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Treatments and side effects

Treatment - Herceptin

I need info ... has anyone been through taxotare with herceptin thrown in. I have just found out that I have to have weekly IV for the herceptin for 12 weeks, then another 9 months of 3 weekly sessions. I've been told that the Taxotare hasn't the amount of side eff...Read More

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Nausea/Fatigue+++ from Chemo

Hi, I am new. This is my first post. I have had a L Breast Mastectomy. I am currently having Chemo. The A/C drug followed by Taxol. At present I have only had two doses of chemo and last time suffered with nausea for 6 days and fatigue for 10. Anyone else have this...Read More

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Throat cancer

Three weeks ago I underwent 16hrs of surgey for removal of tumour and reconstruction using flap grafts from my arm. I am awaiting radiation treatment in two weeks time. I have lost a lot of weight and am now learning to speak and swallow. I'm finding eating pain...Read More

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Whipple operations

Hi,I'm 2 years post diagnosis and I would be really interested in talking to anyone else out there!I would really like to be in contact with other people who have had a whipples and how they manage some of the new delights we now deal with...or is it just me?

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The Next Stage for me

Hello,I have woken up a bit worried today as yesterday was just full on.I start with the chemo and radiation next week for six weeks.This should get me ready for surgery in January I hope.They are going to take out the lower section of my bowel but hope to reattach...Read More

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constipation post op

I had a hysterectomy last Tuesday, Dec. 2. Due to an ovarian tumor. I have not had a bowelmovement since. I could not hold down liquids today. I took 4 oz. of prune juice and 2 tsp. of milk of magnesia. Anyother suggestions?Janice

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Arterial Scar Tissue

Hello out there! Is anyone else here dealing with artherosclerosis as a result of radiation therapy? If so, I'd appreciate hearing from you as to how you're dealing with it, what kind of medical or naturopathic treatment you're using and how effective it is, etc. ...Read More

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Medication

I am okay, on the improve. Diagnosed with gastric reflux. I was prescribed (think it was) pariet before leaving hospital I was vomitting my daily food and liquid intake about 5.00p.m every day. Tried to tell them it was the tablet. This continued when I returned h...Read More

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Decided not to have treatment

hi my name is noeline l have breast cancer l would love to hear from any women out there simaol to my self who for may reasons have decided not to have tratment for my breat cancer l have regular check ups in a brisbane hospital to keep check on whats going on in...Read More

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Clinical trials and pancreatic cancer

In the LIVE FORUM on "Clinical Trials and Pancreas Cancer" held on August 5, many of you wanted to know more about Clinical trials, where are they, what does the language around Clinical Trials mean and how can I easily find information about Clinical Trials to dis...Read More

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