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Q: Liver Cancer, Painless Chemotherapy
asked by: StephenieK on January 21st, 2007
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My grandmother has liver cancer. I heard from my mother that the doctor suggested her to go for chemotherapy. I heard from the doctor that there is a new kind of chemotherapy that won't hurt at all. Is that true?
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ritsu
replied on January 22nd, 2007
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Hmmm? Personally, i've never heard of it before. It might be possible.
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chron
replied on January 22nd, 2007
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Yes it is real. It doesn't hurt abit, however, it costs alot.

Please go to www.Google.Com for more information

-the cucumber man
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jannn2
replied on January 22nd, 2007
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Hi! Sorry to hear about your grandmother condition. Painless chemo? That is quite unusual. Medical facilities must be really advanced nowadays. You should go to a professional doctor to ask carefully.

From what I know abt chemo, 'you already know how it feels to take a pill or rub a medicine on your skin. And you’ve probably felt a slight but brief discomfort with injections before. Iv medicines should not hurt after the initial needle stick to insert the catheter. If you feel any pain, burning, coolness, or other unusual sensations, tell your doctor or nurse immediately.'

as quoted from somewhere else =p
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stephkohkahim
replied on January 22nd, 2007
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Painless Chemotherapy
Hmm.. Ive read about chemotherapy that can be taken orally. Meaning that its in the form of a pill, capsule or liquid. Maybe you can find out more about this form of chemotherapy or how effective it really is.

For chemotherapy through an iv, the only discomfort is caused when inserting the needle into the vein. After that, the treatment is painless. Different people have different tolenrance levels so maybe it doesn't even hurt!

Chemotherapy may also be done through a intraperitoneal (ip) port. According to a patient currently using this, it is just a relatively painless port, and it doesnt itch. It sits under the skin, in the fat layer and does not require any specific home care too. Blood tests and medication can be administered through the port. Although a needle has to be inserted into the port, it apparently is almost painless, and much more bearable compared to an iv.

Hope you find this helpful! (:
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as4dd
replied on January 22nd, 2007
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Ive never heard of it before too
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msmagic1984
replied on May 14th, 2007
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There is some kind of chemo for the liver that they insert directly into the liver
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