Latest Tips discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/caregivers/tips/1,0,122,86.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ If there is a mediport -sub clavical- is it ok to use a tanning bed ?Will the port be damaged ? what are the risks to the mediport or patient with the port ? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22631,0.htm tbonga Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hey!! I just wanted to let everyone know that I recieved an email today about prescriptions @ Costco. You don't have to be a member to go there you just have to tell them at the door that you need the pharmacy. According to snopes.com they did an ivestigation on pricing of prescription drugs. It is amazing what they found out. So many of us are paying so much money for something that really doesn't cost that much. Many of the pharmacies are charging way too much for these drugs. You should check this out for yourself and see what you think. When I looked up Zofran at Costco it showed that there was a big difference in pricing. I thought this might be something that could help some of you out and wanted to share it with you!! http://www.snopes.com/medical/drugs/generic.asp   Snopes.com http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21031,0.htm kristenL83 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://essentialthrombocytosis.blogspot.com/ This is a website containing links to a collection of useful information about Essential Thrombocytosis.   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,18151,0.htm EssentialT Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT this is for the message posted 4/2007.  The great ointment is Shea Butter.  You can purchase at upscale stores.  The store we found is called L'occitane.  Good luck. P.S.  They have sales all the time. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17695,0.htm "Betty Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT I came across this wonderful resource that provides clear information on palliative care: http://ww.getpalliativecare.org The site includes a palliative care provider directory, a definition and detailed description of what palliative care is and direct links to palliative care-related organizations.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,16881,0.htm stacey0504 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Historically speaking what came first cancer or mass produced conventional food? Neither, they came simultaneously. Conventional food is genetically engineered to grow bigger, faster and more colorful. This allows the food corporations to profit more from production. One third of the population will get cancer because our bodies are doing exactly what has been done to the food that we eat. This is simply that the cells are reproducing faster than normal. We are what we eat. And the corporations are profiting from the problem and the solution (cancer treatment). However by becoming a vegetarian and eating local organic food you will greatly reduce the risk. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,15657,0.htm vegeman Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT I found this new product called VEMMA. It beats Xango and many of the other products out there. The ORAC Value is at 115,000 per 2 OZ Shot Glass. I take it twice daily and my migranes, hay fever, energy and my addiction to soda and coffee are gone. Check it out for yourself.http://myvemma.com/RobsOnlineGiftShop http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,13754,0.htm Vemma Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT I will be flying from the Midwest to Europe about six and a half weeks after my RAI, and returning three weeks after that.  The radiologist warned me that I may still be radioactive enough to set off alarms in airports at that point, and suggested I get a letter from my endocrinologist to carry with me, just in case.  Has anybody else had any experience with this?  Has the letter worked, or did the radioactivity result in a huge hassle, or what?Dotty   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,13479,0.htm Dottyk Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT I have used a product made by BeautiControl.. and it is a miracle so far. I had a call in to our nurse because he was itching and burning on his nose due to the acne breakout.. For more info I'd be glad to share contact me. Within 5 minutes or less he got releif... --Message edited by CancerCompass staff. For personal protection, email address removed. Consider private reply. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html-- http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,12942,0.htm Mscheryl103 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT My breast cancer is advanced with mets in both my liver and lungs.  I am beginning to feel some discomfort and pain in my abdomen and back at times.  I would like to have some idea of what to expect as far as prognosis goes.  Very tired as well. My oncologist is overseas at present, not returning for a few weeks.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,12884,0.htm Princess2 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I would like to spread the word about a new site that helps those in need of financial help. This site was created by a young lady who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's stage 3b. The site allows members to post info about their illness and receive donations to help them in their battle. Check it out and use the coupon code help me for free membership. www.dollarfairy.org http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,11139,0.htm Tradeheart Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT I have recently had FNA of a cold thyroid nodule [also recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism] that is suspicious of papillary cell cancer. My TT is scheduled in a month. I will soon turn 62, so all I read tells me this is not good. Are there any 50+ survivors out there that can tell me their experinces? I am a registered nurse, but cannot recall ever having a patient with thyroid cancer. I live in the Atlanta area. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10691,0.htm Seashore Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT About 3 1/2 months ago I felt like I had something stuck in my throat.  I thought it was maybe a piece of hair.  I took a few sips of water and it didn't help. It slowly started to get worse.  It felt like food was getting stuck in my throat when I ate.  Right now its to the point where I can feel the food going down my throat like its scratching it.  I get scared that I might choke of my food.  A few times I thought I was going to choke.  I hardly eat anymore.  When I do, I eat a few bites unitl my throat really starts to bother me or I'll eat soft foods.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10346,0.htm Kathys_711 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT I am a 26 year old newly-wed. Myhusband just lost his mother February 2007. We were just married on New Year's Eve and I need some advice. My husband was the baby of the family and he and his mom were very close. He is now still in grievance for his mom and I can understand that he often tells me that during his lunch break he goes to visit his mom's grave site, but he cannot go inside of her home. I just want to know if anyone can give me any advice on how to help him cope with his loss. Like I said we were just married and we were planning our honeymoon for Valentines but after all this it had to be postponed. I want to be there for my husband without feeling like I am telling him the same thing that it will be okay. I cannot say I understand the hurt he is feeling due to the fact my mom is still living and he asks me daily have you talked to your mom, and sometime I feel uncomfortable telling him about my mom with his mom being gone. If anyone could offer me some advice on this I would greatly appreciate it. Lovingheart http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,9952,0.htm Lovingheart Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi, I am Vicki and my only sister of 23yrs was diagnosed with small cell cervical cancer in August 06 and two weeks ago it was confirmed that it has spread.  A second lump apeared on a vein in her chest and is crushing her stomach and other organs.  She has been told that without serious treatment she only has 2weeks to live.  She at first didn't want anymore treatment but has agreed to have 2 3days worth of 2 different types of chemo with a 21day rest break inbetween and then see if it's helping after that.  It's been unbareable for the whole family, we all live in the same house (2parents and us kids 25 & 23yrs) so we always watch what we say to eachother in case of upset etc.  My sister was told that if the treatment works she might be lucky and get a year out of it, she doesn't talk about it at all, just wants to sort out her finances and who gets what of her possessions when she goes...CAN ANYONE HELP ME with how to help her through this, everything I think of seems lame and useless..Sorry if this upsets anyone, I have you all in my prayers and I totally appreciate how hard it is for all involved with this terrible disease...xxx http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,9597,0.htm Worried Sister Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi, I've been doing research on the Internet for my Mom who has lung cancer and is taking Tarceva.  She's been taking it for about 8 months with great results.  Unfortunately, she does have side effects - severe itchy-dry skin, severe diarreha with abdominal pains and fatigue.  I've found two helpful websites besides this one that I thought I'd pass along in hopes that they'd help you also.  For great information about skin care for those taking Tarceva: http://www.practicaltruisms.com/GoodSkin.html   and for any questions you may have:  http://onctalk.com  Good luck to you all! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,8215,0.htm The Daughter Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi my name is lou, my husband has rcc it has went to his lung now to his brain. Just got done with radiation treatments. Q. In 2 weeks he will have a mri done to see if the tumor has got smaller if it has do we have some kind of surgery???? Or some kind of treatment like sutent??? But now what do we do about the smaller ones that the surgeon won't touch??????? I stop in to the dr's office every day to get these answers but the resep. Keeps telling me she'll leave the message with the dr. Thanks lou http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,7197,0.htm Nebraska Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT hey, nick. sorry to hear about your grandmother. my grandmother died of pancreatic cancer in 1999. the doctors did not find out until she had only 4 months to live. she could not eat, and she lost over 80 pounds. my mom died in 2000 of kidney failure. and that same year, my doctors found a tumors in my right breast, 3 of them. so you could imagine how scared i was, especially after losing both mother, and grandmother. well anyway to make a long story short, after the doctor told me that and scheduled sugery to try to remove the tumors, my husband went to the herb store amd purchased MARY"S TEA or essiac tea. its to be used for cancer. well anyway i took that for about two weeks, and surgery day they could only find 2 tumors. they removed then, and they were not cancerous. i know that you said that your grandmother can not take many things. have you guys ever tried alternative medications (Herbs)? let me know? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,6842,0.htm Tinag Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT I heard about new medicine "Akopolgine CNGA", does any body knows? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,6010,0.htm Phppro Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT I know there is a physician in Chicago at Northwestern Hopsital that specializes in the treatment of these rashes. He is just beginning to introduce his research and is becoming very well known in the Oncology world for the treatment of these rashes, especially from Tarceva. But I do know he treats the side effects from all of the cancer drugs that relate to the skin. His contact information is below: Mario E Lacouture, MD Department of Dermatology Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Northwestern University 645 North Michigan Suite 520 Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone : 312-695-8106 contact him asap... http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,4766,0.htm Msmrnd2 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT I have neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer surgically removed in 1998, but found out it had metastasized to the liver in 2002 and is inoeperable. I started receiving a monthly injection of Sandostatin and am still feeling wonderful, and my cancer has not grown since February. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3491,0.htm Tigerlillygal Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT Which numbers on the PH scale are alkaline -- the lower numbers or the higher numbers? Nothing in my test kit states which end of the scale is optimum. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,2864,0.htm Sageperson Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT I never had sleep problems until I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At least nothing that I couldn't conquer on my own. Now sleep is the fatherest thing from my consciousness. My doctor gave me ambien and it is fantastic. I am not a druggy. Don't even take asa or vitamins except once in a while. So I didn't want to take a sleeping pill, but no choice. With ambiem I NEVER have a hangover, no matter how many hours of sleep I get or don't get and it takes effect in just a little while. TIP: it will have more of an effect on an empty stomach. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1963,0.htm Kamccle Tue, 26 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT