Chemotherapy & Radiation
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Radiation for Cancer??
Asked by B.G. from Los Angeles
on July 13, 2011
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Hey mamas,
To make a long story short, about month ago, my then 5 month old nephew had a cancerous tumor removed in his right kidney. They have started chemo and h...
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- Stephanie, my dad had radiation, including stereotactic radiosurgery three times for the same spot (brain tumor), so I think it may be able to be done more than once (...
- Radiation can also only be done on same body part once per lifetime (ETA: depending on the type of radiation ~ check with the doctor). If he were to have radiation no...
- Hey B., My best friend from childhood just went through a Wilm's tumor with her 4 year old...If you want to PM me your email address I can forward to her...I know she...
Cancer Question - Chemo or No?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on September 25, 2011
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Okay this is an update to my friend's mom who is a "drama queen"...if you read the previous post - my girlfriend's mom is 72 years old and full of drama..she had a cys...
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- I 100% agree with Laurie! As an RN myself, I am all about patient rights. Bottom line it is her choice. Lori
- She should definitely go to the oncologist who specializes in the treatment of cancer, the OB/GYN doesn't. The oncologist can then advise your friend's mom on what wo...
- My papa is going to be 73 in November. He has had a few strokes and has made decisions as to how he wants to treat them. Mainly, he has refused the medication his do...
Chemo for Dogs
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 28, 2009
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Hi moms
I really need help on this one. My dog was just diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma which is a cnacer of the blood vessels. I was told it is very invasive and...
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- Sorry for your dog's illness. Did the vet tell you that there would be side effects to the chemo (vomiting, etc), or are you basing it on human reactions? I just list...
- I'm so sorry D.. I've been in your shoes. We had chemo on a dog when I was in high school, and it was awful for her. It made her very, very sick and miserable and d...
- Hi, D.. I used to work at a major veterinary hospital in Boston. I cannot speak to prognosis, I am not a vet, but i can tell you that most dogs handle chemotherapy bet...
Chemo Question
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on January 26, 2012
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My mom finished her last round of chemo two weeks ago. Yay! They told her that she would need a body scan to determine whether or not the cancer was in remission. She ...
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- Maybe they'll do this PET scan and another in 6 mos...if all is clear remove it? I don't know. She'll have to ask the nurse/dr for sure. She might have to have mo...
- My memory is so terrible from that time, but I am pretty sure that my port was removed a couple of months after I finished chemo. It has nothing to do with the drugs. ...
- I had a masectomy in april of 2007. they did chemo and then radiation (last treatment was in January of 2008. The port was removed in march of 2008. they did it rig...
How to Help Someone Undergoing Chemotherapy?
Asked by R.S. from Seattle
on January 15, 2012
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I have someone dear to me who's undergoing radiation and chemotherapy to treat their cancer now. They're now feeling the side effects such as dizziness and vomiting. ...
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- Just be there for support and offer to do anything they (the patient and the family) need help with.
- Does the hospital, have a Counselor, to help with this process and explain it to you all? Hospitals often have social workers or people/Counselors to help, or may kn...
- R.: I'm truly sorry for this! I hope the chemotherapy is successful and eradicates the cancer. I am sure there are natural remedy's for nausea. Can you call or t...
Cancer
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 16, 2010
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We found out yesterday that my husbands aunt has terminal gastric cancer in stage 4 and that she only has about 1 year left with chemotheraphy and about 3 to 6 without...
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- Hi C., I am very sorry your family has been stricken by this awful disease. My mother was diagnosed with cancer January 09. My four sisters have never held up very w...
- Be present -- mentally, physically and emotionally -- as much as you can, for your husband, his aunt and her family. Be real about the situation. Show and express yo...
- I just read a book called Eating Pomegranates. It is a memoir about a woman who had breast cancer. It talks about the experience of cancer, surgery, chemotherapy and...
Cancer
Asked by N.P. from Tampa
on August 5, 2011
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i just wanted to feel better
i am in a relation for over a year and half and i have been friends with my man four years
we got togeather a year and half ago and its...
Cancer
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on July 31, 2011
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My 52 year old aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 (terminal) lung cancer, yesterday. We do not know of a treatment plan to prolong her life yet, but I want to do things ...
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- Can't help you with the hospital part but my dad died of lung cancer. The last 3 months of his life he lived with us. I think a huge part of their fear has to do wit...
- my father went from being OK to being sick with stage 4 cancer..your best bet is to be there for her...do whatever she wants..if she wants to sit and talk..please do i...
- How about visiting her at home one day and suprise her by doing laundry and folding.or change the linens on the bed or vacuum. Tell her you are going to help her that ...
Cancer
Asked by T.C. from Lakeland
on May 23, 2007
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Most recently I have been under some serious stress due to a big change in my living situation and cancer treatments. My husband and I are young, really young. I was 1...
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- Hi T. ,My mom has breast cancer and the medical bills are crazy.She found a group called the Cancer alliance and they help with some of your bills.I hope that helps co...
- Hi T., Have you tried applying for SSI? If you are not working and have medical documentation, then you should apply. You can do it online or call the local social ...
- T., My heart goes out to you. I am the former Assistant Transplant Coordinator for the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Florida Hospital, and have worked with many ...
What to Expect at First Chemo Treatment
Asked by K.F. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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Help... I am starting Chemo today and am very worried. I don't know what to expect and am very scared. I will be taking emend, zofran and compazine pills as well as N...
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- Hi K., I hope the chemo treatments are going well. I went through that last year, so I know what you're going through. Feel free to email me if you want to talk t...
- Hello, K., I had chemo last year for breast cancer, and I am all done with everything and doing well. I had different medicines than you, but I was really scared, to...
- Hey K., I don't know what you should expect, but trust God, and if you ever just want to talk, I'm hear and I will pray for a full recovery. J. ____@____.com
