Frequently Asked Questions
ACT Chemotherapy
QUESTION: My friend has been prescribed ACT Chemotherapy for breast cancer. Can you tell me about this? Does Taxol have side effects? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Aredia - Use and Side Effects Information
QUESTION: My mother has breast cancer that has spread to her bones. She goes for treatment and gets a medication called Aredia. What is the medication Aredia used for? What are Aredia's side effects? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Bone Marrow Biopsy
QUESTION: I have been told that I need a bone marrow biopsy. I am worried about this test. Can you tell me what I need to prepare for? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Flu Shot and Chemotherapy Together?
QUESTION: I have recently completed chemotherapy for cancer. Some of my friends have been getting flu shots. Is it a good idea for me to get a flu shot? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Holiday Energy Conservation - Cancer Therapy and Fatigue
QUESTION: I have been a very active person undergoing cancer therapy treatment for the past six months. I find that my mind is still very active and motivated but my body is tired out. With the holidays approaching, I wonder if you could recommend any energy conserving techniques that would still allow me to participate fully and minimize the impact of fatigue related to cancer therapy. Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Legitimate Treatments for Cancer
QUESTION: I have just been diagnosed with inoperable cancer. I'm getting advice from friends and relatives to check into all types of different treatments they have heard about. How can you judge if various treatments for cancer are legitimate? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Menopause & Chemotherapy
QUESTION: I am preparing to start chemotherapy for treatment of cancer. I am a young (in my late 30's) woman and my doctor told me I may have symptoms of menopause. What does this mean? Is it permanent? Can I become pregnant? Is there treatment for this? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
Sperm Banking
QUESTION: I am a 28 year old male and about to start treatment for Hodgkin's disease. I understand that some treatments can cause fertility problems. How would I learn more about the process of sperm banking? Lea Más!!!!!!!!!!!
