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I am planning an overseas holiday between chemo cycles 7 & 8, but it means I would return several days after cycle 8 was due to start. Does anyone have experience with delaying a chemo cycle by several days or up to one week?
I have oesophageal cancer with liv...Read More
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Hi,
I am just wondering what treatments people use for mouth ulcers from chemotherapy. I have heard rinsing with salty water or bi carb soda is good. But how much and/or how often?
Have you tried anything else and did it work for you?
Thanks
Mandy
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In October last year I had a lumpectomy for invasive breast cancer. I am very fortunate to have had successful removal of the lump with a good clear margin. Lymph nodes are clear. I have chosen not to have radiation and I have also chosen not to continue with the h...Read More
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Hi
I have some questions about ceasing temodal.
My dad was dx gbm july 2012.
he had successful resection (100% visible)
radiation and temodal for six weeks
and has regular rounds of temodal...5/23...(or whatever the standard is)
he is also on rindopepimut clinic...Read More
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Hi, my name is Meggsie and I'm new.
I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in Sept 2012, then I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Jan 8th 2013. Whilst dealing with 2 primary cancer's, I got gangrene of the toe caused by a clot that had flicked off during one of the ...Read More
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Hey, I am new to all of this, (though I have had cancer before) I have just finished radiation for throat cancer and was wondering if anyone had any tips on eating, if I ever see another smoothie it will be too soon but I can't swallow even with painkillers and Nov...Read More
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I've been reading a lot about the positive influence of hyperthermic treatments when given in conjunction with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Unfortunately the Dr treating my father is not interested in alternate therapies. There just seems to be so much happening...Read More
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My husband has a brain tumour and is currently in palliative care at our local hospital. He only has a few weeks left to live, and his doctor is going to reduce his dex to make the process a bit smoother.
Has anyone had any side effects from reducing dex? He's lo...Read More
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ok. had first chemo treatment. a week ago. 3 /4 days of feeling like I was hit by a bus. now. at midnight sudden burst of energy. w t h. ????? is this going to be the same for every treatment. or does it get worse. or do the side effects. get more. ann...Read More
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Hi all, stepping into the unknown in a few hours time. Well the unknown is an understatement considering how much I've used google & the Internet since being diagnosed. Definitely a blessing and a curse. My breast cancer was found early and I had a lumpectomy plus ...Read More
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