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Vee Smith
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 Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: On the move again. |
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Alas, my skin mets are not responding to hormone treatment, so I am moving into chemo again. Capecitabine is the one chosen.
This was triggered as there has been a tumour development in the skin under one eye, and it is affecting the eye movement. Since the danger is that I will be stopped from driving - and I cannot at present afford to be in that situation, aggressive action must be taken to reduce these growths.
For those that are interested, I am [with my oncologist's agreement] also trying this special honey from Israel which is supposed to mitigate the side effects and improve the efficacy of the treatment. I will let you know what happens. |
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ksplat
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:53 am Post subject: On the move again |
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Hi Vee
Sorry to hear you are back on the chemo road again! I hope this resolves the skin mets under your eye?
I will be interested to hear about the Israeli honey treatment too!
Thinking of you,
Cheer, Angie.
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Vee Smith
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:38 am Post subject: Re: On the move again. |
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Hi, Angie - first round over - and my feet and mouth are killing me!  However, fortunately this chemo is adjustable so it may be reduced slightly on the next one.
I am taking the honey - the jury is out at present. I think I need to give it three months to be sure if it helps or not  |
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Vee Smith
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Update:
My blood counts have remained almost normal, and the nurses tell me they think that is the effect of the honey, so I am continuing it.
However, I have the dreaded hands and feet syndrome, with cracking skin on the fingers and toes, on the edge of the nails. AGONY!!!
Anhyone who has had the same problem - how did you cope?? |
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ksplat
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Hello Vee
Thanks for the update, I've been meaning to check on you for some time now. Sorry 'bout that.
The skin problems sound dreadful & soooo painful for you. I'm sorry you are having to endure this discomfort & pain. As I'm not familiar with the side effects of this chemo I cannot suggest anything? Terribly sorry.
It's a real bonus to have your bloods so good & an added bonus to have recognition for the "honey", from the nurses.
I hope someone will come to your aid soon, with some simple, staightforward advice.
Thinking of you.
Cheers, Angie.
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Brother diagnosed with GBMIV Feb 07
Treatment: Radiotherapy, Temodal, Gliadel Wafers, Dexamethasone, Keppra, Dilantin, Clexane
Went to our Heavenly Father after a 19mth battle,, 47 years young.
23 Sep 2008
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=19227
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