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EO %

In group: Breast Cancer Group
Nancy T
Nancy T
Hi, I'm Nancy T
Nancy T
I looked this up online and I think it stands for Eosinophils - one type of white blood cell. Mine have also been high most every week. It is due to the cancer your body is fighting. It can go l...
3
  • Fri Sep 17, 2021 ·

Bone Marrow Transplant

Susan B
Susan B
Hi, I'm Susan B
Susan B
I was diagnosed with ET in 2017 after my having labs done with my PCP and he sent me to a hematologist. I then had a bone marrow biopsy which showed I have the JAK2 gene mutation. I was on Aspiri...
5
  • Wed Sep 15, 2021 ·

I don't want cancer to define my life. How do I cope with this without losing myself?

In group: Patient Empowerment
DJ
DJ
Hi, I'm DJ
DJ
I also was diagnosed with "uncurable" uterine sarcoma on 5/11/20. I went through two surgeries and chemo through November 2020 and recurred with a vengeance in April 2021. I had another big surgery...
19
  • Tue Sep 14, 2021 · Like3

post chemo theraphy

In group: Using Navigating Care
Betti
Betti
Hi, I'm Betti
Betti
My Oncologist ordered CEA testing at my annual visits. After about 5 years I was told it wouldn't be necessary to order them again as it wasn't at least in my case all that helpful
2
  • about 7 hours ago ·

Treating radiation burns

In group: Using Navigating Care
Jackie Lee
Jackie Lee
Hi, I'm Jackie Lee
Jackie Lee
I am 20 years post treatment of stage 2 anal cancer .I remember the burns and the pain so well ! I didn’t wear underwear for several weeks after treatment, and wore short nightgowns . I spent a lot...
12
  • Thu Sep 16, 2021 · Like4

Newbie

In group: Breast Cancer Group
Nancy T
Nancy T
Hi, I'm Nancy T
Nancy T
It is so scary and anxiety is high when first diagnosed. There seems to be so much no one knows yet. I was diagnosed in April with two lumps, one I had for several years and was told "no changes" ...
3
  • Wed Sep 15, 2021 · Like3

Polycythemia

In group: Patient Empowerment
Ginger
Ginger
I'm Ginger, and I'm a healthcare professional
Ginger
This diagnosis is strange. I have been following the Mayo Clinic on their new and revised study for 11 years. The thing with Polycythemia, is you don't won't take off blood if your Ferratin is low....
4
  • Tue Sep 14, 2021 ·

Minneapolis Metsquerade

In group: Metastatic Breast Cancer
Boymom
Boymom
Hi, I'm Boymom
Boymom
Do you have questions re this? The event is coming up shortly and will be held virtually...but you still need a free ticket and there will be great auction items to bid on! All money goes exclusi...
3
  • Thu Sep 9, 2021 ·

Lung Cancer

In group: Young adults and the big C
Kolirene
Kolirene
Hi, I'm Kolirene
Kolirene
Hello! I had surgery to remove a tumor and the lower half of my left lung on 7/1/21. I was 36 (now 37), and a lifetime non smoker. They caught the tumor during an emergency CT thinking my append...
1
  • Thu Sep 9, 2021 ·

Ovarian Cancer

In group: Ovarian Cancer Group
Kim Dorholt
Kim Dorholt
Hi, I'm Kim Dorholt
Kim Dorholt
I have had the tingling after only my 1st treatment, luckily mine is not getting worse. I have not done anything to treat it. However, my husband has Neuropathy (diabetic related) and he was pres...
4
  • Mon Sep 6, 2021 ·

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