Surgery and Recovery

What's it like to participate in a cancer clinical trial?

My cancer is extremely rare and there is no known treatment or cure. It is a salivary cancer that has metastasized to my lungs and liver. At its projected growth rate I have 1-2 years. My MSK oncologist is hoping to get me into a clinical trial … not curative but to hopefully inhibit the growth of the cancer. I would love to hear others experiences with clinical trials.

How can 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?

What to expect from a lung wedge resection surgery?

I have scheduled a lung wedge resection to look at a 1.3 cm “minimally spiculated part solid nodule” and see if it is cancerous. Has anyone had this surgery? What was your experience? Thank you.

Does breast cancer affect someone you know or love?

I've been thinking a lot about breast cancer lately. It's something that affects so many people, directly or indirectly. Have you ever known someone who has gone through it, or learned much about it?

Is anyone here recovering from lumpectomy surgery?

I am recovering from lumpectomy. Performed on June 23,2036 I don’t see anyone talking about lung cancer. Any one out there?

How do I help my husband before bladder cancer surgery?

My husband is scheduled for bladder removal surgery for muscle invasive bladder cancer, on July 29. I am worried not only because of this but also he was just released today, July 25 from the hospital with pneumonia after 2 days in the hospital. Anyone go through something like this?

What's the recovery like after stomy closure surgery?

I’m having a stomy closure next month, has anyone gone through this before, I would like to know how’s the recovery process, I’m getting really anxious since I just finished my chemo treatment and I just went through a colectomy and I I’m getting really scared. Can someone give me an idea of what to expect

Has anyone else had lung surgery for metastatic breast cancer?

Hi, my name is Lonnee Dickson and I have metastatic breast cancer HER positive. I am currently on Costco fluent and periodic Xgeva IVs. I have had six drains of fluid out of my right lung cavity and recently had a TALC procedure, where my lung was operated on and sealed with a toke solution and the robot attached my lung to the sides of my plural. I no longer have fluid collecting, but I’m still undergoing treatment and still have several areas in both my right left lung that are malignant tumors right now it’s stable. I’m just hoping that nothing gets worse. I’m wondering if anyone else has had the lung surgery

CDK4/6 inhibitors with hormone therapy for HR+ breast cancer?

I have HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and I'm currently on first-line treatment with fulvestrant alone. I recently learned about CDK4/6 inhibitors like palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib being combined with hormone therapy for my type of cancer. My oncologist and I may discuss these combinations for future treatment options if my current therapy needs adjustment. I'd love to connect with others who have a similar diagnosis and have experience with CDK4/6 inhibitor combinations. • If you've used a CDK4/6 inhibitor with hormone therapy, what was your experience like day to day? • What do you wish you had known before starting combination treatment? Link: https://d218mh3sadleh5.cloudfront.net/Clients/Stemline/Orserdu/ORSERDU_DTP_Important_Facts_Document.pdf

What happens when a tumor is attached to the carotid artery?

SCC HEAD NECK DISECTION...well all done and very surprisingly 0% Pain very minimal drainage..BUT Seems the tumor root has attached itself to my Carotid artery they couldn't get..waiting to hear from tumor board today July 15 2026 And see what the next step is possible Carotid bypass or keytruda or both..