Surgery and Recovery

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?

How does Keytruda work with inactive colitis?

I 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?

August 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?

When 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?

I 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?

I'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?

When should I prepare for my surgery date?

September 29 2026 this is the day for my surgery

What's the best surgery choice for Stage 0 breast cancer?

I was recently diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer (DCIS) that is hormone-positive. My care team has explained that I have several surgery options to consider for removing the cancer, with choices about preserving breast tissue. Some treatments may be followed by radiation therapy to help reduce the risk of cancer returning. I'm trying to learn more about what to expect and would love to hear from others who have been through something similar. • What factors helped you decide between your surgery options? • If you had radiation after surgery, what was your experience like during treatment? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any tips that helped you through this process.

Has anyone had a bilobectomy for lung cancer tumors?

I’ve been diagnosed with stage 1 mucinous adenocarcinoma lung cancer, with one tumor in the bottom right lobe, and another tumor in the right middle lobe. Anyone have these removed via a bilobectomy? Anyone have surgery at Dartmouth?

Has anyone survived sebaceous carcinoma with eyelid treatment?

Has anyone had a Posterior Lamellar Resection of the eyelid for Sebaceous Carcinoma or had a successful outcome through any other treatment?