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Invasive Thymoma

Has any one any experience with this rare Cancerous Tumour, a Invasive Thymoma

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Very constipated-Coloxyl Softener Laxative?

Can my Hubby take Coloxyl Softener Laxative while on chemo? On the container it says not to be taken with some prescription medication,but it doesn't say what.He is very constipated and can't poo for about 5 days at a time and when he finally does it's like a ...Read More

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picc line

Going tomorrow to get my picc line put in. Must admit I'm terrified as I hate needles and the stuff in the internet has only increased my anxiety. Has anyone got any advice or experiences they can share about having picc line during rtreatment.? It was my choice t...Read More

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Side effects of Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) for metastatic melanoma

My friend is on a clinical trial for Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) for metastatic melanoma - a Braf inhibitor. The side effects have been unusually difficult. Does anybody else have experience of this medicine?

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Cervical Cancer, radiation and chemo for treatment, any advice, wisdom etc??

I was diagnosed with cervical cancer 4 weeks ago today, it truelly does feel like months since that day. I finally got my treatment plan today, I was given one two weeks ago but they decided to run a PET scan first instead. I have been told that I will need - 4 we...Read More

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Advice needed from someone knowledgeable about various cancer types

I've been diagnosed with cancer but, so far, no one knows which type of cancer. To explain: Eighteen months ago I had follicular thyroid cancer diagnosed. At the same time, a 15mm lesion was found in my right lung. I had a total thyroidectomy followed by I-131, w...Read More

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Travel to Chemo

Hi Another question I seem to be always asking question but I guess thats how you find out. Question.. Anybody out there have to travel to a city every month to recieved their Temordol Chemo tablets rarsie

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Hodgkins Lymphoma

I am 21 years old and Have just started my first chemo on the 4.7.12 following 2 lung surgeries to remove nodes and one ememrgency surgery because I had a lymphatic leak. Im new to this site and still trying to see how it works. I was wanting to connect with people...Read More

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I start Chemo on Monday - don't know what to expect?

I start Chemo on Monday and I feel that I am blind folded about the experience. My doesn't make sense, the nursing staff keep telling everyone is different. I just need answers, can anyone help me!

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Avastin for GBM - is it worth the $$$?

I'd like to see what the experience people here have on using Avastin for GBM. I think we have to make a decision on the next chemo that my partner should try after the new drug he tried doesn't work. All my research seems to point towards Avastin. It's a lot of mo...Read More

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