Cancer Questions (Page 9)

After breast cancer two years ago I have been taking tamoxifen. Do you get lots of facial hair?

... growth? I am experiencing that in this past year. I have had a chronic cough,I am tired all the time, and hot flashes every day. I also bruise easily,my face is breaking out,I get muscle cramps and charlie horses. I am 60 years old

What does mixing alcohol and Spironolactone/Aldactone do specifically?

I know this medication can be dangerous to your kidneys and has cancer potential for certain individuals as it is, so I want to be very careful. The instructions with the prescription say that you should avoid alcohol because it can increase certain side-effects. What I'd like to know is which... read more

What are the rules, regarding BCG treatment and sexual relations?

How soon after treatment can intercourse take place? Is masterbation OK/allowed? I am in the second week of my initial six week treatment schedule, for bladder cancer.

Finasteride - Can it cause breast cancer in males?

I've been on this medicine for 3 years and recently I found a lump in my breast along with swelling and tenderness. My primary doctor said to wait 6 months... however I don't think waiting is the answer... I am going to see a surgeon this week, just to make sure all is ok... so can this... read more

Ketoconazole - how long does it take for the shampoo to clear the rash or fungus up?

apply ketoconazole 2% shampoo everytime i shower, just started using it 2 weeks ago. first noticed it when i had mohs surgery performed for the remove of carcinoma on my scalp.

Glipizide overdose?

What are the worries of taking 4 10mg tabs a day on accident instead of just the 1 10mg tab I'm used to taking since 2008? I am a 66 year old female with type 2 diabetes a breast cancer survivor,6 years ago a pace maker-thyroid cancer-mother of 7 and need to know about an accidental overdose... read more

Is it dangerous to take cialis if one has prostate cancer?

I was prescribed cialis at 5 mg daily which I took regularly for 4 days, but when I tried to have sex, it did not work. Would it be better to use a larger dose if so what strength, 10 mg, or 20 mg just before sex rather than taking daily? And is it contraindicated for me who has been diagnosed with... read more

Can you still get the shingles if you have had the shingles shot?

I have broken out down below my left breast. It looks like shingles, but, I had breast cancer in 1999 and I have heard there is something called inflammatory breast cancer. The symptons kinda look like that too. It itches real bad. What do ya'll think? It's been 2 wks. I have used all... read more

Does fluorouracil affect just damaged skin or will my entire face be red and raw?

How long before HRT is out of my system after discontinuing?

I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to discontinue HRT. I would like to know how long before these drugs are out of my system. I was taking 1 mg of estradiol once per day and 100 mg of progesterone once every other day. Thank you.

Basal Cell Carcinoma - How can the skin Dr. Know how deep the basilcell has grown. I have begging?

... my husband to go back to the skin Dr. for over 5 years his nose and temple have been bleeding that long. My husband has 7 basilcell spots . My husband had 2 moles surgeries on his face about 10 years ago Also a few basilcell on his back and one squamous cell. My husband only went to the skin Dr... read more

Can more than 8mg of zofran be taken as a single dose?

My mother has gallbladder cancer and suffers from nausea constantly. She has been on 8mg dose of Zofran for about a month. Today this does not seem to be helping with nausea. Is it safe to double the dose? It is New Years day and no Dr. or Pharmacy to answer questions.

Can gabapentin possibly raise a mans PSA levels ?

On 300 mg 3 x a day had blood test 2 times 2 weeks a part & each test showed a Significant increase of the PSA ... Such an increase he has to see urologist to rule out Prostrate cancer...

Can cough & breathlessness be caused by Anastrozole?

Been on Anastrozole almost 1 year. after mastectomy for grade 1 cancer..had previous mastectomy for fibro cystic breast 40 years ago! Since starting medication I developed cough with mucous(clear production) and have become gradually more breathless.now on 2 inhalers but getting worse.Chest Xrays... read more

Gabapentin - my dog is taking 1 100mg every 12 hrs for pain... can I give him another for pain at?

... night... he is 102 pounds... has bone cancer in leg ... trying to help him sleep