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How do you stay motivated with sun protection after diagnosis?
Since my basal cell diagnosis last summer, I've become obsessive about sunscreen and hats, but I'm already slipping back into old habits when I'm rushed. How do you all make sun protection a daily non
I'm on maintenance and my bones ache all the time. Is this just life now?
I finished active treatment and I'm on maintenance therapy. My hips and ribs hurt constantly, but scans show no new lesions. Is this just residual damage? Does it ever ease up?
Low iodine diet before RAI — what do you actually eat?
I'm starting my low iodine diet next week for two weeks before radioactive iodine. The list of forbidden foods is huge. What meals actually worked for you? I'm not a great cook and I'm scared of messi
Anyone use a sitz bath after surgery?
Had my TURBT 3 days ago and the stinging when I pee is intense. A friend suggested a sitz bath. Did anyone else try that?
The fatigue from treatment is unreal. What helped you get through the day?
I'm about halfway through my radiation and I can barely keep my eyes open by 3pm. I work a desk job and I'm falling behind. Caffeine just makes me jittery. Has anyone cracked the code on this, or is i
Ablation therapy experiences?
My doctor mentioned ablation as a possible treatment for my liver tumor. I've read a bit but would love to hear from anyone who's been through it. What was the procedure like and what was recovery lik
Constipation and pain after colon resection - normal?
I had a right hemicolectomy 3 weeks ago. I'm still having painful constipation and my belly is bloated. I'm using stool softeners but it's not helping much. Is this normal? How long did it take your b
Scanxiety every follow-up – does it ever get easier?
I finished treatment for cervical cancer two years ago. Every time I have a follow-up scan or check-up, I get so anxious I can't sleep for a week before. I thought it would get better. Does it ever?
Newly diagnosed Gleason 7 - what do you wish someone told you?
Just got my biopsy results: Gleason 7 (3+4). I'm 58 and in good health otherwise. The urologist is pushing for treatment but I'm overwhelmed. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you at this
Has anyone else lost their appetite completely during chemo?
My husband is halfway through his treatment and the thought of food makes him nauseous. He's lost a lot of weight. I've tried small meals, smoothies, bland stuff. Nothing works. What helped you or you