People Who Are Caregivers
What is Breast Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy, also known as sealed source radiotherapy or endocurietherapy, is a form of radiotherapy where a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment. Brachytherapy is commonly used to treat localized prostate cancer, cervical cancer and cancers of the head and neck.Breast brachytherapy is a 5-day radiation... Read more
posted 11/22/2009, comment (1)|
Advanced Breast Cancer Grade IV
What we understand that my wife's case is extremely rare.
posted 10/18/2009, comments (2)|
Taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Why Paxil and Other Antidepressants Could Pose a Problem
Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer, but a common side effect of the treatment is hot flashes. As a result, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of drugs that includes Paxil (paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) - are commonly prescribed to... Read more
posted 06/01/2009, comments (4)|
My Wife, Sue - update
Well, I WAS a care giver. On the morning of October 31, 2008, my wife Sue of 39 years passed away. She had fought breast cancer for almost 3 years. She was diagnosed with a lump in November 2005. We decided to have a mastectomy and the reconstruction. In December 2007, she complained of a soreness under her arm. It was just going to be exploratory... Read more
posted 02/09/2009, comment (1)|
