Oncologist: Toddler
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Anyone Know of a Gyn Oncologist in the Lee's Summit Area?
Asked by S.A. from Kansas City
on April 2, 2008
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I am looking for a GYN-ONCOLOGIST that will perform surgery at Lee's Summit medical center. Does anyone know of one?
Thank you for all your responses, I too, hav...
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- i don't know if she has priveleges there or not but I have a great doctor at KU Med. her name is Dr. Julia Chapman and I had surgery done in Dec. She's really great a...
- yes Ido I have a friend who works for this practice she does the ultrasounds for them the name of the practice is Associated Womens Care Physicians they are in the pho...
- Dr.Cobbinah-she has a office in Lee's Summit and Blue Springs.She's great and has delivered both of my children!! I reccommend her to other people all the time!! He...
21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on February 17, 2008
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My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & john...
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- I have a 3year old daughter that has had dry skin for almost 2 years. She has dry rashes that come up on her and I have tried everything on her. I have found that pet...
- K. and any other mother reading this message. It is commom for children to get excema, but the things we use on our childrens skin can and does effect the outcome. B...
- I've had the same problem with my 8 month old son since birth. What has worked for me is Aveeno bath wash. I also use Cetaphil lotion everyday. On the areas that ha...
Weaning My Enthusiastic 20 Month Old Breastfeeder
Asked by E.B. from Washington DC
on October 28, 2008
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I need some advice on how to wean my 20 month old by/around age 2. He really enjoys breastfeeding. He asks to be nursed with a very emphatic "Please". Then he gets ...
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- It is possible to get a mammogram while lactating. You just have to get a radiologist or oncologist that is experienced in reading them for the lactating breast to re...
- Hi, I don't have any advice about the screening other than to say consult a few other doctors to see if there are alternatives to put your mind at ease. Once way of l...
- Don't worry about the breast tests. As you stated breastfeeding is the best way to avoid getting breast cancer. Please don't wean your boy. Let him decide when to q...
A 5 Month Old with Cancer???? Help!
Asked by G.W. from Atlanta
on June 6, 2008
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Hi all. My youngest twin son was born with a huge bump on his knee. We were originally told that it was a hemangioma and he underwent surgery last month to remove it. ...
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- My exposure to Dr. Lapkin is somewhat limited as I dealt mainly with Dr. Woods, but I found Dr. Lapkin to be very thorough. When I did see him in the hospital, he left...
- The Dr at CHOA is Rapkin, not Lapkin & he is a wonderful man & an amazing, caring dr. My son was 22 months old when he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of the pros...
- I have a friend who is a Child Life Specialist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She is an amazing person, and I think she would be able to give you just the kind ...
Dealing with Melanoma and My 20yr.old Daughter
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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Our family received the news yesterday that our daughter has melanoma. She is going in next week to have the mole area removed and then we are to go to an oncologist ...
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- I will keep your family and daughter in my prayers. I would try to find the best doctor you can and also get more than one opinion, just to be safe. My sister works at...
- I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I only have one suggestion and that is that your daughter may find that returning to school is good and keeps her mind off...
- I had a mole removed 7 years ago, when I was 24, that came back as melanoma. The initial shock of hearing "you have skin cancer" was the scariest part. I still have ...
9 Month Old's Growth Question
Asked by C.S. from Charlotte
on March 29, 2010
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Today my daughter had her 9mo check up. Weight 20lbs, 28 1/2in, head circumference 18.5. Compared to her 6mo check up her weight % stayed the same at about 65%, her he...
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- If you decide to get an MRI, your child doesn't need to be put under general anesthesia. General anesthesia required your child to be intubated (breathing tube with a...
- I am concerned that your dr. is disregarding your child's previous percentages. My daughter is four now but has always been 55% for weight, >95% height and head size,...
- As far as the height/weight gain, did he show you her "curve" that is plotted out with all her past measurements? It should look like a steadily curving line. As soo...
Sunscreen for 1 Year Old
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on July 9, 2009
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We were at my parent's lakehouse last weekend and we slathered on the sunscreen. We used Aveeno Baby. When we came home we noticed that she had a rash on her legs. ...
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- I just discussed this with my dermatologist (however you spell it) and she uses Blue Lizard on her daughter. Don't think you'll get any kind of tan with it. I think it...
- We use Water Babies Pure and Simple (tear free)by Coppertone. It's spf 50. We haven't had any problems and really like it. Good Luck!
- California Baby. Expensive, but worth it. Natural and very good on sensitive skin/excema. You can find it at Target or whole foods.
4-Month Old with Eczema
Asked by A.F. from St. Louis
on April 17, 2008
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My 4 month-old little boy has really bad eczema (or at least I think that's what it is). It's a red rash (blanches) on his armpits, elbows, feet, and now spreading to...
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- I used Aveeno Baby on my son because he has had since he was born. Works wonderfully. A little higher than normal baby washs and shampoos but worth the money.
- Here at 2 things that I suggest. Melaluca Renew lotion and Arbonne's ABC line of products. I have a customer whose dermatologist has suggested both products to her. (I...
- Try Eucerin creme. Or the generic brand that is usually right beside it. I have used it on my arms and leggs for a long time. Seems to help and it does not burn or sti...
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 ...
Toddler Cold Remedy
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on March 11, 2010
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We are sick again! I think this is the 4th or 5th time this season! Argh, come on Spring. Anyway, my question is this. I have children age almost 6 mo and almost 2...
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- I "2nd" Shelli S.'s response. For my 1 1/2 yr old, I give xtra tablets of Vitamin C (Hylands or kid chewables) or I put a few oranges w/banana in a blender and feed th...
- I'm surprised no one mentioned this, but maybe I just missed it. I have found that putting honey & a few drops of lemon juice in some water & warming it up has been a...
- Every person here is telling you different information. This is one of the reasons the Powers That Be decided in part to discontinue medications for children under 6 ...
