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  • Ogier_jlg's blog
    Problems with fingernails
    My fingernails just started hurting. The papers from the doctors say "fingernail changes are likely." hmm On the internet, I find that Taxanes (Taxol, Taxotere, Docetaxel) often cause discoloration, pain, and nails may loosen or fall off. Anyone else know anything?
    Former Member
  • rupert2's blog
    Liver cancer
    I am taking a new drug called sorafenib. My oncolologist does not have any other patients using this drug and I would like to speak to any one that is as I feel a bit on my own. I am getting all sorts of side effects the worst being that I have had oral thrush for 3 weeks now and cannot eating anything solid as it hurts my tongue too much. Hot drinks are out and toothpaste as they are all too painful. Is anyone out there on this drug who I could speak to please?
    Former Member
  • oinkers's blog
    oinkers
    Hi everyone Just wanted to know if iv chemotherapy has affected anyones breathing. My partner started the course 3 months a go and has now started to eperience breathlessness. She is obviously concerned that either the cancer has gone to her lungs(although she had a chest x ray last week which appeared to be normal)or can this side effect occur with the chemo. If anyone can enlighten me I would be most appreciative
    Former Member
  • oinkers's blog
    oinkers
    Hi everyone Just wanted to know if iv chemotherapy has affected anyones breathing. My partner started the course 3 months a go and has now started to eperience breathlessness. She is obviously concerned that either the cancer has gone to her lungs(although she had a chest x ray last week which appeared to be normal)or can this side effect occur with the chemo. If anyone can enlighten me I would be most appreciative
    Former Member
  • ladygooner's blog
    5 of 6 completed!
    Hi all, just reporting that as of friday, 5 of 6 chemos completed! whoopee- the end is in site, bloods were ok after my panic which actually was the start of shingles- done and dusted now. I also found my CA125 from cycle 4, which was down to 8, after starting at mid 30 after the op, so I guess its working, so I am sure not complaining about the side effects at the moment ( give me a while- I will!) I cant believe its nearly over, still got the avastin ongoing, but hell, it cant be as bad as with...
    Former Member
  • idunno's blog
    So there are other IBC patients out there!
    I know IBC is rare and at first I couldn't find any others on this site! I really thought I might be the only one!! Of course I'm sad that others have this shitty thing-but from a selfish prospective it is comforting and less isolating-I hope that comes over in the right way! I hope I can offer support to others, I do feel for those who are newly diagnosed-its terrifying enough to learn that you have BC let alone a rare, fast growing aggressive kind! It certainly takes some getting used to-if ever...
    Former Member
  • Jillyanna's blog
    would like to speak to others-especially with kidney cancer!!
    Hi everybody, Just wanted to speak to other people that have or carers that have experience with kidney cancer, I am Avastin & interferon injections, Had a radical nephrectomy and unfortunately it is grade 4, with mets in my neck! Just think it would be helpful to speak to other people, I know I'm not alone in this!!
    Former Member
  • marie millie's blog
    here for a talk anytime
    never feel alone i know how that feels myself at times so join in here there is someone always to just listen if you just need that..
    Former Member
  • marie millie's blog
    update about platelets
    hi there everyone,just to say platelets were ok so had my last chemo yesterday,saw doctor on wednesday,she said the cancer markers were great as were all the other tests so for now its 1ct scanto end the trial i was on then just blood tests,and a check at outpatiens in 6weeks,so for now thats it just a couple of weeks on feeling horrid from my last chemo nothing to worry about hope some of you have good news.
    Former Member
  • vinm's blog
    Sometimes we overlook the most obvious things...
    Today is Sal's CT prep day ahead of radiotherapy starting next week. I had been due to go with her as I have all her other appointments but instead I'm at the office - but with good reason. I think I've been guilty of being more than a little self-absorbed, of not seeing past her, myself and my kids and in doing so lost sight of how many people this has all affected. When I got home from work last night and asked her about timings and travel plans for today I sensed there was something she wasn...
    Former Member
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