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nutrition--why can't I eat
I was diagnosed 7/30/07 with EC and get chemo weekly. CTs show improvement and my faith is keeping me strong. I get all nutrition through a tube--resource (like ensure) and pureed foods my wife makes/buys. I can eat icecream, cookies, chips, etc but everytime i eat something cooked I vomit. This morning she made grits and…
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Taxotere Side Effects
Hello, I am posting this question for anyone who has been taking Taxotere. My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 metasticized breast cancer in Feb 2007. She has been on tamoxifin but her white and red blood cell counts really have not had any improvement. Her onco has been worried about the size of her tumors (they are…
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Stomach Cancer
Hi, My 75 y.o father was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer in June this year. As a result he had surgery in which 3/4 of his stomach was removed. The cancer had not spread to his lymph glands. He had 4 1/2 months of Chemo & Radiation which left him unwell and 30 kgs lighter. He still has an appetite however seems to be losing…
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FYI # of people in chat room
does not show appropriate numbers of people in room when you are viewing discussion boards.
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posts
It would be helpful if a member could access his/her posts from the start page. I posted yesterday and can't find my post anywhere. How long does it take for a message to post?
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anaplastic astrocytoma grade III
Hi my name is Louie. I was just diagnosed with AA. I was able to have the tumor removed. So I'm now waiting for my radiation and Temador treatments to start. I expect them to start on the 24th of oct. I've been very positive throughout this whole event and hope to stay that way. Can anybody share with me their experiance.…
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Local Suport Groups
Why not list local cancer support groups, like by area code. SteveH07
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Esophageal Online Support Group
Here is a link (you will have to cut and paste)for a very active online suuport group made up of EC patients and caregivers. There is a wealth of information about treatments, procedures,doctors,hospitals etc...and people that are helping people at this site. The moderator was a cargiver for his mother who has beaten this…