Cancer Questions (Page 7)

Advice on Keytruda results My mom has been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced non-small cell lung?

... cancer. Her PDL-1's are at 80% without any abnormal EFGR or ALK genes. I have read that this exact type of cancer is what Keytruda excels at addressing. Has anyone else had this diagnosis? I realize everyone reacts differently, but I am curious as to how soon after treatment you may have... read more

What foods should I avoid when taking Lovenox 150mg/1ml?

What foods should I avoid when taking Lovenox 150mg/1ml. I have cancer and am throwing a lot of blood clots

What are the adverse effects of taking Urimax-Tamsulosin-Hcl 0.4mg for prolonged use?

whether Contiflo/Flodart Plus/Flomax are having same effect/composition? Possibility of prostate cancer is ruled out and no other problem with external enlargement except high frequency-which is now reduced to half. If surgery is not at all emergency then,for smooth flow/reduced frequency,Urimax... read more

I have been taking Femara for 8 1/2 years and will continue until it stops working for me. Is?

... anyone else taking Femara like this? I took Tamoxifen for 5 years, then when the cancer came back and metastasized, I was then put on Femara

I was told that I could not get a Flu shot if I was taking a cancer drug. Is Hydroxyurea a cancer?

What alternatives are there to xgeva?

my concern is about osteonecrosis of the jaw,as I don't have great oral health. my medical oncologist wants to put me on xgeva for my stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer which is in the bones.

What is difference between Nexium 40 mg and Esomeprazole Mag DR 40 mg? My ins company switched me?

I had esophagus cancer surgery 4 years ago. I was prescribed Nexium 40mg twice per day. Last month my ins company switched me to Esomeprazole Mag DR 40 mg once per day. I understood there was no generic for Nexium.

Can I take only half of my 10 mg Xarelto medication a day because the whole 10mg bothers me too muc?

When I take the whole 10mg on a consistent basis, after a few days I feel very anxious and nervous. Is there anything that I can do that will lessen this effect. I have had thyroid cancer which was successfully treated but I have a difficult time taking thyroid medication also. Any help you can... read more

I am confused about buprenorphine?

I have chronic back pain, I also have cancer. I have been on hydrocodone 10 mgs for ever now. My cancer treatment caused lymphedema in my right leg and the pain is incredible. The hydrocodone is not completely covering the pain so my cancer team is putting me on buprenorphine. Is my cancer team... read more

Have breast pain, tenderness & discoloration 8 months after lumpectomy & radiation, is this normal?

Breast Cancer - had lumpectomy and finished radiation 8 mos. ago. My question is, that I still have soreness and now pain in breast. also, have quite a bit of discloration and now huge knot that hurts when touched as well still 'crusty' around nipple. Would this be still part of what is... read more

What does zofran show up as in a drug test?

My son was really sick at his stomach when he came home from work today so i gave him a zofran (i have cancer)will it show up in a drug test?He has to take a test for the Millitary?

WHAT exactly is anastrozole doing that causes the joint pain?

I had some signs of arthritis before. I've been through chemo, surgery & radiation for my stage 2b breast cancer. Prior to this mis-adventure, I took glucosamine for minor arthritic symptoms in my fingers. I know it worked because the stiffness & aching would return if I didn't... read more

What is life exspectancy with Lupron Shots with Stage 4 Prostate C?

My husband didn't find out that he had prostate cancer until he was ending stage 3 and is now stage four , does anyone know what the life span is with the shots ?

Prolia - Excessive pain in the groin, hip and upper thigh for a week. What can I do for it?

I was diagnosed with Multiple Myloma 5 weeks ago.I'm receiving Chemo, 3 weeks on and one week off. I told my regular doctor and my cancer doctor about this pain. They ordered an MRI, which came out negative, but have not prescribed anything else for this pain. I've only received one shot... read more

I ran out of my xanax a week early. What do I say to my Dr tomorrow?

My dad is dying of Colon Cancer.