is gone and scans have been clear for 20 months. I am not a candidate for radiation. My oncologist wants me to have surgery, but I'm not sure. Tumor is gone and it could come back anywhere so why do surgery right now. I'm in remission now but the prognosis for a 5 year survival rate is not good.

Will my non-small cell lung cancer come back? Does anyone else worry?

Hi I was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer and it was July 26,2020 and everyday I worry when is it gonna come back! Does anyone else do this??

How do you cope with fear of cancer recurrence after brain metastasis?

Darla Hi. I am in remission at this time. I was diagnosed with colon cancer in Jan. 17, 2023. My surgeon said I was stage 2, therefore no further treatment was needed. I had colon resection surgery on Feb. 8, 2023. In December of 2023, I started having problems with getting lost in familiar areas where we live and making stupid mistakes. My primary doctor sent me for a MRI which showed I had a brain tumor in the frontal lobe of my brain. Had brain surgery on Dec. 19, 2023. Doctors said that colon cancer metastasized to my brain. Stage 4. guess it’s very rare for that to happen. Finished chemotherapy in April of last year. Had radiation therapy for 3 sessions before chemotherapy. Now, having MRIs and CT scans about every 3-4 months. New normal for me. I’m very fortunate, I know. But I live with the fear the cancer could come back. My husband who is my rock, says it’s over and to move on. But I struggle with it. I also have a psychiatrist and therapist to help me. So I’m doing most everything I can to help myself. But how do you deal with us?! Sorry for the long post.

What should I do with stage 1 prostate cancer on active surveillance?

I have. Prostate cancer level 1 and doctor has me in active observation treatment Also. I had non Follicular Lymphoma stage 4. 5 years ago and was treatment only once with a 4 hour chemo like infusion .with pet. Mri. And. Cat scans every. 3 months. With. No further problems. ???Any. Suggestions on what I should do?? ?

Why did my PSA double after 5 years cancer free?

I am 5 years cancer free. Going to the Oncologist and getting scans. Now my PSA numbers just doubled and I go to the Urologist next Friday. This is just getting old.

What to expect after stopping Letrozole and dealing with treatment side effects?

It’s being a month since I stop taking Letrozole , and my mood has changed, and hot flashes hits sometimes,and it can be overwhelming. I am on reclats as I take yearly infusion for my osteoporosis. But am feeling some side effects ugh no fun ,I have more day to deal with the reclats side effects. Can’t for it to be over .

How to safely stop taking pregabalin for chemo-induced neuropathy?

I desire to quit taking pregabellin drug for my neuropathy in my feet due to chemotherapy for cancer in my lungs. I’ve been on the drug for nearly 3 years and I don’t like the possible long term harm it might be creating for me. Anyone else taking this drug? Trying to stop?

Oncologist says I'm in remission but PET scan shows concerning changes?

Hello. I am Julee, mother of 3 beautiful children, 2 boys and 1 girl, and I am engaged to ‘my person’. I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer on October 31, 2024. Started treatment in December 2024 & completed it at the end of February. So far my PETScans have been good, showing that the cancer is gone… except the last one kinda freaked me out because the person who read it said “concern for slightly progressed disease as it seems to extend farther anterior into the endometrial canal.” My oncologist says it’s nothing to worry about and I’m in remission.

How do others recover from ovarian cancer at 49?

Anyone recovering from ovarian cancer? I am 49 years old and learning to recover…

How can I connect with other ovarian cancer survivors during recovery?

Hello…, my name is Denise Bush. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer November 2024. I am now in recovery from ovarian cancer, after 6 chemo treatments, and surgery to see cancer had not spread. My lab screening as of October 2025, shows I am within a normal range of cancer. I thank God, and would like to speak to other survivors, as they are on their cancer journey.