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Seeking Support for Daughter with Leukemia
We work by increasing awareness, detection, and prevention of many different types of cancer. There is a division for cancers affecting children, (I have ...
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- I have a 5-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May of last year. I understand exactly what you mean when you say you are tired of ...
- Your daughter is beautiful. I know how frustrating it must be for you. I can not imagine having to walk your walk. I just had to let you know how much I admire what yo...
- hi C.,your daughter is beautiful!I dont know why but we all have to go through something in our lives.But, I understand it is so hard to bare when it comes to a child....
Four Year Old with Neuroblastoma
I would also check out www.mayoclinic.org and see if there are any new trials, or treatments for this type of cancer going on. Check out CHildren's Memorial ...
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- Best chance of survival- St. Judes Hospital. J., I will add you friends daughter to my prayer list. God Bless her.
- My prayers go out to your friend and their daughter. My cusin was diagnosed with this when he was 13 years old. He went through surgery to remove the tumor. He had a l...
- Neuroblastoma is not often primarily located in the brain; it is usually an abdominal tumor (adrenal) which can metastasize to other locations (primarily lymph nodes a...
Lots of Breast Cancer Questions
There are many ways to treat different types. My heart goes to her and the family. Another good thing for her to do is to look into a breast cancer support ...
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- My heart goes out to you. My cousin has been cancer free for 2-3 yrs. I email her the info and hope to hear from her soon in response of your request. You are in my...
- Sorry, I have NO clue what these reports mean, luckily we don't deal with this in Pediatrics! She needs to find an oncologist who will sit down and go over everythin...
- I can't understand the lab reports but my mom had breast cancer. She needs to ask what all options of treatment are and the percentage of survival with each. Along wit...
Hpv Positive
She deals with all types of conditions included cancer. For her, cancer comes from an invalance in the body that needs to be restore. ...
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- T., have the procedures. They are very simple, and do not take a lot of time, nor are there any side effects. You will experience some mild discomfort, similar to ba...
- I had this situation about 15 years ago but I didn't have children then. Cone biopsy was an outpatient surgery, was home the same day, had to take it easy for a few ...
- Hi T.... I don't know anything about how the cells work, but I do know I had the same stage 3 from my biopsy (and this was years ago). I had the procedure and everyth...
Have a Two Year Old & Looking for Cancer Advice
Read all 20 responses: "Hello, I have a recent cancer diagnosis and ... Gilda's House is one that offers many different types of support and social events. ...
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- T., I want to lend my support and best wishes. My mother had cancer when I was 11, and it is a difficult thing for a child, but as young as your son is he will adapt...
- I don't have any advise on your specific situation, but I just want to wish you the best on your recovery. Hopefully this will be a time to bond with and enjoy your so...
- i, too, send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. i can't imagine what you are going through but hope that you are surrounded by good friends and family to...
Brother with Cancer
my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January- (never smoked in his life) He has been thru 2 types of chemo and the second one seems to be ...
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- I'm sorry to hear about your brother. When my Father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer, the family decided to just spend as much time with him. I would come home ...
- I am wondering if you meant Chemotherapy...if yes...if your brother has been diagnosed terminal I would not at this age reccomend it. If he used the chemo...and gaine...
- Are you saying that you know the diagnosis and no one else does? Does that mean your brother is incapable of making decisions? I'm sorry you are going through this...
Hpv
GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it is important to continue regular cervical cancer screenings ...
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- I think it is to early for parents to go around and start giving their daughters a shot in which they don't know what the long term effects will be. I recently had pr...
- I agree this is a very touchy subject. I think it is important for parents to make informed decisions. I am questioning the safety of the HPV vaccine because the young...
- I was one of the many outraged parents when it was mandated. I am so proud of our house and senate for repealing that mandate. My concerens are that is a new vaccine...
Seeking Boost or Nutritional Powder for Cancer (Throat).
A friend of mine had cancer that spread from his esophagus, .... With my family and friends that have needed these types of drinks and diets it seems Ensure ...
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- Hi I., I don't know anything about boost, but my neighbor had lots of smoothies when she was going through radiation. I will pray for you and your hubby. God ble...
- I don't know much about drinks for adults but when my son had a problem with weight gain, one of the suggestion was to give him a Scandishake. It's made for adults to...
- A lot of good suggestions here. Just remember that if you buy him a protein powder or other nutritional supplement, make sure it doesn't have fake sugar in it. (sple...
After Overheating, 8 Year Old Suffering with Stomach Pains & Headaches
I have had two types of cancer and it is tough when you want to be 100% there for your kids and you are dealing with so much yourself. ...
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- It sounds like perhaps he has had this episode of heat exhaustion but has much more than just that to deal with. All tests have indicated nothing, so I'm wondering if...
- His stomach pains may well be stress related. He may be much more worried about losing his Mom. I really don't know what you might say to him to help alleviate his...
- Hi A., I am a single mom of 5 wonderful children ages(13,9,8,6,4). I do have some advice for you and would rather speak with you via cell phone. There is too much...
Infant in Pool
Among adults it has been linked to other types of health problems including certain types of cancer. Rinsing off after being in a chlorinated pool does not ...
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- I've been told no swimming and/or sunscreen until six months of age.
- We have a pool and our youngest two (twins) were born in July of last year and were in the pool around 4 weeks old. They were born at 36 weeks and I asked our doctor a...
- my daughter was a month and a half the first time she was ever in a pool or in the ocean the doctors didn't say anything. Just got with your gut feeling.
