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354.8K membersWhat are my options for stage 0 DCIS besides surgery?
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11 hours agoI'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?
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11 hours agoI'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?
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11 hours agoI'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?
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5 days agoStarted 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?
How does Keytruda work with inactive colitis?
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6 days agoI have stage three non-small Cell lung cancer. They found it in March. It is now August. They wanted to set me up with chemo radiation and immunotherapy. I had chemo, which was carboplatinum and premixed had a severe reaction only 1 to 5% people get the kind I had and can no longer take it. Has anybody tried keytruda who has inactive colitis and how did that work? They’ve given me 6 to 12 months and it’s already been five. Would love to hear from anybody thanks. My name is Susan.
How long does thyroid surgery numbness last?
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7 days agoAugust 6th had the remaining side of Thyroid removed. Minimum pain lips still tingling with numbness doc said this can go on for 6 months.
Can insurance deny care for fractured skull complications?
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8 days agoWhen refused care for insurance of fractured skull from went an the red tape behind my care is pure biased Medicare .. because of smith medical device port ? Fda confirmed so I have to get a lawyer malpractice..
How do I adjust to life after bladder removal and ileal conduit surgery?
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a day agoI had stage 1 bladder cancer had bladder removed because I had squamous cell carcinoma. I tried the BCG treatments but they did not work. They removed the bladder before the cancer spread to the muscles. They also did a hysterectomy. I have wear a illiostomy bag with conduit. Had it in January I have been luck so far no sign of cancer
How do I manage severe incision pain after cancer surgery?
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9 days agoI'm dealing with sharp pain along my surgical incision that goes from moderate to very severe at times. I know this is part of healing after surgery, but the intensity changes have been tough to manage. I'm currently taking Trazodone and SEROquel (quetiapine) which help with sleep and some comfort, but I'm planning to reach out to my oncology team about the severe pain episodes. I'd love to hear from others who've been through similar post-surgical recovery experiences and how you managed. • What helped you get through the ups and downs of incision pain during recovery? • Did you find certain strategies or approaches that made the healing process more manageable?
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