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I'm interested in comments from anyone treated for Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and ORN patients who have experienced hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and/or Pentoxifylline-Tocopherol-Clodronate Combination (PENTOCLO). Not sure the latter is available here yet, another form i...Read More
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After surviving Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) for 5 yrs I've now been diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), which so far has manifested in a small tumor in the neck and one tonsil. I'm a non-smoker and it's a pretty early detection so the prognosis is good. M...Read More
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Hi there
I have just finished a year of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, a major bowel operation to remove a tumour & lymph nodes, had a stoma for nine months, went through another six months of chemo then an operation to reverse the stoma.
I am yet to have my first c...Read More
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I had a mastectomy in May and I still can't get used to the feeling of the temporary reconstruction, thatis the tissue expander filled with saline. It moves and shifts and generally feels uncomfortable. Anyone else felt the same.
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I was wondering whether anyone else has had a
whipple operation
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I have recently heard of the antidepresant drug Clomipramine being used to treat brian tumours. My understanding (with what I have come across on internet) is there is hope for treatment?
Some extracts from the internet-
By Professor Geoffrey Pilkington BSc PhD C...Read More
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Radiation side effects for Dummies
GH
2009
Background:
• Diagnosed with left tonsil cancer on 27/02/2009
• Left neck dissection performed on 12/3/2009
• Started radiation treatment at Perth Radiation Oncology on 18/05/2009
• Finished radiation on 08/07/2009
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I am interested in talking to others who are taking or have tried Tarceva drug therapy, effectiveness, side effects, etc.
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Ouch !
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Has anyone had any trouble with haemorrhoids during their radiation? I've tried spitz baths, cold packs and medications from the chemist but nothing works. The pain is insane and any suggestions to help would be wonderful.
Thanks.
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