Cancer Treatment: October 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

I am looking for a hat that you use during cancer treatment to prevent hair loss

I am looking for a hat that you use during cancer treatment to prevent hair loss?
It is a cap or hat that you put on during the treatment; it is not a hat to cover my head. Someone told me that it was on a medical show but she does not remember the name. It is not a hat to cover my head it is medical thank you
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I am not sure I understand your question. You are looking for a hat, while you are in cancer treatment? loosing your hair, will depend on the treatment you are taking, QUIMOTERAPHY is the one that makes you loose your hair during treatment, altough, when you finish it, it will grow back. Radiation or Surgery will not make your hair fall. So if you are under treatment and you are loosing hair, I think the type of hat or cap depends on you taste. I hope is useful.
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There is no hat that I know of to prevent hair loss during chemo treatment but pull-over ski caps look nice and are warm. You might also try a wig if you are so inclined. Good luck on your treatment.
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i this the large brimmed hats you work very well. heres an example: there is a hat a JCPenny callled a "beach floppy hat" it is really cute and it is only $24. It comes in black, natural, lime green, pink, watermelon, and white Hope this helps!
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Nothing I know of will prevent the loss but look for the turban tops like you wrap a towel over your hair. They come in assorted colors. Look in Walgreens, Walmart, or Kmart. Any body else know where to look? I just was told Eckerds drugstores. I have a friend who has lost her hair and I told her I would shave my hair if she would feel more comfortable having a bald friend to hang out with.
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I was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma bone cancer 25 years ago. I did 2 years of chemo & 6 weeks of radiation. Back then the hat you are talking about was called an ice cap. My doctor was a jerk and when I asked him about it he said I couldn't use it because they wanted the chemo to go everywhere in the body. I'm not sure if they still have or use these ice caps. I have no idea where to find them or if they are still call them ice caps. I did not get to use one and was bald for two years. It really wasn't all that bad.
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NO NO NO! Do not use such a cap. Studies have shown that using these caps increases the risk that your cancer will spread to the brain. That is why you cannot find these anymore. The theory is that it contracts the blood vessels and the chemotherapy drug cannot reach your skull. I don't think they work for hair loss anyway. Hair loss is not immediate, it happens days even weeks after treatment.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Looking for a cancer alternative treatment

Looking for a cancer alternative treatment?
My sister has advanced breast cancer and she already tried several rounds of chemo but cancer came back. So I'm looking for a cancer alternative treatment or something additionally that can be done. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks
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If chemo didn't fix her breast cancer situation the next (and obvious) step has to be to get a mastectomy. Prosthetic breasts are available and even if she can't afford them at least them come without the big CANCER tag.
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What the superior brain Andrew, obviosly is not aware of, is that with advanced breast cancer, surgery usually preceeds chemo and radiation, so a mastectomy has probably already been performed. Sorry but I have no suggestions beyond what her oncologist may suggest. Stay strong for your sister, I know how hard this can be.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Like Tarkarri, I can't suggest anything other than what your sister's medical team recommend. All I want to do here is to caution you against anyone who answers telling you they know a sure-fire cure, whether it be diet, apricot seeds or whatever. While anything that makes her feel better and gives her hope is a good thing, bear in mind that in this context 'alternative; is just another word for 'unproven'. If an alternative medicine had been proven to work, it would no longer be 'alternative medicine'; it would just be 'medicine'. And because some of the alternatives people recommend can be dangerous, it might be as well to do a search on this site for some facts before trying any: http://www.quackwatch.org/ My best wishes to your sister, and to you; I know how hard it is to watch someone you love go through this, and I've had breast cancer myself
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Sorry to hear about your sister Eli. You will probably get responses for people suggesting some herbs and other stuff, I say most of them will be worthless, some might help. The problem is you'll never really know and waste money. I agree with lo_mcg to check out quackwatch. A lot of people associate 'alternative' with 'unproven', which is not necessarily right, it just means a different or new way. Many of todays treatments were considered once as alternative medicine. Mastectomy is an option of course if not done already, but there this cancer alternative treatment, which is in fact gene therapy for cancer. They do a combination treatment depending on status and type of cancer, including Biological Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Injections of Gendicine (Gene Therapy Drug). Gendicine is approved drug in China for treating all kinds of solid tumors and they have already treated several hundreds of patients successfully. Canadian friends of mine already went to China for the second time, because first of all they saw success after the first treatment and secondly they believe in Gene Therapy and the doctors in China more than their local doctors, just because they are more honest. You can get more info either here: http://www.cancer-alternative.org/gene-therapy-for-cancer/ or this is the hospital in China, where they do that treatment: http://www.phoenixcancercentre.com/ All the best and good luck to your sister.
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The best treatment and her only chance of survival is to see her oncologist and see what other options there are for her. There are clinical studies she may be able to participate in. Don't go for the mumbo jumbo and put her life at risk. There is nothing one can eat, nothing that can be put on skin in any form that will cure of her cancer. Her only hope is using the traditional methods.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

What are the effects of radio therapy treatment for cancer on males

What are the effects of radio therapy treatment for cancer on males?
What sort of changes to the reproductive system can you expect?
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Reduction in prostate size, additional treatment will also reduce testosterone and may reduce sex drive. http://omeath.ie/blog
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Well if he had radiation to his brain, it would have no effect, so you should maybe clarify your question..
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That all depends on the area of Treatment. I had Radiation therapy to my head. I was diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumor. Which was the size of a 20 ounce bottle. The worst you can probably Expect is sterility. It won't effect you any other way. You'll just need to take extra precautions if should decide to become sexually active again. for the women's safety because of the radiation and possible chemotherapy in your system.

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Do prisoners in the USA get medical care for chronic conditions such as cancer treatment

Do prisoners in the USA get medical care for chronic conditions such as cancer treatment?

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They do, but I'm betting its minimal treatment since the state is taking care of the bill.
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This varies depending upon the state. Although prisoners are not to be subject to "cruel or unusual punishment" how a state manages their inmates medically varies considerably. Virginia for example, does an excellent job, sending some of them for cancer treatment at cutting edge hospitals whereas Michigan and Texas may not biopsy them or get them to a specialist quickly enough to even diagnose a cancer or other serious chronic issue. In the US all inmates are treated for medical problems, however how well they do it state to state is highly variable.
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Yes.
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Yes they do! In fact, even patients on death row get medical treatment! In 1976, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prisoners were entitled to the same medical and dental treatment as everyone else in their community. Prisons that withhold necessary care from inmates can be held liable for violating constitutional bans against cruel and unusual punishment.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

How has nuclear technology aided the treatment of cancer

How has nuclear technology aided the treatment of cancer?
I am doing an essay on this topic. Are there anyone out there who knows quite a bit of this stuff who could help me?
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Nuclear technology is used extensively in the diagnosing and treatment of many different kinds of cancers. Diagnosing can involve x-rays, CAT scans, PET scans, MRIs, or injection of radioactive tracer chemicals that bind to tumors to highlight them during external scans. Treatment of cancers can involve exposing the tumor to high doses of radiation using either external sources of radiation or temporarily implanted radioactive "seeds". Experimental techniques have even been done where a diseased liver was removed, exposed to huge amounts of neutron radiation and then re-implanted back into the patient.
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check out this research group someone on the message board will know http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta/

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

It it common to delay treatment for BEP chemo for testicular cancer if the white blood count is low

It it common to delay treatment for BEP chemo for testicular cancer if the white blood count is low?
My son has stage 2A test cancer non sen....Is it common to delay treatment to see if his white blood count goes up?This would be his 2nd cycle. They don't want to raise it with medication. Does this change his prognosis. He has no tumor markings, however they saw something in his lymph nodes.
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yes it is common.
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The reason they want his white blood cell count up is because the white blood cells fight infection. They are the warriors of the blood and when the count is low, he is at high risk of infection. So that's why they are waiting. His body should be producing higher white blood cells on their own. Hope this happens soon. God bless you and I pray your son gets better.
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Yes I've heard that is very common....
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In general, chemotherapy treatments are frequently delayed due to low WBC counts, so the other posters are correct for the "usual" cases.... However, in testicular cancer, we generally treat right through neutropenia. That is, no delays, and give therapy at day 22 come "hell or high water." Now, if the patient had some other toxicity or infection, that might delay things a little (but not much). Blessings

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

What are some herbs known to help with cancer treatment

What are some herbs known to help with cancer treatment?

Cancer - 10 Answers

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sorry to tell you, but there are no known herbs that can treat cancer! ;D
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taxol
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go to the cancer cure foundation website. that might help you
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fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. oranges lemons tomatoes they all help. avoid fats, tea ,coffee and high protein foods. avoid fried or charcoal broiled meats
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there are no herbs to help treat cancer, but there is an herb to help with the pain if any or if you have to go through chemo treatments.. that is a lovely little herb called marajuana..
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Iscador is a refined type of misseltoe that has helped in some cases but not fully tested. The best thing is to keep your body clean through fruit and veg and drink plenty of water and green tea.Oh and dont smoke drink or become obese.
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TRY TAKING AN ORAL SOLUTION: IT IS CALLED: 35% FOOD GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. I USE IT FAITHFULLY!! HAVE NOT HAD ANY SICKNESS FOR 10 YEARS!! THE FDA WILL NOT APPROVED THE HYDRO BECAUSE IT HAS THOUSANDS OF CURES. IT WOULD PUT THE PHARMACEUTICALS OUT OF BUSINESS!! cancer can not survive in a high oxygenated area. 35% food grade hydrogen is oxygen. try it! cured the lumps in my breasts. Source(s): GO TO www.guardianofeden.com here you can purchase hydro in 35% food grade form. plus tells you all the benefits you can do with it. It is labeled a HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. you have to use it exactally as the directions say!!!
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green tea(or anything full of antioxidants) are a good way to help PREVENT cancer,but theres nothing really to help with cancer treatment(im guessing you mean chemo/raditation?)
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marijuana. actually when you're all out of options. then yes mj.
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Well...Getting plenty of magnesium and potassium can help with the pain sometimes, if that counts

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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Does the US offer better treatment for bone cancer, than chemo, or radiation

Does the US offer better treatment for bone cancer, than chemo, or radiation?
My Sister and my Mother have bone cancer, since they don't live in the US I often wonder if they would have better treatment then chemo, and radiation, if they lived here. Thank you.
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Well, we do have the most Advanced Health Care in the World, I'd say so.
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Medical treatment is highly standardized across the world. The exact same procedures, medications, and treatment offerings are available in Tokyo, Shanghai, London, New York, and every other major city. There is no difference.
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Better? that is questionable, but quicker treatment options defiantly. BS Sherman thinks that making everyone wait six months for cancer treatments is better than the US one week .
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Well..... I don't know where you live so I can't rate the treatment you will receive. There really isn't a whole lot of options besides chemo or radiation to treat cancer in the mainstream medical system in USA. Some patients are leaving the country to get alternative cures that the US does not recognize as legitimate therapy's. That being said- there are many other options available in the US.The real question is "BETTER" than chemo or radiation really better? I'm a Cancer survivor who owes his life to chemo and radiation therapy. It worked for me. Cancer Treatment Centers of America bases it's advertising on providing the most and best therapy's available for Cancer. I may be biased, being an American- but even so, the research I've done rates America's treatments, drugs, and general procedures a healthy cut above the rest of the world. I guess my best advice - based on my opinion- would be to go with the usual course of treatment prescribed , unless the prognosis or results were terminal.
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generally speaking, surgery and radiation is the protocol sometimes with chemo added on top of those things. Research just hasn't gotten beyond that yet, unfortunately. However, depending on the hospital you're treated at, there may be clinical trials available. For information on clinical trials, visit clinicaltrials.gov

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