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Im angry my PM Doc moved 3000 miles away. The dr who bought his practice is not where i want to be! My primary doc says find one u like, i a m behind you on this. whatever that means. I spent 4months and basically my entire life savings at the Mayo Clinic for 4 months. they've been testing me for cancer for 2 years. I've had 8 surgeries on my abdomen. they don't know why but I've been growing tumors since my last surg tumors everywhere since my last surgery. when I wake up in the morning my knees are and my ankles are so swollen cant walk. they don't know what to do with me. so after years of being tested for cancer they just threw me to pain management for solution. I'm scared. I meant when I knew pain doctor but I am Not really getting relief. if she does and c...

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My sister is going back to Cincinnati and needs to find a doctor who can prescribe Sandostatin IV's each month ## Hello, Chardann! How are you? There are no doctors that prescribe any particular medication, outside of those that specialize in addiction treatment. She needs to just find a new doctor in Cincinnati and go from there. If she needs a specialist, they will be able to refer her to one. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was given the same treatment when I went to the clinic, but you have answered all the questions I had. Thank you..... ## I have a pain under my belly botton which comes and go and I have discovered a dark brown discharge and small drops of of blood, is it possible that I might have cevircal cancer or STI? I went to clinic several times and they gave me doxytet tablet but they do not help

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I've been using pills for 8 yrs.I watched a health prog telling that long term use of it may increase the risk of breast cancer.is it true?I was worried so i stopped for a month but i want to take it again the following month.i am just waiting for my menstration to come.how many days after taking it will i be safe from getting pregnant?i just stop for one month only. ## Hello, Chic! How are you? There is some risk associated with taking any artificial hormones, such as this, but as to what they were talking about, they most likely meant the ones with high doses of estrogens, or people taking estrogen by itself. The risk is much lower in these types, because they contain both an estrogen and a form of progesterone, and the latter helps oppose the estrogen to prevent some of its negat...

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My father, 81, was diagnosed with AML 6 months ago after having MDS for several years. 20% blasts in bone marrow, and transfusions every few weeks. Neupogen for low white counts. Started Vidaza, and after 2nd round, has had radiating neuropathy-like pain in the abdomen, chest and into the armpits. Vicodin not really helping the pain. Have read about Vit B supplements, and will inquire about that to doctor. Most Internet searches for neuropathy after chemotherapy talk about the hands and feet, but not "trunk" neuropathy. Anyone else experience pain in the trunk area post Vidaza? And if so, please share ## Well, peripheral neuropathy is the most common, due to the fact that the tissue in those locations is very thin, so there is less protection for the nerves all around and they t...

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My mom is on jakafi and had a heart attack does she need to take her off jakafi be course a Stent or surgery ## Hello, Lori! How is your mom doing? Since she has such as serious medical condition, she needs to consult her doctor and follow their instructions on what she should or should not take. It would be remiss of someone online to try to advise her on such a matter. ## She is home. So far they can not find a cause of the heart attack. She did not have any blockage. The doctoris researching jakafi more before they put her back on it. Thankyou for your response.

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my name is Horst Engel, 78 years old, live in Thailand. After a biopsie 3 month ago, i know a have a voice corde cancer. I not want radiation or chemio in Thailand. Who can say me what is h 86? where i can find it? Who have take it? In Tailand we have also alternative medical plants. Please answer me on my email: {edited for privacy} ## I am afraid H86 is an antibody used in immunohistochemistry in laboratory trials , but it is not for human treatments of the illness.... It only reveals pathogenic zones in some types of cancer and it is useful only for samples of biopsies....not for people ... ## The cure is called H-86 or AVEMAR a Fermented Wheat Germ Extract in the Treatment of Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases. avemarresearch.com/pdf/2C-FermentedWheatGermExtractAvemarintheTreatmentofCan...

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Trying to find out how much pain someone would be in off toung cancer ## Hello, Rilarry! How are you? All cancer can be painful, especially as it advances. The treatments can also cause a lot of pain and misery, so it really compounds things. However, I can't speak for how much pain any given person might be in, because pain is relative. Some people have a very high tolerance and pain that brings others to their knees has no effect on them, while other people might be totally miserable from a simple paper cut. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am a 65-year-old woman who recently underwent breast cancer surgery and now am receiving chemotherapy treatment via IV. After completing four rounds of chemo, my arm has become notably swollen. My doctor prescribed Dexona, presumably to reduce the swelling. The recommended dosage is 4mg in the morning and 4mg in the evening, to be taken after meals for three days. Given my knowledge of the potential side effects of steroids, however, I am wondering if this is necessary. Could there be alternative methods to decrease the swelling? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ## Hello, Indian Lady! How are you? Sorry about the swelling. I understand your concern and whether or not you take any given medication is entirely up to you. What did your doctor say had caused the swelling? Wha...

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With the APO AND 114 ON IT(BIG CAPSULE WHITE AND GOLDISH YELLOW WHAT IS THIS USED FOR.MY 80YR.OLD MOM WANTS TO KNOW EXACT DETAILS.SQUAMISH CANCER REMOVED ## Hello, Karen! How is your mom doing? This capsule contains 400mgs of Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that's also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and mood swings. Learn more Gabapentin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have been sick for awhile an my bf gave it to me. He said it was musinex but got it from a prescribed bottle. (He has cancer) feeling extremely tired, eating like I haven't for weeks, My lower back hurts like I have someone pounding in it. Any help would be much appreciated. ## Hello, Christine! How are you? Sorry that you've been sick. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a listing for anything that matches this description, which does lead me to believe that it's most likely an over the counter product of some type. However, without being certain what it is, the best thing to do would be to just dispose of it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 30 years old about 140 pounds. For about 6 months out of each year ( when I have an excess of seasonal cash) since I was 23 I use very heavily. I will take 2 or 3 30mg roxycodone pills every day, and drink a bottle of wine or a six pack of beer at night. As if that is not damaging enough I will use 300 bucks worth of crack a week on top of this. Typically from about February to September use almost no pills or crack, but will still have 2 or 3 drinks a night. I used to bounce back pretty quickly from my binges, but this year it seems to be taking it's toll. I have extreme pain and soreness in my joints and muscles, and am extremely lethargic. I have a pretty good diet, always getting my daily intake of fresh greens& other vegetables. I am wondering if there is any possibili...

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Is it ok for me to take this pill. I take the drug anastrozole, the generic form of arimidex? ## Hello, Carol! How are you? With a complicated medical history, it would be best for you to check with your doctor, before taking any medication, even something that's available over the counter. Medications that are used to treat cancer can be very, very touchy and react with many other drugs and substances, so it would be best to be as safe as possible about it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was under treatment with of thalidomide from November to March 2012, for obscure GI bleeding. This bleeding started after GI ENDOSCOPY of stomach. The thalidomide administration was stopped as I developed tingling, numbness, wet floor feeling , sensation of electric current etc and was advised Nervigen D initially for three months and then Gabapantinine 200 for two months. Since there was no improvement , I consulted Neurologist at Apolo Indrsprastha Hospital New Delhi. I was advised following tests: 1. S. B12, S.Vi+D3 2. NCV, UL+VL, S+M Conclusions are: 1. Vit B12 > 2000 pg/ ml 2. Vit D. 32.40. nmol / L Evaluated for Sensory deafferentation ataxia. Conclusions: 1) Sensory NCVs revealed a background axonal peripheral neuropathy , moderately severe in the arm/ hands, and severe in ...

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i lost my voice while taking inlyta. can i stop the drug until i get it back. has anyone else experienced this. ## Hello, Jimmy! How are you doing? This is listed in the possible side effects, though you may not have recognized it, because it's listed under the word dysphonia, which is just kind of a catch all for disorders of the voice, such as being unable to produce vocal sounds. Learn more Inlyta details here. However, this is a cancer medication, so I can't advise you to stop taking it without consulting your doctor. Have you asked them about the issue, yet?

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I'd like to understand pancreatic cancer the cause & treatment ? My dearest & oldest friend just died of it.at 56 yrs. Old help me to understand ? ## Hello, Tina! How are you? I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't think anyone can really understand it and/or explain it to you, nor is there any definitive cause to most types of cancer. There may be some things that possibly increase someones risk, but it really can't ever be said that if they had or had not done any particular thing, they would or would not have gotten cancer. Some risk factors include a family history of it, advanced age, smoking and periodontal disease, but there are people that get it without having any of the risk factors. There are also different treatment options, such as surgery, radiation ...

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What drug would be used as a Hormonal chemotherapy drug for breast cancer? ## Hello, Sabrina! How are you? One drug of choice is Tamoxifen, it's actually the one that's most commonly used now. It's an antagonist of the estrogen receptor in breast tissue. It actually has quite a few medical uses, such as Bipolar Disorder, Infertility and Gynecomastia. Its side effects may include endometrial cancer, reduce cognition and fatty liver. Learn more Tamoxifen details here. What treatment options were offered?

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Where can I find H-86 to treat cancer? ## Sorry Pete, H-86 is not yet available to the public, as human trials have not yet begun. But studies since the mid 80s have been performed on mice, and prove very promising. You can find some interesting facts at Wikipedia by looking up CD-47, which is the protein that the drug alters, and allows your immune system take over.

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My husband was diagnosed 19 months ago with stage IV metastatic to the brain lung cancer. After tumor removal from brain and traditional chemo and radiatiation to the brain , he started on Xalkori 11 months ago. Initially his tumors shrunk in half and his scan showed today that the tumors are still stable. Our insurance has changed and now our copayment is 5x what it used to be. Has anyone gone to Mexico or Canada to get this job. His blood thinner med has increased by 15x. We are so thankful for his progress but not sure we can continue to afford the treatment due to the cost. Thank you for any info .... Im also on Embrel which has increased 5x also. ## The best suggestion I can make is to contact the social work department at your local hospital. There are many trusts and foundations ...

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I also have this port in my abdomen and want to have liposuction and or a tummy tuck, I look so out of proportion, it has destroyed my self-esteem and it's not in my head. It's noticeable to everyone, make doctors don't seem to understand or tell me not to think about it. Dies ANYONE know if I can still have liposuction or even a mini tummy tuck. I know this would allow me to feel so much better about myself but because I'm a thin person elsewhere they don't take me seriously. I'm in remission but they want to keep it there because it was so hard to put in. I haven't consulted a plastic surgeon yet, was hoping to get some preliminary answers/advice. ## Hello, I am very sorry about everything you've been through and the issue that you're still having. ...

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