Cancer

SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--Table of Contents

feeds@yuku.com (NamVet7) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:53:41 GMT

[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 38, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 38CFR4.25]

[Page 364-366]

TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF

CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--Table of Contents

Subpart A--General Policy in Rating...

Anyone Had A Stem Cell Transplant Done By VA?

feeds@yuku.com (JimmyC4) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:20:25 GMT

I await approval for a stem cell transplant done by VA for treatment of my multiple myeloma. It's my understanding that it would likely be done at their transplant center in Seattle. And, I see online that they also do transplants at San Antonio and Nashville so maybe those locations are a possibility.

Anyone had that treatment done by VA at any of these centers? If so, I'd like to hear how it went, accomodations for spouse, etc.

Thanks.

Proton Beam Therapy-Loma Linda or other..

feeds@yuku.com (Randy11A) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:50:10 GMT

Have any of you had Proton Beam therapy at Loma Linda Hospital, Loma Linda, California for prostate cancer?

If so, any of you on Tricare for Life/Medicare...did Medicare pay for your treatment?

Also, I read on this forum that those of us who served in Vietnam (Republic of) also qualify for proton beam therapy under current VA regulations. Is this correct? And if so, can you provide a citation or reference.

Loma Linda VA is just down the block from Loma Linda...

Fecal Leakage

feeds@yuku.com (Tanker Bob) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:15:29 GMT

This is really hard to talk about this. I looked over the whole site and I couldn't find this listed anywhere. I didn't know where to post this so if this is not the right place, someone can move it. I noticed there was at least one VSO on board and maybe he could comment on my situation.
Since having my prosectomy in 2006 or maybe just before, I can't remember, I started having fecal leakage. I took 75 days levaquin before I had my biopsy. I have had it ever...

High PIN-low PSA

feeds@yuku.com (cvixx) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:14:29 GMT

Have a question...I have low PSA readings 1-2, however several years ago it went up to 5 and a biopsy was done. Results were moderate PIN in 3 quadrants and high in 1. From what I have read online, a second biopsy should have been done 6 months later. My PSA readings went back down to 1+ and the urologist says no biopsy necessary.

Been 3 years now with low PSA readings, should I be pushing for another biopsy or leave well enough alone. On AO list, so always a possibility of...

developed cancer from treatment of service connonected disiabilty

feeds@yuku.com (fairlane) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:58:45 GMT

If you develop cancer from a treatment for service connected disiability and your allready rated 100% should you notify the VA or what

NHL

feeds@yuku.com (Opie) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:47:46 GMT

I am new to VBN. I am service connected at 100% for NHL (among others which are 70% combined) and my oncologist informs me that this cancer is incurable. When I was initially diagnosed by the VA there was a rush to start chemo. A port was put in and then the brakes were slammed on bringing the chemo to a screeching halt (I never received chemo). I think the brakes were put on when they finally determined the type. I was then transferred to an oncologist specializing in NHL.

The...

FYI-CNN broadcast on 9/24 & 9/26-Breast Cancer in Men

feeds@yuku.com (bettyb) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:21:54 GMT

There will be a a two-part segment on the Campbell Brown show on the above dates about breast cancer in men. The common link found in all interviewed was that they were stationed at Camp LeJeune in the 60's. Thought some may want to see this.

Agent Orange Vietnam Veterans List

feeds@yuku.com (lensman) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:14:30 GMT

Being a Disabled Vietnam Vet from Agent Orange..could some one tell me, is there a list of Agent Orange Vietnam Vets and is is availiable..Thank's

Pot helps prostate cancer!

feeds@yuku.com (Stillhere) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:49:00 GMT

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Interesting read on how they have discovered that cannabis helps stop Prostate Cancer.

Residual effects of colon cancer

feeds@yuku.com (whm8019) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:47:34 GMT

I served on active duty in the Navy from DEC 83 to AUG 87 as a nuclear electrician. I am currently a warrant officer in the military technician program of the Army National Guard. I became a warrant officer in SEP 07. I was diagnosed with Stage III colorectal cancer in APR 08. Because of the cancer treatments I have not yet attended my WOBC, so I am not MOS-Q. I do not have 20 years of military service.

Prior to surgery, I underwent six weeks of radiation on my pelvis, in...

Newbie with a few questions - moved from Agent Orange section

feeds@yuku.com (Lenp) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:14:33 GMT

Moved per Stillhere's recommendation..................

Just discovered this forum yesterday and it sure looks like a great resource. I was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and (naturally) have several questions. Bottom line appears to be I will need to have it removed (at least that seems to be the best alternative). I am 63 and the biopsy came back with "positive in 3 sections", Gleason of 6, positive on both sides, and a clinical stage of T2C. Lots of mumbo-jumbo...

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS

feeds@yuku.com (nelson8989) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:23:32 GMT

Brain Tumor

feeds@yuku.com (Robertw) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:32:16 GMT

About 4 nights ago. I woke up at the emergency room with several people asking me simple questions such as "do you know where you are? ""what day is it? Who is the president?Then they told me that I had suffered a seisure ans I have a brain tumor which will hav e to be surgically removed. (the Doc called it an adno carcinomo. I am already SC'ed at 40%, Prostrate cancer 1999 20%, Lung cancer 2006-20%, diabetes Type II 10% I have surgery scheduled for JUly 28, 2009. Then...

Rating appeal

feeds@yuku.com (armycat23) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:26:06 GMT

I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma a few years back and was discharged at 100%. My review came back and now I'm at 0% bc it's in remission. However, the after effects of the melanoma and treatment
dominate my life. I'm sick with flu-like symptoms at least twice a week,easily fatigued, and can barely stand to be outside during daylight as it causes the first two situations to happen more frequently. I have told my primary doctor this many times before. What is your opinion...

New thyroid cancer found after retirement?

feeds@yuku.com (parkee99) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:49:59 GMT

Hi all,

I have been retired from the USAF since 3/1/2007. I just had my thyroid removed as I had a nodule and it turned out to be papillary thyroid cancer. I worked in radiology and nuclear medicine my whole 20 years in the service. As I was exposed to radiation in the military for 20 years, I would like to know if anyone can recommend the steps I should take as I prepare to submit this to the VA. This type of cancer accounts for 85% of thyroid cancers from radiation exposure.
...

Relapsed Non Hodgkins Lymphoma - R-DHAP Chemo

feeds@yuku.com (monker60) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:19:18 GMT

Just returned from the oncologist at the VA. My NHL has relapsed. After a clean PET Scan in January, 2009, while on R-CHOP, had a repeat PET Scan the end of Apri, 2009. Saw two small areas on that PET Scan. The radiologist recommended repeating in 2 months. They repeated it last week. The NHL is back, twice as bad as seen on the original PET Scan done prior to starting chemo last Fall.

I am to be admitted on 7-13-09 to start R-DHAP. Has anyone here had that particular type of...

Newspapers: VA in Penn. botched cancer treatments

feeds@yuku.com (veterun) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:13:09 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - Ninety-two veterans were given incorrect radiation doses in a common surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer during a six-year period at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in

Residuals from Lung Cancer

feeds@yuku.com (SgtD6970) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:26:46 GMT

Just wondering what residuals some of the other folks have from lung cancer after surgery and radiation and chemo.
I have the follow:
pain from surgery (scar)
can't stand the heat and cold
depression
can't sleep with out drugs
shortness of breath
fatigue and weakness
hypertension