Cancer Questions (Page 11)

When taking Cialis for both BPH and ED, is it okay to take 20mg on occasion instead 5mg?

I am a 79 year old prostate cancer survivor, suffering from BPH and ED. I like the idea of treating them both with the same drug. The dosage of 5mg/day is good for BHP, but does not help my ED; 10mg helps somewhat but not enough. Is it safe to bump it up to 20mg, and then go back to 5mg? I was... read more

Oxycodone - Who do you notify when a pain clinic ignores level of pain?

I have chronic pain lumbar area. Cancer in 2013 required titanium rod cage and bolts around lumbar spine Fragile bones have 5 different cracks. I take 15ml oxycodone 6 times a day. Have asked for 1 extra pill a day so I can have a life besides laying on the couch or sitting in a recliner. I now... read more

Anastrozole - Does Arimidex give full coverage dosage every other day?

I'm 75 years oldand have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, clear nodes, clear margins. Had lumpectomy, 2 chemo treatments, and 30 radiation therapies. I have been on Arimidex for 9 months. Side effects are horrible, joint pains through my body, weakness, dizziness, headaches, pain around... read more

I have been using fluorouracil for two week for skin cancer?

I have been using fluorouracil for two weeks now, what can i use to help clear it up.

Anastrozole - is loss of sex drive a weird side effect?

I had my 6 month check up today after being on this drug due to breast cancer with estrogen marker. Just realized I didn’t ask about this possible side effect: No sex drive. None! What is happening?!

Ozempic - Has anyone developed thyroid cancer taking this medication?

I really want to give semaglutide a chance. I can deal with nausea and vomiting. I am just trying to figure out how the drug works and how it could affect your thyroid so negatively to cause cancer. I am suppose to do my first injection this weekend. I am very concerned about the cancer risk more... read more

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How to taper off lorazepam safely?

My wife takes lorazepam 1.5 mg (0.5 mg morning and 1mg at night) and sertraline because of her depression during cancer. Right now she must use a fentanyl patch 12mcg for her chronic pain. We want to stop lorazepam as an interaction with fentanyl maybe major. Any suggestions? Thank you

Are vaccines safe and effective if I am on chemotherapy?

Does Casodex work the same way as Xtandi?

I have stage 4a metastatic prostate cancer, where tumors have been found outside my prostate in lymph nodes in my lower abdomen. I was prescribed Casodex about a year ago and 30 days later was changed to Lupron and Xtandi. My PSA levels have responded well, but I lost my private insurance (and my... read more

Ivermectin experimental dose for recurrent squamous cell carcinomas?

I now have my seventh (7th) squamous cell carcinoma. They have all been head & neck tumours. Four have been removed surgically, one by laser & one by radiotherapy. Immunotherapy has not worked so I am faced with major surgery that will leave me without a moving tongue as they have very little room... read more

I am being treated for prostate cancer with radiation and hormone shots. My question is the treatm?

The treatments make me feel so very tired and washed out. Do you have any recommendations? Anything I can take? I take all my muscle vitamins, but they don’t seem to help.

Interactions 1.5 mg alprazolam mixed with 5 mg prednisone?

Alpprazolam is for MTB Prednisone given with Zytiga for cancer. would this small amount of prednisone be expected to cause any problems?

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 anecdotal... 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