Did something happen in that time? Did he not respond to treatment perhaps? Are you able to provide more information?

Not the same but ... a few months ago, I started having some very troublesome breathing issues. I went from easily walking 2-3 miles at a time to barely being able to walk a block without having to stop to catch my breath. On top of that, I started having chest and back pain, and pain in my left ar...

It sounds like you're diving into some detailed immunology! You’re absolutely right—IL-6 and IL-8 are indeed significant markers of inflammation, and they give insights into the balance between M1 and M2 macrophages, which play opposing roles in the immune response. The M1 macrophages are typically ...

Catlady: This is really just a risk decision. What are the odds you’ll need it? It concerns me that your signature says your CEA is “creeping up.” Has that resolved favorably? Are there any other prognostic factors either way? *Why* does your oncologist want you to keep it? Your psychological persp...

Beach what's your plan now going forward?

Very upsetting to hear Praying for you beach This makes me think supplements don't even help much ;( I'm on turkey tail, vitamin d, tumeric etc. I wonder if if even does anything? Pagola44, Please do not jump to the conclusion that supplements don't help much. Everyone's body biology and disease st...

What Was your original staging?

Did you do chemo?

Very upsetting to hear
Praying for you beach
This makes me think supplements don't even help much ;(
I'm on turkey tail, vitamin d, tumeric etc. I wonder if if even does anything?

Very sad news
I thought things were looking positive based on her last posts? Maybe i'm getting confused with someone else

Oh no

Thanks all
I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon/oncologist in about 3 weeks so will also ask and see what he thinks

Hi all

Lately I've developed very deep voice
My voice is so hoarse lately

I don't have a sore throat or anything except for some mild allergies si it's very strange

Has anyone had or heard of this smpton as lung mets ?

I am also stage 3b,
1 year cancer free since my treatment
there are many of us here who have had worse diagnosis and survived long term
all the best

This is very interesting
I am also 3b, pretty much the same diagnosis as you.
my oncologist didn't say to leave it in for 2 years, he didnt' seem very fussed about it.
It's interesting he told you 2 years.