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Advanced Stage Chologiocarinoma ( bile ducts)
Hi all, My father was diganosed with chologiocarcinoma on sep 2010 in advanced stage as it had metasized to liver and lymph nodes. The tumor is around 8cm in the left lobe and there are some small nodes on the right side too. The doctor advised chemotherapy of cisplatnin and gemcitabine. Doctor used carboplatin instead of…
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pancreatic cancer
I am looking for help and information. My dad who is 54 was diagnosed April 2010 with Pancreatic Cancer. It is stage 4 and he has spots on his liver. We have been going to a local oncologist at Gaston Oncology and he has been treating my dad with gemcitabine. He is going to be starting his 5th round next week. He goes 3…
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CAAT diet for cancer
I'm from the ovarian cancer discussion board and thought the following info would be of interest to this board: Controlled Amino Acid Treatment (CAAT)—A Novel Nutritional Approach to Cancer Treatment By Michael B. Schachter, MD, CNS, FACAM Angelo P. John, a cancer theorist for more than 40 years, has developed an extremely…
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T Cell Lymphoma
I am looking to connect with a survivor of T cell lymphoma
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gist tumors (gastrointestinal something? tumors)
Is anybody familiar with a rare form of cancer called GIST? I lost a good friend to this awful thing. It was fast, and seemingly untreatable. Anybody?
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Small Intestine Cancer
My mom was diagnosed with small intestine cancer, she had a tumor and lives far from me so my sister and we went there for the surgery and after a 4 hour surgery the doctor came out and told us that it is stage 3 and in her lymph we are so upset with this news. My mom came home after 5 days in the hospital and was home 2…
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Gallbladder Cancer
Could anyone tell me more about this when it has spread to the liver? Thank you. Life expectancy, etc? Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy NOT an option. My mother -age 98. Sad but want to be prepared and can handle the truth.
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Copay assistance for gallbladder cancer??
Does anyone know of an agency that offers copay assistance. There are plenty out there but believe it or not if you don't have a certain type of cancer you do not qualify. Gallbladder seems to be excluded everywhere I try. Her chemo copay for Xeloda is $525 for 3 weeks. With all of her appointments and procedures having…
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radiation effects
hey All I had cancer in nasal and sinus cavity. My question is this Can radiation to an area cause tissue nearby to be necrotic and cause swelling and inflammation 6 months later. Also can biopsy of tissue be negative whilst other part of mass biopsy later is positive??? i know Y'all aren't doctors, but I'd just like your…
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Peritoneum Cancer with Stage IV Gallbladder Cancer - Treatment Started Today
Hi all: I've started a new discussion topic as the three gallbladder cancer ones are getting long. I started treatment for peritoneum cancerous nodules following gallbladder cancer. The oncologist is trying the chemotherapy used with colon cancer so I'm also posting there. Apparently the combination of oxaliplatin,…
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squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus
I had radical surgery on June 9, 2008 that removed parts of the following on the left cheek Eye orb nose cheek bone upper jaw hard palate sinus nerve Wondering how long the ache in the eye muscle will continue and the pain at surgery site. Will not be having radiation treatment. I have been treating with Ratio-oxycocet…
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Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
I am looking for anyone out there who has been diagnosed with a carcinoma of unknown primary ruled out as a germ cell tumor. Also we have been through treatment with taxol, carboplatnum, and etopiside which has failed to work. now we are going trough treatmnt with irinotecan and gemcitibean. I am looking for someone with…
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WANTED! PEEPS WHO HAVE HAD LIVER RESECTION
I am looking for anyone who has had a liver resection...I had a liver resection Jan. 2011 and still having pain. The pain is worse after eating. It hurts to walk. I'm still on pain meds and wondering if this is normal or not. I hope at some point this goes away. Please advise!
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Dealing with Neulasta shots
For anyone who has to get Neulasta shots while in chemo to keep up white blood counts, a trick to lessening the bone pain that might result from them is to take Claritin day before, day of and day after the shot. I read this on another site, tried it (I am in chemo for primary peritoneal carcinoma)and it worked! Thought I…
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I am a 20-year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
I am a Pancreatic Cancer 20-Year Survivor! I am a retired high school teacher, an advocate for animal welfare, a conservationist and an environmentalist. I exercise daily, adhere to a semi-vegetarian diet, like keeping things simple, and enjoy simple day-to-day life with my family. My only daughter is studying for her…
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Bile Duct Cancer
My Dad was diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer in September. He underwent surgery Sept 21st and had the Whipple Proceedure. The tumor was removed but there are some "atypical cells" located in the branches of the bile duct that flow to the liver. In 10 days he will start chemo and radiation therapy for six weeks. If anyone has…
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Sweat gland breast cancer underarm
Had tumor taken out underarm sweat gland 2 years ago .Mayo said breast tissue origin but not any thing else found in body so far. Had many glands removed . Put on tomoxifen . Now it came back in the same place 2 years later . I don't see any follow ups from people that posted about this in the two years that have past . Is…
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Anti-Cancer Diet
How do you prevent is there a anti-cancer diet I am reseaching this topic so that I can help others. My uncle died from cancer at 19 years old I am trying to help others and myself eat healthy and fight against cancer.Can any one help?
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Phase I/II clinical trial: viral therapy
I found this on the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center web site (866-627-7616) This is biological therapy instead of chemotherapy. Viral Therapy in Treating Patients With Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, or Fallopian Tube Cancer That Did Not Respond to Platinum Chemotherapy Identifier…
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ON THE WAIT AND SEE PLAN....
After numerous testing, blood work, CT scans, MRI, Ultra sounds, PET scan, 2 surgerys...I was finally diagnosed CUP...at this time Oncologist wants to continue testing.. blood work every 6 weeks and CT scan every 12 weeks and just wait and see. Being that diagnosis is unknown primary mets to liver its hard to determine…
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Stage IV oral cavity cancer
Hello out there. Family member received PET Scan that revealed primary cancer cell has spread into the lungs. Doctors are saying incurable. Facing next course of chemo. Any other suggestions on treatment and/or favorable prognosis? We are now seeking a second opinion.
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scared to death...unknown primary
I'm a 10 yr. Breast cancer survivor and in Nov. 2010 I had a gallbladder attack and had emergency surgery to have it removed. At that time surgeon noticed spot on liver and biopsyed it and it came back positive for cancer. Pathology report said breast cancer mets to liver. My oncologist wasn't buying that and got a second…
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cyst with high cancer markers head of pancreas
i have been told i have a cyst on the head of the pancreas with cea of 8995 and that i should probably have a whipple procedure. does anyone have this and did they have this procedure? what are the chances it will spread? how long should i wait? canada doesn't have fast health care you can wait 6 months for a consult and…
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Primary tumors of unknown origin
50 y.o. otherwise healthy male Houston TX area. Dxd with metastatic tumors of unknown primary origin January 08 2010. Mets to spinal column (t2-t4) liver, and abdominal lymphs. Surgery to remove spinal tumor January 8th discharged hospital January 15. Radiation to tumor margins of spine MD Anderson Feb. 10 sessions total.…
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Adenocarcinoma Unknown Primary - Phase 1 Clinical trials
Hello, Have you, or anyone you know, have a similar diagnosis as my wife? (Metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary. Tumors discovered in liver and has spread to other areas). After 12 months, my wife continues the fight. After 5 months of chemotherapy, she is now enrolled in Phase-1 clinical trials (MD Anderson Cancer…
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Gallbladder Cancer - 2011
I am new to the group and in radiation and chemo (Xeloda). For my story, please see my postings on Gallbladder Cancer Stage 4. I am wondering if anyone else has had hand swelling and soreness from taking Xeloda? It is a common side effect and hit me on Day 8. I had to discontinue chemo for one day. Since I have a full six…
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PARP Inhibitors for Melanoma
Some cell-based assay labs have explored the biology of PARP inhibitors, alone and in combination, in actual human tumor primary culture microspeheroids (microclusters), in breast, ovarian and other cancers. In these investigations, the lab applies the functional profiling platform to understand how PARP inhibitors enhance…
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Cancer of undetermined Origin
Ok, so a week has past since the PET scan and the follow up visit with the Dr was this morning. Here is where we stand. The PET scan did not show anything but he does have some lesions on his back which are malignant. Doc says the cancer has spread to his back bone but they can't determine where the cancer originated. I…
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Carcinoid Tumor on Lung
Is there anyone out there who has also had this type of cancer? I have searched and searched on here and can find very little. Thanks, De
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gallbladder cancer stage 4
I am a 65 year old woman recently diagnosed with metastic gallbladder cancer. Towards the end of February this year I began to have symtoms including pain in my gallbladder area. My doctor agreed with me that i needed to have my gallbladder removed as I had had stones for many years.However, I became very sick over a…