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Liposarcoma and Chemo
I'm on my third recurrence of liposarcoma. the first in 1997 was removed surgically as was the second. I've had one round of chemo and radiaion. I now have another tumor, plus lots of little ones. I understand the success rate for standard treatments is 35% (Ifosmide and dixiorubicin). The second round, as perscribed by MD…
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
I was diagnosed with Diffuse Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma in Sept. 2001. Had surgery in Oct. 2001 and intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The cancer came back. Had surgery again Sept. 2002 and now in intravenous chemotherapy. I wonder if anyone else out there has a similar situation.
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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Clinical trials and hospice
My dad, age 80, was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer two months ago. Since his diagnosis I've been frustrated with the lack of coordinated health care management of his life limiting disease. No doctor wants to discuss anything other than the immediate issue, whether that be a particular test or medication or pain…
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tell me if there is hope
posted a message yesterday on my husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer..been reading all of your messages and reply's..gone to the cancer specialest today and they did not answer alot of my questions..the only answer is my husband had 6-8months to live and an wipple was not the answer..only info: I recieved from the…
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Cutting into cancer
I have a theory that once they cut into cancer that is advanced it will spread whatever you do I would never have surgery again and certainl;y not radio or chemo its awfultreatment and kills more than it cures although i am sure lots woill disagree with me
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Question for Tim
Hi Tim, I've seen a few of your posts, and they are the only promising news I've really found so far. My mother in law was diagnosed with PC early last week. Doctor's have yet to give us any information relative to her situation, other than it's stage 1 or 2 and only a 2cm tumor. My mother in law has gathered most of her…
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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thoroughness
My family had a somewhat similar experience 1998. My dad had gone to the doctors complaining of tiredness and ache in his side. Doc kept saying that there was nothing they could find in the blood tests and that he should go home, several times over,etc. Since he was 79 yrs of age they just said it was part of aging even…
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thoroughness
farrah, i'd be angry too. it is sad when you know something is just not right with your own body and the docs act like your a hypochondriac. i am a breast cancer survivor (it has not been 2 years yet since the first surgery) who has been having aches and pains that have begun to scare me. they are not constant but they…
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Looking for Hope/Survivors
My mom was diagnosed with stage 3, locally advanced PC; whipple not an option since tumor is wrapped around arteries. My family and I are looking for hope and/or survivor stories. ANy help out there. . .please?
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Thoroughness
Farrah, I have heard the pancreas called the "silent" organ and pc a "silent killer." Well it boggles me that if someone is coming complaining of digestive problems that cannot be medically diagnosed using current screenings, why not check the pancreas???? It seems like a no brainer, because if you read people's stories of…
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husband has pancreatic cancer
hi my name is Susan and my husband was just diagnosied with pancreatic cancer..Were from just south of Pittsburgh and going to the hillmen center tomorrow in Pittsburgh...I guess this is hell on earth right now and I am trying to get as much info..that my mind can take..this is my first visit to this website and I have…
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Is it lack of thoroughness on the part of the medical profession or is it just plain old "Don't give
My husband died one week ago today after a horribly painful illness that had obvious symptoms for at least 18 months. Of course the symptoms got progressively worse until three months ago when he collapsed and had to be taken to the emergency hospital. He was hospitalized (he and I decided) one year ago with these very…
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Total Pancreatectomy on 30DEC03
Our mother (64 year-old diabetic of three years) just finished having her Pancreas, Gall Bladder, Spleen, small portion of her stomach, and five lymph nodes removed on Tues, Dec 30, 2003. Only her Pancreas had a small tumor in addition to one of the five lymph nodes. There are no signs of cancer anywhere else: stomach,…
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My mom
we just found out my mom has Pancreatic cancer and surgery is not an option. I am hoping to find someone who is a survivor of this cancer and find out about treatment options. Please give me some info bad or good. thank you so much and please pray for my mom her name is Chris.
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stonegang@yahoo.com
Gale Stone died on December 14, 2003. I didn't know this and wrote to her on January 5, 2003. Her husband Richard replied to me, and her death has been very hard on him. I know we would all want to express our sorrow over Gale's death, but I can understand that right now, we only make Richard's pain greater by reminding…
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Cat Scan
Well i have had some good news. My tumor has shrunk. I jave just started me second round of chemo and I am very upbeat and praying for a very good Christmas
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failed whipple
my mother had an attempted whipple as she seemed to be a good candidate, but the surgery was not completed due to blood vessel encapsulation. the surgeon did palliative bypasses and closed her up. she now faces 5-6 weeks of recovery and then chemo/radiation is being recommended. all i see in the literature is that…
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Father died of pancreatic cancer
My father died this past December of pancreatic cancer. How does a 20-year-old daughter come to grips with this?
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First 4 Chemo Treatments
Hello Everyone. I am new to this so bear with me.I found out On June 3rd that i have Pancreatic cancer. Two Months before my 40th Birthday. To this date i have had 4 chemo treatments and doing well. I seem to get better withe every treatment and am able to do more. I know this tyep of cancer normaly hits pepole older than…
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CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Hi all, my very dear girlfriend who is 37 years old has a rare and complicated form of cancer that started in her breast and spread to her spine and brain. It was referred to by one doctor as cancer of the nervous system. She underwent massive doses of chemo through a shunt directly to her brain and through her arm…
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Metaplastic breast cancer
I have just recently been told that I have metaplastic breast cancer. Has anyone with this type of cancer been to MD Anderson for treatment? My doctor says it is treated just like other breast cancers, but with the way it returns, surely researchers have found other drugs to treat.
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Spindel Cell Synovial Sarcoma
I am a very tired and frustrated wife of a rare cancer patient. 2-1/2 yrs ago my husband was diagnosed with spindel cell synovial sarcoma. It started in his lungs and has spread to his face and bottom portion of the brain. He has had 3 lung surgeries and 2 neurosurgeries; 2 different types of chemo and 1 - 10-day round of…
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Urachul Carcinoma
I was diagnosed with urachul carcinoma back in January of this year. I'l like to talk with someone else that has this.
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Any help?
My brother has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer. He is not in the United States. He is in very healthy condition overall and they can not find any tumor. He has cancer cells in his lung lining. The doctors are baffled, never seen anything like this before, don't know what to do. I am hoping someone else has had…
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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Does anyone know what blood results mean?
My father had a blood test today and called me very excited. His first blood test (prior to treatment) was 174,000. His result today was 6800. Where can I go to find out what this means? Thank you for your help!
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father got diagnosed with pc
my father got diagnosed with pc in January and he has been fighting it very hard though doesnt take medicines like hunger stimulators to help him eat or doesnt tell the doctor about his pain like back pain headaches and depression. he is a very hard man and also very stuburn. we are from ethiopia and he thinks it has…