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Cancer
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 16, 2010
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We found out yesterday that my husbands aunt has terminal gastric cancer in stage 4 and that she only has about 1 year left with chemotheraphy and about 3 to 6 without...
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- Hi C., I am very sorry your family has been stricken by this awful disease. My mother was diagnosed with cancer January 09. My four sisters have never held up very w...
- Be present -- mentally, physically and emotionally -- as much as you can, for your husband, his aunt and her family. Be real about the situation. Show and express yo...
- I just read a book called Eating Pomegranates. It is a memoir about a woman who had breast cancer. It talks about the experience of cancer, surgery, chemotherapy and...
Cancer in the Family
Asked by S.B. from Spartanburg
on July 15, 2008
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Anyone familiar with Esophagus(sp?)cancer? Just found out my husbands Aunt Brenda was diagnosed. Oct 6 of last year, Uncle Keith had a stroke. She had to quit her job ...
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- I see they have a care giver, but is sick. Is there another caregiver that is able to come? They may want to look into a home health agency or hospice to help Uncle Ke...
- Hi S.: Don't really have any advice for you other than to tell you that Esophageal cancer is very serious. Most people don't survive. There will most likely come ...
- Was surgery never suggested to him? My father had esophageal cancer and they went in and cut out that part of his esophagus and replaced it with a section of his larg...
Father with Cancer
Asked by C.K. from York
on December 6, 2008
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My father was recently diagnosed with esophogus (SP?) cancer and it spread to the liver. HE has been very sick and taking chemo since May...he actually started it the...
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- C., My heart is breaking for you. My dad means the world to me, and I can't imagine how sad you must be right now. It is hard having to be strong for those older ...
- I am sorry C.. Enjoy every minute you can, the best you can. Be it here or other your father will always be with you. I lost my mom @4, my dad at 22 when he died ...
- I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know that it is a tough situation, my father has liver cancer (amongst other things) and it is very hard to swallow. I am ...
Cancer...urrggg!!
Asked by C.W. from Redding
on July 28, 2010
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So I am just in need of a little advice. I am the type of person that ALWAYS knows what to do, when, why, where etc. And right now I am at a loss and have so many ques...
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- First of all, I would like to say that I'm sorry that you, your mother and family are going through all of this. I know how hard it is. I lost my mom to cancer when ...
- My husband is going in to have a brain tumor removed next week. We sat down and made sure I had his updated will and final wishes. These are the main things you need...
- You may have already had this suggestion but I couldn't read all of the answers b/c I started to get weepy after just two of them. Hope this helps. My mum passed a...
Throat Cancer Causes
Asked by W.E. from Sacramento
on June 8, 2009
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A friend of ours has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. the doctors are telling him the main cause is the carbonation in the beer he drinks. he is a big drinker a...
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- Smoking causes throat cancer (and mouth cancer, and lung cancer, and....you name it). Alcohol to excess, whether in beer, hard liquor or wine, causes liver cancer. ...
- My good friend drank Perrier his entire life and got stomach cancer. The Dr's told him he had to stop drinking carbonated beverages.
- Something just happened to a guy/street performer in Vegas that could be similiar to this. It was on the news last night. His name was, Danny Ganns. It was due to a...
Just Found Out a Friend Has Cancer
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on September 24, 2010
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This is more of a vent, I just found out someone I know has cancer, the worst part is that she is 6 months pregnant. I feel horrible. I am confused as to why the Docto...
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- You obviously care deeply about your friend - it's important, she's going to need it. I'm a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed 1 day before my son's second birthday,...
- This is so sad, C.. Thanks for being there for her and her husband. I'm sure the doctor can't sleep nights for having so badly missed this. I'm sure it's pretty rar...
- im so sorry for what your friend is going through. my husband also passed from cancer two years ago and he was only 34 years old. i wish there was a cure from cancer i...
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...
MIL Going to See Oncologist--does This Sound like Cancer?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on December 17, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My lovely MIL has had a persistent cough now for the past year and a half. She takes good care of her health (she's 73), but was a smoker in her younger d...
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- Well, oncologists ARE cancer doctors. If her primary doc is sending her, she probably has a way off white cell count that has them worried. COPD could also be the culp...
- I don't know M.. I can tell you my MIL has had cancer for over 15 years. They give her radiation once in awhile (about every 5 years) and she has lived a full life. Sh...
- There is no sense in worrying about what she might have until she sees the doctor. I would suggest that, if she allows it, you or one of her children accompany her to...
Acid Reflux - Gerd in Moms!
Asked by D.C. from Columbus
on January 4, 2010
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Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if any other moms have had acid reflux or GERD after pregnancy? I had very mild heartburn 3 years ago when I was pregnant, and none (so ...
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- Fairly common situation. Please do yourself a favor and see a GI specialist though. Reflux can cause erosion to the esophagus which over time can cause a very nasty ...
- Yep, I had really bad heartburn with my son, and have continued to have reflux since his birth. :-(
- Boy, do I know your pain! I had heartburn so bad with both pregnancies that it acted up when I drank water! What I have found out is that a ton of it has to do wit...
Anorexia
Asked by H.H. from Philadelphia
on December 17, 2010
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I was wondering if anyone has had a family member who has suffered from anorexia associated with liver disease or esophageal cancer. My father has both and has been pr...
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- You have some excellent responses. Your father is sick, and it is natural for him to lose his appetite. I agree with those who suggested depression also. I agree wi...
- I am so sorry to hear about your dad though I honestly don't think it's anorexia. With esophageal cancer it may be hard for him to eat. Hopefully this will get better....
- It is my understanding that anorexia is a psychological disorder where people have a distorted body image (thinking they are too fat) and therefore starve themselves ...
