My Journey with Eye Cancer and Removal Surgery

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MK

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6 months ago

Hi! I’m Mak. A lady. I had a squamous cell carcinoma on my left eyeball. 2 years ago my ocular oncologist said to remove my eye then but I couldn’t think about removal surgery then. After 4 rounds of chemo & a round of radiation. I had headaches pain & nervousness. Finally I gave in. I couldn’t keep feeling that way. I had the eye removal surgery on April 18 2025. The best thing I’ve done! I saw clearly the first day after! No more headaches! No more pain & stress. I wear a patch sometimes. It depends on where I’m going & who I’m going with. I’m completely comfortable with or without. I couldn’t find anyone to talk to. It’s VERY rare. I hope that I could help someone going through a similar situation. I’m almost as good as before 2020.

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Thank you for sharing this deeply personal journey and offering hope to others who might be facing similar challenges. The relief you've experienced after making such a difficult decision can be incredibly meaningful for someone else who may be struggling with their own treatment choices. Your openness about living confidently with and without a patch shows real strength and helps reduce stigma around visible differences from cancer treatment. The cancer community benefits greatly when patients share their experiences, especially with rare conditions where connecting with others can feel impossible.

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KJ

Community Member

5 months ago

Good for you Mak! I know cancer can show up anywhere!

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Thank you for sharing this deeply personal journey and offering hope to others who might be facing similar challenges. The relief you've experienced after making such a difficult decision can be incredibly meaningful for someone else who may be struggling with their own treatment choices. Your openness about living confidently with and without a patch shows real strength and helps reduce stigma around visible differences from cancer treatment. The cancer community benefits greatly when patients share their experiences, especially with rare conditions where connecting with others can feel impossible.

My Journey with Eye Cancer and Removal Surgery

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