this confirms that the chemo was not working for curt. his last psa came
back 157. up 12 in one month.and he had had chemo on schedule before that
test.
it will be interesting to see what it is next month after missing a round of

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My mother's been suffering with extremely weakened legs the past couple
of months, ever since she started her first chemo cycle. Actually, as
I've posted previously, about a week after he first infusion, and then
again after her second infusion, she wound up severely dehydrated ...

I have a website Dont Be a Schmuck. it is a site for teenagers to learn
about testicular cancer with out all the mind-numbing boringness like
other testicular cancer websites. Information on detection (self-exam,
symptoms, funk lump), and treatments at www.dontbeaschmuck.org.

By the way- Auntie Em- hey I kind of like that! I am very thankful for the
links you sent on the description of tea, and of the biscuits. Sharon is
really going to get a big kick out of knowing about these things. Sharon
loves rainy weather. Most people like sunny days- but she ...

We both enjoyed our weekend in Steamboat & seeing so many old friends.  One
friend brought a pile of notecards which she offered to anyone wanting to
write Socks a note.  We now have a pile of wonderful notes!  I suggested he
read one each time he has a down moment.  That will ...

My husband's mouth itself is clean and clear.  The back of his
throat...are small white dots.  I bought his usual toothpaste...the
colgate Total.  (WHihc, by the way, I could not use.  IT did bother my
mouth.)  He said it burned.  SO I am wondering what to get for a gentle

Just to let you know, my Uncle went to the Hospital yesterday and was told
he is clear  of cancer!!
Brilliant news.
The mrsa infections are healing up, so for an 80 year old he is doing really

Well..................
The Megace IS working!!!  The three new nodules found in her lungs in May
have shrunk, and there are NO NEW nodules in any of the areas where the
cancer was first found.  She is going to stay on the Megace (chemo pill) for

My wife just as she entered monopause, lost energy for some weeks and one
night he had a kind of hemmorage in the toilet and she got frightened and
asked me to take her to the hospital where they said they found and tumour,
did a biopsy and colonoscopy and said they found a lower ...

I had kidney cancer 5 years ago. I havent had a problem since having
one kidney removed, and no longer need 6/12 monthly checkups.
But recently I felt really worn out for no reason, so I went the
doctor. I have a high ESR of 85 & slight anaemia. I'm waiting the

I contacted a naturopath in Sydney to seek alternative information and
treatment on metastatic bowel cancer and the naturopath informed me that it
would be illigal for her treat cancer.
Why would this be?

I finally got Curt to agree to try a fentanyl patch (50mg over 72 hrs) it
has been a battle as the first 2 times he tried the patch he got puked his
guts out. I have finally convinced him that his tolerance is up to the point
that he can use the patch continuously and use his ...

Steph, may I make use of your expertise?
Curt had 7/10 sessions of radiation to his Left groin and lower back last
winter (Jan). can that area be radiated again? his right groin/bilat
testicles. and it has been intensifying from slight to very painful over 90