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Stomach Cancer
Cancer is very scary. After a week or two, the reality that treatment is available became the focus. Now, were hopeful that the chemotherapy will be enough ...
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- I went through something recently with my mom - we had a scare with a possible brain tumor. Everything ended up working out - she had the less-scary option, which is...
- J., So you will know you are not alone in this my Mother had stomach cancer at the top of the stomach and she passed away June 25, 2005. My Father was a retired fli...
- Sending you love light and prayers for health, strength and peace during this difficult time.
Need Advice for Someone About to Start Interferon Treatment for Hep.C
The best thing I ever did for myself was the Interferon treatments. ... breast cancer diagnosis treatment · eating disorders treatment · your mom needs ...
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- S., The best thing I ever did for myself was the Interferon treatments. It has been years, but what I remember is that there were days that I was tired and didn't fee...
- I don't have any experience with Interferon, but I do have an active grandson about the same age that I adore. However, when I am not feeling well, I can only handle a...
- First off, let me say I wish your Mom all the best. I apologize for the length of this, but I don't want to forget to mention something that might help you and your mo...
Grandmother Diagnosed with 2 Different Cancers!!!!
ago our family was extremely upset over the cancer her doctor's express by information from testing. She is currently going through treatment too with the ...
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- I am so sorry to hear this type of news about your love one (Grandmother) I., First of all, I will be praying for your grandma recovery. My mother is the same...
- I don't have any advice, just wanted to tell you I'm sorry so much is going on in your life. I guess my cancelation wasn't a bad thing afterall!!
- I lost my grandmother a few years back to cancer as well. Get your grandmother all of the info you can. Go to the Amercian Cancer Society. I too have heard great t...
Friend's Child Has Cancer
I recently found out that a friend's 4-year old son has cancer. The doctors are in the process of assessing his situation and coming up with a treatment ...
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- If it turns out there is a specific hospital or medical center she will have to spend a lot of time at, you could buy her a booklet (or two or three) of parking passes...
- I've had a child in the hospital for extended periods. Some of the most helpful things people did for me: brought me a small cooler (over the shoulder type) with v...
- The other mom's suggestions were great....I agree with helping out with other children....taking meals...doing laundry....running errands....bless you for helping a fr...
Could This Be Cancer?
Can people die from skin cancer? What happens if I don't get it checked out? I need some support and advice on .... eyelid surgery · treatment of cancer ...
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- Hi T., I would get it checked asap...AS For cancer isn't anything to fool around with plus it will ease your mind after you see the doctor says...so make your appoint...
- Don't be afraid. Get it checked, better safe than sorry, and skin problems are the most common form of cancer (which in many cases is benign. Any cell that chooses to ...
- T., You really need to consult your primary care physician on this.
Children with Croup
We are all the time giving him breathing treatments and Orapred. ... It has an active ingredian that has been known to cause cancer. ...
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- A very close friend of mine has a son who was hospitalized numerous times for croup. He eventually saw a Pediatric Pulmonologist with great results. The only thing t...
- Breathing treatments and orapred? Is your pediatrician treating asthma instead? There is nothing else for croup (although decadron is recommended more than orapred). ...
- My daughter is now 4 1/2 but she started getting sick at 8 months old. She has had t&a, 2 ear surgeries, 2 sinus surgeries, and a pic line to her heart to give her ant...
Mom Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
My oldest sister is a cancer survivor and she just passed her 13 year mark since her last treatment. I wish your mom a quick and lasting recovery. ...
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- Hi E. - I know you are so incredibly worried about your mom. Remember that you dont have to go this alone. Pull in your husband, other family members and your mom's ...
- I am sorry that you are having to go through this, it is really hard. I know that feeling very well I was 7 when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and 9 when sh...
- E., My best to you and your Mom in this very tough time. For chemo, she will probably get cold, so socks, mittens, scarves are all great gifts for her. Also, there ...
Colon Cancer
Read all 7 responses: "I am looking for some info on Colon Cancer. ... The fear is always worse than the actual treatment, I'm sure. ...
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- There are a couple of websites that I can direct you to, one is Mercksource.com (a medical professional website, so it can be a little wordy) and stedmans.com Howev...
- I get a lot of info from http://www.webmd.com. Simple language, diagrams and explanations of tests, treatments and outcomes, and things you should ask your physician -...
- R.- I work in the healthcare field and, unfortunately, see cancer on a daily basis. Your father definitely has the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, and colon canc...
Advice on Treatment of Keloid Scar from Cesarean
If you have/had one - if you have any advice on treatments please send - would like to have a plan ..... eating disorders treatment · treatment skin cancer ...
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- Hi! I am not sure what a keloid scar is, but my cesarean scar had a thick lump on it that went away when I started eating chinese food herbs. If you are interested i...
- I scar the same way and have had several skin cancer spots, so I have a ton of them. What the docs do now that they know I form keloids is they inject the sucture spot...
- Hi N., I Keloid too. I had abdominal surgery at 19 and got a bikini cut scar that keloided. Many years later I had 2 C-sections. I have railroad tracks because the ...
Melenoma Skin Cancer
The reason you need to see an oncologist is they are up on the most current treatments for cancer. You may only need surgery and no chemotherapy. ...
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- Hi J., First, don't worry. I had melanomma when I was 23, which was 20 years ago. Here's what I suggest. Go to an oncologist that specializes in melanomma. Forg...
- here is the best website I have found that has anything melanoma related. it is a great resource and great comfort knowing there are people who have been there, and y...
- Please don't worry unless there is a reason to worry. My mom just went through this in December. She had a mole that she had been watching for several months and final...
