I had testicular cancer back in 99, I was shy about it at first. I felt less of a man at the time, yes I know my profile is a man emulating a woman.
Once I opened up about it, I found d loads were interested in the symptoms I had. They asked questions, instead of taking the piss all the time.
I actually came to terms with it, rather than be ashamed of losing a testicle. |
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Hubby has cancer. Tumours throughout his gut. They have migrated to his liver. It’s not the actual cancer that gives him pain. One of the tumours is strangling the blood supply to his stomach and gut causing angina like pain every time he eats. He’s lost 3 stone in about 4 months because of this. An Op is planned for Tuesday. He’s been in hospital two weeks as he’s on a constant morphine drip and is getting fed by bag via pipes sewn into his neck. Although in constant pain, his sick humour is helping a lot. “Cancer, putting the die in diet” “you’ve gotta humour the tumour” and “secretly hoping chemo turns me into deadpool” are some of the t shirts he’s had printed .. |
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"Hubby has cancer. Tumours throughout his gut..."
Best wishes to you both. My father is being treated for bladder cancer and I can see what it doing to him. So hope the operation is a success.
I had testicular cancer in 2001. Fortunately it was caught early and only had one removed. |
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"Hubby has cancer. Tumours throughout his gut. They have migrated to his liver. It’s not the actual cancer that gives him pain. One of the tumours is strangling the blood supply to his stomach and gut causing angina like pain every time he eats. He’s lost 3 stone in about 4 months because of this. An Op is planned for Tuesday. He’s been in hospital two weeks as he’s on a constant morphine drip and is getting fed by bag via pipes sewn into his neck. Although in constant pain, his sick humour is helping a lot. “Cancer, putting the die in diet” “you’ve gotta humour the tumour” and “secretly hoping chemo turns me into deadpool” are some of the t shirts he’s had printed .."
Wishing him a speedy and full recovery. |
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By *ab jamesMan
over a year ago
ribble valley |
I usually like to say something daft on forums. On this thread, I find myself feeling amazed by people's courage, and send my heart felt wishes to you  I've lost family and friends to this cruel disease... One day, we will beat it. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
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I’ve had colon cancer. Operation to remove the tumour and some colon around it, didn’t know until I came round wether I’d need a bag, luckily I didn’t. A few rounds of chemo that took their toll but I managed to get my appointments on Friday afternoons so I didn’t have to have too much time off work to recover after each one. Been told I’m all clear two and a bit years ago. Living with the after effects but it’s not anything I can’t deal with.
I openly discuss it with people and have helped a few folk who have had family members going through it. I laugh and joke about my own experiences to show you can come out the other side and it’s not all doom and gloom |
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By *ab jamesMan
over a year ago
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"I’ve had colon cancer. Operation to remove the tumour and some colon around it, didn’t know until I came round wether I’d need a bag, luckily I didn’t. A few rounds of chemo that took their toll but I managed to get my appointments on Friday afternoons so I didn’t have to have too much time off work to recover after each one. Been told I’m all clear two and a bit years ago. Living with the after effects but it’s not anything I can’t deal with.
I openly discuss it with people and have helped a few folk who have had family members going through it. I laugh and joke about my own experiences to show you can come out the other side and it’s not all doom and gloom "
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"A guy at work had liver cancer. They removed 80% and part of his bowel. He’s cancer free. "
That’s the great thing about the liver, it regenerates given time. Sadly most of the tumours in hubbys case are where all the pipes and blood vessels etc go into it, so it can’t be just cut out. A liver transplant isn’t an option as the healthy liver would likely be reinfected from the gut . |
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over a year ago
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I haven’t had cancer, but I’ve got a condition that could turn cancerous any time. I have 6 monthly tests to monitor it and hopefully catch it in the early stages x |
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over a year ago
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This is very eye opening. I dont have anything but like others on here have something that will probably result in cancer if you look at the rest of the family. Its humbling to see how many people are going through it or are at the other side. Xxx |
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I have had cervical cancer twice, if they had removed the whole cervix the first time I wouldn't of had it again, every female in my family has had cervical cancer, my little sister died 2 yrs ago because it was not tested for at her age, I'm so glad they have got the vaccination now for young girls, I pray my daughter will be safe |
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"I have had cervical cancer twice, if they had removed the whole cervix the first time I wouldn't of had it again, every female in my family has had cervical cancer, my little sister died 2 yrs ago because it was not tested for at her age, I'm so glad they have got the vaccination now for young girls, I pray my daughter will be safe "
Sorry to hear about your sister it should be tested sooner. Has your cervix been removed now? x |
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"Iv had cervical cancer I need a colonoscopy on Wednesday as latest smear shows signs of abnormal cells xx
Oh good luck, lovely lady  "
Thanks I'm keeping everything crossed. How are you? x |
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The variety of cancers shows how difficult it is to get on top of. But thankfully the number of survivors is increasing every decade. I certainly would have died in the 90's.
Most after effects I have are related to the steroids given to cope with the chemo. but they are all managed.
Anyone going through it, stay strong and use humor as a defence. Your chances of winning are improving daily. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Iv had cervical cancer I need a colonoscopy on Wednesday as latest smear shows signs of abnormal cells xx
Oh good luck, lovely lady
Not great, my sister in law passed last week. Been helping my brother with the funeral arrangements...sad times, we were with her in the hospice when she passed, for which we were glad, didn't want her to be alone..x
Thanks I'm keeping everything crossed. How are you? x"
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Iv had cervical cancer I need a colonoscopy on Wednesday as latest smear shows signs of abnormal cells xx
Oh good luck, lovely lady
Not great, my sister in law passed last week. Been helping my brother with the funeral arrangements...sad times, we were with her in the hospice when she passed, for which we were glad, didn't want her to be alone..x
Thanks I'm keeping everything crossed. How are you? x"
Sorry Kat, slotted that in the wrong place. |
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My father and both uncles have had prostate cancer, and all have recovered
I'm more than aware that I'm likely to get it too, so it's important to get yourself checked regularly.
It won't prevent it, but hopefully catch it early enough if I do happen to get it |
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"Iv had cervical cancer I need a colonoscopy on Wednesday as latest smear shows signs of abnormal cells xx
I think you will be having a colposcopy not a colonoscopy. Hope it goes well. "
Stupid auto correct  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I Jez, had prostate cancer. Had my prostate removed Feb of last year. No symptoms. I was lucky caught it just in time. Have to deal with ED now, but my cavaject injections sort that. |
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Had severe abnormal cells twice in 10 years both times had treatment to remove those cells.
I was diagnosed with stage 1 Cervical Cancer in October 2015. I had a radical Hysterectomy in April 2016.
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By (user no longer on site)
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My wife was cleared of breast cancer after a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery......... after what was diagnosed as bronchitis the cancer returned in her lungs, she was gone in 6 weeks........least I had the best 25 years of life with her x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rather than hijack the breast cancer thread.
How many here have had cancer?
How many openly talk about it to others?"
yep had non Hodgkin's lymphoma when I was a teenager had my right groin removed still here at the moment |
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Like someone has already said, I would normally try and be witty in threads. However this thread has brought a tear to my eye. Hats off to all of you who have fought and beaten it, and my heart goes out to all of you that have lost someone.
Supporting others can be invaluable |
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Not had cancer, although had suspected cancer three times.
Mum passed very quickly shortly after being diagnosed with Leukemia.
I have worked with families/patients who had cancer or lost loved ones to cancer working in an Oncology/Radiotherapy department enables me to see the amazing strength patients/loved ones have throughout their treatment. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Lost my partner last year to brain cancer.
Sending best wishes and hugs to all of you who are fighting or who have beaten this awful disease x "
Bless you, this is what my sister in law died with last week.. So said towards the end x
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have had two rounds of Lymphoma, second was hardcore 6 months in hospital.
I talk openly to any who need me to do so."
i andy am just going through this, have betten the cancer, but its left its mark with some quite serious side effects, makes life a challange, but keep smiling, and the love of a good woman helps |
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and at the age of 20 was given the grim prognosis of having less than 6 months.... I turned 50 a couple of months ago  |
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I also talk about it often to inspire others and try and infect them with my positivity.
I lost my father to prostate cancer 12 years ago next month so I know the pain when things don't go well.
Both for happy or sad reasons it's best to talk about this openly, that horrible word needs to desensitised and the fear it creates. Fuck cancer.
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over a year ago
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Ive had cin3 (last stage before cervical cancer) had to have a lletz treatment, and very slim chance of me carrying a baby now. Sad thing is, i was 23 when diagnosed.. if i would of waited until 25 things would be so different now. |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Hubby has cancer. Tumours throughout his gut. They have migrated to his liver. It’s not the actual cancer that gives him pain. One of the tumours is strangling the blood supply to his stomach and gut causing angina like pain every time he eats. He’s lost 3 stone in about 4 months because of this. An Op is planned for Tuesday. He’s been in hospital two weeks as he’s on a constant morphine drip and is getting fed by bag via pipes sewn into his neck. Although in constant pain, his sick humour is helping a lot. “Cancer, putting the die in diet” “you’ve gotta humour the tumour” and “secretly hoping chemo turns me into deadpool” are some of the t shirts he’s had printed .."
I'm sorry but this has lightened my day, I (dick) am currently waiting for my second check up after treatment for bladder cancer & after losing a good friend & work colleague to bowel cancer at only 38 I'm sure he would of loved your husbands sick taste in tee shirts as well. He laughed till the end. |
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I have read this thread with tears running down my face. My ex partner had stomach cancer for the second time while dating him. He was very closed about how he was feeling with it. Went to every appointment alone (wouldn't let anyone go with him)
He couldn't have chemo or radio therapy as his immune system suffered severly as a teen. He'd go to his local hospital & have injections. We split before he was given the all clear for the second time. We are no longer in touch, but often wonder how he is.
Much love to all of you |
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By *il_MissBMFCWoman
over a year ago
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I’ve had Stage 1 cervical cancer. Found the abnormal cells at my very first smear. Thankfully Jade Goody’s story encouraged me to go, as soon as I was invited.
There’s a really helpful group on Facebook called ‘True Cancer Bodies’. They have a private support group for people going through / been through cancer or of those affected by family that have / had cancer. I’d highly recommend it!
Love and hugs to you all x |
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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago
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Not us but our eldest daughter at 2 1/2yrs old. Lost a few bits inside including a kidney.
Tough times, But she's 12 now & clear but still under Great Ormond Streets care. We are due back there next March.
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"Ive had cin3 (last stage before cervical cancer) had to have a lletz treatment, and very slim chance of me carrying a baby now. Sad thing is, i was 23 when diagnosed.. if i would of waited until 25 things would be so different now."
For the record I had CIN3 twice. The first time was 8weeks after giving birth to our first child. I got it again a few years later and had the treatment again and was put on 1 yearly smears. I have 4 children, and 2 were conceived after 2 lots of Lletz treatment.
Pregnancy can still happen basically.
Good luck. 
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"Ive had cin3 (last stage before cervical cancer) had to have a lletz treatment, and very slim chance of me carrying a baby now. Sad thing is, i was 23 when diagnosed.. if i would of waited until 25 things would be so different now.
For the record I had CIN3 twice. The first time was 8weeks after giving birth to our first child. I got it again a few years later and had the treatment again and was put on 1 yearly smears. I have 4 children, and 2 were conceived after 2 lots of Lletz treatment.
Pregnancy can still happen basically.
Good luck.
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Ahh , thats amazing xx it put things into perspective and hubbys now had the snip after having 2 children. Xx |
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Hubby just left theatre...operation was 6 hours long and a total success. He has a scar running 18” from his nipples to just past his belly button. As a bonus they managed to get a lump of tumour as well even though that wasn’t part of the plan, it almost “fell away” ....rest now for us both....... |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Hubby just left theatre...operation was 6 hours long and a total success. He has a scar running 18” from his nipples to just past his belly button. As a bonus they managed to get a lump of tumour as well even though that wasn’t part of the plan, it almost “fell away” ....rest now for us both......."
Here's hoping a speedy recovery.
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"Hubby just left theatre...operation was 6 hours long and a total success. He has a scar running 18” from his nipples to just past his belly button. As a bonus they managed to get a lump of tumour as well even though that wasn’t part of the plan, it almost “fell away” ....rest now for us both......."
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"Hubby just left theatre...operation was 6 hours long and a total success. He has a scar running 18” from his nipples to just past his belly button. As a bonus they managed to get a lump of tumour as well even though that wasn’t part of the plan, it almost “fell away” ....rest now for us both......."
Wishing you both lots of love and positive thoughts. 
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I live with incurable, but treatable, blood cancer. I do a fair of patient advocacy and information sessions for my department since I was diagnosed so am always happy to chat.
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I (Football) have had two bouts of non-hodgkins lymphoma as a child. The 2nd bout was very severe and I only survived due to a very maverick doctor and some extremely experimental treatment.
No cancer now but do have a few medical issues that were caused by the treatment I had.
Have and will always be happy to talk about it - it's part of what makes me so I don't hide it. Always happy to talk/help others where I can too.
I don't let it define me but it does give me a different outlook. |
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"Hubby just left theatre...operation was 6 hours long and a total success. He has a scar running 18” from his nipples to just past his belly button. As a bonus they managed to get a lump of tumour as well even though that wasn’t part of the plan, it almost “fell away” ....rest now for us both......."
Glad all went well. Make sure you both DO rest though |
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"I was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and at the age of 20 was given the grim prognosis of having less than 6 months.... I turned 50 a couple of months ago "
It's amazing how quick some doctors give up! One hospital have me 72 hours to live at the age of 9. My parents took me to a doctor that treated me first time round. He refused to give up and I'm here today because of him. He was a bit mental and maverick but believed firmly where there is life there is hope.
I imagine to this day you can remember the doctor who saved you - I know I can. |
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"I was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and at the age of 20 was given the grim prognosis of having less than 6 months.... I turned 50 a couple of months ago
It's amazing how quick some doctors give up! One hospital have me 72 hours to live at the age of 9. My parents took me to a doctor that treated me first time round. He refused to give up and I'm here today because of him. He was a bit mental and maverick but believed firmly where there is life there is hope.
I imagine to this day you can remember the doctor who saved you - I know I can."
I most certainly can. Dr Anthony M Zalin. There's an interesting story here....
I'm also a type 1 diabetic, though the cancer specialist who gave me the 6 months tops formulated my chemo Dr Zalin was my diabetic specialist and told me he was worried if I went on a cancer ward my diabetes would be neglected, this he said would kill me faster than the cancer. He kept me under his control and said if I put my trust in him I'd be alright.
Fast forward to the beginning of this year and I'm in a waiting room in hospital and see a plaque dedicated to him opening that wing in 2007.
I asked a nurse about him and she said he'd retired early as he was full of guilt due to his wife dying of a brain tumour.
I got home and googled him and saw he was working for himself as a medical document translator.
I emailed him with a kind of "remember me" email and he replied that of course he did then told me about him no longer being a Dr due to the sad circumstance.
He said "I know spend my time agonising over patients where things hadn't turned out for the best" he sounded quite depressed.
I told him that if it would've been possible for me to have spoken had I have died I still would've thanked him for making the tuff decisions neither me or my family could make. I went in to say more but I left him feeling quite a bit more positive.
Ironic to think I might have helped him 30yrs after he saved me? |
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