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ER dismissal, then rectal cancer: a Toronto model’s urgent cancer journey
health7 days ago

ER dismissal, then rectal cancer: a Toronto model’s urgent cancer journey

Toronto model Jess Grossman, who lives with an ostomy after childhood Crohn’s disease and colon removal, says ER staff brushed off her persistent pelvic pain as endometriosis until a CT scan raised flags. After a biopsy, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer four weeks from the first symptoms and is undergoing eight rounds of chemotherapy (16 weeks total) to shrink the tumor before potential surgery to remove the rectal stump. She documents her journey online to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|
#chemotherapy#crohns-disease#early-detection
health13 days ago

35-year-old mum survives bowel cancer after long ulcerative colitis battle

A 35-year-old Texas mother with a long history of ulcerative colitis is diagnosed with an aggressive colorectal cancer after childbirth. She undergoes three surgeries to remove her large intestine and reconstruct a J-pouch, followed by a six-month chemotherapy course; she has remained cancer-free since 2013 and reports a markedly improved quality of life despite ongoing dietary adjustments.

via LADbible|
#bowel-cancer#chemotherapy#colorectal-cancer
Stage 4 Cancer Mom Finds Urgent Love, Marries Nine Months After First Date
health14 days ago

Stage 4 Cancer Mom Finds Urgent Love, Marries Nine Months After First Date

Alecia Wendland, a mom diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, began online dating after a grim prognosis and connected with Glenn Marsh. Their instant bond led to a marriage about nine months after their first date, despite ongoing chemotherapy and radiation. The couple emphasizes living fully on the time they have together, supported by family and fundraising help for their medical needs.

via Yahoo|
#cancer#chemotherapy#dating
Supplements aren’t a cancer shield, warns an oncologist
health26 days ago

Supplements aren’t a cancer shield, warns an oncologist

An oncologist notes that while most dietary supplements aren’t harmful, some—particularly antioxidants for immunocompromised patients—should be used with caution. There’s no clear evidence that supplements prevent cancer, and their use can raise safety and interaction concerns with cancer therapies; patients should discuss any supplement plan with their clinician and be mindful of regulatory and safety considerations.

via The Washington Post|
#cancer#chemotherapy#dietary-supplements
26-Year-Old’s Subtle Symptoms Unmasked a Stage 4 Colon Cancer
health1 month ago

26-Year-Old’s Subtle Symptoms Unmasked a Stage 4 Colon Cancer

Mariana Tata, 26, dismissed bloating and rectal bleeding as hemorrhoids until imaging revealed a large ovarian mass and stage 4 colon cancer with abdominal spread; after surgery to remove reproductive organs and starting chemotherapy, she remains in treatment and is now stable. The diagnosis upended her life plans, with medical costs and disrupted family plans, and she urges others to seek second opinions and act on persistent symptoms early.

via Business Insider|
#chemotherapy#colon-cancer#health
Lymphatic Damage Identified as Cause of Chemo Brain Fog
health4 months ago

Lymphatic Damage Identified as Cause of Chemo Brain Fog

Research indicates that chemotherapy drugs like docetaxel damage the brain's lymphatic vessels, impairing waste drainage and potentially causing 'chemo brain' symptoms such as memory loss, with women being more affected. The study used mouse and human tissue models to demonstrate lymphatic shrinkage and reduced drainage, linking these changes to cognitive deficits, and suggests exploring therapies to restore lymphatic health without compromising cancer treatment.

via Neuroscience News|
#chemo-brain#chemotherapy#cognitive-decline