GB, I thought you might like this. Doubt I'm the first person to show it to you though.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/opinion/my-periodic-table.html?_r=0
John, I have stage IV cancer, even if I could afford that many implants it's not something doable. Any money I have will be plowed into living expenses and some sort of trust fund for my autistic son, if there is anything left after I pass.
Was just neffing a bit on the kitchen computer and started to write comment here. My kids walked over and asked what I was doing. I said I was writing a quick note to a friend who is sick.
The triplets just walked up and kissed the screen and said Feel better geekbabe!
They are five and half and after one asked did her mommy and daddy name her that?
good to see you still around here, Geekbabe. Good luck with kicking the tumor's ass!
Anyone that can turn Red into a down right cordial person must have a little fairy dust left over to beat this cancer. Best wishes, you're always in my thoughts.
It's good to be realistic but stage IV cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. My uncle was diagnosed with inoperable stage IV cancer (oral cancer, metastasized into the facial bones) and given three months by two reputable hospitals. He went to Cancer Centers Of America and was told they had good news and bad news. The bad news was that those hospitals were correct; they could not do that kind of surgery. The good news was that Cancer Centers Of America's surgeons could do that kind of surgery. He was cancer free for ten more years before dropping of a heart attack in his late seventies, which is not at all bad for a three pack a day smoker. Point is that there are exciting new therapies being developed all the time and with access to a great hospital, you have a decent chance of finding something that will totally beat this thing, not just slow it down. Plan for the worst, fight for the best.John, I have stage IV cancer, even if I could afford that many implants it's not something doable. Any money I have will be plowed into living expenses and some sort of trust fund for my autistic son, if there is anything left after I pass.
It's good to be realistic but stage IV cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. My uncle was diagnosed with inoperable stage IV cancer (oral cancer, metastasized into the facial bones) and given three months by two reputable hospitals. He went to Cancer Centers Of America and was told they had good news and bad news. The bad news was that those hospitals were correct; they could not do that kind of surgery. The good news was that Cancer Centers Of America's surgeons could do that kind of surgery. He was cancer free for ten more years before dropping of a heart attack in his late seventies, which is not at all bad for a three pack a day smoker. Point is that there are exciting new therapies being developed all the time and with access to a great hospital, you have a decent chance of finding something that will totally beat this thing, not just slow it down. Plan for the worst, fight for the best.
Here's hoping that you live to die of something completely unrelated at a much more appropriate age.
Frankly I doubt you will ever be a candidate for surgery or radiation for cancer in the lymphatic system - it's simply far too widespread a system. I was thinking more of new techniques like genetically mapping your cancer and using targeted chemo that attacks vulnerabilities in your specific cancer rather than attacking all fast-growing cells, or techniques like the Opdivo that focus on working with your immune system rather than nuking everything that moves.Here's my deal, I don't have a tumor in my lung. They believe my immune system killed it..but not before it got into my lymphatic system. Basically I have tumor load in my neck, chest, under my arms and a couple in my mediastinum. This new drug Opdivo gave me 60% shrinkage after four rounds. Will I get to be a complete responder? Only time will tell. Can this drug delay progression for a long time? I sure hope so but I am not currently a candidate for surgery or radiation.
Frankly I doubt you will ever be a candidate for surgery or radiation for cancer in the lymphatic system - it's simply far too widespread a system. I was thinking more of new techniques like genetically mapping your cancer and using targeted chemo that attacks vulnerabilities in your specific cancer rather than attacking all fast-growing cells, or techniques like the Opdivo that focus on working with your immune system rather than nuking everything that moves.
I lost a lymph node when I had thyroid cancer. Very worrisome at the time but fifteen years later I'm still clear. But then, thyroid cancer is pretty much the kiddie pool of cancers.
Hang in there, doll...and kick your old man in the junk for me.
You truly ARE one of the good ones...and this story is depressing for the rest of us. (even when it does contain a bit of good news...)
Cancer sucks.
If you can't exercise or eat tons of greens, then try taking liquid chlorophyll as the next best thing. Many doctors don't know much about nutrition, much less about stagnant lymph being the source of many diseases. It will help take the heavy burden off of your immune system.
Whole body vibration every day for 10 minutes or even a rebounder is another good suggestion. I've seen too many well-meaning people gobbled up by medical science and their false promises. Good luck.
Is there no antibody therapy for this ? :|
Was scared to see what I find when I clicked on this thread and I'm glad to hear you're still with us and the fight strong in you.
You got this!!