An Old Drug with a New Use.

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    • May 15, 2013 at 5:18 am
    Cindy VT
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      In 2006 when I was stage IIIB melanoma, I had several surgeries including in my brain, and I did interferon high dose for a week.  In 2005 I had a hysterectomy.  I was put on estradiaol. 

      My Oncologist put me on another drug called Megestrol, or Megace.  I thought It was suppose to take care of hot flashes,

      but apparently this drug stops tumors from growing, mostly in Breast Cancer Patients, but I was given it and maybe my tumors are not growing because of this drug?

      In 2006 when I was stage IIIB melanoma, I had several surgeries including in my brain, and I did interferon high dose for a week.  In 2005 I had a hysterectomy.  I was put on estradiaol. 

      My Oncologist put me on another drug called Megestrol, or Megace.  I thought It was suppose to take care of hot flashes,

      but apparently this drug stops tumors from growing, mostly in Breast Cancer Patients, but I was given it and maybe my tumors are not growing because of this drug?

      I think it would be something to ask about.  Maybe it works with melanoma patients too.

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