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Results showed that Black Garlic has anti-cancer properties, rehabilitation and prevention of diabetes, treatment of influenza, anti-fatigue, lower blood pressure, reduce fat, reduce blood sugar, anti-thrombosis, cholesterol lowering, anti-aging, improving immune strength , to improve constipation and insomnia. This aging process clearly increase the effects of garlic in the food. "Black Garlic is a natural food produced from the fermentation and aging process of raw garlic with the usual high temperature and humidity for 60-90 days to fill the resulting black. This process has a sharp odor and a strong sense of taste chewy, slightly sweet and look at the figs. Continue to be eaten in large quantities without the smell. It has 10 times more nutrients than regular garlic. The level o...

my cousin 12yrs old s sufferin 4m dysgerminoma ovary wid metastasis all over d abdomen not extendin beyond diaphragm.v ver told dat dere ll b a complete cure bt dere a chances f recurrance n d later life.she s n chemoteraphy presently regimen consistin f cisplatin,bleomycin n atoposide wid d third cycle running.i would like 2 know abt d chances f recurrance n d age hsould v expect 4 recurrance n also wat care can i tak durin d post treatment period follow up so dat i can recognise d recurrance early ## The recurrence rate, for this type of germ cell tumor of the ovaries is usually between 15 to 25%. There is really no way for a layman to detect a recurrence, early, because it requires medical testing to do so. For instance, one of the signs would be Hypercalcemia, which is an elevated l...

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What is the medication known as Thaloda used for and does it have anything to do with cancer? ## Thaloda (Thalidomide) is being investigated for treating symptoms of prostate cancer. In a small trial, Australian researchers found thalidomide sparked a doubling of the number of T cells in patients, allowing the patients' own immune system to attack cancer cells. You can view a detailed article on the drug containing more info regarding the above statement in the link below... Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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zadaxin is available or not in india ? is it cure the hep B ? ## I UNDERSTAND "Heptiva", a registered herbal food supplement, is available in Malaysia to help improve hepatitis health problem. Please forward the latest blood test results for proper monitoring and recommendations by supplier. ## I heard Heptiva lowers hcv & hbv viral load without the complications of conventional protocols.

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yellow ## The yellow pill you have is a 2.5 mg Methotrexate sodium tablet. NOTE: b 572 is the complete imrpint Methotrexate is noted to be used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. For dosage information, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, then please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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I was prescribed Letrozole 2.5mg on the 2nd day of my period and F-Gam on d next day in the morning. But by mistake I took F-Gam in the morning and Letrozole in the Evening which was supposed to be taken on the 3rd day. Is there any problem with me? I'm very scared, plz repy fast.........

i'd like to know if formestane is naturally produced in horses? in any % age, Also what will be its effect on fillies ( race horses) and is this formestane is a anabolic steroid..?????? plz giveme more info thanx arvind. ## I'm sorry, but I really don't have a lot of information on this and my knowledge really concerns medication usage in humans. I can, however, tell you that it is not an Anabolic Steroid. Formestane is an aromatase inhibitor that in women, can be used to treat certain types of breast cancer. I wish I could help you more. Does anyone know anything about its use in horses?

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I just want to know how safe is this drug. I have arthritis but could not go to drs due to high deductible. My mother-in-law brought it to me from Mexico, and I cant find anything online on it. I was previously put on methotrexate, celebrex and other meds for swelling and caused liver damage. So I just wanna make sure this medicine isnt gonna do the same. Please comment and let me know if and how well its worked. ## Thankfully, not too long ago we had a wonderful person post on our site named Denyse and she had this medication and was able to provide us with the details on it and what it contains and I have been able to find the English details on them for our American users. The active ingredients are 100mgs of Pheylbutazone, 200mgs of Methocarbamol and 0.75mgs of Dexamethasone. That s...

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i HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO UNDERGO cHEMOTHERAPY.i WANT TO KNOW WHAT ARE ITS REACTIONS AND HOW MANY DOSES OF THE SAME ARE TO BE GIVEN FOR CURING MY BREAST CANCER,VDU ## Chemotherapy basically uses chemicals to help kill cancer cells. How many doses you need will be determined by your doctor, because it depends on the substances being used for treatment and the severity of your condition. The side effects can also vary, depending on what substance is being used. You can learn more about it here: Are there any comments or questions?

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small round pink with m14 ## The pill you have is a Methotrexate sodium tablet (2.5 mg). It is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. NOTE: this pill is noted to be orange and not pink in the drug databases. Methotrexate is noted to be used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. For dosage information, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, then please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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folitrax side effects, good effects on long use, i have been recommended to take once a week followed by hifenac-p. let me know the effects plese, good and bad ## Common side effects while taking Methotrexate (ingredient in Folitrax) can include anemia, neutropenia, increased risk of bruising, nausea and vomiting, dermatitis and diarrhea. A small percentage of patients develop hepatitis, and there is an increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis. Methotrexate was originally used as part of combination chemotherapy regimens to treat many kinds of cancers. It is still the mainstay for the treatment of many neoplastic disorders including acute lymphoblastic leukemia. To learn more uses click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ##...

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round white tablet w/ a number 5510 on one side and 66 on the other side ## You're looking at the one side of the tablet upside down, the marking is actually intended to be 5510 93 and yes, it contains 50mgs of Mercaptopurine, which is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I am a prostate cancer patient under the care right now by a Urologist who has subscribed this medication because of bladder problem.. Should I expect many side effects? ## I have been suscribed this drug by my urologist. I cannot find any information as to possible side effect. To date I have experienced no changes to my system and wondered if in the future there may be some changes We reside in eastern Ontario Canada

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My wife has been advised to take ZEMPRED 14D. Dose HALF TABLET PER DAY FOR 20 DAYS,along with Methotrexate,[taken weekly twice. Can Zempred be taken on these two days also. or only on other five days. what could be the side effects and their implications.

What if any herbal supplements can you take while on certain drugs? ## Vitamin D. I am not a person who ever thought that I would suggest vitamins over medicine. However, I had a friend tell me that Vitamin D really helped her so I tried it. I'm getting my hair back and am losing about 10 pounds a month without doing anything different with my diet. ## well .. if u r on certain drugs, i suggest u take a look at herbal medicines. Herbal remedies do not have ne side effects unless overindulged.

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I have had Jevtana every 3 weeks since October 2010. My last dose on Monday the 30th of January is by far the worse. Have had developed a cough, and phlegm before the 30th. Now I am weak, get out of breath, and feel tired. I have prostate cancer with bone metastases. Is there anyone else on this treatment?

Graphil is injection. May i know the side effects for this injection. ## I'm sorry, are you certain of the name and spelling? I can't find any information on a medication under this name, I even tried several spelling variations and can't pull up anything. What country are you in? This information could help me narrow down the search. ## Sorry spelling is wrong actual one is grafeel. I got the info on this in one site."grafeel is one of the hemopoietic growth factors that stimulate the proliferation of neutrophils. Grafeel is produced by a strain of escherichia coli bearing a genetically engineered plasmid that contains a human g-csf gene. Grafeel regulates the production, maturation, and function of cells of the neutrophil lineage. Grafeel is used to treat cancer patien...

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oval shaped yellow pill with "b" underscore "572" ## The oval yellow pill you have is a Methotrexate sodium tablet (2.5 mg). Methotrexate is noted to be used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. For dosage information, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, then please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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bleeding ## what are the side effects of styptovit ? can it be taken a person with lliver problem? ## My friend has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, and was given radiation treatment followed by Cyberknife treatment at Bangalore Instt of Oncology.Now, after 3 months he observes blood in the urine- 3/4 drops each time while passing urine.He has been prescribed Styptovit.3/day for 3 days.Would like to know its side effects

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CAN I TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN SUPRADYN AS I FEEL WEAK STP I AM TAKING SUTENT 37.5 MG FOR RCC . SOME SAY I CANNOT TAKE ANYTHING BUT I CANNOT CONTACT MY DOCTOR NOW PLS ADV ## i had my left kidney removed due to cancer. one month later i had apetscan and all organs are clear only cancer in the lymph nodes and one vertebra, have iv stage RCC and started Sutent 37.5 mg. feel very week my question is can i take supradyn a milti vitamin with Sutent will it affect my treatment. pls rush adv thank you ## Sutent contains the active ingredient Sunitinib, it is used to treat Renal Cell Carcinoma. Supradyn is a multivitamin supplement, which means that its side effect and interaction profile has not been studied. Therefore, I really can't answer your question. There are, however, some warnings that ...

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