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Breast cancer. Dosage of Arimidex - can it be decreased?

.I have stage 2 estrogen pos breast cancer. Had lumpectomy, chemo and 32. radiation treatments. Side effects are so bad as each month goes on. My oncologist said take it once every other day. I am so afraid the dosage is not enough. However, she gives me vague answers, "better than... read more

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.

Is tramadol giving my dog diarrhea?

my Labrador has been given tramadol after major surgery to remove a mast cell tumour from her head. She went to an Oncology referral practice, and was an in-patient for 2 days following her surgery. We have to give her one 50mg tab twice daily. She has now devoloped diarrhea. Could this be the... read more

Keytruda - Keytruda use beyond 2 years?

I've taken over 40 infusions since 8/2021 for stage 4 non-small-cell lung cancer. My oncologist respects my staying on for 'peace of mind' but she suggested stopping as of about 4 months ago. There seems to be very little formal research on extended use of this immunotherapy and... read more

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