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Treatments and side effects

So Far....So Good

Greetings all. Well, the pages on my calendar are turning quickly. When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late November, I was saddled with the prospect of 37 radiation treatments. After today's hit, number 16, the number reduces. What started out as fear ...Read More

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Oncotype

Currently in hospital after left breast mastectomy and my surgeon is in the process of referring me to an oncologist. Lymph nodes are clear but chemo is still being mentioned. A test conducted overseas 'oncotype' has been suggested whereby a score is given relating...Read More

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Hi

Hi , firstly my profile says bowel cancer it's actually colon cancer if that makes any difference. So 2015 the year I fell apart, I will get a t-shirt with that on it, I had some backside pain and went to my GP who examined and sent me to the QEH for more examinat...Read More

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Radiation side effects on Right Temporal Lobe?

Hi All, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour on the 22nd of Jan 2015 and had the operation to remove it on the 29th. The neurosurgeon said they remove all visble signs of the tumour. The results came back as a GBM and I will start chemo and radiation in about 4 week...Read More

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Myeloma treatment at same time as other cancer

Has anybody ever heard of anybody being treated for liver Cancer (Sirtex) and Myeloma chemo together?

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Myeloma and liver cancer together

Has anybody in here had SIRT for shrinkage of tumours in the liver, apparently I am not a candidate for surgery as I have Myeloma as well. Have to start chemo for that shortly but have found the pain I am getting in my liver outweighs the waiting time for the Myelo...Read More

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Feedback from anybody on chemotherapy

Does only really sick people post in here, is it because of that you never hear any positive news. I am about to start chemotherapy next week and all I read is horror stories and wondered if its because when you are well you don't post in here. Any good news would ...Read More

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Should/can I Delay radiation therapy for 3or 6months for grade 2brain tumour

Hi I had surgery 7weeks ago to remove a grade 2 tumour. My dr has recommended radiation therapy to start soon. It's a crazy time of year as we live on a farm 2 hour drive one way, away from the treatment place. I am lucky to have wonderful parents who will drive m...Read More

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Myeloma patients

I am a 67 years old woman nearly finished radiation treatment for Myeloma and about to start chemo. I would like to chat with somebody that has been through this journey. Thanks

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Lung cancer has spread to my brain

I was diagnosed with lung cancer over Easter 2015. My daughter is an oncology nurse and quite keen for me to undertake treatment, especially when the doctors said in the first instance they'd treat for a cure. I was so sure it wouldn't happen to me, I would be okay...Read More

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