Surgery and Recovery

What's it like getting chemo before bladder cancer surgery?

I have stage II bladder cancer, and I'm learning about treatments that may be given before bladder removal surgery. One option is Gemzar (gemcitabine) plus Platinol (cisplatin), with or without Imfinzi (durvalumab). Another pairs Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) with Keytruda (pembrolizumab). I'd love to hear from others with a similar diagnosis. - What was your experience with treatment before surgery, and what did day to day look like? - What do you wish you had known going in? Thank you for sharing anything that helped you.

What are alternatives to chemo for endometrial cancer?

I have had surgery on 9-14-26 when I found out that yes I had Endometrial Cancer my Uterus was grossly large and had to come out. Had a second surgery for the power port 10-5-26. I do not feel that I can do chemo. I would like to find other options. I am more of a Naturalist. I alow my body heal and prayer. I use nature there needs to be something.

How do I prepare for a Whipple procedure?

Looking for advice on preparing for Whipple procedure for Pancreatic that is blocking the bile duct.

Does diuretic medication help reduce cancer-related pain?

Also I am taking Torsemide 20 mg once a day in the morning. It reduces fluid which helps with the pain.

How do I prepare for esthesioneuroblastoma surgery?

New here. Diagnosed with esthesioneuroblastoma or Olofactory Neuroblastoma on August 14th. Surgery scheduled for October 29th. Is there anything that really prepares you ? Im told "in 1 million people, only 4 will have this type of cancer" The cancer from the nose, has spread to the cheek.... so ive name them both "Rster & Olaf"

When should I expect pain after DIEP flap surgery?

I had a double mastectomy yesterday October 14 and I’m scheduled for my DIEP flap October 21

Can I skip radiation and hormone therapy after DCIS lumpectomy?

DCIS stage 0 grade 2 lumpectomy but I don’t want to do radiation and honestly don’t want hormone therapy either. I feel my family doesn’t understand the side effects that happen as I already suffer with fatigue and unexplained rashes. Has anyone choose to heal with herbs?

Can natural foods like apricot kernels help fight cancer?

Do apricot seeds (kernels) have any place in fighting cancer? How about soursop? Broccoli sprouts have been studied.

Why are hormone therapy side effects so hard to manage after mastectomy?

I had a mastectomy, no chemotherapy or radiation treatments are required. But on 2nd Hormone Replacement Therapy pills due to side effects. I’ve stopped taking the pills again so I can just adjust.  Please give me a minute to vent. I was fine before I found out. I had cancer now I hurt every day to check on me for bone density. They’re checking my iron deficiency. They’re giving me IV I fall it’s crazy. My oncologist wants to give me another set of medication‘s a third medication that I might that might work, but I noticed that the side effects for all the same help me somebody to understand cause I really don’t wanna take all this medication. I wanna be here I just don’t wanna take this medication . Cbk

How do I find a good tumor surgeon in Virginia?

I live in VA I need a surgeon to perform surgery on my tumor. Any recommendations?