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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…
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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…
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doudenal cancer after whipple
I am 32 with 3 beautiful childeren (2,5, 11) and a wonderful husband. I have been recovering from whipple surgery for 5 weeks. I had a 4.5 cm stage 3 tumor that is poorly differenciated and 1 out of 8 lymph nodeds showed positive for cancer. I am wondering if anybody has decided to not do chemo and radiation and use…
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Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in the Common Bile Duct
I was curious if there was anyone out there diagnosed with a Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Common Bile Duct. I was diagnosed last year and underwent a Whipple procedure. I've looked all sorts of places and so far I haven't been able to find anyone else that has had this. One thing I heard from every doctor I encountered…
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Does anyone here currently have angiosarcoma or have had it?
I am looking for people who currently currently have or have had angiosarcoma. I was diagnosed with stage 4 angiosarcoma on November 5th and am currently undergoing treatment but had to switch chemotherapy drugs since Taxol was not working since the tumors are all over my body. Nathan
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cancer of unknown primary
someone please help i an the caregiver for my mother who is 77 we were told 2 years ago that she only had months to live an we should call hospis so we did an a year later they took her off. we go to doctor every 3 months an they do CT scan an every time he says it is spreading she has about 20 tummers in liver, lungs,an…
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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.
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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…
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Islet cell tumor / neuroendricine tumor
Hi! I am a 33 year old female who was diagnosed with an islet cell tumor of the pancreas a few months after I had my baby last year. In september i underwent a whipple operation and i an feeling great again. The other day i went in for a CT scan as a part of my 6 month check up and they found that some of the lymph nodes…
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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.