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I have been taking Gleevec for 3 1/2 years for CML. I am currently in remission with little/no side effects. For the last 2 years, the pigment on my face has been changing, and recently quite drastically. It seems as though the melatonin around my eyes is migrating to my cheeks. From my eyebrows down to approx 1 inch below my lower lashes has no pigment. It seems as though my cheeks are gathering all of the pigment. The patches of darker coloration are almost triangular and span across my face. I wear sunscreen everyday, and sunlight does make the discoloration worse. Is this skin discoloration or migration of pigment a side effect of the Gleevec? ## From what I have read, yes, it has been known to cause pigmentation changes with long-term use. Have you spoken to your doctor about it? #...

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my wife is breast cancer patient. she is getting inj herceptine to which she is highly fedup. she has to get 18, and has completed only four. her body all skin especially limbs has rashed, with sever pain,,burning, aching and at almost 24 hours discomfort, 2nd major side effect is fungal infections of her throat till down the intestine causing her diarrhea even with out eating.she can not eat becuse of her throat pain. plz suggest any other alternative oral medicines as substitute of herceptine with qualities that herceptine has. it is a drug to control metastases. 2nd most imprtant; inj herceptine, a product of Roche is very costly, it costs me at discounted rate for USDs 120.inj.is any body there , rich wealthy to kindly help me in getting any number of inj herceptine support. kindly ...

I am recently diagnosed with HIGH-GRADE PIN as a result of my prostate's biopsy. One out of 12 biopsy samples is came up with this result. My doctor asked me to come back after six months. My PSA level is 4.8. I was just wondering if this drug can be used to prevent the prostate cancer? ## As of the last trials and testing that were submitted, the FDA has stated that they needed more clinical data on safety and efficacy to approve it for the prevention of Prostate cancer. You can learn more about it here: Has your doctor suggested your using it? ## I have >100 PSA level. My age is 56. I have recently boipsy done woth 12 samples. I have HGPIN in one sample. Please suggest me to reduse HGPIN. If there is a medicine to prevent prostate level high.

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Hi I have been recently diagnosed with 2 tumors in my liver from the breast cancer i also have bone mets. I have been commenced on Vinoralbine so far i have had 3 cycles the first cycle i become neutrapenic and spent 5 day's in hospital. The last 2 cycles havent been 2 bad the usual diahorrea tiredness nausea. Has anyone been on this chemo for the same diagnosis as myself if so how many cycles did u have and how effective was it. I am having a scan on the 2nd of Jan to see if i am responding to the chemo fingers crossed. Happy New Year 2 all. ## I am very sorry to hear of your cancer, I know none of the treatments for it are pleasant. And I just wanted to wish you the best of luck! Learn more Vinorelbine details here. Does anyone have experience with this chemotherapy? Can you post ...

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I am a cancer patient 85 Years of age with a permanent colostomy.Recently I took medication -Cifran 500 tablets+Rantac tablets after prescription. What are the adverse effects? In particular will it cause constipation/hardening of stoma discharge?

round gray pill, T on top line in the middle 100 under that, nothing on the back side ## This tablet contains 100mgs of Erlotinib, a generic for Tarceva, this is a Chemo-Therapy agent used to treat several types of cancer. Common side effects may include: nausea, skin rash, diarrhea and loss of appetite. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Could this possibly be used for withdrawal symptoms from some other drug?

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I HAVE BEEN HAVING FASLODEX INJECTIONS FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS RECENTLY HAVE BEEN GETTING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH SEVERE BACK PAIN RADIATING UP MY BACK AND STABBING EPISODES OF PAIN TO BOTH OF MY SIDES. I HAVE TAKEN ANTIBIOTICS WITH NO EFFECTAND PAIN RELIEF PARACETAMOL WHICH DOES HELP, I DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE ONCOLIGIST WHO JUST ADVISED MORE SCANS, AFTER READING THE LEAFLET WITH POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS THEY ARE LISTED, IS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SIDE EFFECTS, I HAVE BONE METS TO MY SPINE RIBS STERNUM AND PELVIS, STARTED IN MY HIP IN 2009 HAD MY HIP AND PARTIAL FEMUR REMOVED MY FIRST DIAGNOSIS WAS OCT 2006. I WOULD BE HAPPY FOR ANY FEED BACK PLEASE. ## Yes, both UTIs and the pain are listed as possible side effects. I am very sorry that you are suffering, it's sad that ...

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My wife had methotrexate treatment a week after having to have a tube removed as result of ectopic pregnancy because levels were not going down. The first couple of days were fine, but on the 6th day she started having heavy bleeding and clots. Is this normal? ## How is she doing now? Has the bleeding eased up yet? Since they were trying to adjust her hormone levels, then yes, the bleeding and clotting can be normal. Learn more Methotrexate details here.

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My wife had methotrexate treatment a week after having to have a tube removed as result of ectopic pregnancy because levels were not going down. The first couple of days were fine, but on the 6th day she started having heavy bleeding and clots. Is this normal? ## It's kind of difficult to say, since there was quite a lot going on. It could be from the tube removal and ectopic pregnancy, or from this later treatment. Both could have an effect on her hormones and cause some irregular bleeding. Learn more Methotrexate details here. I see this was posted a few weeks ago. Have there been any changes? How is she doing?

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Its a small yellow lill blank on one side and has M and score mark with 1 under it. please help, found it and dont know what it is and cant find any info. Thanks!! ## A yellow, round, scored tablet imprinted with "M 1" on one side and blank on the other, is identified as Rheumatrex (Methotrexate) 2.5mg. NOTE: you can also view a photo of the pill by running a search on google images for "yellow pill M 1". Methotrexate is noted to be used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Learn More: Methotrexate Details I hope this helps! :)

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What kind of pill is this ## Hi jerrie, Based on the description provided, I've identified your pill to be Letrozole (2.5 mg); which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced by the body. This in turn, can slow or stop the growth of some types of breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow. Manufacturer: Roxane Laboratories, Inc National Drug Code (NDC): 00054-0269 Learn More: Letrozole Details I hope this helps!

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I had two Reclast intravenous drugs; one in '08 & '09. In 2008 I had sinus lift augmentation with placement of 10 implants. In 2011, I lost one implant on the top & in 2012, I lost another implant on top again. I went to see my oral surgeon in July '12 and he told me that there was nothing he could do to help me as the bone in my upper jaw is severely deteriorated. Then I went to see a Prosthrodontist in Baltimore and he too could not make me a plate due to the severity of the upper bone. I subsequently learned that I cannot sue the drug company because they put on there indications about possible Jaw Bone problems. I do not remember my doctor telling me about the jaw bone problems prior to having the oral surgery. I am 63 years old & now left to flounder because...

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Any drs in broome county are I have had multiple surgerys and chronic pain for eight plus years now and all drs here are scared to do anything my old dr went out with cancer nd have had nothing but pain in my butt w drs ## If you're looking for treatment with a general practitioner, then you will likely continue to have problems, because under the new laws they don't have much choice. They are really limited in what they can prescribe to treat patients with chronic pain, because anyone needing long-term pain treatment should be sent to a pain management specialist. Learn more pain management details here. Have you considered this option yet?

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where can i purchase his? ## Noscapine is an antitumor alkaloid from the opium poppy. From what I could gather, it hasn't been available here in the U.S. since the 1980's. Source: google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=www.pcref.org2Fpdf2F.doc The FDA probably banned it because it helped kill cancer cells...and who would ever want that to happen!!? The FDA seems to be notorious for taking all the good things off the market and leaving the stuff that gives you the worst side effects. In any case, you may have to import Noscapine from outside the country if this is something you need to obtain sooner than later, as I haven't found anyone in the U.S. who carries it. I would suggest searching for a credible online pharmacy in ...

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Hi, My friend in China is searching desperately now for the following cancer drug for her mother, who seems to have the same type of pancreatic cancer as Steve Jobs: ..." Streptozocin (STZ, ZANOSAR) But as far as she knew, this drug is still in research stage in China, not ready for patients. She's wondering if this is available in U.S.? Where to find out more information about this drug? Thanks much, Elaine ## Hi Elaine, I don't mean to sway off topic much, but have you considered the option of using any natural methods to help your friend cure her mother of cancer? There is literally tons of information floating around the net regarding using Raw Vegan Diets to kill the cancer cells and simultaneously heal the body. A much safer route than chemo and radiation in my honest ...

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Can you take coedine cough syrup while taking Methotrexate ## Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Codeine and Methotrexate. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. With that said, (because I am not a doctor) the most I can tell you is that from what I've read, these two medications are regarded as being safe to take together and shouldn't present any problems outside of the normal side effects associated with each medication. I hope this helps to answer your question!

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I am 35 lbs underweight and have been trying everything there is to gain weight, including drinking Boost with extra protein and calories, whey protein with 2x the lean muscle building qualities, eat ice cream by the gallon, whole milk, I exercise - everything but cannot gain in fact I just lost another 2 lbs. Is there a medication that will help me gain weight that is FOR this purpose ? ## Unfortunately no, there isn't a medication just for gaining weight. There are some that doctors will sometimes use when someone is extremely underweight, such as in the case of people undergoing cancer treatment, or for AIDs patients, but they are all medications that are actually intended for other purposes and just can cause weight gain as a side effect. This can happen with most steroid class ...

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following exterrnal beam radiation, and seed implant, how long can or should a patient continue the eligard injections? are there benefits for continued use? I am currently receiving a 45 mg dose, every 6 months. ## It has been shown that continued therapeutic doses will continue to inhibit the gonadatropin secretion. Learn more Leuprolide details here. As to how long you need to continue, that is something you should discuss with your doctor, I really don't have any specific information on that. Have they said anything about it?

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Can this medication be sold over the counter without prescription? ## Im taking estrogen methyltestos h.s. presently Im between jobs. I need to continue. My menopause systems have pretty much disppeared. I like this product. ## @Ruth, Here in the US, Estrogens Methyltestosterone is available by prescription-only. Some other countries may have different regulations on it. Where-abouts are you located?

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If we create our own reality, can't we just change our thoughts or beliefs about what pain really is? For example: we wouldn't know what true pain was or was not, if there was never any peace to accommodate it or to use as a point of reference. just thinking outside the box :) any thoughts? if not but for conversation sake. ## You are actually on the right track, the mind is very powerful and people with good control over theirs and their thought patterns have been able to use the power of their minds to overcome everything from pain to completely eradicating chronic/fatal diseases from their bodies, such as AIDs or cancer. Learn more pain details here. If you do some Google searching, you'll find many reports of these types of things, as well as research studies that have b...

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