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Updated May 20, 2013

Q: Idea's to Help Mother-in-law Going Through Chemotherapy    —Westminster, CO

"I'm looking for idea's for what we can do to help my mother-in-law who is 2000 miles away and going through her third..."

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Well, if you're a praying person, that's the number one thing you do for her. But what else? Communicate! She may not be able to reciprocate, but keep on lettin...

I truly understand. I would burn a bunch of family movies to a dvd and take a portable player when your husband visits. Is there ANY way you can go with him, all o...

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Q: Seeking Financial Assistance Due to Cancer Treatment for 3Yo with a Brain Tumor    —Dallas, TX

"I have a dear friend whose beautiful child was recently diagnosed with a very rare brain tumor. Although they have in..."

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I don't know if this will help or not, but my nephew was diagnosed with cancer at age 3 (fortunately has been in remission for 4 years). When the bills started arrivi...

I agree with the previous post - visit with the social work department at Children's. All nonprofit hospitals (including Children's) have resources for families that ...

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Q: Seeking Advice for Preparing Family While Away in Hospital    —Las Vegas, NV

"Soon I will have to go into the hospital in Ca for a period of 4-8wks for a bone marrow transplant and need advice o..."

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wow-I had Hodgkin's lymphoma pretty recently and I feel for you! Freeze what u can, but I wouldn't worry too much about him cuz you also need to take care of you.Also ...

Everybody here has great advice - just make sure you don't overdo it and don't STRESS! Please do not feel like you have to make them enough food for eight weeks or so...

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Q: Cone Biopsy and Then Possibly Hysterectomy    —Crystal City, MO

"I am 43 and have had bad pap's for almost 9 years. I had a period of time from 2005 to last year where I had good cl..."

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I, too, went through years of bad paps, and had a cone biopsy. Surgery was not necessary at that time. Then I developed severely imbedded cysts in my uteris. They be...

I had a total hysterectomy and do NOT regret it one minute of any day. I had endometriosis since my early 20's, was blessed by God to have two beautiful children and ...

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Q: Cancer    —Lake Wales, FL

"Most recently I have been under some serious stress due to a big change in my living situation and cancer treatments...."

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Hi T. ,My mom has breast cancer and the medical bills are crazy.She found a group called the Cancer alliance and they help with some of your bills.I hope that helps co...

Hi T., Have you tried applying for SSI? If you are not working and have medical documentation, then you should apply. You can do it online or call the local social ...

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Q: Bed/pressure Sore    —Romeoville, IL

"Have a Dad who has bone cancer and a broken leg which keeps him in bed alot. He developed a bed sore in the hospital ..."

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Can you tell me more about the wound? I do some wound care at Ingalls ( I'm a physical therapist) and know a bit about many things. Mostly if it is not infected, we ...

Consult with your doctor and/or home care provider until you feel that your concerns are being heard. You might consider a wound care assessment. Many hospitals have...

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Q: Has Anyone Else Experienced Thyroid Cancer and Had to Have Their Thyroid Removed    —Owings Mills, MD

"I had my thyroid removed 3 years ago after I was diagnosed with cancer, I am just looking for others who have had the..."

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I do have thryod issues which are taken care of by meds. My prayers are with you and your family. I dont know about surgery, etc.

Strange that this question was in my email this morning. I already had my right side of my thyroid removed I now have to go in tomorrow and have the left side removed ...

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Q: 13 And the HPV Vacination    —Phoenix, AZ

"I have a 13 year old daughter and the last time I took her to the doc, she suggested the HPV vacination. We are a ch..."

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My 13 year old niece was vaccinated, and a week later went into seizures. Not to scare you-my husbands side of the family is sensitive to vaccines, but it did happen....

I have to say that all the to-do about this vaccine giving girls permission to have sex is a bunch of nonsense. I have yet to tell any of my children anything about a...

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Q: Cousin Just Learned She Has Breast Cancer    —Saint Paul, MN

"One of my cousins (same age as me) whom I've always been very close to, just found out she has advanced stage of bre..."

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C. - check out an alternative health center called sanoviv. Their website is www.sanoviv.com. They work with several different forms of cancer and have had some ve...

To me it sounds as though she is really scared. She is also showing signs of low self esteem and depression. It may be that she feels that her health is hopeless and...

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Q: Long Term Care    —Redmond, WA

"Hello Mamasource Moms, I am writing this to address the medical field and it's care. There are some questions I ha..."

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DO NOT be afraid to express your concerns to the doctors and staff. One thing I have learned is "Call them on their care" and don't be afraid to ask for what you want....

It's a difficult transition, from being in this critical stage of the disease to one of remission. From being the center of every healthcare professional's attention ...

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