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I have just started Chemo today which will run for about 6 months. I currently have a pic line in my arm. They have also discussed a port line when a specialist is available. I was wondering what other people's experience has been... Which is better? Thanks
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Two and a half weeks after my lobectomy I have a sharp pain in my left lung each time I inhale. (The lobectomy was on my right side). I was panting, as it hurt so much to breathe. I called the ambulance and they rushed me to the local hospital. They checked for ...Read More
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Hello,My brother was diagnosed with stage 3 low-differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cells HER2-, Pdl1-positive, MSS stable), T3, N0, M0. He received 4 courses of FLOT and then subtotal gastrectomy.Histopathology analysis found no mets in lymph n...Read More
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Hi all. Just wondereing what people living with cancer think about alternative treatment. I was loaned a book called 'Outsmart your Cancer" & I am rather sceptical. Seriously, how can a caffine enema help fight cancer? And what about ancient Indian herbal tea, Essi...Read More
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That Radio Neck Rash Update... As I mentioned three weeks ago...my neck skin started breaking up right around two weeks after the last Radio treatment. I blamed it on my proclivity for being in the Arizona Desert Sun whenever I get the chance and energy but it...Read More
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3 weeks after treatment post treatment , don’t feel any better, worried ,anxiety, no motivation ,no appetite , dry mouth . Anyone , When can I expect to feel better ?
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Does anyone know anything that works on the mucous? My husband had surgery in March, began radiation and chemo April 30, and is experiencing the mucositis. He says there is nothing coming up to spit but he sounds awful and is coughing constantly. I don’t know how h...Read More
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Hi all, having recently (4 weeks ago) had a successful operation to remove 3 cancerous lesions from my liver (metastasis) I now turn my focus to chemo treatment in a couple of weeks time and a process I certainly don’t look forward to but know it’s the best option ...Read More
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I've just had a portion-cath inserted, can someone tell me if you need to be careful of them, e.g moving your arm
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