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Bloating and weight gain solutions anyone?
I read that hydroxycarbamide treatment is likely to produce a weight gain. Even though I am now on the smallest dose (500mg/day), dealing with a bloated tummy is so difficult. I should add that I have ET and have been on treatment now for close to 3 years. I exercise religiously but feel so frustrated
I read that hydroxycarbamide treatment is likely to produce a weight gain. Even though I am now on the smallest dose (500mg/day), dealing with a bloated tummy is so difficult. I should add that I have ET and have been on treatment now for close to 3 years. I exercise religiously but feel so frustrated
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MPN Voice
10 months ago
Options when Docetaxel stops working
Hi everyone- My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in April of 2021. His PSA was 52 at the time of his diagnosis. He went on Lupron and Abiraterone which took his PSA to .03 and kept it low until Oct 2022. It went to 8.9 and his doctor put him on Docetaxel chemo. His PSA has continued
Hi everyone- My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in April of 2021. His PSA was 52 at the time of his diagnosis. He went on Lupron and Abiraterone which took his PSA to .03 and kept it low until Oct 2022. It went to 8.9 and his doctor put him on Docetaxel chemo. His PSA has continued
TerryR123
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Suppliments that help with chemo?
A friend on their own chemo journey recommended the following - wondering if anyone agrees, or is this the equivalent of snake oil? Thanks for any help you can give. Pao V “FM”® is a dietary supplement composed of Pao pereira extract (Geissospermum vellosii) and "Quassia amara" powder. Ginkgo V® is
A friend on their own chemo journey recommended the following - wondering if anyone agrees, or is this the equivalent of snake oil? Thanks for any help you can give. Pao V “FM”® is a dietary supplement composed of Pao pereira extract (Geissospermum vellosii) and "Quassia amara" powder. Ginkgo V® is
Tinuriel
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
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Change in low grade diagnosis -to high grade ovarian carcino sarcoma?
Hi everyone, I am hoping for some advice. I am 47 years old and am nearly 4 weeks post cyto-reductive surgery for stage 3C ovarian cancer - biopsy prior to surgery showed it was low grade serous ovarian cancer (lgsoc) and I had been getting my head round that diagnosis. Surgery went well and multidisciplinary
Hi everyone, I am hoping for some advice. I am 47 years old and am nearly 4 weeks post cyto-reductive surgery for stage 3C ovarian cancer - biopsy prior to surgery showed it was low grade serous ovarian cancer (lgsoc) and I had been getting my head round that diagnosis. Surgery went well and multidisciplinary
Happyhome24
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Hot flushes help
Hi teal ladies, struggling with hot flushes keeping me awake most of the night. Has anyone found a useful supplement not contraindicated for us teal ladies? I also have a bit of liver impairment since debulking surgery in May without a known cause yet so need to check that wouldn't be a blocker for trying
Hi teal ladies, struggling with hot flushes keeping me awake most of the night. Has anyone found a useful supplement not contraindicated for us teal ladies? I also have a bit of liver impairment since debulking surgery in May without a known cause yet so need to check that wouldn't be a blocker for trying
Jholly4
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
I have for the past 2 and a half years been taking Ibrance and letrozole. Unfortunately my last two scans have shown that they are no longer working and the cancer cells have started to grow. Tomorrow I start taking Capecitabine ( Xeloda) a chemo drug. 3 x 150 twice a day. 2 weeks on 1 week off. I
I have for the past 2 and a half years been taking Ibrance and letrozole. Unfortunately my last two scans have shown that they are no longer working and the cancer cells have started to grow. Tomorrow I start taking Capecitabine ( Xeloda) a chemo drug. 3 x 150 twice a day. 2 weeks on 1 week off. I
LorryLou
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
10 months ago
Traditional chemo
has anyone been offered traditional chemo for treatment? My husband will be starting treatment soon. He’s been going to an oncologist in Tennessee. When we lived in NY Dr Rai was his doctor and we trusted him. We picked the oncologist here because he agreed to keep in touch with Dr Rai and discuss his
has anyone been offered traditional chemo for treatment? My husband will be starting treatment soon. He’s been going to an oncologist in Tennessee. When we lived in NY Dr Rai was his doctor and we trusted him. We picked the oncologist here because he agreed to keep in touch with Dr Rai and discuss his
Jill70
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CLL Support
10 months ago
bung1961
I have told you that I had 2 colonoscopies in a month 1st time 6/7 polyps removed ( no sing of cancer ) 2nd time a further 4/5 more removed only to be told by the hospital you got IBS & Diverticular Disease given fodmap diet shoved out the door yes I do understand it was following 1st COVID stuff and
I have told you that I had 2 colonoscopies in a month 1st time 6/7 polyps removed ( no sing of cancer ) 2nd time a further 4/5 more removed only to be told by the hospital you got IBS & Diverticular Disease given fodmap diet shoved out the door yes I do understand it was following 1st COVID stuff and
bungi1961
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Bowel Disease Support
10 months ago
one step forward 2 back
Had my CT scan before my 6th chemo , getting ready to go home and had to go to another ward for blood test ?? Turns out I have a small blood clot on my lung , I just feel I’m getting nowhere just carnt get over that hill . Just feeling a bit low
Had my CT scan before my 6th chemo , getting ready to go home and had to go to another ward for blood test ?? Turns out I have a small blood clot on my lung , I just feel I’m getting nowhere just carnt get over that hill . Just feeling a bit low
Cazy1010
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Sclc tumor calcified meaning
I was diagnosed with sclc limited to right lung 6cm tumor. Told inoperable and incurable, but treatment woukd give me more time. I had chemo and radiotherapy ending treatment 2 years 1 month ago.I was told tumor had shrunk to 17.5mm and that was good news. At my last appointment was told the tumor had
I was diagnosed with sclc limited to right lung 6cm tumor. Told inoperable and incurable, but treatment woukd give me more time. I had chemo and radiotherapy ending treatment 2 years 1 month ago.I was told tumor had shrunk to 17.5mm and that was good news. At my last appointment was told the tumor had
Croxfest
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Small Cell Lung Cancer Support
10 months ago
Decision Time Very Soon
My profile is updated, but briefly, diagnosed de novo, high volume metastatic in April 2022. PSA 28.2, Gleason 4+5. ADT & 6 rounds chemo brought PSA to 0.48 in Jan. 2023 & then started creeping up. In June, went over 2 & MO felt was castrate resistant. Stopped abi. and started Keytruda (I am MSI- high
My profile is updated, but briefly, diagnosed de novo, high volume metastatic in April 2022. PSA 28.2, Gleason 4+5. ADT & 6 rounds chemo brought PSA to 0.48 in Jan. 2023 & then started creeping up. In June, went over 2 & MO felt was castrate resistant. Stopped abi. and started Keytruda (I am MSI- high
rsgdmd
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
confused
I have recently been diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer, T3N+ After a PET scan they also found a ganglion near where the stomach meets the oesophagus. In early discussion they were talking about five weeks radio/chemo combo and then surgery. The surgery sounds scary but from my googling the only
I have recently been diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer, T3N+ After a PET scan they also found a ganglion near where the stomach meets the oesophagus. In early discussion they were talking about five weeks radio/chemo combo and then surgery. The surgery sounds scary but from my googling the only
Vitex
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
10 months ago
Hi Everyone, I'm new to this but so glad I found it. Thought I'd introduce myself....no point in holding back!
Hi, This October 2023, will mark the 25th 'Anniversary' of when, at the age of 26, I was wheeled into Theatre for an Operation that lasted 7hrs. I had 8 months previously been told that there was nothing wrong with me when I kept going & phoning the Doctors as my Period (as I thought it was) came
Hi, This October 2023, will mark the 25th 'Anniversary' of when, at the age of 26, I was wheeled into Theatre for an Operation that lasted 7hrs. I had 8 months previously been told that there was nothing wrong with me when I kept going & phoning the Doctors as my Period (as I thought it was) came
maddie_1234
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Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
10 months ago
Two trees, four textures; a mixed media painting
Really this was just playing around with my materials. It was fun. The composition is meant to invite each viewer in turn to examine each tree as a separate painting -- a kind of stand-alone. I hope you enjoy them. On a darker note, I have an appointment with my oncologist on Monday afternoon to discuss
Really this was just playing around with my materials. It was fun. The composition is meant to invite each viewer in turn to examine each tree as a separate painting -- a kind of stand-alone. I hope you enjoy them. On a darker note, I have an appointment with my oncologist on Monday afternoon to discuss
BrentW
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Care Community
10 months ago
QoL: Mixed media painting, 'Two trees, four textures'.
Really this was just playing around with my materials. It was fun. The composition is meant to invite each viewer in turn to examine each tree as a separate painting -- a kind of stand-alone. I hope you enjoy them. On a darker note, I have an appointment with my oncologist on Monday afternoon to discuss
Really this was just playing around with my materials. It was fun. The composition is meant to invite each viewer in turn to examine each tree as a separate painting -- a kind of stand-alone. I hope you enjoy them. On a darker note, I have an appointment with my oncologist on Monday afternoon to discuss
BrentW
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Q & A with my husband's MO
I'm posting this in case someone finds it helpful. The scans show visceral as well as bone mets. That plus a steep rise in his PSA and the start of chemo really soon have us in a sober state of mind. Continuing to lean on Jesus for strength. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXoa3LDjRUyZ4dE9wLJQAg32jRcEISF4v3KeSOT83gg
I'm posting this in case someone finds it helpful. The scans show visceral as well as bone mets. That plus a steep rise in his PSA and the start of chemo really soon have us in a sober state of mind. Continuing to lean on Jesus for strength. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXoa3LDjRUyZ4dE9wLJQAg32jRcEISF4v3KeSOT83gg
Tinuriel
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
All clear now for two years
Just sending a positive story. Diagnosed 2b HG clear cell, endometrioid 2020. Big op, chemo, diagnosed my own recurrence after 6 months. Another op, then RT. 2021. Last couple of scans have been clear. They are still going to check me every 6 months. I am taking alternative supplements and vitamins
Just sending a positive story. Diagnosed 2b HG clear cell, endometrioid 2020. Big op, chemo, diagnosed my own recurrence after 6 months. Another op, then RT. 2021. Last couple of scans have been clear. They are still going to check me every 6 months. I am taking alternative supplements and vitamins
candyapplegrey
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My Ovacome
10 months ago
Still have shortness of breath from lobectomy in May
I had a left upper lobectomy in May 2023 followd by 4 sessions of chemo. I still have a little shortness of breath left over from my lobectomy. Is this fairly common?
I had a left upper lobectomy in May 2023 followd by 4 sessions of chemo. I still have a little shortness of breath left over from my lobectomy. Is this fairly common?
Babtino
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
10 months ago
Prostate cancer morphed into NEPC
I was recently blindsided by my "under control" prostate cancer, turning into High Grade Neuroendocrine Prostate cancer (NEPC). After 13 years of various therapies, the last few years included Lupron/Eligard, Zytiga, Xtandi. This kept the PSA low (around .2) and kept my MO happy. In 2021, I asked my
I was recently blindsided by my "under control" prostate cancer, turning into High Grade Neuroendocrine Prostate cancer (NEPC). After 13 years of various therapies, the last few years included Lupron/Eligard, Zytiga, Xtandi. This kept the PSA low (around .2) and kept my MO happy. In 2021, I asked my
CharlieBC
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
My Recovery so far post Stem cell Transplant
Sorry I've been absent for so long, my stem cell transplant journey has been a difficult one to be honest and only now do I feel able to be able to tell the story so far. Thank you to everyone who kindly messaged me to see how I was and apologies for asking so long to respond. I really appreciated
Sorry I've been absent for so long, my stem cell transplant journey has been a difficult one to be honest and only now do I feel able to be able to tell the story so far. Thank you to everyone who kindly messaged me to see how I was and apologies for asking so long to respond. I really appreciated
Jm954
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CLL Support
10 months ago
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