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I talked to my oncologist today and he is going to put me on nexavar I was curious as to the percentage of rate of success for this med for liver cancer ## my doctor said he would get me registered on the nexavar program. I am not sure if he will dispense the med or just give me a prescription for the drug. I do not know how much my co-pay will be for the drug. I do have blue cross rx coverage ## Hi Mike, I'm not sure as to the exact percentage from everyone who might be taking nexavar, but based on a moderate number of reviews I've seen, the average rate of success was right around 67% for individuals using it for liver cancer. This is not to say that you'll have the same experience though. Everyone reacts differently to these medications, but it's good to know that it ...

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What is this pill? It has SX imprinted on both sides with a line through the middle of the letters and the middle of the pill. ## Did you ever find out what this pill is? I too have this pill and don't know what it is. Please let me know asap, thank you! ## It is possibly 25mg aromodex (eximestane/aromasin) produced by an underground lab called sciroxx from somewhere in europe. They also make steroids.

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my friend has gallbladder cancer and is given a narc pill made by teva which does not agree with her. She cannot find the name of it, and is too emotional to act clearly. Can you tell me what it could be? It is a long acting drug, said to be some kind of -contin. Thanks. ## Cancer patients are normally given oxycontin. It can have nasty side effects. Some options are morphine or methadone. They have their own side effects. Or try another manufacturer. All brands are different. ## Hello, Anne! What does she mean that it doesn't agree with her? What type of symptoms is she experiencing? There is Oxycontin, MS Contin and Hydromorphcontin, so it could be any one of the 3! All of them can cause nausea, dizziness and GI issues. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be h...

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It seems that african American women may have different side effects then those of European descent. I have had a large fluid filled blister on my breast, blood vessel burst in eye, edema of eyeball. Now after a bit over 2 months I see my hair is thinning! Please share your unique side effects so I won't feel so unusual, odd and isolated. #dontwannabebald ## Hello, Lynne! How are you? Yes, that is possible, it has been known to happen with quite a few medications, the side effects and their intensity can also vary by age and in relation to other health conditions. Not to mention that these drugs used to treat leukemia cause some pretty awful side effects, either way. How are you doing, now? ## Okay, often angry due to lack of control and full understanding regarding my condition. I ...

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does eating Guababana pulp help kill cancer? One man ate this fruit and his cancer went away. ## Hi connie, According to a Purdue University research study, compounds from guanabana (soursop) are touted as having potent anti-cancer effects (reported to be 10,000x stronger than chemo). Take it for what it is, but in reality, most fruits and vegetables on the planet are recognized as being anti-cancerous. It really just comes down to making them a primary part of your diet in order to reap the most benefits. This would also be a great way to take preventative measures against the possibility of ever getting cancer in the future. If you'd like some other suggestions as well outside of guanabana, please post back here and I can show you some of the other recognized anti-cancer treatment...

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There's a book you can google & print out called THE ONE-MINUTE CURE. It will tell you all about how to use 35% food grade Hydrogen Peroxied.. Another route you can try is Taheebo Tea.. google Taheebo Tea. A lot of cancer patients drink this tea. ## Hi Claudette, Thanks for taking the time to share this information. I actually haven't heard of Taheebo Tea until reading your post, but I also posted something similar a while back about various other types of cancer treatment that's available outside the realm of chemotherapy; (Hydrogen peroxide being a strong contender among the many available treatment options). A few other alternatives I'd recommend looking into are Baking Soda, Reishi/Chaga Mushrooms, Cannabis (THC/CBD's), and even implementing a raw vegan diet....

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I just turned 26 and received a reclast infusion 2 years ago (the 23rd of Jan) will be 2 years exact. I'm a disabled vet. Since day once I have experienced severe bone pain. One endocrinologist told me if I were to get pregnant I would be a ticking time bomb. There is not one diagnosis to show how long it remains in your system, that It's all a guess. Nor can any one check to see if reclast is still in your bones. No OB/GYN knew about reclast, or believed at my age I could have full blown osteoporosis. Not could they tell me if it was risky to carry a child two years after infusion. Yet I did my research and it shows In animal studies malformations and miscarriages can occur (miscarriagages are caused chromosomal imbalance) therefore if I miscarried it would make perfect sense i...

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the pill is a small round white tablet with dx marked on one side and nothing on the other side this pill is about 1cm across ## Hi mike, The closest match I've been able to find is Arimidex (1 mg)- which contains the main ingredient anastrozole; it's a small, white, and round pill with the imprint Adx on the front and an A with an arrow pointing downwards (which is part of the A) on the back. It's kind of a hard imprint to describe... also, the imprints don't seem to have been stamped into the pill very deeply so maybe some of them got rubbed/smudged off at some point? Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00310-0201 Anastrozole (marketed under the trade name Arimidex by AstraZeneca) is an aromatase-inhibiting drug approved for treatment of...

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I am 46 years old I had very regular periods until 6 months ago they became irregular and heavy then 4 weeks ago I started spotting every day for 3 weeks it then suddenly became very heavy and has lasted 1 week and I am still heavy today . I am concerned about cervical cancer I had a scan over 3 years ago and it was clear . ## Hello, Daisy! How are you doing? This is most likely due to changes in your hormones, which is normal for your age, as your body prepares for menopause, but you do need to consult your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm trying to find out how I can obtain Tasigna for a minimal cost. It runs $10,000 a month. How can I get it cheaper? ## Hello. Laurie! How are you doing? I am sorry about the problem that you're having. These medications are incredibly expensive. The best idea I have is for you to contact your nearest large hospital and ask if they have a social work or social assistance department. There are usually resources to help people that don't have coverage for those types of medications. Does anyone else have any ideas?

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My 81 year old dad started Xalkori almost a month ago for stage IV lung cancer that has spread to his liver. The most worrisome side effects initially were a bad interaction with his irregular heartbeat medication, which has since been discontinued for now. He is no longer faint but has aversions to practically all food. Any suggestions for how to help him with this? ## Hello, Rachel! How are you? What problem does he have with food exactly? Is it that he says it's unappetizing, does it make him nauseous? Has he consulted his doctor about the issue? Sometimes cancer patients require a pretty bland diet, to try to keep them from getting sick, so he may not be able to eat the stuff he normally would have, before he began treatment.

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My mother is a cancer patient.N she always has gastric problem.I have received 2 contrasting opinions from 2 different doctors,one prescribes rekoolD and the other says rekool L is a better option for cancer patient!! So which would be the right tablet for her??

You could experience a reduction in those symptoms within the first week or it might take some time. ## Hi Mark, Judging from the wording of your post, I couldn't exactly interpret whether you were replying to someone in particular or just stating some facts you found on the internet about "myelofibrosis fever (MF)"? In either case, what I can agree with is that the prognosis of MF is in fact different for every patient. One important thing to be aware of if you have Myelofibrosis, is that even if you don't experience any symptoms, a doctor could still find "signs" of it during a physical examination (i.e. an enlarged spleen or pale mucous membranes). So it would probably be best to have yourself checked out periodically until you know for certain that it's g...

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I got over breast cancer over 5 years ago. I have fibromyalgia, asthma, lots of different problems with my back. I live in Fl. I also am on Medicaid. I am thinking a lot of doctors just may not want to fool with a patient with quite a few different health problems and several back problems too. They Some of them have too many patients and it is just one person in and out every 15 minutes or so with a lot of them. It is like it is just more business than caring with so many of them. Don't a lot of you probably think like I am starting too, that it is easier for a lot of doctors to pick and choose and take the easier patients that probably have the least problems and they don't have to talk to the patient too much? I think it is much different now than years ago when you got a doc...

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Supposed to be a medication that kills cancer cells, but not thegood cells. ## Hi Mong, There are actually several other discussion threads on this same topic that talk about H86 and how it works as a cancer treatment. However, after further investigation..I'm not sure if everyone is on the same page as far as what it really is. Apparently an email newsletter was sent out a while back making some enticing claims about it. But it's unusual that there aren't any other verifiable details that can be found on H 86 itself or what it's composed of. To me, this lack of evidence implies a potential product scam. Not only that, but I've noticed the HSI website is set up in the same way as many other scam sites on the internet (with several different "Order Now" button...

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I have had amyloidosis in the past and was treated with Velcade and Decadron Are there other treatments? ## Hello, Jerrie! How are you? Chemotherapy drugs are usually used to treat it, most commonly Mephalan with the steroid Dexamethasone. Side effects can include nausea, dizziness, hairless and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Has anyone tried keratin treatment on Tarceva effected hair? I was on Tarceva 18 mos and the hair is so unmanageable ## Hello, Becky! How are you? I'd suggest seeing a beautician, before trying anything. You need to know what the issue is with your hair, if you add Keratin and it already has too much protein, that will just make it even worse. Thus, you really need an expert to let you know if it is lacking in protein, or needs more. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for the reply. She just said sure I could do keratin but I don't know if she thought of it on a cellular level. This is helpful because I see my Dr Monday and will ask him what makes for the kinky , dry texture.

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its suppose to up your oxgen level for cancer patients,and also help lose weight.I would like to know were to find it. ## Oxy-E is an over the counter supplement product that is claimed to help with many things, but since it is just a supplement, this it not actually proven. We've had other people ask about it and though I have tried to research it, they are not even clear as to what their ingredients are. As to where it can be found, I am sorry, but we have no way of knowing what store has anything in stock, at any given time. Are there any comments or questions? ## Where can I purchase tea tree oil?

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WHERE CAN I FIND IT? ## where can I get H-86 really need it thanks ## Hello, Mike! How are you? I'm sorry that you've been mislead, but there is no such substance. Many have asked about it, since that newsletter has been going out, but there has been no information to be found, in spite of a lot of exhaustive searching. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Chronic pain from post lung cancer surgery. ## Hello, Donnie! How are you? Most pain management specialists are swamped right now, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year. Thus, it would most like be easier to get in with one, if you have your PCP or oncologist refer you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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