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I had a large tumor removed a few weeks ago and it was diagnosed as cancer. I started radiation treatment yesterday and all is looking good. The whole thing has been a massive shock and I'm finding it hard to wrap my head around. I know I'm one of the very, very...Read More
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Hi all. A little bit new to this site, however I'm just wondering if anyone has experience they can share regarding secondary cancer in the brain and spine.
My father has had a long standing battle with so many types of cancer (pancreas, bowel, lungs, breast, b...Read More
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Can anyone who has had gemcitabene therapy for pancreatic cancer tell me if dexamethasone is "standard" anti nausea treatment along with the gem? If so what side effects have you had from it? Trying to see if I really need steroids as well as all the other drugs be...Read More
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I recently had 6 weeks of head/neck radiation treatment. There was a period of acute pain in the mouth/throat lasting for a few weeks beyond the last treatment during which time I was prescribed some opioid analgesics. The doctor advised that most recipients of op...Read More
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Had 2/3 of stomach removed, stage 3, just luv my 25 stitches.
Week 3 for chemo, radiation to start end of month
Not looking forward to losing my hair, sick of being told it grows back
Very little side effects so far
Only 16 more weeks of treatment, but who's counti...Read More
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There is a trial of a vaccine being undertaken at phase 2/3(?)
(which from an old posting in Feb 2010 by the original research doctor indicated that some GBMs have a particular protein and this vaccine has been designed for and so far have had success at starving s...Read More
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I have been taken of my 3 types of chemo and I have not felt this healthy and happy for 11 months.
I was taken off xeloda originally due to hand-foot syndrome - especially my feet - very sore and chronic (my words) diarrhea.
My tumour markers dropped drastically an...Read More
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My surgery is scheduled for this saturday. I have breast cancer in my right breast and wondered how long you are incapacited - eg not driving and feel awful. I am having a masectomy as the tumour is quite large. I know it will be diffenrt for everyone, but I am hop...Read More
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In this thread I'd like to collate much of the info I've collected, read or researched in recent times. It will certainly assist someone who is about to learn more about this disease.
I will leave a link and then I will cut and copy the bits I've found most intere...Read More
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An interesting documentary I've seen last night;
http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi1585579545/
What if Cannabis Cured Cancer (2010)
Could the chemicals found in marijuana prevent and even heal several deadly cancers?
Discover the truth about this ancient medic...Read More
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