Cancer Questions (Page 12)

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

Lately I've been having breathing difficulties I've been taking medication for my heart and prostate

I use Triptorelin and abiraterone for prostate cancer. Also, due to atrial fibrillation, I had ablation and am using Apixaban and bisoprolol (Theracor) Lately I've been experiencing breathing difficulties due to an unknown etiology of lung disease. Could any of the medications I'm using have an... read more

Preparing for your Colonoscopy

Risks of Alcohol use: How much is too much?

Should I be Concerned about a Mpox Outbreak?

Dual inhibitors, which structure has been designed from two previous pharmacophores?

Could you tell me about a dual drug, that is, whose structure comes from two pre-existing drugs to treat some type of cancer?

Does nicotine help against cancer or parasites?

Why would my oncologist prescribe loratadine,?

I'm currently going through Chemo for Breast cancer , my oncologist has prescribed loratadine although I have no allergies or anything like that, all he told me is that the loratadine combined with another 1 of my meds ?, is supposed to help my pain , I would love to know how an allergy med helped... read more

Should a fentanyl patch take more than 24 hours to begin working?

I was diagnosed with cancer about a month ago, and my dr just changed my pain medication from oxycodone, to a 25mcg/hr fentanyl patch. I put the patch on my upper arm about 30 hours ago and still feel no difference. Could it be something that i have done wrong?

What if I take azithromycin whilst on Zoladex 10.8mg?

Prostate cancer patient on Zoladex 10.8mg - now experiencing chest infection.

Can Orencia cause cancer and if so what types. I have been on Orencia for 3 years and am concerned

... about lymphoma and skin cancer(the )latter I've had diagnosed recently. What type of cancer is connected to Orencia? No one seems to know or they are not saying. Orencia cost approx.$5,000$7,000.00 for each monthly treatment) so it is a very profitable drug. All help is appreciated JJ

Is prednisone the correct med for lung inflammation?

Had lung surgery for lung cancer stage one year ago.. For precaution was given two rounds of chemo.should of had four but It caused a large area of inflammation in left lung. No reason given. Also the chemo gave me pneumonia in the left. Right lung is fine. Doc is giving me 40ml prednisone to try... read more

Does metformin cause cancer in bladder?

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 kinds of... read more