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Re: New to this site

by in Blogs
February 2012
February 2012
Hi Lockey I agree with you regarding wanting to know. The tumour marker test can still be within normal range, even if you do have a growing cancer so don't take this into account. Some Oncologists may look at this, others never order the test. You have been diagnosed with secondary cancer from the biopsy, so I am not sure what you are asking. Secondary cancer means that it has progressed from the original site and according to the original site spreads to other sites. I don't know these sites for renal cancer but I know that breast cancer spreads mainly to bone, lung, liver and brain. Presume one of the sites renal cancer can spread to is the omentum, we can all live without this, I had mine removed during a hysterectomy. Can you access any other tests? A MRI with contrast is often used. If a PET is not available you can always pay for one yourself, costs around $800, but you will need a referral from a doctor. Hope this helps With love Joy K ... View more

Re: Phamtom Limb Pain

by in Diagnosis and treatment
February 2012
February 2012
Hi Lockey Thank you for your comment. I googled Pregabalin and realised it also went under the name Lyrica. He was put on 300mg AM & PM when he left hospital, but made him feel quite woozy and not quite in control. In hindsight this could have been a combination of the fact that his balance had not adjusted and his body still being in rehab mode. We recently met another Amputee and he was on Lyrica and I mentioned to my Husband that he should give it another go. Now I have read your response I am going to get the script filled and maybe cut down the dose down which is what the Doctor suggested previously. Watch this space! Thank you ..... Lioness ... View more
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