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    This Community will address questions and discussions on all forms of Cancer. We will support each other - patients and caregivers in their journey  

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    Ayurvedic Doctor Kept Her Out Of pain
    A husband recalls the last few months of his wife’s journey with pancreatic cancer and the need for palliative care. He shares his experience and his advice for families in similar situations. It is a reminder that palliative care needs must not be ignored. My wife Nirmala, 69, and I had gone on a tour of Eastern Europe, which entailed long trips by bus. Nirmala started complaining of back ache. Well, our reaction was that this was due to sitting in the bus for long spells.…
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    Be a crusader, not a martyr
    Says Ovarian cancer survivor Kamini Pradhan (56), six years after she was diagnosed with Stage 3-B Ovarian Cancer. Here, she talks about the hits she took and what kept her fighting.  It was the morning of April 17, 2008. I was feeling a bit disoriented and was perspiring. I am diabetic and thought my blood sugar level may have dropped. I called our family physician, who found my sugar level, blood pressure and cardiac condition quite normal. As he was leaving, I mentioned…
Found this interesting article. What are your thoughts on it? http://www.grassfactor.com/cancer.htm
Such an inspiring tale of a young person http://www.patientsengage.com/?q=personal-voices/cancer-survivor-12-rew…
A friend of mine is undergoing chemotherapy and is constantly battling mouth ulcers. What can he do about it ?
How do I choose my treatment option for cancer ? What should I be asking my oncologist ?
Hi everyone, It's a pleasure to be here. On one hand, cancers are increasing by leaps and bounds. Except for few cancers, most are rising rapidly. This is the bad news. But the good news is that, our understanding and research in cancer has…
I came across this on FaceBook. How much of this information is correct? http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/    
Your role as the cancer patient's relative or friend

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