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I Need a Great Idea for My Sister's Birthday
Asked by J.C. from Columbus
on April 9, 2008
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Okay, everyone. I'm 99% sure my sister doesn't check this site any more, so I think I'm safe to ask.
My sister is currently going through treatment for breast canc...
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- Here is a thought-- to celebrate her life, and life in general have a live plant/tree as party favors. You can purchase inexpensive plastic pots at a craft store and ...
- Celebrating her life and affirming why you're SO HAPPY to keep her in your life is great! Anything you can do to illustrate her life with photos would be wonderful. A ...
- Scrapbooks, photo albums and just sharing wonderful memories (in writing) are great ways top celebrate life! Although we are not in the same city, I can help you with...
Lots of Breast Cancer Questions
Asked by E.M. from Dallas
on March 26, 2007
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This is from my friend, please help if you can....
Dear Family and Friends,
I thank you for your continued prayer for my brother and sister-in-law. Susan has b...
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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...
Radiation Exposure and Possibly Pregnant - Help!
Asked by K.O. from Chicago
on July 1, 2009
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My daughter had a door pushed over her feet today and her toes were stuck underneath the door. They were pretty bloody afterwards and started to swell pretty badly so...
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- Well, I'm not a physician, but I did have to have a chest xray while I was 5 months pregnant with my daughter and everything was fine. I had to have it because as it t...
- I wouldn't worry at all. I worked in x-ray for a few years. If you wore the lead apron, you are completely safe. The x-ray beam would have to be positioned directly ov...
- Hi K., I understand each person's situation is different. In my profession people are exposed to xrays quite early on in their pregnancy until they are aware of th...
Heart Palpitations During First Trimester
Asked by J.M. from Austin
on July 10, 2008
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I am in the first trimester of my 2nd pregnancy and I have been having weird little heart irregularities. It is like my heart is skipping a beat or fluttering in my c...
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- I had the same thing when I was pregnant and nursing. Now after my third, (he is 2) I still have them every once in a while. Had an EKG done. Shows nothing is wrong...
- Dear J., what you wrote sounded so familiar. When I was pregnant with my now two year old daughter I was always sooo tired. Being a midwife myself I always thought...
- Hi J.. I had heart palpitations, too. I still have them, ever since the pregnancies. It was worse if I laid on my left side. If I can remember correctly, the doctor s...
Looking for Vacation Ideas at Christmas
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am looking for vacation ideas at Christmas time. My parents 50th wedding anniversary is in July and my mom is undergoing chemo right now for breast cancer.She will f...
Enovasions Hair Products
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on May 8, 2009
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I was wondering if any of you have used Enovasions Hair products? for hair loss or hair growth, my hair stared thining and falling out several months ago, aftet being ...
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- Hi, I don't have any experience with this but I use some natural/holistic acne products from www.katuri.com and know they have some hair re-growth products too.
- Dear J., I am so sorry for your time in the hospital and have heard that many either from fever or medication or treatments loosing hair. I am 49 and my experience wa...
- I have no experience-but, my son has been off chemo for 4+ yrs. and he isn't totally bald, but, he almost looks it. We have tried accupuncture and herbs, 2 differere...
A Little Neighborly Advice?
Asked by K.S. from Fort Collins
on April 17, 2009
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Hi ladies..I am seeking some advice on a little different situation other than motherhood or children...my neighbor of the last 7 months was diagnosed with 4th stage l...
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- Wow! Having been through a rough time with our family recently, thank you, on their behalf! You must be such a blessing to all of them. I would invite the kids to h...
- I would for sure...go over there and take them outside and go for a walk....And tell them that you care about them and their mom and theres only so much that you can d...
- I think that the kids can help out. I know that it is probably hard on them dealing with their mother's health condition. Offer them support to be an ear for them as...
Breast CA Radiation- Seeds or Traditional?
Asked by M.D. from New York
on August 7, 2008
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My M. just had a lumpectomy for a stage 1 breast CA last week. Her doctor gave her the option of traditional radiation or the newer version of implanting seeds. Anyone...
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- Hi Nicole, I had stage I and finished traditional route in January after chemo. I got an opinion from Memorial Sloan Kettering and a highly regarded oncology docto...
- Hi Nicole....I am a breast cancer "survivor" and I went through the chemo and radiation. Every day for six weeks and having gone through it, the old way is the best w...
- The seeds - is that where they implant the radiation? The only thing I've really heard about the implanted radiation is that the person should NOT (my first unedited ...
Inspiration for My Siblings Who Are Ill
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on April 23, 2008
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I have three siblings, all who are sick :( My twin brother has prostrate cancer and is deciding on surgery or radiation; my older brother has lymphoma and multiple my...
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- K., I am so sorry you and your family are going through this rough time. My father had AML and went through Chemo and radiation. I would suggest their favorite mov...
- For straight-up, silly fun, the movie "Galaxy Quest" is a hoot. It's a spoof of the sci-fi television shows like "Star Trek," etc. But, it's a loving spoof and fun s...
- I am so sorry to hear your siblings are ill. It must be very difficult for you. I would definitely send some pampering products. Radiation and Chemo can be very d...
X-ray
Asked by L.J. from Tampa
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter's pediatrician ordered a series of x-rays on her arm (approximately 3 per arm) several week's back (she has a continual problem with nursemaid's elbow). U...
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- You will be fine. Being present for one x-ray isn't going to cause any problems. You don't want to be getting mutiple x-rays with is why they say no x-rays. Just tr...
- L., I am a worrier too, so I know how things can just eat at you. But I really feel you have nothing to worry about in your case. You found out SO early that you are e...
- I had a mammo at 3 months and I was fine. DOn't worry!
