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I finished my 4th chemo 2,5 weeks ago, and am having a 4 weeks break before surgery. But, I have developed a sore throat and coughs, no fever. My kids and husband were sick. Wondering if there's any helpful remedies.
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I am an 83 yr old male with stage three Mesothelioma, and I will be seeing my Oncologist next week to discuss whether to have Chemo or not, anybody else's experiences would be appreciated.I am very fit for my age, that is why I am being offered this, as usually I a...Read More
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Hi, new to community. Does anyone know how to wrap chest after double mastectomy? Took off at hospital before I left, rewrapped by nurse and I don't believe it was the same as initial wrap. My husband has wrapped me, but would feel slot better if I knew there wa...Read More
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Hi Guys,Im a new by to this site. Been on chemo since jan 2019. Unfortunately I have the one that never goes away, it got my bowel, liver and 1 lung but am having a bit of a win, got it under control it seems but could be different tomorrow as we all know. I’m stru...Read More
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Hi. I am wondering what kind of experiences anyone with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour has had while taking Lanreotide.I had bad experiences trying it and had to stop the treatment.Hope some people are able to comment.David50
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Hi, have any one of you tried using cannabis along side chemo and/or radiation therapy? If yes: 1. What was your cance diagnosis and your primary treatment (chemo or radiation, or both)?2. What effects (and side effects) did you experince using cannabis?3. What k...Read More
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I hope this link may help someone who is about to start chemo with Oxaliplatin. It is a small study that shows that keeping ice chips in the mouth during oxaliplatin chemotherapy may prevent cold sensitivity, a common oral side effect. I'm 6 cycles into my treatmen...Read More
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Hi folks I discovered a positive outcome of chemotherapy. You know... besides the whole killing cancer cells and increasing one's longevity. Whistling! I received my third cycle of Oxaliplatin yesterday afternoon. I'm not even going to bitch about how bad it's made...Read More
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Hi There,I am getting concerned with my poo smelling foul as it smelt before my bowel surgery. I am close to 3 months past surgery now, and it was T2C,N0. Doctors said I don't need chemo so I stuck with it.Bowel habit has been unusual since surgery but manageable s...Read More
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Hello, I am new to this forum... In June this year my husband was diagnised with an HPV related cancer of his tongue, stage 1. After consulting with a few doctors, he decided to go with Proton radiation and chemo. The surgery was also considered however due to the ...Read More
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