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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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Hello all,
Has anyone had reconstructive surgery for their palate and lip? I am weighing up pros and cons and would appreciate some feedback.
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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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