Oncologist: Child
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My 5 Year Old Has Excema
Asked by A.G. from Wichita
on February 19, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter has excema. When she was an infant, it was so bad that she has scratches all over her face. She was reffered to a determatologist. He gave me so...
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- A., I feel for you and your little one, my little girl is 5 now and we have fought this for years!! It got to the point she had a big bald spot on her head I was so sc...
- My neighbors child have horrible excema and I finally convinced her to go to Children's Mercy and see a determatolist and within a few weeks of seeing the doctor she h...
- Two things A....my daughter had that all her life....I took her to Children's hospital..they helped her...they said they make newer things constantly..at the time they...
How to Tell a 5 Year Old That Dad Has Cancer
Asked by M.S. from Tampa
on June 11, 2008
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I am hoping that somebody out there will know how to handle this situation. We just recived word that my brother-n-law has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus,...
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- M., I'm so sorry for what your family is going through. My grandma got really sik with cancer when I was a teenager. I don't have a clue about the 5 year old, but I ca...
- My father was diagnosed with cancer when I was 7 years old, and my brothers were 5 and 4 years old. He passed away after battling cancer for 11 months. I agree with th...
- 5 years old is too young to have a cancer discussion. if you tell her the truth not only will she not understand but she will be scaredd. She needs to enjoy her father...
5 Year Old W/chronic Stuffy & Runny Nose
Asked by L.N. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Hi moms! My 5 yr old son has had a stuffy nose for months now. I took him to the doc and found out he had an ear infection and he took a round of antibiotics but his...
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- this may sound strange but do you use household cleaners that arent eco friendly? you would be amazed at the amount of toxins in household products and it effects chi...
- Hi L., Products from cows milk cause your body to produce more mucas. As a result, many people get stuffy noses & a cough. It's not a cold. You can try to replace cow...
- Soy milk is delicious -- and other dairy substitutes are, too :) Shop at Whole Foods for some good substitute items. When I eat vegan, I feel much healthier and happ...
How to Tell a 5 Year Old That Dad Has Cancer
Asked by M.S. from Tampa
on June 11, 2008
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I am hoping that somebody out there will know how to handle this situation. We just received the news that my brother-n-law has been diagnosed with cancer of the esoph...
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- Hi- I'm so sorry to hear of your brother in laws condition. I lost my mother in law to the same thing just over 6 years ago. (And my grandfather before that.) My son ...
- I went through it when I was younger. I am the older of 3 children and my father was first diagnosed with cancer when I was 13. My youngest sibling was 6 at the time...
- I am sorry that all this is happening and you are right to be concerned and it is wonderful that you care enough. I do though agree with Lynn S. Let the parents handl...
Doctor Recommending Biopsy for Swollen Lymph Node in Son's Groin
Asked by A.R. from Washington DC
on April 9, 2012
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About a week after my son had his 1 year immunizations, he formed a reaction at the site of injection on his thigh. The lymph node in his groin also enlarged to about ...
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- I know this is very scary for you and your husband, but this is an oncologist and it has been months, Just do it. As parents we worry a lot more than necessary, bu...
- have it done as soon as possible-and put your fears to rest!
- You don't overlook a oncologist's recommendations. Eczema can cause problems like this though it is rare, and the immunizations just may have been the "trigger" that ...
Pregnancy After Chemotherapy
Asked by H.T. from Hartford
on May 13, 2010
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I was diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma last June, I underwent surgery to remove one ovary and chemotherapy. I finished my treatment in November. Previous to gettin...
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- Two of my step sisters went through chemo and beat cancer I believe it was non Hodgkins lymphoma (but not 100% sure). They both did chemo though before they had kids....
- Your post is really interesting for me because I went through 5 months of chemo for Hodgkins almost 2 years ago. Much different chemo regimens (you were probably on C...
- My daughter went through non-hodgkins lymphoma and chemo also. She was told that her chemo would make her sterile. About a year after finishing chemo - surprise, sh...
My Worst Fear Is Coming True
Asked by H.T. from Hartford
on June 19, 2010
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Hi, I am just about 11 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma last June and finished my chemotherapy in November. I just found out that my lymphoma...
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- Its hard....but...please be positive. I think you will have this baby. I think you will be alright. I dont know why I think this...I just do.
- I am so sorry you are faced with such tough decisions. My suggestion would be get a second and/or a third opinion. Visit with another oncologist and seek out a high...
- I just wanted to say how sorry I am. Any decision you make will be the right one!
In-Home Hospice
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on January 20, 2012
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My Dad is coming home from the hospital/nursing home on Sunday to begin in-home hospice care. He is in 4th stage renal failure, and has leukemia. He fell five days b...
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- being placed in hospice can be a gift. You are aware that the end is near and have the opportunity to cherish the last amout of time with your loved one. I had one gra...
- Read the book Final Gifts. This book helped me when both my father-in-law and best friend died. It won't help with the practical stuff but it will help with the emot...
- We had Hospice for my Dad in his final days. They are wonderful. I had never had any experience either and everyone that came (from the nurse to the social worker) mad...
Chemo for Dogs
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 28, 2009
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Hi moms
I really need help on this one. My dog was just diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma which is a cnacer of the blood vessels. I was told it is very invasive and...
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- Sorry for your dog's illness. Did the vet tell you that there would be side effects to the chemo (vomiting, etc), or are you basing it on human reactions? I just list...
- I'm so sorry D.. I've been in your shoes. We had chemo on a dog when I was in high school, and it was awful for her. It made her very, very sick and miserable and d...
- Hi, D.. I used to work at a major veterinary hospital in Boston. I cannot speak to prognosis, I am not a vet, but i can tell you that most dogs handle chemotherapy bet...
How Do I Let Go When She Is Ready and I Am Not
Asked by J.T. from Pueblo
on November 17, 2009
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Hello all other moms,
A year ago I made the move from San Diego to freezing Colorado to take care of my mother, who was diganosied with colon cancer which spread to...
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- I am sooo sorry. I-just like you could not imagine life without my mom. We just moved to Utah away from her and it has been hard not to have her close. My grand...
- J., I am so sorry your family is going through this. I lost my mom / best friend to colon cancer when I was 26. After a two year battle with the disease, we were tol...
- it's hard. start by not letting go, but keep her in your heart. and tell her your proud of her for the fight she's fought, and remember that she wants your ok to let g...
