Surgery and Recovery

Why does my tongue bleed after neck surgery when eating?

I’ve had periodic bleeding tongue bites while eating, latest yesterday seven months after neck dissection. Research says the surgery affects the tongue muscle and to eat soft foods.

Does radiation after breast surgery make you sick?

I have breast cancer I'm scheduled for partial mastectomy on 10)8 then will be receiving radiation treatment does anyone remember how sick it made them?

Does lymphedema PT after neck dissection really work?

Wish this had a search function to avoid repetitive questions. I’ve been ordered lymphedema PT 2x per week for 8 weeks beginning 9/22 following neck dissection 7 months ago. Has anyone had a satisfactory outcome to reduce swelling, stiffness, numbness or soreness?

What's recovery like after pleurodesis surgery for lung fluid?

Hi, I have stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. Started Rybrevant IV treatment. Feeling alive and decent. I am having a plurex tube/pleurodesis surgery this upcoming Monday to deal with the fluid that continues to buildup in my lung. Has anyone had this surgery? What does recovery look like? Did the procedure work? Is the tube difficult to drain at home? Any advice or thoughts would be helpful. Thank you

How do people feel after their first chemo session?

How did anyone feel after your first chemo

How long does hair loss from cancer treatment take?

Just started losing my hair today. How long does it take until it’s all gone?

What are my options for stage 0 DCIS besides surgery?

I'm going for consults with surgeon, oncologist and radiologist on the 9th. I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS & stage 0 ALS. Aren't both of these non-cancerous at this stage. Couldn't it be closely monitored without any cutting? I'm 62-3 years old & otherwise pretty healthy. I'm not ok with unnecessary surgeries. Help!

Can Stage 0 DCIS and ALS be monitored instead of surgery?

I'm going for consults with surgeon, oncologist and radiologist on the 9th. I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS & stage 0 ALS. Aren't both of these non-cancerous at this stage. Couldn't it be closely monitored without any cutting? I'm 62-3 years old & otherwise pretty healthy. I'm not ok with unnecessary surgeries. Help!

What are my options for stage 0 DCIS instead of surgery?

I'm going for consults with surgeon, oncologist and radiologist on the 9th. I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS & stage 0 ALS. Aren't both of these non-cancerous at this stage. Couldn't it be closely monitored without any cutting? I'm 62-3 years old & otherwise pretty healthy. I'm not ok with unnecessary surgeries. Help!

How can I manage side effects from tamoxifen and zoledronic acid?

Started tamoxifen due to osteoporosis had first treatment of zoledronic acid. Does anyone have experience with this?? I feel horrible and whole body hurts. Any suggestions?