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Advice on Children with Terminal Cancer
Dr. Ralph Moss that wrote for Sloan Kettering has a book called Questioning Chemo therapy. Doing a tumor removal may give temporary relief but chemo and ...
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- the best thing you can do is be an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on and spend all that time you can with them to make all the memories you can so that your littl...
- Hi T., I agree with what alot of the ladies have said. My best friend's little boy was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia in 2006. He just turned 10 and praise God, he i...
- I think one of the nicest things to do is to get them a gift certificate to get some fun family portraits done. I am a photographer and I know that many of us give dis...
Terminal Illness
Though they knew she had cancer and was doing chemo therapy. Of course, if they asked we told them as much information as they seemed to need at the time. ...
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- Hi T., I feel for you, my dad passed away in May from cancer and it was devestating. I didn't even know how to tell my 15 and 10 year old about it, but I knew I ha...
- I believe in raising my children to self thinking and self reliant ( be your own counsel) this requires to always tell them the truth about the common taboo subjects l...
- Dear T., It seems with your wisdom and sensitivity everything will be all right ...and I think you have the right idea by giving information as things ...
Advice for Discoid Lupus
I have lupus with kidney failure and had to conceive with my two kids after chemo therapy. I waiting though until I was able to get weaned off the ...
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- A., Here is a link for you to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_wdZIm5Ros&feature=PlayList&p=B1AF153687183F23&playnext=1&index=15 Please watch the video than...
- Dear A. Pregnancy is stressful enough emotionally and physically so you definitely need to have support. I never wanted to be on any meds while pregnant just because...
- A., email me ____@____.com J.
Side Effects or Problems After Mirena Removal.
Nov 2, 2009 ... Yes, condoms are a hassle, but not nearly as big a hassle as chemotherapy! Blessings to all- N. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- Can't comment about Mirena in particular, but I had a definite loss of sex drive when I was on oral birth control pills. I attributed it to the hormones. And sure en...
- I have an appointment next weekend to have my Mirena IUD taken out also. I don't think adding hormones can benefit you, and potentially harm you. I think it's health...
- When I was looking into this one, I read that what you describe are side effects though not everyone gets them or at the same intensity. It can also lower and/or shor...
Medication Concern
In addition, it is given to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and surgery. Reglan may cause mild to severe depression. ...
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- This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent hear...
- I am a nurse and a new mom of a 5 week old. If you choose to give him the Reglan start with the lowest dose and watch him very carefully. I have seen Reglan work reall...
- I have no personal experience, but my friend has a child who had many many feeding issues, one thing they finally tried was that drug. From what she has said, it work...
Has Anyone Taken Letrozole (Also Known as Femara) in Order to Get Pregnant?
It is actually a chemotherapy drug, odd, isn't it?? Anyway, I know my Dr. doesn' t use it anymore and I'm not 100% sure (it has been 3 yrs. since I spoke to ...
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- I've never taken it, but I am taking Metformin which is for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), I'm not sure if this is related, but I either have to take Metformin to ...
- I took Clomid 50mg to get pregnant. I was ovulating but my progestrone level was too low to sustain a pregnancy. The first month of taking it I got pregnant but had a ...
- I took Clomid to get pregnant with #4. For me it worked on the first round. I also had a wonderful RE here in Indianapolis. Good luck.
Seeking Information on WIGS and Supports Groups for Cancer Patients
Read all 7 responses: "I have a friend who started Chemo last week for stage 4 ... I have not been in there, but I think it is a therapy wigs shop. ...
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- Ask her what you can do to help - let her know if she ever needs a ear you have one. Don't be afraid to ask her how she feels, not everyone wants to be quiet and igno...
- I am so sorry to hear that your friend is going through this very difficult journey. I would also get her a really nice blanket that she can take to her chemo treatmen...
- Hey there... there is a non profit that will find a maid service to clean her house for free while she is doing chemo treatments!! It is so awesome!! They do this fo...
I Need Help Finding Something Out
It's an anti-nausea drug they give patients before chemo therapy that doesn't cause any dizizness or anything and actually helped me. Helpful? ...
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- Hello, I was the same way throughout pregnancy,and I also went to the ER a few times for dehydration but I delivered a healthy baby.My Dr told me it was normal to be ...
- I had morning sickness a lot with my first child...but I found if i put a can of tomatoe juice in the freezer..let it freeze..and before I got out of bed in the mornin...
- I'm sorry that you are not feeling well, but some women can be sick the entire pregnancy. I do hope that you being to feel better soon! W.
Advice on Pregnancy and Motherhood
I couldn't live with out is during my two pregnancies. It worked for friends as well. Patients going through chemo therapy use them for nausea. Deb ...
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- hi - a friend of mine who is a nurse and a midwife recommends protein before you get out of bed - before you "get vertical" is i think how she says it@! good luck...
- N., Several of my friends who had severe nausa while pregnant found the use of "Sea-Band" really helped. They are elastic bands made for your wrist and work like acc...
- IT is probably mostly exhaustion. I know when I was on the MD diet it helped me alot. I am sure you are taking your vitamins but if you need more effective vitamins, m...
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome
A friend who was going through chemo therapy about 25 years ago was also told the same thing and she was strongly urged to have an abortion and she said no. ...
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- I was 29 and pg with my first and my quad screen came back positive. We did the level 2 ultrasound and our son presented with 2 markers for Down's. Markers just mean t...
- Dear A., Believe me, I understand how you feel. Before I started graduate school, and working with children who have DS, I too thought it was typically a situation...
- My girlfriend carrying twin girls had multiple test showing positive for down syndrom. Then, one baby was growing too fast and the other too slow. She was told one pro...
