6 primary cancers
A question for the members. Does anyone have multiple different primary cancers, all at once? I started testing for prostate cancer, and have now had Cryoablation on a tumor in my right kidney. RATS surgery on my upper right lung lobe, with 2 different tumors. I still require radiotherapy on the prostate. The tumor on my left lung will be treated in January, and now it looks like a thyroid tumor as well. So far all are different and all recent. No one can explain why this has happened. Hoping someone else has a similar experience or maybe some answers.
Hi
. I can't personally speak to multiple primary cancers, but research indicates that it occurs more than one might think. This article gives an overview and reviews what is known about multiple primaries: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5519797/. It notes that "Overall, the frequency of multiple primaries is reported in the range of 2–17%." In addition, here is a case study of a patient with 5 primary cancers: https://www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/440799. Are you being treated at a comprehensive cancer center? I ask because it may be easier to coordinate your care in this setting. Wishing you the best. Richard (ProstateCancer.net Team) Hi Richard, Thanks for the info, very helpful. Roger
In regard to hot flushes, has anyone recommended the use of magnets. It was mentioned by the oncologist that one of his patients claims it works. Unfortunately I'm sceptical about this type of thing, therefore I'm asking if there is an alternative to medication to prevent hot flushes.
nope never heard of Magnets - - I did have a ceiling fan install in the bedroom with a remote control - it proved to be a blessing
I was treated for prostate cancer originally with surgery almost 10 years ago. When it came back 5 years later I was treated with radiation and LUPRON. Some 2 years later I was suddenly diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I discovered via some internet research that one possible explanation for developing NHL may be related to changes in cell structure do to radiation. Like you no one can explain why this happened but a similar experience to your own. Candidly I would do it again rather than not treating and hoping for the best . I look at it this way I am alive and still here --- enjoying life and am now cancer free. Dennis(ProstateCancer.net )
