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Brother with Cancer
Asked by E.H. from Tyler
on May 19, 2009
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My brother is 60 yrs old, and today he was diagnosed
with cancer of the liver. Unfortunately he was
an alcoholic for most of his life. He is terminal
with a few mo...
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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...
Guardasil Vaccine
Asked by T.F. from Dallas
on January 27, 2009
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Does anyone have the link that was posted a few months back regarding the Guardasil vaccine for young girls? I'm trying to gather more information.
My 14 yr old is...
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- I'm with you - I have to see a lot more data about this before I would ever consider getting this vaccine (for myself or my daughter, if I have one). When the vaccine...
- i have every intention of getting both of my neices done when it's time, as well as my boys if it was available. i too have found the anti vaccine info to be very bia...
- TF, keep up the vigil. I feel this program is too new to expose a 14 year old or younger to it. Our bodies were designed to be able to regulate and cure itself. In ...
Wanting to Know If I Have Cancer
Asked by L.M. from South Bend
on December 3, 2008
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Does anyone know, will an upper G.I. show if you have cancer of the pancreas,stomach and intestines? Will it also show if you have gallstones?
Thanks
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- Hi L.. First of all, don't panic. If your doctor has suggested that you might have cancer, GET A SECON OPINION. There is a radioactive test that screens your gallbladd...
- An upper GI may show questionable areas of the stomach and upper intestines but there would have to be a biopsy done to be definite - which cannot be done during that ...
- What are your symptoms? An upper GI will only show the esophagos and stomach. You would need an ultrasound or MRI to have your gall bladder, liver, and pancreas chec...
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 ...
Depressed Hubby
Asked by D.D. from Las Vegas
on June 8, 2007
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My husband is going through some tough times right now. He is unhappy at work, worried about our finances (which are not wonderful, but not horrible - about like anyo...
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- D., Please don't give up on your depressed hubby. And, being a depressed person myself...believe me, he feels bad enough about feeling bad. I know that it is ha...
- I completely understand you. My husband is going through a similar situation. What I have to remember is that he is going through something that has nothing to do wi...
- Hi D., Sorry to hear you are going through all of this. Depression is very difficult to deal with especially when it is someone so close to you. How old is he??? 40...
What Can We Do???
Asked by K.S. from Cincinnati
on October 22, 2008
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After battling breast cancer for almost 5 years, a co-worker/friend was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and given a very short amount of time to live. Naturally ...
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- When my mom had cancer when we were kids, I remember people brining over meals for us so she didn't have to cook. Money donations are extremely helpful to cover expe...
- You may want to consider putting together a scrap book w/ pictures of her and her friends, family, pets, places/vacations, etc. that you have from all your years toget...
- Does she have a family? I think maybe the most important thing to do for her at this point is to make sure she has time to spend with the ones she loves. Offer to ta...
Biopsy Results - Should I Be Concerned
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on August 9, 2009
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I just had a colonsocpy with an upper gi endoscopy. I got the results that I had 3 polyps in my stomach and 2 in my esophagus. They said they had to send the biopsy ...
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- I had a similar experience 3 years ago and my polyps were benign. If you take proton pump inhibitors that can cause the stomach polyps. Please try not too worry too ...
- Hi J. - I hope the results are ok! Finding things early, even if not ok is really a good thing. Either way, you might consider testing for the BRCA gene mutation...
- It's hard not to be concerned,but the importent thing is, you went to have yourself checked. My mom had colon cancer and could have been fine,when she had her first s...
My Son's Teacher Has Leukemia
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on August 8, 2009
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Hi,
I just found out that my son's preschool teacher has Leukemia. She just found out a week ago and called me to tell me. She has been my son's teacher (teacher'...
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- Hi M., My mom is a breast cancer survivor, my mother in law is a brain tumor cancer(last Aug) and a thryoid cancer(since she was 12 yrs old) (now she's 57 yrs old) ...
- Well, my closest friend at the time was diagnosed with bone cancer about 3 years ago. It was TOUGH!! There were many nights we truly thought she would not make it thr...
- You just have to be there for her, it's extremely tough. For your gift basket, since she might be in the hospital for some time, you can add some cute button up pjs (b...
How to Discuss Grandmother's Passing with 8 and 2 Year Olds
Asked by C.F. from Houston
on July 9, 2008
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My mother has cancer and has been taking chemo for about 6 months. We thought she was doing ok, and though we knew the disease would be terminal, we thought we would ...
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- This may not help much, but I liked the book: "What is Heaven?" by Maria Schreiver. It answers a wide range of questions and was comforting to my 7 year old (also sens...
- Hi C., I am so sorry that you are going through this. I cannot imagine how heartbroken you must be. My suggestion is to try books. I've heard that Maria Shriver'...
- In Houston there is Bo's Place, a bereavement center for kids and families. Call them and have them send a packet of tips. It may be appropriate for you and the kids t...
Step Mom with Questions
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on April 1, 2008
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Where to start. As i have relayed in an earlier letter, my husbands ex is dying of cancer. They have a boy and girl 9 and 8 yrs old. We live in two different states. W...
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- Get a good lawyer!!! I also think you and your husband should seek counseling from a church, your home church if possible. The people there would know you and back y...
- C., I'm going to safely assume that there is more to the story. The issues of death and dying are very deep and complicated. Try and understand that there is a lot mo...
- As long as he has done everything he is suppose to, I can't see CPS keeping his kids from him. They lean on the parents having the children. I live in Texas, and we go...
