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Active discussions
Clinical trials
- By DavidZ · New reply 11:22 am
- In Colon cancer · 1 reply
- Does anyone have thoughts about participating in stage 1 clinical trials? Lesions in my liver are no longer responding to standard chemo treatments, and my oncologist is now suggesting I participate in ...
reaching for the stars (my story)
- By tqm1ed · New reply yesterday at 10:21 pm
- In Colon cancer · 10 replies
- good morning' my name is ed' was diagnosed back in november of 07 stage iv colon cancer that spread to paritineal lining, liver and esophagus. initial symptoms that i can remember started in december ...
anyone there?
- By SASSYCB · New reply yesterday at 10:51 am
- In Esophageal cancer · 5 replies
- want to talk with anyone post ivorlewis..surgery.about diet and rest ...
YOU CAN SURVIVE WITH CML
Pancreatic Cancer info?
- By christyann · New reply November 2, 2009
- In Pancreatic cancer · 5 replies
- I know pancreatic cancer is a swift desease with only 2% of people that live a year or more after the wipple procedure. We are blessed to be in that precentage. Does anyone here have this or caring for ...
dad has stage 3 pancreatic cancer
- By j4jesus · New reply October 31, 2009
- In Pancreatic cancer · 1 reply
- Hi, my father has stage 3 pancreatic cancer and I just wanted to see if I could hear from anyone that is in the same boat. Surgery is not offered to him at this time and the surgeon recommends chemo (xeloda ...
Flu Shots
- By LynnLuc · New reply October 31, 2009
- In Melanoma/Skin cancer · 5 replies
- Just wondering if I should get the H1N1 flu shot in between monthly chemo treatments until I get into the clinicial trial...is it safe for cancer patients to take this and the seasonal flu shots ...
Looking for help & Support
- By Tammy75 · New reply October 30, 2009
- In Pancreatic cancer · 1 reply
- My father-in-law has just been diagnosed with terminal Pancreatic IV cancer. He is due to have more tests to see how far it has really spread in the coming week. I strongly feel lost on how to help and ...
hoarseness
- By verymerry · New reply October 26, 2009
- In Lung cancer · 4 replies
- Last Friday I finally learned what has been causing the terrible hoarseness that makes it very difficult to talk. I have had lung cancer for 1 1/2 years now but in June I developed asore throat that didnn't ...
toptecan
- By rene58 · Posted October 23, 2009
- In Lung cancer · 0 replies
- I just started oral topotecan, Has anyone had a good response with it ...
Saying so long to David
- By Kim_R · New reply October 23, 2009
- In Survivor stories · 7 replies
- My dear David lost his battle with throat cancer on sunday july 19,2009,but I know he is having a glorious reunion in heaven with all those that have gone before him,but every day i open my eyes and he ...
Help for the caregiver
- By christyann · New reply October 21, 2009
- In Pancreatic cancer · 8 replies
- I've never been involved in anything lke this before. Let me start off by sayin my husband has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We are in our 3ed year of treatment. First was surgery and gemzar treatments ...
The EARLY Act
- By GregDennis · Posted October 20, 2009
- In Breast cancer · 0 replies
- The EARLY Act would provide federal funding to educate doctors and young women (those 45 and under) about breast health and breast cancer. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, herself ...
Esophageal cancer..Recommendations for dry heaves
- By Mozn · New reply October 19, 2009
- In Esophageal cancer · 9 replies
- My husband had esophageal cancer and just had his surgery on 12/3/08. He's getting the dry heaves occasionally and I wondered if anyone else has this problem. He also has no appetite and I wondered how ...
Free housecleaning while you are in chemo
- By Lindakaylkw101 · Posted October 19, 2009
- In Exercise and wellness · 0 replies
- Pass the word! [See the attached file] Cleaning for a Reason - If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning ...
should i stop taking temodar? malignant metastasis melanoma cancer
- By jimfromsacto · New reply October 17, 2009
- In Brain/CNS cancer · 2 replies
- i have had malignant metastasis melanoma cancer since july 25th 2006, had brain tumor surgery, whole brain radiology and chemo (temodar 300mg) every 5 nights monthly for the last 36 months. i am concerned ...
Lung Cancer (aka "Breath Cancer") on Beliefnet
- By lorihope · Posted October 14, 2009
- In Lung cancer · 0 replies
- Hi, All. I write for Beliefnet.com, and they just posted my guest blog, "A Breast Cancer Awareness Month Plea from a 'Breath Cancer' Survivor". http://blog.beliefnet.com/freshliving/20 09/10/a-breast-cancer-awareness-mon ...
Doxil
- By DebRhena · New reply October 12, 2009
- In Ovarian cancer · 2 replies
- Ladies, What can I expect from Doxil? Wish the Avastin had worked because it was so EASY. GOD is in control but I don't believe he minds us sharing our knowledge with each other ...
Hello What can you tell me about Doxil
- By DebRhena · Posted October 9, 2009
- In Ovarian cancer · 0 replies
- I am starting my third chemo "Doxil" what should I expect? 1st chemo was the usual 10 rounds carbo/taxol then 8 rounds of avastin (if this drug worked, I could have done it forever)! Will it not be wonderful ...
Brac 2 positive
- By momof2girlz · New reply October 8, 2009
- In Ovarian cancer · 5 replies
- I am 30 years old. My mother died of ovarian cancer last year. As a result I decided to have BRAC 1 and BRAC2 testing done, I came back BRAC 2 positive. Currently I am scared outta my mind. A hysterectomy ...
