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Augmenting Standard of Care.
An English woman, Jane McClelland, wrote a book called, "How to Starve Cancer Without Starving Yourself." She was diagnosed with cervical cancer and jumped through all the necessary hoops/procedures but was ultimately sent home to get her affairs in order. She was already working in healthcare so she
An English woman, Jane McClelland, wrote a book called, "How to Starve Cancer Without Starving Yourself." She was diagnosed with cervical cancer and jumped through all the necessary hoops/procedures but was ultimately sent home to get her affairs in order. She was already working in healthcare so she
jtango
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
restricted urinary flow
Finished IMRT/ SBRT radiation to lymph nodes last week. Since then Ive begun have early AM restricted urinary flow - Very narrow stream. Rad Onc suggested tamsulosin or ibuprophen. MO, tamsulosin. Any work around for the early AM problem that I could take overnight? Ibuprophen has to be taken all
Finished IMRT/ SBRT radiation to lymph nodes last week. Since then Ive begun have early AM restricted urinary flow - Very narrow stream. Rad Onc suggested tamsulosin or ibuprophen. MO, tamsulosin. Any work around for the early AM problem that I could take overnight? Ibuprophen has to be taken all
kainasar
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Fight Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Good news
I said recently in my post that I'm pleased not to dwell on the numbers and keep everything in perspective. But I still appreciate good news when it comes. This week I had a call from oncologist largely because she's liaising with my dentist about dental work. Basically she was telling me it was worth
I said recently in my post that I'm pleased not to dwell on the numbers and keep everything in perspective. But I still appreciate good news when it comes. This week I had a call from oncologist largely because she's liaising with my dentist about dental work. Basically she was telling me it was worth
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
8 months ago
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HiMy son has been told his symptoms are that of IBS after being tested for Crohns and Colitis three years ago which was negative. His symptoms consist of the following Normal poo then followed by what he has described as Constipation Poo that is wet and soggy and white fluffy mucus which I have also
HiMy son has been told his symptoms are that of IBS after being tested for Crohns and Colitis three years ago which was negative. His symptoms consist of the following Normal poo then followed by what he has described as Constipation Poo that is wet and soggy and white fluffy mucus which I have also
Bowels1
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IBS Network
6 months ago
calprotectin levels
Hi just seeing if anyone is in same position or has been Basically I’ve been having bowel issues since I had my son jan 2022 I stayed having constipation lose bowels with blood mucus urgency to go stomach cramps ect So doctor said I needed to do calprotectin test and that came back at 157 repeated
Hi just seeing if anyone is in same position or has been Basically I’ve been having bowel issues since I had my son jan 2022 I stayed having constipation lose bowels with blood mucus urgency to go stomach cramps ect So doctor said I needed to do calprotectin test and that came back at 157 repeated
Lo181
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Bowel Disease Support
7 months ago
Seeking advice about starting my Ovarian Cancer journey
Hello Everyone, Let me say thanks in advance for any and all advice or comments. It is very kind of you to share your stories and opinions. I may not be able to respond right away. Sorry for such a long post. I just want to get all of my info and questions out there. I will update with new information
Hello Everyone, Let me say thanks in advance for any and all advice or comments. It is very kind of you to share your stories and opinions. I may not be able to respond right away. Sorry for such a long post. I just want to get all of my info and questions out there. I will update with new information
Texas_Mom
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My Ovacome
7 months ago
don’t know what to think anymore.
Hi all, I posted on here little while ago about my mum having total abdo hysterectomy for ovarian cancer. We are now 3 weeks on from surgery. a 10cm cyst was removed which at the time, they assumed it was cancer. We went to her results and biopsy results yesterday. We were all extremely shocked
Hi all, I posted on here little while ago about my mum having total abdo hysterectomy for ovarian cancer. We are now 3 weeks on from surgery. a 10cm cyst was removed which at the time, they assumed it was cancer. We went to her results and biopsy results yesterday. We were all extremely shocked
Kerri1402
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Colon Cancer Connected
8 months ago
Buprenorphine and nausea
I have received much support from various persons on this forum concerning the nausea I suffer from the low dose use of buprenorphine to block my RLS. However this symptom remains unresolved and I am posting my situation in case there are some of you who might be able to enlighten me further? I currently
I have received much support from various persons on this forum concerning the nausea I suffer from the low dose use of buprenorphine to block my RLS. However this symptom remains unresolved and I am posting my situation in case there are some of you who might be able to enlighten me further? I currently
davchar23
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Hello all I've had crohns and stomas since 1976 I now have short bowel and an Ileostomy
I've had crohns since 1976 and my first resection june 1977 colostomy formed I spent six weeks in hospital because I couldn't accept mt colostomy at first I wouldn't touch it or change the bag, then after five weeks I thought I've got to accept it and get on with my life, after 46 years I've had five
I've had crohns since 1976 and my first resection june 1977 colostomy formed I spent six weeks in hospital because I couldn't accept mt colostomy at first I wouldn't touch it or change the bag, then after five weeks I thought I've got to accept it and get on with my life, after 46 years I've had five
SoFedUp2023
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
6 months ago
bile duct cancer
can anyone please tell me what liver enzymes including Ggt are elevated with bile duct cancer?
can anyone please tell me what liver enzymes including Ggt are elevated with bile duct cancer?
Watersk
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British Liver Trust
6 months ago
Sitting is a pain 😖
Does anyone experience anal/rectal discomfort when sitting on hard surfaces? I feel it comes and goes. I'm female and don't have hemorrhoids What have doctors told you? Have you been diagnosed with anything? Has anything helped?
Does anyone experience anal/rectal discomfort when sitting on hard surfaces? I feel it comes and goes. I'm female and don't have hemorrhoids What have doctors told you? Have you been diagnosed with anything? Has anything helped?
Catsandsunsets
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IBS Network
6 months ago
A new immunotherapy trial?
Not really super new...but maybe it could help someone! https://jitc.bmj.com/content/10/Suppl_2/A781 For advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors
Not really super new...but maybe it could help someone! https://jitc.bmj.com/content/10/Suppl_2/A781 For advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors
Maxone73
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Using AI to understand what is the best treatment for each patient
https://www.urologytimes.com/view/study-applies-ai-tool-to-stampede-data-in-prostate-cancer "We already know that there are various variables that get reported as part of routine histology reporting, which have a degree of prognostic impact, particularly in the early stage of the disease. But these
https://www.urologytimes.com/view/study-applies-ai-tool-to-stampede-data-in-prostate-cancer "We already know that there are various variables that get reported as part of routine histology reporting, which have a degree of prognostic impact, particularly in the early stage of the disease. But these
Maxone73
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Buprenorphine side effects
I have successfully blocked my long standing RLS by use of buprenorphine at the cost of quite severe nausea and whilst I have had good sound advice from Joolsg, 707twitcher, Lotte M and others on this matter I am interested to know of other peoples experiences on this problem My main problems are Nausea
I have successfully blocked my long standing RLS by use of buprenorphine at the cost of quite severe nausea and whilst I have had good sound advice from Joolsg, 707twitcher, Lotte M and others on this matter I am interested to know of other peoples experiences on this problem My main problems are Nausea
davchar23
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Urso Calculator
https://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/what-is-pbc/urso-calculator/ Urso dosage is ONLY based on your body weight - [u][i]
never
[/i][/u] lab results or increase of symptoms. It is so important to take the right dose. This can often be a reason for no decrease in elevated liver enzymes. Look to see
https://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/what-is-pbc/urso-calculator/ Urso dosage is ONLY based on your body weight - [u][i]
never
[/i][/u] lab results or increase of symptoms. It is so important to take the right dose. This can often be a reason for no decrease in elevated liver enzymes. Look to see
DonnaBoll
Administrator
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PBC Foundation
4 months ago
Black stools
Hi was wondering if anyone has had black stools when you go to the toilet feeling sick and in a lot of pain in your stomach l have cirrhosis of the liver through medication that I was on .
Hi was wondering if anyone has had black stools when you go to the toilet feeling sick and in a lot of pain in your stomach l have cirrhosis of the liver through medication that I was on .
Petrina_gmfc
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British Liver Trust
7 months ago
5yo Withholding, Soiling, Disimpaction, Soiling Again
Hi, wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. My now 5 year old girl has had problems with withholding and soiling since potty training. We’ve had support from the Gp, health visitor, school nurse and ERIC helpline. Since starting school in September the soiling had become worse, so we
Hi, wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. My now 5 year old girl has had problems with withholding and soiling since potty training. We’ve had support from the Gp, health visitor, school nurse and ERIC helpline. Since starting school in September the soiling had become worse, so we
RubyBeach
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ERIC
6 months ago
COPD-NEW TO ME!
Hi all, I was diagnosed with CLL 5 years ago, and am now ready for treatment. Soon after I was told this I was diagnosed with 'Bells Palsy' After ten days of Steroid treatment, which did not help, I was sent for an MRI scan, which showed a small tumour in my neck, which I was told was on the move from
Hi all, I was diagnosed with CLL 5 years ago, and am now ready for treatment. Soon after I was told this I was diagnosed with 'Bells Palsy' After ten days of Steroid treatment, which did not help, I was sent for an MRI scan, which showed a small tumour in my neck, which I was told was on the move from
Vindicatrix
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 months ago
Good news from the ATTLAS trial for patients with EGFR mutations and ALK translocations.
Treatment with atezolizumab, bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin (ABCP) was significantly more effective than pemetrexed plus carboplatin or cisplatin https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/atezolizumab-bevacizumab-and-chemotherapy-improves-pfs-egfr---alk--mutated-nsclc-after?cid=DM15256&bid=315813216
Treatment with atezolizumab, bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin (ABCP) was significantly more effective than pemetrexed plus carboplatin or cisplatin https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/atezolizumab-bevacizumab-and-chemotherapy-improves-pfs-egfr---alk--mutated-nsclc-after?cid=DM15256&bid=315813216
Denzie
Volunteer
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Lung Cancer Support
8 months ago
Nearly 14 years on - time has flown.
On Friday 16th April 2010 I joined the Pernicious Anaemia Society and posted the following: “I was diagnosed with PA back in 1972 consequent upon having had surgery for a peptic ulcer in April 1959 at the tender age of 17. In those days I was not many years from having to be put on a diet of raw liver
On Friday 16th April 2010 I joined the Pernicious Anaemia Society and posted the following: “I was diagnosed with PA back in 1972 consequent upon having had surgery for a peptic ulcer in April 1959 at the tender age of 17. In those days I was not many years from having to be put on a diet of raw liver
clivealive
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
6 months ago
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