Cancer

Cll versus nhl

feeds@yuku.com (xnavy) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:33:11 GMT

It seems that the more research that is done on these two diseases that more and more specialists are admitting that basicly these two diseases are one and the same. I realize that this will be disputed but i have recently read that it would be advisable for those of us who have cll to have test run to determine if we actually have nhl. It seems that if we do in fact have cll it may turn into nhl later on in its developement. I plan on requesting the VA to test me to see if i may have nhl...

New Residual from Prostrate cancer

feeds@yuku.com (XParaman) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:29:27 GMT

I had a new residual show up last month from my Aug 2005 radical prostectomy. My wife walked out on me and the kids. I wonder what the VA gives for loss of wife. Now I have nothing to look forward to except a lonely life after the kids are gone. I guess some things cannot be overcome by that little magic pill. It did not work, and so she found someone on the internet, and left. I wonder how many others have had this happen? Iam alive, but for what.

CANCER BENEFITS

feeds@yuku.com (copper) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:24:25 GMT

Need HELP!!!!!!!My father-in-law is awaiting tests to confirm that he has throat/lung cancer. Doctor at VA is almost certain that it is since the mass is so large. My question is this--Are there any hidden benefits for a retired Army Guard Desert Storm Vet with a small disability rating through the VA already???He did however while activated serve stateside-if that makes a difference.
I know when my father was diagnosed with lung cancer we found out that he was eligible for...

Cancer Active Duty

feeds@yuku.com (jetiv) — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:12:22 GMT

I am currently on active duty 17 years and diagnosed this week with cancer. I went through stage 1 and had the Biopsy and not sure what stage or what kind of cancer it is. The docs are leaning towards Lymphoma or Sarcoma. I will be reviewed next week by the Army's new Warrior Transition Unit, which replaced the old medical hold company. I am looking for answers from anyone who is going or who has gone through this process. I do not want to be MMRB'd out of the Army...

Masturbation May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

feeds@yuku.com (jdave) — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:12:17 GMT

Too soon old, too late smart

Here's the link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/po/20080421/co_po/masturbationmaypreventprostatecancer;_ylt=AnzZfVsQvCniPfshVDF_LMkDW7oF

OT but help with Breast Cancer and mammograms

feeds@yuku.com (hotel triple nickel) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:32:50 GMT

came across this on another site. if you go to this URL and click on the pink button, the site sponsors contribute funds for mammograms for women who can't afford them. as a 3 time cancer survivor I hope you'll allow me to ask you to help. thanks.

Breast...

Funeral Benefits

feeds@yuku.com (dpc1) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:45:29 GMT

Buddy of mine just informed me that his wifes grandfather an 80 something yera old Korean War Vet just died from cancer. Is he entitled to any benefits for funeral, burial etc.
SEMPER FI

New to Forum

feeds@yuku.com (MAGNETASS) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:40:50 GMT

I am interested to find out how many Vietnam Veterans have bladder cancer and are receiving compensation. I have had thirty tumors removed and it is not in my family history. I contend it is due to agent orange. Nationally, are there statistics available as to how many are receiving benefits and how many made claims and were denied?

Newb with a few questions (????)

feeds@yuku.com (matty43) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:03:56 GMT

Greetings everyone. First off, I must say that I am definitely impressed with the wealth of knowledge available on this site. It is truly impressive to see Vets taking the time to help each other out. I am an 11 year active duty Army NCO with recurrent brain cancer. I have very little knowledge of how the PEB/MEB process works other than word of mouth and what I've interpreted from the available literature on my own. Here are my questions: 1) It seems that the primary association with...

Disability for Prostate Cancer

feeds@yuku.com (tsprks) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:33:06 GMT

My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October and only a couple of weeks ago found out that due to his serving in Vietnam that he was eligible for disability based on the use of agent orange. He had surgery on 2/14 to remove his prostate. He was scheduled to meet with a case worker on 2/13 to file his disability claim but due to a winter storm she canceled the appointment and told him that it wouldn't make a difference in his claim. Is this the case? Will he still be able to...

radiation residuals

feeds@yuku.com (baikla) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:38:42 GMT

I was diagnosed with PC in 2000 and had the prostate surgery, then in 2005 it recurred and I had the subsequent radiation therapy. A colonocopy revealed severe damage to the lower intestine due to the radiation therapy. While I do not have the incontinence problems, I do have rectal bleeding sometimes 2-3 times a week. This has resulted in having to take 300mg of iron to replace the lost blood. I also have arthritis, and due to the bleeding, I can not take aspirin. I am due for a...

PC TREATMENT CHANGE

feeds@yuku.com (pooks6719) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:00:18 GMT

My husband has been 100% service connected for PC since 2006. He just finished his 2nd year of Viadur implants. The doctor has at my husband's request not put another implant in. He has instead started him on Casodex . Because the VA knew at his last C&P exam that the Viadur was to end in 12/07 they schedule my husband another C&P in 7/08. The VA stated that if he continued treatment to send them the information prior to the 7/08 C&P otherwise his claim will be based on...

Prostate Caner

feeds@yuku.com (mobie16r) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:06:54 GMT

I am helping this blue water veteran that have prostate cancer and had surgery last year,but he is still taking treaments and he is also a vietnam veteran,he served on the USS Saratoga cv60.The Saratoga was at Yankee Station Off the coast of Danang when he went aboard.He file a claim when he had surgery,that was denied because his VSO didn't try to find out whether or not he had boots on the ground ,and the claim die after one year because he didn't appeal and i am helping him to...

Peripheral Neuropathy

feeds@yuku.com (eaglerider) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:02:58 GMT

Have a question for any of you that have developed Peripheral Neuropathy as a result of either your chemo or radiation treatments.... What are the doctors doing about it ?

I now have

What do the PSA numbers say?

feeds@yuku.com (W3Eagle) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:17:02 GMT

My PSA numbers have fluctuated over the last 5 years but have mostly went up from 3.5 in 2003 to 11.0 a couple of days ago. In Oct. 2005 during the agent orange exam the doc did a finger wave and said my prostate was normal. I was sent to the urologist in 2006 with reading slightly above 6 and he said that the numbers did not mean much and I should be ok, but if the numbers kept increasing he would most likely recommend a biopsy. I have an appointment with him on Dec 21st .

Here...

CLL & Bone marrow transplant

feeds@yuku.com (TMBow) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:41:22 GMT

Anyone have any advice for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant? Are they the same? Finished six months of Rituxan & Fludarabine July 07, did bloodwork today and they want to do bone marrow biopsy Monday morning.

Cancer Recurrence and rating question??

feeds@yuku.com (NavyJeff) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:11:04 GMT

Hi,
I was originally diagnosed with cancer while serving in the Navy (1990 - 2004). I was treated and have been cancer free for the past 5 years. The VA currently rates me at 40% for the residuals of the cancer treatment and a couple of other things. I found out yesterday that my cancer has returned and I will be undergoing extensive surgery (jaw removal) with a long rehabilitation. I would greatly appreciate any inforation concerning how I need to go about informing the VA so that my...

Time frame to start Chemo???

feeds@yuku.com (batman62) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:29:17 GMT

We tried for an answer on another link but kept getting side tracked. I was diagnoised with lung cancer stage 3B on 11-6 and wondering if anyone knows when they might start and how the scheduling works on the treatment itself. WIth Thanksgiving coming up (yearly family reunion) we are trying to coordinate with family on having it early or what. Thank you for your input.
We're looking for a rough estimate for when I will start feeling worse. Don't feel real bad right now.
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PC Incision Question

feeds@yuku.com (SgtRick417) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:40:26 GMT

I had my prostate removed in March '07. I am now experiencing a discomfort in the area of the incision. Been to see several doctors and been told:

"It is a small hernia in...

Radation treatments

feeds@yuku.com (heloteshippie) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:21:44 GMT

Anyone receive two radation treatments on the same day ?