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And another "fresh" start
Started work at my third security zone in that many months. I think I’m here to stay for awhile. Of course the term “awhile” is rather subjective. I mean, I could be moved again next week. This is… more →
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Modified Chemo Regime Increases Survival In Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients But Adds Toxicity
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Paul Cacciatore wrote 2 months ago: Women with advanced ovarian cancer lived longer and without their tumors growing after receiving a m … more →
Waves
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pdxfirefly wrote 2 months ago: The waves that I’m writing about have nothing at all to do with the ocean. They have to d … more →
New Chemo Protocol
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pdxfirefly wrote 2 months ago: As I indicated in one of my recent posts, Portland Firefly is getting tired of chemotherapy. I expr … more →
Prostate cancer news reports: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Sitemaster wrote 3 months ago: Today’s news reports address: Barbers as prostate risk educators in the black community The ne … more →
The Big Event
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hunterseeker wrote 4 months ago: Well people, by this time tomorrow the main event should be underway. Of course I refer to the start … more →
Monday The Battle Begins
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hunterseeker wrote 4 months ago: Well people, the battle plans have been drawn, all the participants are ready to engage, there will … more →
2009 ASCO Annual Meeting Highlights: Ovarian Cancer & Select General Issues
Paul Cacciatore wrote 5 months ago: The 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held in Orlando, Florida fr … more →
And another "fresh" start
Michael wrote 6 months ago: Started work at my third security zone in that many months. I think I’m here to stay for awhile. O … more →
Information on ICE Chemotherapy
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claypidgeon wrote 6 months ago: Since the first time I heard “ICE” leave the oncologists’ lips I’ve been try … more →
I'm getting accustomed to this
Michael wrote 6 months ago: And that might not be such a good idea. One week off between chemo infusions is one thing but two w … more →
Spring break
Michael wrote 6 months ago: My chemo therapy has from the beginning been grouped in cycles of three weeks each. They have consi … more →
California Here I Come!
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motherspreciousgems wrote 7 months ago: It’s been more than a week since I last posted. I’ve been getting ready for my trip out … more →
Counting down
Michael wrote 7 months ago: Today I received my third from the (hopefully) last chemo infusion. This was the Gemzar only week f … more →
Pattern of Genetic Faults Could Predict Whether An Ovarian Cancer Patient Will Respond to Common Chemo Drugs
Paul Cacciatore wrote 7 months ago: “… A pattern of genetic defects in tumours could indicate whether ovarian cancer patient … more →
2nd Chemo Day Done!
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themelissawaller wrote 7 months ago: Finally, I have the second round of chemo completed! I am so excited to finally feel like we’r … more →
Addition of Dasatinib (Sprycel) to Standard Chemo Cocktail May Enhance Effect in Certain Ovarian Cancers
Paul Cacciatore wrote 7 months ago: “The addition of a chemotherapeutic drug for leukemia to a standard regimen of two other chemo … more →
It would be easier if...
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Michael wrote 7 months ago: Today was infusion day and I received my week’s ration of Gemcitabine or as we know it Gemzar. Some … more →
Plugged in...
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Michael wrote 8 months ago: So here I am at the cancer center. I’m plugged in and receiving my ration of Gemzar. As soon a … more →
A Much Better Aftermath
Michael wrote 9 months ago: Yesterday’s infusion and the aftermath went much better than last weeks. Of course I only received … more →
