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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 nothing" is her... read more
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
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 anecdotal... read more