I'm new here, but have run across a few of your postings. Your story is heart wrenching to any parent. I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. It is true as a caregiver, there is no sense of "self", quite simply it is a selfless job. Having done it for extended periods, I feel qualifi...
I'm sure you've seen the thread regarding vegetarian diet on here, however there doesn't seem to be anything but high fiber diets recommended for cancer or any disease (such as heart disease) for that matter; i.e., whole grains, unprocessed foods, the list goes on. Your IBS may dictate how far you g...
Couldn't find much about it on here myself , but what was described to me was continual stabbing pain front to back under the shoulder blade that ultimately sent my DSS to the ER. For several months he was treating it as nagging muscle pain through massage & other means until it became intolerab...
and yep.... all us wenches have a a few names you can call us Well Vicki, I don't what's gotten into me lately, but I'm currently writing a book about my love of dogs & gardening. It's called "Bitches And Hoes". I better stop before I get thrown off here in less than a week. :evil: Th...
Phuong wrote:I just love that your initials are BS!
There are @ least four different variations to address me; maybe more, or not at all. I'm telling ya, I'm here for you guys (albeit a small way). Get it out, I am! Just swallowed it all for too long.
Oh boy. Sounds like you are already scheduled for your chemo on his off week. This might be worth discussing w/the nurses for input or whether the clinic would recommend putting your TX off for a week. Reflect on your DH's reaction to his chemo & what it requires of you on his "on" wee...
Oh, it's real. My DH had a clean colonoscopy @ age 40, DX Stage IV by 47. The gastroenterologist said they must have missed something back then. My bro had one last year where sometime after arriving home his bowels were producing straight blood. He went to his regular doc. The scope had sliced 9&qu...
To your list of concerns (it's a good list) I would suggest adding: 6. Knowing what we now know, what is the likelihood that our children are @ high risk of cancer, will require regular screening one day? To your positive list (which should be longer than your list of negatives in your situation), I...
James Bond and a chicken meet, the chicken asks: "Whats your name?" Bond reply's "Bond, James Bond" bond asks the chicken the same, he reply's, "Ken, Chick Ken"
I am so sorry Olivia. Painless is a blessing, especially w/pancreatic. You honor your mother in your memories, with things she taught you, when you speak of her. That is our gift from God. My most sincere condolences to you & your family & all who loved her.
I am too new here, but certainly can see your burdens are many for someone so young. My wish is that you are confident in the care your mother is receiving so your mind can rest so your body continues to heal during your own recovery. And that you can be there when the time comes for your mom. You h...