Treating Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal Cancer Chemotherapy Treatments
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I am only one month in to multiple Myeloma, I get 2 Velcade Shots A week, take 40 mg Dex (steroid) on Monday’s and just added Revlimid 5 mg starting in my second cycle today. I had the worst constipation (like nothing for 4 days). I ate prunes, drank prune juice, took Ducolax. Finally I ate a Sizeable piece of dark chocolate with chili peppers and had success. Once that ordeal was over it …
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Esophageal Cancer Community Resources
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Jun 8, 2011
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Good nutrition and avoiding weight loss is very important during treatment. Therefore the Cancer Centers of America has compiled a list of food choices that will assist the function of your immune ...
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Nov 14, 2012
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Many chemotherapy drugs and radiation cause a great deal of skin issues for people living with cancer. This book highlights the best way to manage your skin care by Dr. Mario Lacouture, Associate ...
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Created
Sep 20, 2014
in Cheryl Norman's resources
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This organization promotes laughter as the best medicine. Its founder survived stage 4 cancer and her story inspired me.
Tips & Suggestions
Exercise is good for you
Recent data suggests that people who maintain some physical exercise during treatment not only cope better, but may also live longer. Talk to your doctor about the program that may be best for you!
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