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Bob_Bytchin
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Very sorry to hear about your friend. That is way too young. 
If you want a cure for cancer anytime in the next 20 years, you best contact everyone you know that is part of the religious right and get them to change their mind on stem-cell research.
Stem-cell research was a blessing for people with cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's etc... but as well all know, that's on hold for now because of a minority opinion on when life begins.
I myself have a friend who just turned 30...both of his kidney's failed about a month ago, and he has 0- blood, with some other weird blood factor...so his being able to find a donor is going to be next to impossible. Another case where stem-cell research could have helped.
Again, my condolences on the news of your friends plight.
If you want a cure for cancer anytime in the next 20 years, you best contact everyone you know that is part of the religious right and get them to change their mind on stem-cell research.
Stem-cell research was a blessing for people with cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's etc... but as well all know, that's on hold for now because of a minority opinion on when life begins.
I myself have a friend who just turned 30...both of his kidney's failed about a month ago, and he has 0- blood, with some other weird blood factor...so his being able to find a donor is going to be next to impossible. Another case where stem-cell research could have helped.
Again, my condolences on the news of your friends plight.
Ezarc
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Luscious,
You know that I have had a crash coarse in mortality myself. It is a cruel and ugly slap in the face. Tumors don't always end up being cancerous. I hope that you friend is in good medical care and I know that you will be there for her.
Take Care of Her and Yourself,
Ezarc
p.s. please give to the american cancer society everyone
You know that I have had a crash coarse in mortality myself. It is a cruel and ugly slap in the face. Tumors don't always end up being cancerous. I hope that you friend is in good medical care and I know that you will be there for her.
Take Care of Her and Yourself,
Ezarc
p.s. please give to the american cancer society everyone
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It is scary news, but try to keep hopeful thoughts.
My mother had breast cancer - she was 48 - lumpectomy, radiation. She is now 65 and doing fine. (she also survived an earlier bout of cervical cancer).
She went in on a Friday (she discovered the lump the night before) and the doctor did an immediate biopsy (he didn't wait for a mammogram). The lab tested it at once, she knew the results before she left his office, and he scheduled her for surgery the next Tuesday. The mammogram she'd had a month prior didn't catch it, so she is lucky she noticed the tumor.
I don't understand, especially with your friend's family history, why they are making her wait - it doesn't make sense.
I don't know the exact stats today, but I think tumors are benign more often than they are malignant. And even if it is cancer, if they've caught it quickly, she has a wonderful chance of survival - keep positive thoughts. She's young, strong, and she'll need your strength now, too.
The only way I could survive when my mother went through this was to find out everything I could about breast cancer. I didn't want to ask my mother what was happening, but I needed to know the facts. I was home from my first year of college, so I took care of my brother and sister - and my father - who was a mess.
Wait until the results before you think the worst, because many different things could happen. My heartfelt sympathy to your family and hers. We'll keep all of you in our prayers -
My mother had breast cancer - she was 48 - lumpectomy, radiation. She is now 65 and doing fine. (she also survived an earlier bout of cervical cancer).
She went in on a Friday (she discovered the lump the night before) and the doctor did an immediate biopsy (he didn't wait for a mammogram). The lab tested it at once, she knew the results before she left his office, and he scheduled her for surgery the next Tuesday. The mammogram she'd had a month prior didn't catch it, so she is lucky she noticed the tumor.
I don't understand, especially with your friend's family history, why they are making her wait - it doesn't make sense.
I don't know the exact stats today, but I think tumors are benign more often than they are malignant. And even if it is cancer, if they've caught it quickly, she has a wonderful chance of survival - keep positive thoughts. She's young, strong, and she'll need your strength now, too.
The only way I could survive when my mother went through this was to find out everything I could about breast cancer. I didn't want to ask my mother what was happening, but I needed to know the facts. I was home from my first year of college, so I took care of my brother and sister - and my father - who was a mess.
Wait until the results before you think the worst, because many different things could happen. My heartfelt sympathy to your family and hers. We'll keep all of you in our prayers -
peachykeen
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Dealing with my mom's breast cancer right now. I know where you're at. Sucks. 
ksmybuttons
Push and Pull
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I think there is potential. The impact on people due to environment and diet cannot be underestimated. One of my latest personal missions.
http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/breast2-1.html
I am not posting this for your friend. She can't be ready to deal with much more than what she already has. As a friend, this might be a great opportunity to have some knowledge for when she does want it. It might help...
http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/breast2-1.html
I am not posting this for your friend. She can't be ready to deal with much more than what she already has. As a friend, this might be a great opportunity to have some knowledge for when she does want it. It might help...
teddybear4play
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Oh, stuff it. Way to go, bringing politics into this. And even then, you're all wrong: President Bush didn't ban stem-cell research, just allowed federal funding only to those existing lines. Private funding can — and will — continue.Bob_Bytchin said:
I lost both my maternal grandparents to cancer, and had a scare of my own about 10 months ago.
Your friend's in my prayers, Lioness.
TB4p
