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Rare and Other Cancers

Archives for June 2011

Fallopian Tube Cancer Recurrence
I have a friend who has FTC. She had a hysterectomy and chemo two years ago. Now her markers have doubled. Can anyone tell me what this means? Has it returned even though she had a total hyst and does it mean the cancer cells have now invaded elsewhere in her abdomen? She is refusing a new round of chemo, so what are her…
Smplefill.com GOOD ?
Is Simplefill.com Good?? $65.00 per month for help on RX... 'm looking for help on RX' s "Creon 24000 units" it cost $589.00 per month HELP Thanks
pancreatic cancer / Creon - 24,000 Units
My husband was diagnosed w/pancreatic cancer on 05/26 and since has had his pancreas removed and is at home recovering. He now has to take Creon - 24,000 Units with every meal. He only has Medicare A & B coverage but not D. We paid the full price ($589) through Rite Aid. In our search for assistance to help us pay for…
UpDate
Hi all: It's been a long battle for me so far, but I am slowly coming through this. I have three chemos left and god willing I will be finished on July 15, 2011 ( 16 more days to go). Had a little set back yesterday as my hemoglobin is down and I have to have a transfusion on July 5th( Tuesday) but they are still going…
New Discussion Board for Primary and Secondary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Hi all: I received an email from Greta (the site webmaster) which I'm sure you did too. Here is what she said. She is willing to set up a Discussion Board for Primary and Secondary Peritoneal Carcinoma (peritoneum cancer? which is right?) for a trial period of 3-6 months which will be monitored for use, postings, etc. by…
Xeloda is helping
I am new here.....i saw that someone asked about longterm effects of xeloda. I have neuroendocrine pancreas cancer... Is not "pancreas cancer" which is "exocrine"....i have tumours in my pancreas and liver and others in lymphnodes. I was diagnosed last november 2010. After 3 months of chemo in IV form that didnt work for…
Cholangiocarcinoma - Advanced Stage
My wife was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma in Sept 2010 She had her left lobe of the liver disected with a clear margin. She proceeded with Chemotherapy but her condition worsened! She has had several different Chemo protocols but with no sgnificant results. Seems like the tumors are everywhere!! Anyone have any advise…
Dr. Cantrell and Pancreatic Cancer, Anyone had any success with this?? or tried and no success?? ple
Hello, Just looking for more info on Dr. Cantrell. I see where several have tried it but do not see to many results as to if it worked or not. Please post any and all comments of your experience with him. Thank you.
Vipoma - Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide - Pancreatic Cancer
My father was diagnosed with Vipoma at the age of 43. He just turned 50 a few days ago and is still fighting for his life. 1 in 10 million people are diagnosed with this rare form of cancer every year. When he started getting sick the first symptom was excessive flushing about 10-12 times per day. He lost about 5 litres of…
my grandma has pancreatic cancer and dont know how to deal please help
My Grandma has pancreatic cancer again it came back and I don't know how to deal with it and I know she is in awesome hands at the cancer center of America in Arizona. But how do I stay strong for her I am not dealing with this good at all. My boyfriend and mom both saying have acting a little Moody lately but I don't see…
Adrenal cancer
My beloved friend has just been diagnosed with adrenal cancer. I am looking for a survivor who might be able to provide insight and support. Thank you so much.

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