Hi Kitty, Sorry no one has responded to your question yet. I will try my best. When I do a scan with a contrast, I have to drink 2 bottles of that chalk type drink, about 45 prior to my scan. About 1/2 way thru the scans, I am then injected with the contrast (via a needle), so I'm not totally sure i...
Glad to hear you made it thru surgery. As one person who has a bag, (it was my decision), I felt I got my life back, and don't regret the decision. I hope in time it will be the same for you.
I'm sorry no one has answered your question yet. I'm not familiar with this, and am bumping this to the top in hopes that someone out there can answer your question.
Please keep us posted, and I hope you're feeling better soon.
WOW, so now when my 14 yr old son decided to fart and stink up a room (and it is BAAAAD), he is actually telling me he has good blood pressure. Interesting !!
Hi Arabella, That is great news about Johanna's CEA dropping from 481 to 122, and I agree with your Dr, as long as it drops, that is the important part. I will tell you, sometime CEA will rise while on Oxyplatin, mine did, but then dropped once I finished. My point to this, you may see more decline ...
Eve, One day at a time. What you're feeling is normal and something we all experience. Guess it's part of being a cancer victim (don't you just feel so special, I hate it). You will be in my thoughts and prayers for successful results. Try not to stress to much between now and Wednesday, nobody at t...
So this is all really freaking me out. I am through 14 treatments so far. Is there anyone who has made it through radiation without having all of these issues? I cannot imagine living my life like this. I am already barely unable to cope. Polarprincess, I know all of this must be overwhelming, and ...
Lets see, I have a Colon rectal surgeon-removed tumor Oncologist-chemo Dr. Radiation Dr. GYN that specializes in vulvovaginal disorders-treats my radiation damage physical therapist-pelvic floor disorders (again radiation damage) Ear Dr-Neurotology ear dr that treats/follows the nerve damages in my ...
You both will be in my thoughts and prayers this Friday and everyday this week, next week, and the week after. I hope and pray a solution can be found for Paul.
I just finished my radiation treatments 2 weeks ago. I didn't have any problems with my skin, so I can't help you with that. I have had problems with cramping, a painful bottom (my polite way of posting it)complicated with hemmoroids, and irritated vaginal wall. It has been two weeks since I finish...
janb wrote:Molly, It's a great idea, I remember some real disasters about a year back or so that were just terrible. You do such a great job here and these precautions are necessary and healthy! You go girl. Jan
I'm not being treated for cancer, but I take my Dad for his treatments, so I hope it's ok for me to share my perspective. nd I think it's nice to share with other patients (at least those who want to share) because any and every joy is a good one. Hanna, You are a caregiver to your Dad, know that y...