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February 2022
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I struggle with stage 4 anal cancer and experience a great deal of pain from a rectal tumor. Pain also comes from radiation burns on my scrotum. Unfortunately, my body won’t tolerate common oral remedies such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, or aspirin. I’ve also tried three opioids (morphine, oxycodone, and methadone) and the prescription drugs tramadol and dilaudid without success. But what helps a great deal is applying a lidocaine topical cream every few hours. It deadens the pain enough to sit comfortably and to sleep. The one I use is LIDOCANE PLUS (note the spelling) available for $14.50 a tube on Amazon-USA; see this link: https://www.amazon.com/Lidocane-Plus-Lidocaine-Relieving-Cream/dp/B00APRIZXM. I’ve purchased about 25 tubes. If anyone has advice to share about managing pain with medication, I’d love to hear from you.
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August 2021
Hello Carly, I dont supposed you are based on Sunshine Coast are you. I cannot find a Derm with experience/interest in chemotherapy skin problems..... Oncologist and GP cant suggest anyone, every other avenue I go down draws a blank and I would prefer to see someone with that experience.... thank you, Jackie
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August 2021
Xeloda is incredibly easy compared to most chemo. It causes cracks on my feet but that's about the only side effect. I'll take it the rest of my life - no problem. Thanks for your concern.
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December 2020
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Wow I love to hear about that, buddy! Continue to recover and get well soon.
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August 2020
Dear Kate, Many thanks. I hope you're doing well also! If you happen to suffer from depression, I could suggest a book that might help. Best wishes, Larry
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