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Forum Post refusing/declining treatment
... have had a few past medical problems and have watched others endure a lot of abuse in the name of medical treatment. I am thinking of refusing treatment. From what I understand, I would probably l...
Forum Post Skin condition after first Taxol treatment
... of AC. She sailed thru the AC like a real trooper and didn't even loose her hair until after the third treatment. She had her first Taxol treatment about 2 1/2 weeks ago and other than some fati...
Forum Post DCIS Diagnosis & Treatment?
...g I've read and my Path Report, at this point I think radiation and/or drugs (tamoxifen?) would be overtreatment. I'm wondering if I even have to see an oncologist and if I even have to do ...
Forum Post Will the economy affect cancer treatment
...ential concerns they might have about their ability to afford care and coverage. Our section, Breast Cancer Treatment and the Economy, will help you navigate financial and employment issues you may b...
Forum Post Whole body pain after treatment for DCIS
Thanks in advance for your advisement - one year after treatment for dcis - including surgery and radiation plus tamoxifen for four months - I am experiencing fairly excessive whole body pain and tend...
Forum Post Just had first chemo treatment today...
Just got home from my first chemo treatment (AC). It wasn't so bad...I guess I had been anticipating alot more negative side effects. I began feeling a little light-headed toward the end and had ...
Forum Post Cobalt treatment
In Roll Call Cussot talked about cobalt treatment. What is it? Many years ago a chap I knew had a radioactive cobalt implantation to treat/control his bladder cancer. Is this similar?
Forum Post father is to have first taxol treatment. is there any specia...
People can have different reactions to treatment. It also depends on the dosage. But, I would advise you to have some crackers (like you put into soup)for possible nausea. I, personally found that FLA...
Forum Post I had my last chemo treatment about 9 months ago and I have ...
I had my last chemo treatment about 9 months ago and I have terrible body aches. My aches are mostly in my back legs and arms. Do a lot of people have this problem and it seems none of the over the...
Forum Post depo provera as breast cancer treatment
Wondering if any of you have used depo provera as breast cancer treatment instead of tamoxifen? if you have any feedback it would be helpful.
Forum Post Making treatment (chemo & radiation) easier
Suggestions include: * have a port installed in your chest for chemotherapy. It makes treatment so much easier. * ask your doctor or nurse for a prescription for Emla cre...
Forum Post how about refusing to take any hormone treatment?
how about refusing to take any hormone treatment?
Forum Post has anyone been diagnosed with the same breast cancer and what treatment was used
...e lymphodema, just had drain removed after almost 5 weeks have to go to oncologist 22 june and not sure what treatment they will put me on and recurrence,breast surgeon told me i have aggresive cancer...
Forum Post Iressa Shows Promise For Treatment Of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Iressa Shows Promise For Treatment Of Metastatic Breast Cancer When Combined With Hormonal Therapy Gefitinib, the once-promising drug formerly approved as a second line treatment for lung cancer, a...
Forum Post My mother has decided to discontinue treatment. I am crushed.
Dear daughter, Last year I went through chemo. and then radiation treatments. Much of the time is rather a blank. I think that I spent my time either going to treatment, or sleeping. But I got through...
Forum Post MRI vs Mammogram follow-up testing after treatment.
Hi, it`s been a long time since I`ve posted here. I have been 4 years cancer free, thank God. I have an excellent oncologist, with whom I have an appointment with soon. I`ve already had blood drawn an...
Forum Post My brother has been in treatment for multiple my...
My brother has been in treatment for multiple myeloma and is getting ready for a stem cell transplant. He received overnight cytoxan chemo 2 days ago and was discharged on Saturday. When he go home h...
Forum Post Lodging while away for treatment (website)
I have found a website for cancer patients who must travel for treatment, and need a place to stay during those treatments. It is a nonprofit group: http://www.joeshouse.org/
Forum Post BC Follow-Up Checklist (after treatment ends)
Follow-Up Care After Breast Cancer Treatment Once breast cancer treatment has ended, follow-up care is very important. Maintain ongoing communication with your oncologist and surgeon. Schedule reg...
Forum Post Confused over treatment therapy
...eon to get another opinion! That's what some people actually recommend, esp. if you don't like the treatment recommendation of the first surgeon. Please ask about the possibility of your wif...
Forum Post hi my name is fifi i was finished breast cancer treatment la...
hi my name is fifi i was finished breast cancer treatment last 2008 octber after oll my ocnolgy he order to me tamoxifen until 5years but i scarid i am not even asingle douth cancer it will become aga...
Forum Post Milestones in Cancer Treatment
...t he calls x-rays. 1896 Removel of the ovaries is performed. for the first time as part of breast cancer treatment. 1897 Paul Ehrlich develops the side-chain theory--the root of his target ther...
Forum Post Treatment Finished - Now What?
http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/library/ diagnosis_treatment/post_treatment.shtml ------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- I'M DONE WITH MY TR...
Forum Post The treatment information of Liver diseases
I am the administrator of the forum which provides discussion to patients with liver diseases (hepatitis c, fatty liver, liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, and NASH liver). You can get much useful informa...
Forum Post best options for breast cancer treatment?
this week, i will probably have a biopsy done on the lumps in both breasts. i hit pavement & slid on Jan. 10, 1998, & i am very injured from that. i have excellent insurance, ... but s...
Forum Post Muscle and joint pain with Herceptin
I have just started my 3 weekly dose of Herceptin .This treatment will last for a year. My joints and muscles get so stiff and painfull when I have sat still for a while or have been driving. My quest...
Forum Post 2nd surgery to get clear margins
...tulations. "Clear Margins" is a phrase that is such good news. There is no way I can know how many treatment sessions her Doctor will prescribe. What is usually done, is that there will be a...
Forum Post Breast Cancer Vaccine Hope Raised.
Dr. Slamon was the doctor who discovered this treatment. There recently was a Direct TV movie documenting his struggle with financing and unbelievers while discovering the treatment. Living Proof wa...
Forum Post Places that will help with cancer, Add Your info to the List
...ential concerns they might have about their ability to afford care and coverage. Our section, Breast Cancer Treatment and the Economy, will help you navigate financial and employment issues you may b...
Forum Post Get educated on possible side-effects.
... ignores it, or acts as if they have never heard of it before. THEN, I go online, search side-effects of treatment/medication - and sure enough - the symptom is listed. What I usually do is to ...
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