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Christmas
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Joined: 17 Jun 2005
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 Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:35 pm Post subject: Nasopharyngeal Cancer |
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| I'm a new user, and I'm looking for other Nasopharyngeal Cancer survivors. I've completed 33 radiation sessions, one cyberknife and 5 (missed one due to low blood count) chemo treatments. Very little info on what to expect next. |
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dizzybuff38
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Joined: 10 Oct 2004
Posts: 57
Location: Plymouth,England
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| Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 4:49 pm Post subject: Please remove this scan |
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| Leo - as moderator of this forum, can you please remove this scam. As a cancer survivor I take great exception to people who promulgate unproven remedies for cancer.Thank you. |
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leo
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Joined: 23 Sep 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Nasopharyngeal Cancer |
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Absolutely. I am having more scammers showing up as this forum gets more well-known. But I will get to each and every post that disrespects our rules.
Christmas, if you finished your prescribed treatments your doctor will probably follow up on your progress from now on. Is this what he/she told you ?
regards,
Leo
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amifostine
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Joined: 01 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:00 pm Post subject: NPC |
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| I was treated for NPC in the summer of 2OO2. |
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Christmas
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Joined: 17 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Nasopharyngeal Cancer |
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| Are you experiencing any side effects from your treatment? My last chemo was in March 2004. I'm just now gradually learning about side effects of my treatment. I know that effects are not the same for everyone, but it's still nice to know what to look out for. For example, it's only after my last check up that thyroid function may be a problem. I was never warned beforehand. I know about the loss of salivary glands and taste buds. But what about congested ears? Dry, sticky eyes? Any tricks to dealing with those discomforts? |
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amifostine
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Joined: 01 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:10 am Post subject: Hi Christmas |
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I wasn't told how damaged my thyriod could be.
Although, the Doctor told me most patients usually have problems with the thyroid (and he didn't go into details) 2 years after the treatment.
However, I noticed changes and had a low thyroid within 6 months of the treatment.
It has taken me 2 years to get the thyroid stabilized. And only, since the Doctors didn't want to give me enough of medication until now, within this last month.
Ps.
The blockages are normal in Radiation Treatment, said the ENT Doctor at Stanford Hospital.
Sure...
The whole face and body is drier now.
It is good to eat Omega 3 (fish oil or flax seed oil, as example) to help give your body some moisture and to drink as much water as you can. |
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