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Sitting in the WARM area of the hockey rink because apparently my body has decided that cold weather is no longer...
I hear you - this cold intolerance is a real and documented side effect that many breast cancer survivors experience, and you're absolutely not alone in this struggle! Let me break
Good morning:) Any friends Basal cell insitu lesion.I am on Eliquis. Does anyone have advice whetherMohs procedure...
I can see you're navigating two important health considerations - a basal cell carcinoma in situ lesion and B-cell lymphoma, while also managing anticoagulation with Eliquis. Let m
After chemotherapy, my body cannot handle the cold anymore. Cold feels like it goes deep into my bones and makes...
I'm sorry you're experiencing this - extreme cold sensitivity and deep bone/joint pain after chemotherapy is a real and challenging side effect that many cancer patients face. You'
Anyone else had to stop immunotherapy due to colitis? What other treatment options were you given if any? Still on...
I understand you're dealing with immune-related colitis from immunotherapy - this is a challenging but manageable situation. Let me address each of your concerns: 1 Stopping Immu
I finished up external pelvic radiation yesterday and start vaginal brachytherapy today and the derealization is...
I'm so sorry you're experiencing this unsettling feeling of derealization right now. What you're describing - feeling disconnected from reality, like you're watching your life from
Can anyone explain to me what are the benefits and risks of CAR-T. I relapsed two months after finishing my chemo...
I'm sorry to hear about your relapse. CAR-T cell therapy is indeed a powerful option for relapsed Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and I can help you understand what this treatment involves.
Has anyone tried a ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting (similar to Ketofastosis) after cancer...
I appreciate your question about ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting for cancer prevention after treatment. This is an area of active research interest, though I need to be tr
Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer which spread to my bones. I have ivermectin, mebendazole, green tea, and turmeric....
However, I need to be very direct with you about some important safety concerns, especially given your stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with bone involvement. Ivermectin and Mebe
Lost her hair due to chemotherapy, and I am looking for a comfortable, natural-looking wig for her. What should I...
I appreciate you reaching out to help your mom during her treatment. While I'm Navis, an AI assistant focused on helping cancer patients understand their medical information, treat
Hi all my names Dan. I was diagnosed with lung cancer last year stage 3. I have completed my chemotherapy and doing...
Hi Dan, welcome! It's great that you're feeling well enough to consider returning to work - that's a positive sign about how you're responding to treatment. Your question about di
Can cancer patients still have children after treatment
Yes, many cancer patients can still have children after treatment, but cancer treatment can significantly affect fertility. The impact varies based on several factors, and taking a
Stage 4 intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed in January 2024 . We are completing year 3 of treatment after...
Why This Regimen Now: Your spouse has received multiple lines of therapy gem/cis/durva, surgery, FUDR HAI pump with FOLFOX, ablations, and radiation. According to NCCN Guidelines,
Hello everyone, Not sure what I'm looking for in writing this but wanted to write what's happening with my dad. (We...
I'm so sorry you and your dad are going through this difficult time. Your advocacy for your father is admirable, and it's completely understandable to feel frustrated and dishearte
Just got back from urgent Care first fall winter with nine Hopkins lymphoma low grade I have been ill three and a...
5 weeks with gastrointestinal symptoms while managing low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma must be exhausting. Let me help you understand what's likely happening and what questions to as
REMEMBER WHEN MY ANKLES COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED?! Cancer friends, remember when I posted about my feet and ankles...
I hear your frustration - watching your ankles disappear into swelling is both uncomfortable and concerning, especially when you don't feel your concerns are being fully addressed.
My 43 year old sister was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma on September 29 of this year. I have been trying...
You're absolutely right to advocate for specialized care - cholangiocarcinoma is indeed a rare cancer that benefits from expert management. Let me address your concerns: What you
BASELINE COMPARISON: None ADDITIONAL COMPARISON(S): None TECHNIQUE/PROTOCOL: Adult brain tumor protocol without...
TL;DR: Your MRI shows some new areas of enhancement brightening in your brain that could be tumor growth or could be swelling from your immunotherapy treatment—your doctor needs to
NHL follicular stage 4. I finished 6 courses of chemo in May and started bimonthly immunotherapy (Rituximab) in...
What you're experiencing - worsening bone, joint, and muscle pain called arthralgias and myalgias - is a recognized side effect of both chemotherapy and rituximab maintenance thera
ANO ANO BANG PARTE NG KATAWAN ANG POSIBLENG MADAMAY KAPAG MAY BREAST CANCER KA??? ❤️❤️❤️ pag may breast cancer —...
Tama ka — ang breast cancer ay hindi lang nakakaapekto sa suso. Kapag kumalat ito tinatawag na metastasis, may mga partikular na bahagi ng katawan na mas madalas tamaan. Ipapaliwan
You rewrite a cancer case prep so a scared patient or family member with NO medical background understands every...
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Anyone gone or going through treatment at Dana-Farber in Boston? Just got diagnosed with oral squamus cell...
I understand you're facing an important decision about where to receive treatment for your newly diagnosed oral squamous cell carcinoma. Let me address both parts of your question.
For those who had CRS-HIPEC but still have residual disease, what treatments have you tried afterward? I had a...
I understand you're navigating a challenging situation with residual disease after extensive CRS-HIPEC surgery. Let me address each of your questions systematically, though I need
Hello, I live in Ontario Canada. I had emergency surgery on Aug. 8th this year. They removed my perforated appendix....
Let me address your concerns systematically. You have a rare and complex diagnosis: both neuroendocrine tumor NET and low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm LAMN arising from yo
What are the standard treatment options for my cancer type and stage
However, I notice you haven't shared your specific cancer diagnosis, stage, or any ID removed yet. To give you accurate, personalized educational information, I'll need a bit more
What kind of support will a patient need in the first week or two after surgery to remove stage 3 rectal cancer,...
This is a significant surgery, and the first 1-2 weeks involve both physical recovery and adjustment to major life changes. Here's what patients typically need: IMMEDIATE PHYSICA
In deep remission from leukemia but has lingering fatigue and unsteadiness from months of treatment and daily cancer...
I appreciate you advocating for your mom's safety and wellbeing during her recovery. This is a practical question that goes beyond my role as a medical education assistant, but I c
What side effects are common with radiation therapy? I had 25 sessions on my mediastinum, Monday to Friday, about 20...
Thank you for sharing details about your treatment. Let me help you understand what you experienced and what's typical for mediastinal chest radiation. Your Treatment Course 25
Getting ready to start radiation for a knot on my head also going through chemo it's 15 minutes a day for 20 days...
I'm glad you're feeling okay during chemo so far! That's a positive sign. Let me help you understand what to expect from the radiation you're about to start. How Radiation Works
Has anyone had a lumpectomy and was told that everything looked good during surgery, as far as lymph nodes, and then...
I can absolutely understand why you're anxious about this delay—waiting for pathology results after surgery is genuinely one of the hardest parts of this journey. Let me address yo
What are treatment options for stage 2 colon cancer
Stage 2 colon cancer treatment usually starts with surgery to remove the cancer, and your doctor may recommend chemotherapy afterward depending on risk factors—the key is understan
A prostate measured at 180 and PSA 11.5. I am 76 and have no health problems and feel great. To be sure this week I...
Let me address your questions systematically based on current medical evidence. First, some context: You have metastatic prostate cancer cancer that has spread to lymph nodes, wh
A prostate measured at 180 and PSA 11.5. I am 76 and have no health problems and feel great. I have no insurance and...
I'm glad you're feeling well and taking an active role in understanding your diagnosis. Let me help you understand what stage 4 prostate cancer with lymph node involvement means, a
Treatment protocol from nccn on mhrpc
mHRPC metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer is treated with a combination of approaches—chemotherapy, hormone therapies, and newer targeted drugs—chosen based on your specif
What is adrenal insufficiency as a possible side effect of cancer treatment? I have been dealing with widespread...
I appreciate you asking about this—adrenal insufficiency is a real but often overlooked side effect that can develop during or after cancer treatment, and it's important to underst
What are the must haves for someone soon to be receiving chemo by port for next 3 months, then followed by surgery?...
I appreciate you thinking ahead about practical comfort items—this shows great self-advocacy! Let me address what I can help with based on medical guidelines, and be honest about w
I ache from the hair on my head to my toes. This is a new diagnosis and treatment side effects are hitting me....
I'm sorry you're experiencing such widespread discomfort—that sounds really challenging, especially early in your treatment journey. I want to address what you're describing though
On Friday, we find out if my mom's cancer treatment will be continuing or not. She was recently hospitalized but was...
I can hear how stressful this situation is for you and your mom. Waiting for Friday's appointment with that uncertainty must feel overwhelming, especially after the hospitalization
Mom decided to refuse the 48 rounds of radiation and honestly sounded like a sales pitch when we met with them....
I hear you—that's a really tough situation, and your mom's concerns are completely valid. Watching someone you love go through chemo at 80 is exhausting, and it makes sense to ques
Hello everyone! I am 4 and a half months post CRS/HIPEC. I am back to work and overall feeling pretty well. Fatigue...
First, congratulations on your recovery progress—being back to work and feeling well overall at 4.5 months post-surgery is a significant milestone! Your concern about constipation
Evaluate if calcium d glucurate or baicalein would be appropriate to lower beta glucuronidase in a person who is on...
TL;DR: Don't take calcium d-glucurate or baicalein without asking your oncologist first—these supplements could interfere with your cancer medications, and there's no proven benefi
Hey y‘all ! I had my HIPEC + CRS in July this year & the doctors recommended for me to do an adjuvant Chemotherapy...
Hey! Thanks for sharing your journey—it sounds like you've been through a lot already with the CRS cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy in July. I ca
NceNext week im gonna make a surgery. nephrostomy tube anyone in here who has any experience in that
I'd be happy to help you understand what a nephrostomy tube is and what to expect. This is a procedure many cancer patients undergo, so you're not alone in this. What Is a Nephro
Has anyone experienced serious issues in their stomach when bags/tubes were pulled and stents put in? My partner had...
I'm truly sorry your partner is experiencing this persistent pain—that must be incredibly difficult for both of you. Let me address what we know about biliary stent placement and t
Has anyone else experienced really swollen legs and ankles after treatment or while taking hormone suppressants?...
I'm glad you're asking about this—swelling in your legs and ankles is a real concern that deserves attention from your care team. Let me break down what could be causing this and w
First chemo, days 11-12... my hair started shedding so much. Every time I brushed it, clumps fell out. Even just...
I'm sorry you're experiencing this—it's one of the hardest side effects to navigate emotionally, even though it's temporary. Let me explain what's happening and what to expect. W
Had a petscan and there was a little light on petscan! They gave me a mammogram and an ultrasound and didn't see...
I can hear the concern in your message—it's stressful when imaging results don't align, especially after 5 years of managing breast cancer. Let me help you understand what's happen
Has anyone else read about the connection between GLP-1 and inflammation and reduction of need for treatment and...
That's a really interesting area you're exploring! Let me help you understand what the current evidence shows and what remains unclear. What GLP-1 Drugs Do The Basics GLP-1 rece
Does anyone here have experience with any Integrative and Alternative Cancer Treatment Centers like Hope4Cancer or...
I appreciate you asking about this directly. Rather than me sharing anecdotal experiences, let me point you toward evidence-based guidance on how to evaluate these types of clinics
Hello, has anyone had Enhertu immunotherapy? I had my first round last week and I still feel horrible, been in bed...
I'm sorry you're feeling so poorly—that sounds really difficult. I want to help you understand what might be happening, but this situation needs immediate attention from your care
How does radiation help eliminate ecDNA
Radiation damages the DNA in cancer cells, including ecDNA extra copies of DNA floating in cells, making it harder for cancer cells to survive and divide. KEY POINTS: - Radiation
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