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milk and hormone positive breast cancer
I've read some about alleged studies that just came out citing 20-80% of people who drank any kind of milk (whole, skim, low fat) were prone to get breast cancer . Does anybody have any trusted information on this.
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Does anyone have a plan for a decent labor day plan to celebrate
I'm talking about something that doesn't put you and your family and friends at risk? We are in the middle of thr country so our closest neighbors are some raccoons, deere and some of their friends .
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Low TSH levels after total thyroidectomy 20 years ago
My doctor says that my TSH level is good for someone with a history of thyroid cancer, but I've been feeling sleepy for a long time. Normal range for TSH is supposed to be .350 - 5.0 mcUnits/mL - Mine remains at <0.008 My T3 is 1.28 (middle of normal), and my free T4 is 1.8, which is past the high end of normal (0.8 to…
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Have you read any information lately on new Prostate cancer? Our article today has information about
You cal follow this link>> https://bit.ly/35fKedx to read the article, also, if you have seen any news and articles online about please post them here. Thanks as always for your support of each other.
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Bone mets
Bone mets
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Best OTC treatment for skin surface lumpectomy scarring (not involving lymphedema)
My lumpectomy back in 2014 went fine, without much surface scarring (the scars were cleverly hidden in a fold of my breast on the side). My lymphedema is another story. However, a good friend had her lumpectomy this past April, and has significant scarring, and is asking for advice on any OTC and natural remedies to reduce…
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Celebration | Anniversary
Another year of remission!
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change email
how do i change my email
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Ok, I'm back
It's easier for me to mess with y'all from my work computer, and today is my first day back to work. Since I'm working from home, insurance still considers me homebound, so I won't have any problems continuing with my home healthcare nurse. I still have a wound vac and need dressing changes 3 days a week (waiting for her…
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Celebration | Remission
husband been in remission for 6 yrs Thank you God
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Rib bone removal
Hi, Has anyone had a partial rib bone (s) removal to relieve pain that has metastasized to ribs from original colon? Is it painful? Leave a huge scare, cane you get back to a normal life? Ie golf? Running? My chances are real good to put this in remission, but I’m really concerned about the turnaround time, the downsides.…
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How much time has having cancer added to your morning routine to get ready to go to work/school/chur
If I add up all of the times I've added up for the feeding the and whatever else I have to do.
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Compassion partners
I have seen several articles on this site in reference to compassion partners regarding Orlando SeaWorld tickets I have called the number for weeks and weeks I have left emails and texts with no assistance .if there's anybody there who could give me some more information I'm very grateful. Trying to do something with my…
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My scan results are mixed from last week. MIxed as in they scanned three areas, chest/neck, abdomen,
So the main area of tumor activity has been in the neck on my left side, on the right side which no mention has been made of. The two research doctors keep describing the tumors in my neck as "cystic". Cystic means that the tumor has broken apart into smaller pieces and now each time I have a treatment, he has to find a…
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How much time has having cancer added to your morning routine to get ready to go to work/school/chur
How much time has having cancer added to your morning routine to get ready to go to work/school/chur
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Do you have experience with "oral chemo pills"?
Our blog post today has information about chemo by mouth or oral chemo. A lot of people don't think you can have chemo unless it's laid out on the bed, stretcher or exam room table/bed.
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I follow one of the oldest rules of common knowledge, common sense, things you do or don't do that t
As you're mama probably told you too, don't talk about religion or politics in public. Obviously, this has been thrown out the window. Anyway... My issue is on the religious side. I haven't had anyone come right out and say it, but I've had more than one person from our church insinuate that me having cancer was my fault,…
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Cancer Awareness-Does it matter? Does it help?
I've been noticing the actor that recently died from colon cancer Chadwick Boseman, who became famous all of a sudden from his roles in Black Panther and several others. I really had no idea who he was, but he was actually quite famous if you follow films. My point here is, he was one who kept his cancer a secret. I didn't…
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Drug or Chemo Therapy | Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy utilizes high-energy particle beams to eradicate cancer cells within a targeted area and prevent them from spreading throughout the body. This has been shown to shrink mesothelioma tumors, relieving associated pressure and pain. Oncologists utilize “targeted” therapy — only exposing specific areas of the…
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What do you you know about wearing head coverings, hats, etc during the hot weather.
It seems to me the added heat wouldn't be good. What do you think?
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Do you have an emergency evacuation plan?
Given the wildfires in the West and hurricanes on the Southeastern coast, do you have an evacuation plan? Have you thought about packing an emergency bag with essential supplies? Do you have an emergency cache of medical supplies? Insulin and needles, ostomy supplies, salves and lotions... This is a good time to think…
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Celebration | Breakthrough
I found out on 08/12/2020 that I have had a complete metabolic response to Carboplatin+Gemzar and now have no evidence of active disease. I have to finish one more round for total of six and then I go into maintenance phase where I will only be on Gemzar.
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All of this staying at home and watching a ton of TV has led to an interesting thing.
I can now tell you all of the new drugs out on the market, who makes them, and the problems they are supposed to fix. Just a strange benefit of being on lockdown.
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New issues every day. It seems like when I wake up I sort of wate a little while to decide how I'm d
Every morning someone will ask, even if it's after I've only been up for a short amount of time, how I'm doing. I can't answer for a couple of hours because it seems like every day there is a new issue, a new side effect, or something to deal with. I told someone that it's sort of like being on a game show and every…
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Oh No | Just Diagnosed
Had EDG for stomach pain ,Diarrhea, expecting stomach issues not esophaguses cancer . I asked it’s ok right , he said we have a lot of work to do .
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How many of you are prostate cancer survivors?
Tell us your story. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - we'd love to hear your diagnosis and treatment.
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Long term NED with only chemo?
I am stage 4 with inoperable lymph node Mets. I just had six rounds of folfiri with avastin and my scan showed that all lymph node Mets have been resolved. My oncologist gave me the option of doing a couple more rounds of chemo or to stop now. We decided to go with the “don’t treat what you don’t see” route and I stopped…
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Trouble swallowing
My friend is having trouble at times with swallowing and food getting caught in throat, but too low for heimlich...what can we do?
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Decision Point | I had to choose surgery 90 % success . Possibly of vocal cord injury. Or chemothera
I did not want to have my granddaughters to be afraid of me being ill
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Procedure or Surgery | Surgery
Removal of esophaguses and made new one out of my stomach. Life changed quickly stomach digestion, food intake, learning ,amounts Bowl changes . Scar tissues, after first year 1/2 I feel great
