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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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Colonoscopy sedation

Hi All, Not sure where to post this, so I just went for general. I have a question in relation to colonoscopies, which may be answerable by anyone who has had one or more. Yes, I'm a cancer survivor, but not colon cancer. I've had lots of colon polyps removed ov...Read More

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Demexathone to shrink Myeloma tumours in spine

Has anybody had this done to shrink tumours and get rid of pain in Spine with Myeloma?

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Excercis or not for Bone cancer

I have secondary bone cancer along with Myeloma. I am on Morpheine, day and night and still in excruating pain. Waiting on Biopsy to find out which one is giving me the pain, I suspect the bone cancer. My question is, when do you sonsider palliative care and can yo...Read More

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Has anybody had this side effect from secondary bowel cancer

I have recently been diagnosed with secondary bowel cancer to my liver and bones. tumours in my sacrum area and a lot of pain, on Morpheine. My question is, has anybody else suffered with this and had a vaginal discharge? Bit too much information I guess but just a...Read More

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Prostate cancer now metastacised into bone cancer. ?

So many different treatments and options. Prostate cancer by prostectomy 2 years ago an all went well for two years. Sudden PSA went up over one month from 01 to 23. what a shock. Not sure what to do. Anyone gone through this?

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