Surgery and Recovery

Anyone else had a trach after laryngeal cancer treatment?

I'm recovering from radiation and chemo treatments for laryngeal cancer, treatments were4 months ago, still have a treach in my throat, waiting on an appointment at Emory for my next procedure to help me breathe and talk, anyone else been through this.

Is it normal to have PTSD and anxiety about cancer returning after remission?

I was diagnosed with diffuse large cell B non hodgkins lymphoma in 2023 stage 3 or 4 couldnt tell. I am almost 2 1/2 years in remission. I has chop chemo 6 treatments. I am still anxious about it returning. It's like I have ptsd.. anyone else experience this?

How long does recovery take after jaw replacement surgery for stage 4 oral cancer?

I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (sarcomatoid squamous cell) Stage 4 after being misdiagnosed by my dentist and gum specialist last summer. I recently had surgery to remove my right lower jaw and lymph nodes. My fibula bone is now replacing my lower jaw. Here's My question... how long is the recovery period before I can finally say I am back to a normal life again.???

What are my treatment options when neck cancer surgery can't remove it all?

I had more neck surgery today for reoccurring salivary ductal carcinoma in my neck. They couldn't get it all. I can't have more radiation in the same place. Tissue samples will determine the only option now. The cancer I have is rare but resembles breast ductal carcinoma. Hoping for a new effective chemical therapy. I haven't given up yet.

Are there breast surgeons here who can talk to me?

Are there any breast surgeons on here that would be willing to talk to me?

Should I pursue breast reconstruction after multiple failed surgeries?

Had stage 2 b invasive ductal breast cancel ( left breast had 4 tumors and lymph node involvement. Right said negative for cancer but had one lymph node removed). Double mastectomies in Nov 3023. ( dbl mastectomies due to history of ductal polyps on left side in 2017 and rt side in 2019) Planned reconstruction. But life had other plans. Had a second surgery 2 weeks later to remove expander because of tissue necrosis from surgery and the aggressive removal of cancer from the surgical oncologist. The plastic surgeon said just not a lot of good tissue left to make a primary closure successful. I had to heal a wound for 2 mos with daily dressing changes but it healed. Right side healed fine. So had a latiisimus dorsi flap on left side in April 2024 to start reconstruction and put the expander in again. After a year of problems and 5 more surgeries. I had both expanders removed One in August. And one in Nov 2024. Have n been healing and continuing to see surgeon for review of my progress. I was placed on letrazole for 10 yrs. And also on verzenio for 2 yrs since my oncotype number was 13 and it was found in my left lymph nodes. My question is. Should I continue to explains reconstruction and who or where (if any) is a place for second opinion. I live in a city where the only olastic surgeon that will see me is the one I am going to. The others don’t want me as I bring them a challenge. I am going to finish verzenio in May 2026 I feel I should wait til then or a little later to do surgery. My oncologist agreed. Even though there is no proof of problems healing with verzenio. But I want to feel whole. Right now I have a wired shape. My regret for not asking or being told of the problems with reconstruction. Has anyone else had any of these problems. And who did you see and what did they recommend. Prayers for some answers.

What's radical prostatectomy recovery like for Stage IIB prostate cancer?

I have intermediate-risk, Stage IIB prostate cancer and my doctor has explained that radical prostatectomy is one of my treatment options. This surgery would involve removing my entire prostate gland, and possibly some nearby lymph nodes to check if the cancer has spread. I'm trying to learn more about what this experience might be like from people who have been through it. I'd really appreciate hearing from others who had a similar diagnosis and chose this surgical route. • What was your recovery experience like after radical prostatectomy? • What do you wish you had known before making your treatment decision? Thanks for sharing your experiences with me.

Has anyone else struggled with hospital tech and social media during chemo?

Hi I am going thru another chemo ? suppose to be cancer free Oct 3 2024..an do not like the social media ..the hospitals it's very annoying an then complain there's another hacker or stress of gov technology..x marks every doge abuse..

What treatment options did you choose for low-risk Stage 1 prostate cancer?

I was recently diagnosed with low-risk, Stage I prostate cancer. My doctor explained that I have several treatment options available, including active surveillance (careful monitoring), surgery (radical prostatectomy), and different types of radiation therapy like external beam radiation and brachytherapy. It's reassuring to know that all of these approaches are considered equally appropriate for my situation, but I'm still trying to figure out what might be the best path forward for me. I'd love to hear from others who've been in a similar position with low-risk prostate cancer. • What factors helped you decide between active surveillance and active treatment? • If you chose treatment, what was your experience like with recovery and daily life afterward?

How to rebuild immune system and prevent hair loss after multiple cancers?

Hi i had 3 cancers 1st one 3rd stage uterine cancer had a full hysterectomy at 50 right when menopause hit that is another story anyhow the Dr did a biopsy on all my organs while doing hysterectomy without my consent he spilled it on my lympnodes on hip so i trusted in the Drs to save me help me . I had to do chemo and radiation i wasnt even healed from the surgery so i said its my body i will not do both treatment at same time also i will start chemo first after i completely healed up from surgery , as i started chemo i met and researched about cancer went to a wellness retreat learn more and i also learned enough to not finish my chemo and denied radiation, i was scared and did not trust the Dr, s that was my so called team they just making $$ another dallor , then soon after i was done i was told to go get colonastify for my age i was reluctant to do it i was thinking there going to put cancer up me while im down and i was very scared , sure enough i went home in tears scared for my life telling my husband i knew it i told you that was going to happen i had colon cancer had made sure i wasnt going to have open surgery so i got microscopel surgery everything went well i geuss didnt do any pharma treatment i wouldnt of even if i was told to . After learning so much hearing rumors of population control and more. 8yrs later im getting a MRI for hip replacment they spotted a mesh in my colon reacurring colon cancer i was referred by the chemo Dr to a buddy of his that does colons well that Dr was really not paying attetion to my fears and needs he said he had to remove my colon i said he out of his mind and no way will i let him do that after that i was deafly scared got so sick depressed my husband decides to leave me at this point i said let nature take its course before i walk around with a shit bag hanging out my stomack so i got a second opinion san Francisco cancer center she ask what i wanted i said just cut that piece of cancer out and leave it at that . Well its been almost 2 yrs i get scared sometimes i pray i never have to face cancer again . Only thing now im losing hair going bald a immune deficiency. Is there a natural way in helping building my humune system up to normal or loss of my hair. Diets to stick to keep colon clean ??