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Long-Term Effects of Treatment
Archives for October 2010
Discussion List
Radiation Plexopathy - Symptoms
For those of you that have been diagnosed with radiation plexopathy (specifically having the pelvic area radiated), I was wondering what type of symptoms you are having. I was officially diagnosed this year - 23 years after having had colorectal cancer and radiation treatment. I've always had some symptoms but it was…
HSC Topic
Hi guys, ive just started my HSC and i am studying the course, Community and Family Studies, We just began our first major assessment which is an Indiviual Research Project,i chose to do mine on 'How does chemotherapy Affect a perons wellbeing?' I came onto this site in hope that i could inspire a few people to tell their…
Talking or mumbling to self
My husband just started chemo about three weeks ago for stage IV oral and throat cancer. From the very first week of chemo, he started a new habit of mumbling or talking to himself. At first I didn't think anything about it, because he said it was a song that popped into his mind or something. But now, three weeks later…
How common is it to have cancer three times?
A friend of mine has survived leukemia twice. She's been in remission for nearly 10 years. She was just told that they've found masses on her liver, lungs and uterus and has to have a biopsy done. Is it possible that this could be something other than cancer? Are there long-term effects of treatment that could cause this?…
One of those 'sick of it all' days as a 22 year survivor
Know what I mean? Have been chasing an endocrinologist for a scarey message left on my service over a week ago now 'results are borderline' she said but not BORDERLINE WHAT???????????? Hasn't called to clarify after 3 messages left, two of which got more questioning as I have gotten sick and don't know if I can even get a…
Books on Lumbar Sacral Radiation Plexopathy
Can anyone recommend any books about radiation plexopathy? I was diagnosed this year with it as a result of radiation treatment for colorectal cancer I had 23 years ago. I've had many of the symptoms for years, but this last year had gotten much worse, went to the Neurologist, tested and diagnosed. Also, has anyone out…