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Long-Term Effects of Treatment

Long-Term Effects of Abdominal and Pelvic Radiation
Thank you in advance to anyone that can help me with words of knowledge and support. I am a 30 year old survivor of stage 3 cervical cancer. I was diagnosed at 23 and treated very aggressively with extensive surgery, radiation (external 30 treatments, internal 2 surgeries). My lymph nodes were removed in my left pelvic…
reintegration into the work force
i have successfully survived my cancer experience twelve years; however, i have had difficulty reintegrating back into society. i believe that our society is lagging with respect in knowing how to deal with cancer survivors and their related side effects. my long term side effects include chronic lymphedemia and shingles.…
IOM report
Hi all, The Institute of Medicine has just released a report on long term survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers. It is available in book form or a pdf file. This URL will take you to the site where you can purchase either the book or pdf file. http://www.iom.edu/report.asp?id=14782 This report is intended for…
Joint problems
Has anyone had joint problems after haveing chemotherapy. I had four rounds of taxol and now my joints ache every day. I am also developing arthritis.
Infertility & possible loss of relationship...
My boyfriend is not sure that he can get past the *not having children* issue. I have 2 kids from a previous marriage... but he still keeps going back to wanting his own. I will let him go, if that is what he decides (how can you argue with a problem like that?) BUT I love him and this whole thing is just salt in my wound.…
Lymphodema/Pain
Hi - I'm new to the boards and after looking around I see alot of posts from people who have been diagnosed within the last few years. I'm a little different. I was diagnosed with lyposarcoma 19 years ago. Had the tumor removed from behind my left knee and had radiation. This was before Manual Lymph Drainage message so the…
Raising money for the Race for the Cure
My mother is a survivor from breast cancer, and we are trying to get the largest group of people together for the Race for the Cure. I am trying to raise as much money as possible to help find a cure for this disease. If you are interested please check out this site http://hooterhelpers.chariteam.com If we could gather…
joint pain
Hi all, I was diagnosed w/anal cancer June 2001 and went through surgery/chemo&radiation which finished Dec 2001. For several months the pain in my right hip has been getting worse. After I get going its ok,but I have to stop or try to rest or stand or sit and the pain keeps getting worse. 1st Dr said worse case of…
Loss of function of the leg
I have a friend at my workplace that finished radiation for testicular cancer last Aug.He was fine for a few months. But in the past months has lost control of one leg. He does not experience pain but has developed a severe limp that is now causing pain in his hip and back. He has had all the tests; emg,mri's,ct's and the…
Medication for dizziness????
I had ovarian cancer and was treated with chemo. Since completing chemo I experienced severe dizziness and the doctors don't know how to treat it. Has anyone experienced this? Are there any medications out there that will help? Please respond. I would love to hear from anyone. Lynn
Radiation to the pelvis
I just finished 6 weeks of radiation to my pelvic area. I've got some really pleasant (NOT!) side effects, the worse of which is a CONSTANT pain when I urinate. It feels like razor blades! Please, is anyone familiar with this? Does it go away??? Is there anything I can take to help this? Pyrridium doesn't do diddly. Any…
swimsuits after radiation
Hi all: I had radiation treatments to my back and chest. They told me not to expose the area to the sun for a year after treatment. I am having troble finding a swimsuit that covers both areas. I am sure there are others that have had this problem. Does anyone know of a website or a place that sells swim wear for…
Lhermitte Sign (Is that how it is spelled? ha)
I am 23 and have recently been treated for a recurrence of salivary gland cancer. I have had four surgeries, and have recently finished radiation. About a month following treatment I noticed a tingling sensation through my legs why I put my head down. The docs say it is a rare condition sometimes related to radiation to…
Taxol at 40
Touted as the best-selling cancer drug in history began 40 years ago this past summer (2002). Taxol was found to be virtually insoluble in water. "It had the solubility of a brick". The compound wouldn't dissolve very much in any solution. Without a way to get it into a cancer patient, what good was it? It was discovered…
support
I had surgery for uterine cancer followed by intensive chemo/rad. treatments over a year ago. Tried to go back to work to feel 'normal' again and almost had a breakdown. Seeing a psychiatrist who has me on Prozac/Buspar pending disability which hasn't activated yet. Energy level VERY low, would love a support group or…
how long do side affects last?
I finished treatment in march2002 for squamouscell cancer in my neck.I had radioation and chemo. I still feel like ****. Anybody had the same that can relate and how do u cope?
Diagnosed at 25
Hi, my name is jennifer and I am a 25 yr old legislative advisor for the PR Senate and part-time law student for whom the thought of having breast cancer was a distant one despite a very strong family history. I was diagnosed on July 24th and am having a partial mastectomy on August 5th and radiation to treat a ductal…
tonsil cancer
I'm looking for any one who has had tonsil cancer, had it removed, had radiation treatments. I'm trying to find out if anyone has the same long term effects from the radiation treatments that I have: constant sore throat, sore voice box, sometimes losing my voice. Doctor says side effect from radiation?????
Nueropathy
I am a lung cancer survivor (chemo, lobectomy + radiation in 2000 / 01. I suffered the symptoms of Neuropathy following 6 treatments with Cysplatin / Vinorelbine. It seems that Chemotherapy agents do cause Neuropathy, particularli in hans, arms, feel & lower legs. It is unpleasant and can be a nagging worry. My Chemo…
HELP
What other types of cancer can result from the chemotherapy for ovarian cancer?
Neuropathy and Neurontin
I have it in my chest and it was caused by radiation. I take several drugs to control it.My friend has it from Taxol, and is unable to work. A new report from THE NEW YORK TIMES claims that the pharmaceutical manufacturers misled physicians into claiming Neurontin treats neuropathy.
what to do
I am having a problem with my chemo effects My problem is my cancer doctor said that my pain and being very tired was not from my chemo. but other people have told it might be.So I don't know who to belive. I do know I have pain and i am so tired it is also hard to think evey thing feels so strange.It have been six months…
lack of muscle tone
I had 4 rounds of AC chemo, and I think my lack of muscle tone was due to the amount of inactivity I went through during chemo. I'm retired, so I had the luxury of feeling bad and just going to sleep when I needed it. I have talked to other women who later(after chemo)noticed that their teeth were less healthy and that…
music during treatment... please read, important.
I was wondering for those who have been fighting cancer, if they listened to music during treatment? Music plays a very important part in my life, but I'm afraid it might remind me of treatment later on and I won't be able to enjoy it anymore..... does anyone have any thoughts on this? Please feel free to email me at…
Joint pain after chemotherapy
On friday 4/12/02, I had a 3 mo. exam by my onocologist's nurse practitioner. After telling her about my joint pain, especially in my feet, knees, fingers,hips and neck, she told me that "cancer pain rarely goes away." However, she did say that it may get better especially during the six mo. period after chemo. After that,…
Calcified areas in the brain
My son is 13yrs. old and 6 yrs out of BMT for AM[LEUKEMIA].He presentd with gross memory loss 2 months after the transplant.MRI's showed at least two white spots in areas of his brain.They were attributed to chemo damage or viral infection during immunosuppresion.He has since developed epilepsy,severe migraines,and mood…
Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Side Effects The side effects of Radiation Therapy can be classified as Acute, Subacute and Delayed. Acute reactions occur during the course of treatment and are temporary. They are manifested as signs of increased inter-cranal pressure or worsening of neurological deficits. They results from an increase…
Chemo-Radiation Necrosis
The treatment method recommended for brain metastases of large solitary tumors exceeding 2cm in diameter is surgical resection followed by 5 fractions(at 2.0gy per) of focal radiation to the local tumor bed. My wife received the 5 fractions plus an additional 20 fractions of Whole Brain radiation(at 2.0gy per). Mindful,…
Lemonade as a anticancer drinks
Hi, I heard that there is such a recepe of using Lemonade drink to fight cancer cells. Has anyone heard about it? The lemon to use must be Green colour instead of the common Yellow colour lemon and its said to be alkaline. Thanks chee kiong

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