Relationships

Why is my oncologist sure it's cancer without biopsy results?

I fail about three months ago never had trouble with my hip till I fell. They found a lesion. They still know it says it’s unspecified they’ve done PET scan bloodwork and nothing is showing up so they’re doing a bone biopsy Monday. The oncologist is saying she sure is cancer. How can she really say that without the biopsy? None of my blood work are scans have shown anything but normal

Does my oncologist think I have cancer without biopsy proof?

Should I take for granted that the oncologist knows I have cancer when they have not done the biopsy and none of my blood work are x-ray show any sign of cancer?

How Can I Help Other Cancer Survivors Navigate US Healthcare?

I'm a cancer survivor and I which to help anyone who's in United States healthcare

How do I find meaningful connections during my cancer journey?

Good day everyone I hope to have someone in my life

How can I afford cancer surgery when I have no money?

Hi everyone I really need help this cancer is about to take my life and I don't have money for surgery

How do I manage severe hot flashes and anxiety on Arimidex?

I'm currently taking Arimidex (anastrozole) for breast cancer and dealing with multiple side effects. I'm having very severe hot flashes, joint and bone pain, fatigue, and severe anxiety with emotional distress. My doctor explained that these symptoms are commonly linked to this medication since it works by lowering estrogen levels. I plan to contact my oncology team to discuss these issues, but I'd love to hear from others who've been through similar experiences. • What helped you manage severe hot flashes and anxiety while on anastrozole? • What tips do you wish you'd known when dealing with these side effects?

How can prayer and faith help during cancer treatment?

Good morning everyone, I Pray you all have a Blessed day today and that each and everyone of you finds your way to Our Lord and Savior. If you haven’t already started Praying for a Blessing today please consider joining me in prayer for everyone here on O4M. God Bless Thomas O

Does anyone else find humor in unexpected moments?

Hi everyone, I had to laugh when I realized I had taken the membership to 666... lol I have neuroendocrine cancer, metastasis in liver, bone and other sundry locations in my abdomen. I was sent to a number of specialists because of the bewildering range of symptoms over several years and got the impression that folk thought me suffering from some weird attention seeking disorder until a doctor took a step back, actually looked at the big picture, ordered some imaging, then an ultrasound guided biopsy and... saw the by now well established tumors in liver, bones and... PET scan confirmed multiple locations, and immediately commenced PRRT treatment

How can cancer affect my marriage and relationship?

Cancer often acts as a third party in your marriage. Learn how to manage emotional distance, caregiver burnout, and intimacy changes after a cancer diagnosis. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/relationships/the-strain-cancer-puts-on-relationships-and-how-to-manage-it/

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The strain cancer puts on relationships and how to manage it

Cancer often acts as a third party in your marriage. Learn how to manage emotional distance, caregiver burnout, and intimacy changes after a cancer diagnosis.

How do I cope with a brain cancer diagnosis?

Hi everyone. I wanted to share that I'm currently facing a brain cancer diagnosis. It's been one of the hardest experiences of my life, and some days can feel very lonely. If you've been wondering how I'm doing, I'd really appreciate hearing from you. Even a simple message or check-in would mean a lot to me. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts.