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Skin Cancer
Archives for September 2009
Discussion List
CellAdam
29.09.2009 Has anybody heard of or had experience with CellAdam/VitaCell drops (used by cancer patients in Hungary)? Please let me know, as my husband is not getting any more treatment for his melanoma, even though he is physically strong and has no evidence of tumors anywhere else than in his lungs and a few lymphnodes.…
Recommendations on Oncologists that treat DFSP in the North Jersey Area - Please help!
Hi. My sister is looking for an oncologist to treat DFSP that has returned for the 2nd time and seems to spread to her internal organs. Please send me any recommendations in the Jersey area. Many thanks.
Syringoid Eccrine Carsioma (need any possible information)
Hi, My mother was just diagnosed with syringoid eccrine carsioma, which as I understand is a dermatalogic cancer. There is very little information available on this cancer. Has anyone had any experience with: - Surgery (Mohs versus regular surgery) - Therapies - Physicians (do you go to a general oncologist or a…
anyone using DMSO to treat skin cancer
I would like to hear from anyone using DMSO to treat skin cancer. I have heard it works very well but don't know how to apply it and for how long. Please help me if you can because cuting out tumors can spread the cancer everywhere.
Cough In Melanoma Patients
I am trying to find Melanoma Patients that are experiencing a dry deep cough. Hospice says my husbands lungs are clear and do not feel this is pneumonia. Another lump was found over a week ago that sits in the chest between caller and shoulder bones. My husband has been stage 4 for over 3 years now. 9 tumors removed total.…
Starting Interferon Treatment - Opinions Please - Port or PICC?
Hey ya'll. I just finished up my lymph node dissection surgery, and I'm scheduled to go back to the surgeon to have the drain removed. At that appointment, we'll discuss the advantages of a port vs. a PICC for my upcoming interferon treatments. I was hoping to get some insight from y'all. My "official" diagnosis is…
Help-Child with suspicious area.
I have a 10 year old daughter who has reddish (auburn) hair and LOTS of freckles (she gets it from me). She has 2 areas that I am concerned with, 1 is on her arm-it looks like a light freckle with a very dark brown center but is raised a bit (it's been like this without changes for a few yr's). The other is on the side of…