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Second Opinion About Cancer Diagnosis
Asked by A.K. from Sacramento
on February 5, 2011
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Hi moms! This question is not about kids or motherhood, but I desperately need your help. My dear dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, stage 4. We want to get a s...
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- I know this is hard. Hang in there and stay strong. I found a great nutritionist that works with cancer and autoimmune patients. If you want her info let me know...
- Dear A.- My 'significant other' was diagnosed in jan 2008 with esophageal cancer...also NOT a 'good one' (statistically)...but one group that has been helpful is AC...
- I'm really sorry. I don't know what the financial situation is, but MD Anderson in Texas is truly a place of miracles! The suggestion for the Mayo Clinic is also great...
Anyone Out There with a Child That Has Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer?
Asked by L.O. from Minneapolis
on April 5, 2008
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My 3 year old son just got out of the hospital after a 12 day stay. He'd originally been diagnosed as having bladder infection. While in the hospital he'd been diagn...
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- Hi- So sorry to hear what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't have any information for you, but wanted to tell you about www.carepa...
- L., a friend of mine Dave deBronkart has just been through an incredible year beating stage four renal cancer and has been working with care providers and others invol...
- My heart goes out to you and your family L.. You know, when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, I hunted down the doc who connected Lance Armstrong to his...
Cancer Treatments of America
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on December 12, 2011
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A friend of mine is 36, been married since he was 19 to the same lady. They have a 3 yr old son. Was diagnosed with colon cancer about 6 months ago. He has been aggre...
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- My aunt was diagnosed with brain cancer in 07 and lost her battle in 09. I called cancer center for the info package for her and everything hoping she would go. My oth...
- I considered them about 15 years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I couldn't justify the distance then from my home to the regional hospital but now they...
- I have a friend who just arranged for her husband's grandmother to go there. The grandmother was diagnosed and told she had maybe six weeks to live...maybe. In fac...
Lung Cancer Treatment in the Woodlands Area
Asked by R.T. from Houston
on May 3, 2012
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My mom was just diagnosed with lung cancer in her lower left lobe. The lung doctor said she will probably have to have that part of her lung removed and then probably...
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- I'm so sorry. I would got to MD Anderson in a heart beat. Your girls will survive and hopefully learn a life lesson from this. This is what families do when someone...
- Punkin, This probably isn't what you want to hear, but I would go with MD Anderson for the whole thing, and have the chemo/radiation done at Woodlands. Have you ch...
- I work at MDA, and when I started reading your post, I wanted to suggest our Woodlands facility. I know that it's beyond inconvenient, but you really do want continui...
Alternative Cancer Treatments - Please Help.
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on December 22, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
My friend has a rare form of cancer and has already been through the standard treatments. The cancer has spread and we're all trying to research alter...
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- Have you heard of essiac tea, I live in rockford illinois and there is a naturpath who has been giving this to patients who are actually considered terminal with much...
- Has she consulted MD Anderson Medical Center in Texas? I believe it's in Houston. I know of 5 people right off hand who were handed death sentences with late stage can...
- If you can find a good, licensed acupuncturist, s/he may be able to help. A GOOD acupincturist will NEVER say s/he can cure the cancer, but s/he will have some techni...
I Have a 5 Month Old and I Just Found Out a Have Cancer....
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on November 2, 2008
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Hi,
This is only my second or third tme on mamasource, but everyone is so awesome I feel like I can talk to you guys. Sometimes it is easier to talk to strangers.....
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- C., Hello! A girl I went to high school was was 4 months pregnant this past spring when she found out she has breast cancer! She is my brother's bestfriend's wife, ...
- C., I am sorry you are having to go through this. When my grandmother was young (I think late twenties) and had three young children, she was diagnosed with cancer...
- C., I will pray for you! Please don't give up on you. It sounds like you are already talking as if your not going to be around for long. Keep your head up and stop ...
Donations for Cancer...worried About How It Will Be Used.
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on August 30, 2011
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Hello Mamas,
A friend's Mom passed away from Cancer. i want to make a donation in her mother's name to a good organization. My company will match it, so it has to b...
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- I cannot support any charity that tests on animals, so I understand your point of view and applaud your principles. I check cruelty-free websites for their lists of do...
- You are going to find that any reputable organization is not going to ignore viable research. In other words if you find an organization it is not going to meet the c...
- St. Judes. Non profit charity hospital for children with cancer. Can't think of a better place to send your donation!
Cancer Patient - Any Breaks on Price for Airfare to Chemo Treatments
Asked by J.P. from Houston
on April 26, 2012
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Friend will travel round trip to cancer treatments from Dallas to Houston.
At least 6-10 treatments are scheduled. Does anyone give breaks in
prices for such cases...
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- Is your friend coming to MD Anderson Cancern Center? If so, then here is a link that might be helpful: http://www.mdanderson.org/patient-and-cancer-information/guide...
- Here are some resources that I've found. I hope your friend's treatments go well, and she is blessed to have a friend like you to look out for her. http://www.an...
- Why can't she get chemo in Dallas? Just curious as that is a MAJOR American city after all!
How to Tell 4 Year Old Mom Has Breast Cancer
Asked by V.B. from Houston
on December 4, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and I have a daughter who will be four in a few weeks. She is really bright for her age (reading and writing alre...
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- V., I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis and wish you all the best during your treatment. I never had to tell my daughter's I had cancer, I had to tell my 7 year o...
- Hi V., First things first... (((((((A BIG HUG TO YOU)))))))). I'm so sorry about what you're going through. You sound like such a strong and lovely woman; I k...
- V., I am so sorry to hear about your diagnoses but glad to see that you are facing it head on and looking for resources for you and your daughter. Know that the pr...
Advice on Changing Doctor
Asked by P.B. from Houston
on May 19, 2008
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I recently had cancer. I was treated at MD Anderson and am doing great. I now have 3 month follow-ups. The problem is that I really don't like this doctor. His off...
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- I would absolutely change doctors. During one of my pregnancies I was with this one doctor that was absolutely awful to me. However, by the time I realized how much I ...
- I don't know what to tell you. I have only wanted to switch doctors once- but I didn't. With hindsight I wish I had trusted my instincts and switched. If you sta...
- Find out what your options are for changing, and change! You need to be comfortable AND confidant in your care. I would be stressed in your situation, and who needs ...
