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CBD oil and it’s use in cancer treatment

Wendy D H.
Wendy D H.
Hi, I'm Wendy D H.
Wendy D H.
My neuropathy also is almost gone. A combination of Lyrica, Gabapentine and Accupuncter
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  • Tue Feb 12, 2019 · Like2

Gastroparesis?

In group: Patient Empowerment
AG girl
AG girl
Hi, I'm AG girl
AG girl
I had horrible reactions to Ibrance and dropped 45 pounds in 60 days I had to get off of it after the first month. Couldn’t eat or swallow. Nurse practitioner couldn’t understand. I believe bec...
2
  • Sat Feb 9, 2019 ·

Tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer

In group: Patient Empowerment
Suzette
Suzette
Hi, I'm Suzette
Suzette
Hi all! I finished chemo and surgery. My doctor is talking about tamoxifen. I too am concerned about the side effects. Has anyone done research on a natural hormone blocker. May not be effecti...
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  • Mon Feb 4, 2019 · Like4

polycythemia vera

Charlotte C.
Charlotte C.
Hi, I'm Charlotte C.
Charlotte C.
diagnosed with polycemia vera .Have been taking hydroxyurea 2xday or 9 months, bone pain is becoming very servere. has any one one else taking it having the same problem?
1
  • Sun Feb 3, 2019 ·

Body core temperature rises during sleep

In group: Patient Empowerment
JohnDavid
JohnDavid
Hi, I'm JohnDavid
JohnDavid
Post # 8. I'm in the same boat. 65, stage 4 prostate cancer metastasized to my bones. Lupron, Zytiga with the same side effects. It's been 4 months since my diagnosis. I've loss interest in much, b...
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  • Mon Jan 28, 2019 · Like2

chemo portal

Betti
Betti
Hi, I'm Betti
Betti
Actually they aren't in the vein but on top of it and they use the softened area to put the needle through and into the vein.
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  • Wed Jan 23, 2019 · Like1

Dealing with denied Insurance claims

Karen M.
Karen M.
I'm Karen M., and I'm a survivor of Small Cell Lung Cancer
Karen M.
I have been denied twice for a pet scan from my oncologist. The insurance company claim I don’t have enough of the factors or criteria for this. So the dr ordered a Mri and a cat scan. I’m not sur...
4
  • Wed Jan 16, 2019 · Like1

Rash and itching from getting Erbitux

In group: Patient Empowerment
Richard P
Richard P
Hi, I'm Richard P
Richard P
I get the same skin rash/itching when I get a shot for anemia. Aranesp. Some times I go a month without needing it. But it always comes back when I get the shot.
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  • Tue Jan 15, 2019 · Like1

Memory issues

In group: Are you concerned about memory or thinking problems after cancer treatment?
Starla
Starla
Hi, I'm Starla
Starla
I'm sorry to say that I still have cognitive impairment from chemo and its been 7 yrs. Like you, Hmoorepa I had to quit my job because I couldn't remember what to do or retain anything and I worked...
5
  • Mon Jan 14, 2019 ·

Mesothelioma

Betti
Betti
Hi, I'm Betti
Betti
Does your treatment center have support groups? Mine has several for various types of cancer. Take care of yourself, Betti
2
  • Mon Jan 14, 2019 ·

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