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Severe Itching
Can anyone suggest anything to relive the severe itching associated with pancreatic/liver ca? I know it is caused by the bile backing up in the system.
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bile duct cancer
Can anyone give me some hopeful stories about this rare cancer? My mum (an otherwise healthy, fit 70yr old)has just been diagnosed and I would love to hear a positive story from someone who has been through the same cancer and survived!
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grandma with pancreatic tumor
My grandma has a pancreatic tumor. They did a blood test to see if it was cancer or not. It showed up that it wasn't but they said it is not 100% accurate. Can anyone tell me how often pancreatic tumors are cancerous? Please respond!
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Pancreatic CA Discussion on Radio
On Sunday, November 14, 2004, The Group Room, the nationally syndicated radio call-in cancer talk show, will air a special live broadcast in support of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, in association with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). We welcome your voices Sunday, November 14th in The Group…
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Healthy! 1 year post whipple 34 years old
I just want to tell all of you out there that there is hope. I am a 33 year old female that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage 3 following a whipple operation. Its been 13 months and I feel great! No meds, a little pain from time to time but I feel like my life is back to normal. I invite you to read my story. I…
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Advanced pancreatic cancer,liver,lungs
My mother had a whipple done 2002.She did not have chemo. 6 months ago it come back in her pancreas 2cms what is left of it. Spread to her liver not much alittle she couldint go through the clinical trials because her kidneys were bad. so they put her on gemzar through the ivy no nutrition nothing. 3months later they…
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Life after Whipple
My mom has PC. She should be having her Whipple surgery within a month. She fears the recovery from the surgery almost to the point where she doesn't even want to have the surgery done. I was hoping to get some feedback on what to expect during the recovery period. Do the pain meds help? I've read 2-3 months for recovery.…
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2 years and counting
Today my dad turns 64 years old, 2 years ago when he was dx with stage4 pancreatic cancer I never thought this was possible. He underwent chemo and RXT prior to his whipple as the tumor completely encased this mesentaary artery. The doctor waas doubtful that he would be able to have surgery but a miracle happened the tumor…
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Gonzales Treatment for pancreatic cancer
Does anyone know anyone who has undergone the Gonzales treatment? Any info regarding someone who has had direct experience with the treatment would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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switching chemo drugs
I have pancreatic cancer in the tail, the duodenum and surrounds the celiac axis. I have been receiving chemo treatment since March (Gemcitabine and cis-platinum) I am on a one month hiatus and after that my oncologist is thinking of switching chemo drugs. I want to know if anyone has some suggestions to share
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I need some info on what to expect during this period..
My dad was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with pancreatic cancer. It is the size of a quarter, and he has just learned that he must wait 1 more month (july 27) to see the cancer doctor. Is this normal? Every day hes sick at least once and is losing weight faster that I have ever seen. He eats right but he cant keep the weight on. I…
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savor eccrine sweat gland carcinoma
Hello. I am 25 and have recently been diagnosed with savor eccrine sweat gland carcinoma. I have had my tumor removed and a margin surgery done. Tissues came back negative, but there was another small tumor. I am scheduled for a CT and lymph node section. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this type of cancer or…
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Slurring/Memory
My father was diagnosed just about 6 months ago with 6-12 months to live, pancreatic cancer which has metastasized, especially to the lung (or from, who knows). He was okay until about 3 weeks ago and now is slurring his speech, losing memory. Is it the drugs? Has anyone else had this experience? He is using morphine and…
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People with more than 1rare cancer??
Hi, Im 33 and have had 2 rare cancers in 4 years. Thymoma (malignant) and Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma. The Docs claim that they are unrelated. I am curious to know if there are others out there like me who only grow crazy stuff?? I would also like to know if anyone is experiencing hair loss 5 years after chemo? Thanks, m
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Trouble Swallowing After Whipple
Has anyone had trouble swallowing about 8 days after their Whipple procedure? Did you have a "blocked" feeling when trying to eat jello or clear liquids? Like it won't go down... and a feeling of fullness and no room for the food or liquid to go?
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Nothing you haven't heard/read already
I signed up with CSN not quite a year ago. I have read many posts but this is my first actual posting. My girlfriend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Nov 2003. The doctors were hopeful since they caught it soon and the spot was small. She has been on chemo until last month. her liver was beginning to fail so they…
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Help! Treatment Options
My 55 year old father has just been diagnosed with Stage IV of pancreatic cancer that has metastisis to the liver. He has a 5.2 cm tumor on the lower end of the pancreas which is causing him great pain but the doctors say is inoperable. Any advice on doctors and treatments? We just found out this past Tuesday, so there has…
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brother died of pancreatic cancer
I need to talk so very much about the neglect of his care.
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oncologist near Raleigh?
Hi, my sister was just diagnosed with an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer. Our family is looking for an oncologist in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. We need a doctor who is compassionate, knowledgeable and understands the need for pain management. Thanks for any help in identifying qualified onc. specialists.
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New - Need Advice
I have been viewing this board for some time as I have undergone tests for PC. I am 40, single mom of 3. About 3 weeks ago I went to Urgent Care with backache, upper ab pain. Cscan revealed possible Pan mass or Volume Averaging and I was urged to follow up. I have since had an MCRP (MRI), Sectioned Cscan, and some sort of…
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triplet sister has cancer/need advice
I just found out that my triplet sister has pancreatic cancer one month ago. It is in her pancreas, liver and some part of her lungs. Stage 4. She is a fighter and is on gemstar and oxiplatin. She had a hard time keeping food down and had to wait an extra week for chemo. We remain hopefull that chemo will help her for a…
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Side effects of Xeloda
Hi, My father was diagnosed with a stage II adenoncarcinoma of the Pancreas 5 weeks ago. It has metastased in the Liver. The tried to do a wipple 3 weeks ago but did not remove the tumor, however they relieved him from the bile poising. He never wanted Chemo for he has always had an aversion to vomiting. Now he has changed…
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Sloan kettering NYC
I would so appreciate anyfamily or patient who was treated or in a trial conducted by Dr. Gary Schwartz to please contact me.For my brother who passed away. Thank you.
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blood sugars
My blood sugars are running high. Will probably be starting on insulin soon. Is this routine after pancreatic cancer? Had 80% of the organ removed.
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want to talk to ppl with ......
please respond if there are ppl out there with maligant fibrous histiocytoma my husband had it twice and he whould like to talk to more ppl with it and see if they are having the same thing that is happening to him . He had it in the leg and was also wondering if they are having the same reaction as he did with the surgry…
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Nasopharyngeal
Hi! I am fifteen years out of stage 3 Lymphoepithelioma of nasopharynx. Ca is cured but late effects of aggressive therapy (chemo and r.t.) are tough. Anybody relate?
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whipple operation
Since your whipple operation Does anyone out there have a feeling at times like its hollow under the sternum?? Almost like there is a space. How about funny little pains like cramps in your lower abdomen?? What side effects?