Cancer Treatment

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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