Info cancer treathment: 2008

Monday, April 28, 2008

Advanced Gall Bladder cancer treatment

Advanced Gall Bladder cancer treatment?
Is there anyway to treat advanced gall bladder cancer except chemotherapy?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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The only effective treatment is to have the gallbladder removed. The response rate to chemo is quite poor in gallbladder patients. Radiation relieves pain in some patients. Unfortunately, none of these things improves survival with stage 4 disease.
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I agree with Denise. There is no reason anyone should have to live with gall bladder cancer. You can live very nicely without your gall bladder. I had mine out when I was 35 and I'm 63 now. Why in the world would any Dr leave in a cancerous gall bladder? I just don't get it. Like Denise said, cancer treatment for the gall bladder is poorly received by your immune system. So whoever you're talking about, be it yourself or someone you know, ask why the gall bladder was not removed. Be blessed
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Gallbladder Cancer Center Cancer of the gallbladder, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that lies just under the liver in the upper abdomen. Bile, a fluid made by the liver that helps to digest fat, is stored in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is actually and extension of the bile duct that carries bile from the liver to the intestine. Cancer of the gallbladder is three times more common in women than in men. It is also more common in people who have hard clusters of material in their gallbladder called gallstones. Gallbladder cancer is hard to diagnose because that organ is hidden behind others organs in the upper abdomen. It is sometimes found after the gallbladder is removed for other reasons. http://www.cancercenter.com/gallbladder-cancer.cfm
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For advanced Gall Bladder Cancer other than giving Chemotherapy and Radiation theraphy treatments the other option is SURGERY. In surgery the following methods are used depending on the condition and other factors of the disease - Types of Surgeries done for Gall Bladder cancers - 1. Gallbladder cancer may be treated with a cholecystectomy, surgery to remove the gallbladder and some of the tissues around it. Nearby lymph nodes may be removed. A laparoscope is sometimes used to guide gallbladder surgery. The laparoscope is attached to a video camera and inserted through an incision (port) in the abdomen. Surgical instruments are inserted through other ports to perform the surgery. Because there is a risk that gallbladder cancer cells may spread to these ports, tissue surrounding the port sites may also be removed. 2. If the cancer has spread and cannot be removed, the following types of palliative surgery may relieve symptoms: A. Surgical biliary bypass: If the tumor is blocking the small intestine and bile is building up in the gallbladder, a biliary bypass may be done. During this operation, the gallbladder or bile duct will be cut and sewn to the small intestine to create a new pathway around the blocked area. B. Endoscopic stent placement: If the tumor is blocking the bile duct, surgery may be done to put in a stent (a thin, flexible tube) to drain bile that has built up in the area. The stent may be placed through a catheter that drains to the outside of the body or the stent may go around the blocked area and drain the bile into the small intestine. 3. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage: A procedure done to drain bile when there is a blockage and endoscopic stent placement is not possible. An x-ray of the liver and bile ducts is done to locate the blockage. Images made by ultrasound are used to guide placement of a stent, which is left in the liver to drain bile into the small intestine or a collection bag outside the body. This procedure may be done to relieve jaundice before surgery. - " OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. PLEASE SPREAD THE AWARENESS ". -
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Yes, as long as one is still able to eat, there's the macrobiotic diet, which some doctors will recommend if toxic conventional treatment fails ( which is often ). Since a bad diet contributes to cancer development, it therefore follows that a good diet can also cure it.
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Advanced gall bladder cancer can rarely be resected because of extent of disease. I am assuming that the cancer is inoperable and chemo was offered. Another option may be radiation therapy to try and control the disease. ASCO: Gallbladder Cancer http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Gallbladder+Cancer You might consider joining a support or discussion group of patients that have gallbladder cancer and see what treatment options they may know about. Rare Cancer: Bile Duct, Pancreas, Gall Bladder & Cholangiocarcinoma Forum Discussion http://www.rare-cancer.org/forum/

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

What are effects of prolonged hormone therapy for treatment of prostate cancer, specifically seratonin levels

What are effects of prolonged hormone therapy for treatment of prostate cancer, specifically seratonin levels.

Medicine - 1 Answers
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Serotonin is not a hormone, it's a neurotransmitter located in the brain. Estrogen is used for prostate cancer. Hot flashes are the most common side-effect.

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Sunday, April 20, 2008

With Obamacare who gets better treatment? Cancer patient or person with Down Syndrome

With Obamacare who gets better treatment? Cancer patient or person with Down Syndrome?
I had cancer I have Insurance I am still here!
Politics - 9 Answers
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Ha ha ha good question! Probably none of the above.
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Which ever one is a politician, otherwise they're both screwed.
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neither they both get little care
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Neither, that would not fall into the rationed mantra.
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Probably the person with Down Syndrome. They'll figure the one with cancer is going to die anyway and recommend hospice care!
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neither, they will not be cost effective, especially if they are over 55. look at the other countries that have free service, btw, they pay a huge amount in taxes for this 'free' service, or lack of service. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2jijuj1ysw&channel=stevencrowder if this plan is so great, why does congress exclude themselves from participation? http://fleming.house.gov/images/FLEMING%20HEALTH%20CARE%20RESOLUTION.pdf
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Both!
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your question is premature because Obama hasn't told us yet what "Obamacare" will consist of.
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Down Syndrome 4 sure 2 hell with something that is actually treatable lets treat something that is not going 2 do a bit of good for the patient nor the expenditure MAKE SENSE?

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Is there a treatment for skin sores and iching from colon cancer

Is there a treatment for skin sores and iching from colon cancer.?
I have rectal cancer stage 4, I've had chem.and rad. treatment, and now iam breaking out in sores iand iching almost out of control.I have not had any treatment in 11 months.
Cancer - 2 Answers
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www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/colon/patient
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Are we talking about the rectal area? You can try a sitz bath to help with the sores. You can buy one that fits over the toilet or you can just sit in a bathtub with a low level of water. You can buy saline solution or make it yourself by adding 2 tsps. salt (10mls) to every Litre (1000 mls) of water. Saline is more soothing than water. The temperature should be luke warm. Try not to use hot water because it dries out the skin which will probably make it more itchy. Warm water will increase vasoconstriction and may decrease itching. Do not add bath oils or other products to water. A hand held shower with a gentle spray or bathtub may be appropriate alternatives. Maximum 10 - 15 minutes, repeat up to 4 times a day and/or after each bowel movement. Gently pat area dry with a soft towel or expose area to room air. It might be a good idea to visit your doctor too. They may be able to prescribe some cream for you to use over the affected area. Hope this helps.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

What are the types of cancer treatments

What are the types of cancer treatments?
what types if cancer treatments are there?
Cancer - 4 Answers
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Chemotherapy and chemotherapy drugs.
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Chemotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery.
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The type of cancer treatment doctor recommends depends on the type of cancer, the size and location of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread, and overall health. The most common cancer treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. These therapies may be used either alone or in combination with other therapies. Other cancer treatment options include targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and bone marrow/stem cell transplantation. In addition, patients are encouraged to consider clinical trials when making treatment plan decisions. A clinical trial is a research study to test a new treatment to prove it is safe, effective, and possibly better than the standard treatment. Your doctor can help you review all clinical trial options. The first treatment a person is given is called first-line therapy. Adjuvant therapy is treatment that is given after the first treatment (such as chemotherapy after surgery). Neoadjuvant therapy is treatment that is given before the primary treatment (such as radiation therapy before surgery). As cancer care becomes more specialized, many people are now treated by a team of doctors, nurses, and other health care specialists. Usually one doctor, often the medical oncologist, will lead the coordination of the person's care. Learn more about the oncology team. It is also important that people with cancer and their families feel comfortable about their doctor and his or her recommended treatment plan. It is always appropriate to seek a second opinion.
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The treatment of the cancer depends on the type of cancer. Location of the cancer Whether the cancer is malignant. The stage how far advance it is. General condition of the patient. Chemotherpy uses drugs to destroy the cancer. The down fall is it does not know good cells from bad cells. Which is why allot people loose their hair. It ether eliminates the cancer. control and slow the growth of the cancer to prolong the patients life. reduces the size of the cancer to eliminate pain and improve quality of life. It can cause alopecia loss air. Nausea and vomiting. anorexia anemia, fatigue, low white blood cell count, less platelets in the blood. Radiation therapy involves the use of high energy ionized beans at the site of the cancer. This treatment is good because it doe snot destroy healthy tissue. I have seen patients with red markings there arms. It is important not to wash the markings the doc or nurse put on the arm. Thats where they use that spot for inserting medication. Then their is immunotherpy. It alters the patients immune response and eliminate the cancer. Various biological agents are given to change normal immune response. If you know someone who is dying they can go to hospice and pallative care. Allot people want to know the difference. hey both specialize in comfort care of when you are dying. Pallative care more likely to shrink a tumor if it was pressing on your spinal cord making life painful when you are dying. Hospice method would be to just give you morphine. Surgery is usally first done to get a boipsy to test if it is cancerous. Then if it is cacnerous they remove the cancer. It may involve removal of part of the organ lungs, breast ect.. The surgeon removes as much of the cancer as possiable. If he can not remove it all other methoids are used.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Group Health Coverage - I may be changing jobs, whose health plan covers my wife's current cancer treatment

Group Health Coverage - I may be changing jobs, whose health plan covers my wife's current cancer treatment?
She will be facing six months of chemotherapy and follow up doctor visits. Our current provider covered a January surgery and hospital stay and has been great. Would my new employer's plan typically cover a pre-existing condition?
Insurance - 6 Answers
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If you have a lapse between the time your new employer covers you and your wife, you must apply for Cobra coverage. You will have to pay the premium on your own until your new employer picks up the insurance. It will ensure that there is no lapse in coverage between the time you/she were not covered by your new employer. Make sure that you address this situation tomorrow with your employer before you change jobs. If there is a lapse between coverages, you may be subjected to the "previous condition" policy. Hope everything turns out great for your wife, bless her heart.
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as long as their is no laps in coverage, your wife should be o.k. if the new plan would cover new plan the treatments like her old one.good luck for your wife.
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As long as there is no lapse in coverage - meaning your current policy ends the day before the new one takes effect, then they should pay for it, under continutiy of care. If you might have a lapse, pay for COBRA coverage - it's worth it to shell out a couple hundred a month rather than hundreds of thousands later. Good luck. I hope your wife recovers well.
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Your question pertains to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), assuming you're US residents and you'll be working in the US. The answers you've received so far leave out one vital piece of information: lapse period between coverages aside, the answer to your question depends ENTIRELY on how long your wife was covered under a group-based plan. If she has been covered for AT LEAST 18 months by her current (and/or any previous group-based health insurer, with a lapse in between of no more than 63 days) she can apply this as a "credit" against your new employer's plan. Shortly after your current coverage lapses, your insurer must mail you a "Certificate of Creditable Coverage." This will list how long she was covered. The Certificate must be given to the new insurer so it can credit her past coverage against the new pre-existing condition exclusionary period (if any). Examples: 1) Your wife was covered for 20 months under your current plan; her insurance through your new employer is effective immediately and has a pre-existing condition exclusionary period of 12 months. After receipt of the Certificate of Creditable Coverage, your wife will NOT be subject to a pre-existing condition exclusion. 2) Your wife was covered for 9 months and has no previous creditable coverage. If the plan has a 12-month pre-existing condition exclusionary period, services incurred after her 3rd month of coverage will be covered. 3) Your wife was covered 9 months under the current plan and 5 years under a previous plan; there was a period of 30 days between the two coverages. Upon receipt of both Certificates, she will have no pre-existing condition exclusionary period. This is a fairly complex law and I've only been able to summarize. For further information, go here: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/portability.htm
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There is a great way to be covered in the interim very inexpensively. www.mybenefitsplus.com/ewarner. They accept all pre existing conditions no questions asked

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Friday, April 4, 2008

Can I refuse treatment for cancer? Will do the doctors make me comfortable until I die

Can I refuse treatment for cancer? Will do the doctors make me comfortable until I die?

Cancer - 9 Answers
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all you have to do is drink soya milk and miso soup. the soya bean reduce the harmful cancer risk.
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I believe you can refuse treatment but would be very unwise to do so. Also I am not 100% sure but I believe depending on your insurance and the hospital, they will look after for a short period of time. But if you refuse treatment then there is nothing they can do about it, and will probably release you from the hospital.
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You have all the right to refuse the cancer treatment they offer you because if you ask the doctor to assure you that the treatment is going to make you all better and without any dangerous side effects, he/she will not be able to do so, therefore on this grounds you can refuse their treatment and they have the obligation to provide you with the medications to make your life more comfortable. Any way I have read many times that cancer patients that receive no treatment at all live longer than those that do. You never know you might get better on your own, our bodies are a wonderful creation able to heal itself all you have to do is give it what it needs to do it. Search the net, there are hundreds of people that have helped their bodies heal by detoxing and giving it nutrient rich foods. I give you here a few links to check http://www.gerson.org/ http://www.shanti.com.au/cleanses/gerson.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdktdaReOw http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/RawFood.html God bless
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YEs you have the right to refuse any treatment you want. yes the docters can keep you comfortable til you die. they will prob put you on hospice & hospice will give you pain meds & take care of your basic meds. however, if you try to refuse treatment for a child with cancer that has high survival rate...dctrs can take u to court..take custody away. So if you are an adult you can make any choice you want for your own body. \
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You can if you want to. I would weigh all the options such as surgery, chemo, radiation, laser, ect and make an educated decision before you commit to your final decision. Usually when someone is not treatable and is terminal, the doctor will prescribe hospice. Hospice is a care center or ppl that come to your home that stay with you and help you and your family get through this rough time. They talk to you about dying and help your family prepare, plus they keep you painfree until the end. They will do everything possible to keep you comfortable. But before you decide, make sure you check all options out because cures come in strange places, and there are alot of new clinical trials and cures out there.
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Yes you can refuse treatment. Think carefully before you decide. I've had Colon cancer and if I should get it again, I will refuse Chemo therapy. Although I am cured from the cancer so far, the Chemo I was given has made my life worthless. I have lost all my strength, cant sleep, my fingers and best part of my feet are numb etc etc. They have done all the tests available to find the reason for these symptoms but have come up with Nil. I know it was the Chemo without a doubt, because after the Operation and before the Chemo started I was very well. Remarkably so. Not too bad at the start of the Chemo treatment, but after the 8th I woke up the next morning and felt half dead and that was a year ago. So coming back to your question I personally would refuse treatment again in my case. But in your case it would depend on what type of cancer, how far it has gone, your age, your family etc. but if you are sure yourself you have the right to say no to all treatment. The doctors have sworn to treat people so I am not sure what they would do, if you refuse, but I am certain they would make the rest of your life as comfortable as possible. It also depends where you live. Wherever you are be brave and God bless.
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Titch, be patient. Sometimes it can take a couple of years to recover from the long-term side effects of chemo. My onco. nurse warned me of this. She said it could be 2-3 years. Meanwhile, to me, it is worth being alive to experience the discomfort. Because along with some discomfort, there is the joy of living each day, laughter, love, good chocolate, friends, and electronic gadgets. No electronic gadgets when you're dead.
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You always have the right to refuse treatment if you are over 18 (an adult). A parent may be guilty of child neglect if they refuse and the doctors believe the treatment will save the life of the child, but an adult is presumed to be able to make his or her own decisions. You can ask for medication that will ease any pain without receiving chemo or radiation.
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If you are of legal age, you certainly can refuse cancer treatment. The question remains..WHY WOULD YOU? If caught in the very early stages, there's a very high chance that you can beat the cancer. If you are diagnosed with terminal cancer (detected, but it's too far advanced to really do anything) then most certainly Drs. would do whatever they could to make you comfortable.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

can cancer cells die without treatment &can i know if i (had) cancer

can cancer cells die without treatment &can i know if i (had) cancer ?
can cancer cells die without treatment &can i know if i (had) cancer and gone or something ? i'm asking this question because i got a high uric acid level it was acute i didnt feel any symptom (joint pain or sometthing) i went for lipid profile and some friend told me to go for uric acid check.... plzz answer :) i think that i had cancer cuz i know that when cancer cells die , this will lead to rapid increase in uric acid level and ppl on chemotherapy take medication for the increase in uric acid
Cancer - 3 Answers
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only through divine intervention. why doyou think you had cancer?
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Actually, you can get high uric acid levels when any kind of cells die...
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I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM DYING ON THERE OWN , BUT COULD HAPPEN

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Friday, March 28, 2008

"Cancer Treatment Centers of America", is their Success Rate a Great Deal Better than Other Places

"Cancer Treatment Centers of America", is their Success Rate a Great Deal Better than Other Places?
Or Are they Cynically Using people for their Money? One of their Many Ads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLDH_Cm1KjM Their Website: http://www.cancercenter.com/ Thanks Spreed, No Doubt. Jen, False Hope. Jen, they Have No Shame.
Cancer - 6 Answers
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No, their success rate is the same as any other other hospital and probably not as good as the very best. They do have good customer service.
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This is a perfect example of why medicine should not be a business. I've seen this ad many times. So they have a cure for pancreatic cancer? Patrick Swayze and President Carter's family should have gone there. I would love to know how they handle medicaid patients or people with no insurance. I suspect they have a screening process to keep non-paying people out of their system. Added note: Thanks "Jen" Thanks for sharing your dad's story about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. I was afraid it was something like that. Medical centers should not be motivated by business profits - accepting only the patients with top insurance for maximal profits. Makes me sick too. I never refused any patient in my 20 years as a cancer specialist physician. Many I treated at my own expense. I don't know how people can sleep who turn people down because of money. Medicine should not be a business. Wish we could take the greed out of medical care.
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Identical treatment protocols are offered at all hospitals worldwide for cancer patients, based on the site, stage, and special characteristics of their illness. A patient with stage 2 lung cancer is offered the same surgical, chemotherapy, radiation, and follow-on medication options in London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Beijing. Your nearest major hospital with an oncology department is likely your best choice for treatment. Treatment typically stretches over months and requires numerous hospital visits, so a hospital close to home is best. I am unfamiliar with "Cancer Treatment Centers of America", so I cannot comment on their quality of care or outcomes.
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Yes their commercials are hopeful. After I found out my father had "terminal" cancer I saw a commercial and of course called. And they of course turned him down because he did not have the acceptable insurance. Everytime I see one of their commercials talking about curing people after they have been diagnosed terminal it makes me want to throw up. How can they give so many people hope and then break their hearts over insurance. In my opinion it is terrible to pretend they are the only ones that can "really" help.
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CTCA is a business first. They basically treat patients with the common cancers such as breast, lung, colon and only accept patients with adequate insurance. They also turn away any patient that has a cancer that may be terminal as it will effect their 'success' rate. I know a young woman who had a rare abdominal sarcoma who was interested in their type of treatment . . they wouldn't even allow her to be examined at their facility. The disease has a poor prognosis and they did not want their facility associated with patients who die. She was bitterly disappointed. She has since relapsed and is doing as well as can be expected.
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While I have not had cancer nor know anyone personally that has. I dont understand what is wrong with a hospital requiring payment? Do you go to work for free? THey have bills to pay just like any place, Drs, nurses, equipment, how are they supposed to pay for that? I have visited other hospitals and I can clearly tell a difference between a local county hospital and a private hospital. In a perfect world it would be great if everyone can get the same great treatment but unfortunately that is not the world we live in and as long being a Dr/Nurse is a profitable occupation healthcare will be a costly benefit. I dont mean to offend anyone, I'm just speaking in business terms that its not fair to slander a company because you dont like their fee. are Ferrari bad cars because they cost 250,000 dollars? Is there a difference between shopping at Marshall Fields and walmart? they are not doing anything illegal or wrong, so if you wont like their service then move on. i dont see what the problem is here.

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Monday, March 24, 2008

How is Eddie Van Halen doing with his cancer treatment these days

How is Eddie Van Halen doing with his cancer treatment these days?
Any new news? His official site is down...
Celebrities - 2 Answers
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He's going back on tour with original Van Halen, including David Lee Roth. He has a stipulation that they will only talk on stage, not off...
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He is suppose to be cancer free theses days. They say it was not from his smoking but more to do wih holding the pick in his mouth.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

what are the best treatment or other can afford alternatives for a patient who has a lung cancer stage four

what are the best treatment or other can afford alternatives for a patient who has a lung cancer stage four?
pls answer my queation! give me some hope! i want my grandmother to live at least for a long tym. pls give me some details on how to assist her properly.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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As I'm sure you've been told, stage 4 is very serious. Talk to your hospitals social worker, suggest experimental alternatives with her doctor. I wish you the best and your grandmother also.
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I think at stage 4 there is not much hope but just keep her comfortable and happy.
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Help grandma do pranayam, to fight lung cancer.Do it gently and very gradually increase the timing.Both of you can do it together.If you(grandma) can build up the kapalbhati timing to 20 then there is a lot of hope, as she will get better and better.You will feel so much better that you are doing something. Cancer hates oxygen and cannot live in a high-oxygen environment.If you want to supplement the medical treatment you receive(or not receive) with some alternative therapy then this is for you. You need to help your body to build up your immune system.The breathing exercises - pranayam is a holistic approach creating extra oxygen supply in the body and will slowly help with the health problem.Do the pranayam to see the benefits.Build up your timing slowly and after four weeks at the suggested maximum duration you will start to notice benefits gradually. The small print: Keep doing pranayam after you are better for minimum 30 minutes a day for rest of life to maintain health. People who have been treated successfully, should do pranayam as well, as there is a chance of recurrence. Monitor your conditions/results regularly and it will help you and others observe the progress.. The pranayam techniques: Bhastrika - Take a long deep breath into the lungs(chest not tummy) via the nose and then completely breathe out through the nose.Duration upto 5 minutes. Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for upto 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently. Anulom Vilom - Deep Breath-in through left nostril keeping right nostril closed then - Breath-out through right nostril keeping left nostril closed then -Deep Breath-in through right nostril keeping left nostril closed then - Breath-out through left nostril keeping right nostril closed and repeat this cycle for upto 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 min/day). Bhramri Pranayam -Close eyes. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three fingers on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in through nose. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee. Duration : 5 to 10 times Only by doing you will benefit and will feel good that you can do something to help the body.Copy and print this to improve your technique and stay focused.This is simplified pranayam for everyone and you do not have to go to classes to learn. This is for life, unlike short term classes where you do it in the class then stop when classes are over.
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hospice...good care and comfort. best of luck.

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

What is the best cancer treatment

What is the best cancer treatment?
Please email me at 3905@gratissoft.net
Cancer - 4 Answers
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There is no single "best" treatment. That's why so many treatments are available. There are too many factors to consider...location of the tumor(s), type of tumor(s), age of patient, overall health of patient, etc. See an oncologist and get the right information!
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And if you have treatment, try to ensure that your oncology nurse gives you lots of TLC, and your Oncologist takes time to explain what is happening and what are your options. If you get this - you are getting best treatment. If you don't - change 'em! VeriteR
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You are not going to find the best treatment in an e-mail. Anyone with cancer, or has reasonable grounds to fear they have cancer needs to go to a doctor and have various tests to determine the best treatment.
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Today, radical mastectomy is rarely performed. Instead, the majority of women are candidates for simple mastectomy or lumpectomy. If you decide on mastectomy, you may opt for breast reconstruction. Breast cancer operations include the following: Lumpectomy. This operation saves as much of your breast as possible by removing only the lump plus a surrounding area of normal tissue. Many women can have lumpectomy â€” often followed by radiation therapy â€” instead of mastectomy, and in most cases survival rates for both operations are similar. But lumpectomy may not be an option if a tumor is very large, deep within your breast, or if you have already had radiation therapy, have two or more widely separated areas of cancer in the same breast, have a connective tissue disease that makes you sensitive to radiation, or if you have inflammatory breast cancer. If you have a large tumor but still want to consider the possibility of lumpectomy, chemotherapy before surgery may be an option to shrink the tumor and make you eligible for the procedure. In general, lumpectomy is almost always followed by radiation therapy to destroy any remaining cancer cells. But when very small, noninvasive cancers are involved, some studies question the role and benefits of radiation therapy â€” especially for older women. These studies haven't shown that lumpectomy plus radiation prolongs a woman's life any better than does lumpectomy alone. Partial or segmental mastectomy. Another breast-sparing operation, partial mastectomy involves removing the tumor as well as some of the breast tissue around the tumor and the lining of the chest muscles that lie beneath it. In almost all cases, you'll have a course of radiation therapy following your operation, similar to if you had a lumpectomy. Simple mastectomy. During a simple mastectomy, your surgeon removes all your breast tissue â€” the lobules, ducts, fatty tissue and skin, including the nipple and areola. Depending on the results of the operation and follow-up tests, you may also need further treatment with radiation to the chest wall, chemotherapy or hormone therapy. Modified radical mastectomy. In this procedure, a surgeon removes your entire breast, including the overlying skin, and some underarm lymph nodes (axillary lymph node dissection), but leaves your chest muscles intact. This makes breast reconstruction less complicated. Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It's administered by a radiation oncologist at a radiation center. In general, radiation is the standard of care following a lumpectomy for both invasive and noninvasive breast cancers. Oncologists are also likely to recommend radiation following a mastectomy for a large tumor, for inflammatory breast cancer, for cancer that has invaded the chest wall or for cancer that has spread to more than four lymph nodes in your armpit. If you won't be receiving chemotherapy, radiation is usually started three to four weeks after surgery. If your doctors recommend chemotherapy, it's usually administered before you undergo radiation therapy. You'll typically receive radiation treatment five days a week for five to six consecutive weeks. The treatments are painless and are similar to getting an X-ray. Each takes about 30 minutes. The effects are cumulative, however, and you may become tired toward the end of the series. Your breast may be pink, puffy and somewhat tender, as if it had been sunburned. In a small percentage of women, more serious problems may occur, including arm swelling, damage to the lungs, heart or nerves, or a change in the appearance and consistency of breast tissue. Radiation therapy also makes it somewhat more likely that you'll develop another tumor. For these reasons, it's important to learn about the risks and benefits of radiation therapy when deciding between lumpectomy and mastectomy. You may also want to talk to a radiation oncologist about clinical trials investigating shorter courses of radiation or focal application of radiation. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. The size of the tumor, characteristics of the cancer cells, and extent of spread of the cancer help determine your need for chemotherapy. If your cancer has a high chance of returning or spreading to another part of your body, your doctor may recommend chemotherapy after surgery to decrease the chance that the cancer will recur. This is known as adjuvant chemotherapy. If your cancer has already spread to other parts of your body, chemotherapy may be recommended to try to control the cancer and decrease any symptoms the cancer is causing. Because chemotherapy affects healthy cells as well as cancerous ones, side effects are common. Your digestive tract, hair and bone marrow â€” all composed of fast-growing cells â€” tend to take the brunt of this toxicity, leading to hair loss, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Not everyone has all of these side effects, howev

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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

If I just foundout I had annel cancer and refused treatment of any kind what would my systemds be

If I just foundout I had annel cancer and refused treatment of any kind what would my systemds be?

Cancer - 5 Answers
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Your symptoms would be misspelling of anal and symptoms looks like you have it
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Well if you refused treatment, death will be a symptom.
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http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/anal-cancer-treatment-patient-information-nci-pdq-general-information-about-anal-cancer info here
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You'd better get your butt in there (pardon the expression) and get treatment. If you want to live, you have to. I'm just starting chemo for colon cancer, and I'll suffer through anything for 6 months if it keeps me on this planet.
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The cancer will eventually spread and you will have a lot of pain. lots and lots of pain. Nausea and vomiting are common as well with a lack of appetite possible change in bowel function. As the disease progress you have more fatigue and weakness.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008

when was Faslodex first used as a cancer treatment

when was Faslodex first used as a cancer treatment?

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Newly approved in '02 for met. hormone positive breast cancer. That's the only cancer it's approved for. Only the best of luck to you Rosalie! Many cancers have been halted and even reversed using medications that were first used for a different cancer or something else entirely!
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It may only be approved for breast cancer (2002) but it is now being used for uterine cancer with positive hormone receptors. Just a handful of us are experimenting with it. It has worked on one woman for 3 years now. The others just started a few months ago including me. I have recurrent metastatic uterine sarcoma and am hoping for stability or shrinkage. Femara worked for me for almost 8 years.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

I am looking for a "list of all the cancer treatment facilities (hospitals, clinics, etc) in Louisiana..."

I am looking for a "list of all the cancer treatment facilities (hospitals, clinics, etc) in Louisiana..."

Cancer - 3 Answers
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Goodle "cancer treatment facilities in Louisiana"
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The best one near you is not in Lousiana...It is MD Anderson in Houston, TX one of the very best in the world. If not the best!!!
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Any doctor should be able to help you with that. But not all of them will know about this: TREATING CANCER: On the news a while back it was found that Swedish scientists found that human breast milk kills cancer. It was first discovered to kill cells in a petri dish, but then it was found that people who drink it have also had some success in fighting off cancer. You need a prescription and it's not cheap to obtain, but it works. http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20061209/bob8.asp http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4187697.stm

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Saturday, March 1, 2008

People with cancer or leukemia should receive free medical treatment

People with cancer or leukemia should receive free medical treatment.?
My friend was diagnosed with a brain tumor a year ago and her medical bill (because of radiation and surgeries etc) is already up in the two hundred thousands. It's totally ridiculous. I think it is bogus that people like my friend have to pay for medical treatment when, without it, they will die. Who else thinks that terminally ill people should receive free medical treatment?
Cancer - 5 Answers
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If you want heath care u need to pay for it. If they are terminally ill there gonna die..... LEARN TO GET FUCKING INSURANCE POOR PEOPLE
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I'm sorry to hear about your friend, I truly am. Despite your personal feelings, a majority of Americans would not support giving free medical treatment to anyone regardless of their situation. Why favor an individual over someone else? It would be unfair and unjust. Where would the funds come from to provide such free treatment in the first place? Taxes, most likely.
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I believe 100 percent no one in the states should have to pay for this terrible illness, it is hard enough as it is with the huge fight he or she has to fight.... Free should start yesterday i feel it isnt right!!!!!
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This is a complex and difficult question. Many of the sickest people have caused their own illnesses. Think of people made homeless by addictions, living on the streets, with 5 different chronic illnesses. I am not without compassion, but do you treat these folks? Before you say yes, realize that even after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars treating them, they will choose to go right back to the conditions which exacerbated their illnesses. I'm not saying this is the norm of people who cannot afford care ... I am saying that caring for these people alone could cost HUGE sums of money and resources, enough to compromise the care needed for "innocent" victims. If you don't provide care, what kind of society are you then? I'm not voting one way or the other here, just pointing out some issues we will face as we confront universal health care. People in other countries may not be aware of the numbers of homeless, indigent, ill people living on the streets here.
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that's why insurance is important my friend as a doctor i wish i can treat everyone for free but i need also money to live and survive, sure 2 hundred k are a lot but also equipments used cost a lot ,u can't imagine

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Does medicaid cover cancer treatment

Does medicaid cover cancer treatment?
My son is 9 months old and was diagnosed with cancer on monday. We have him on medicaid but i was wondering do they cover all expenses? My husband and I are on a very fixed income and are barely making it month to month... Does anyone know anything about this subject? Where should I look for financial assistance? Will medicaid cover?? Please help...
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They cover cancer treatment, how much varies from state to state. Your baby should be treated at a Childrenâ€™s Hospital and they all take Medicaid. The case worker at the hospital will be able to assist you with the financial issues, it is part of their job and they are used to it. Try not to worry about it and concentrate on getting your baby better. There are more programs in this country for childrenâ€™s medical care than any other age group. Best wishes.

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Is it possible for my dad's employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process

Is it possible for my dad's employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process?
my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer around 9/2009 and was told to go on leave ASAP for treatments such as IV chemo and radiation. After the treatments he had an operation to remove the cancer around 02/2010 and the surgeon had attached a temporary colostomy. A few weeks after he was back to chemo pills for weeks. he has been very weak throughout his treatments and can barely walk. Around 09/2010, he had his 2nd operation to remove the colostomy. He had an open wound. I change his dressing twice a day. I'm still changing his dressing til now. He has been updating work with everything paperworks he comes up with from his surgeon or when HR needed information. Last week, he receives a letter from work stating that he had already exhausted all of his options and that they can no longer accomodate him. My dad had told me that from what the letter says, they want him back to work in 2weeks or they're going to have to terminate him at the date of the letter. He had called HR, he was told that someone from HR will give him a call today but never did. Is that possible? Is that fair? He's on disability at this time and was asked to recertify so it's pending. He's also in process of apply for LTD as well as Social Security. Everything is pending at this time. I'm not quite sure yet if my dad still has PTO with the company, would it matter?
Law & Ethics - 7 Answers
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unfortunately he is being paid to work ..not recover...sorry...employers actually expect everyone to come to work to keep a job.....
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Have him contact the National Labor Relations Board
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Does he have short and long term disability insurance? Activate it now and call an employment atty. They are only required to keep his job available for a certain time because they have to function as a business. They should offer him another position inthe compnay when he is better.
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Business and Humanity are incompatible. I sure hope that your Dad continuous to have Health Insurance. Focus on his recovery and go from there. This is a case why the Health Care Reform is such a must. I wish your Dad full recovery.
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I'm assuming that he really had exhausted his options, including FMLA, short term disability, and long term disability (plus the usual sick leave and annual leave). If so, then unfortunately they are not required to keep him on. Keep in mind, he's being dismissed for having a "disability" that actually affects his ability to perform his job (or a comparable one). People mistake the prohibition on firing someone that has a disability (but can still perform the job with reasonable accommodation) with "if I'm sick/have a disability, I'm untouchable." It's sad. It's doesn't seem fair. But it's legal and might actually be necessary for the company. I do hope that he's purchased disability insurance. If not, he may be facing some financial issues.
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Unfortunately, if he is back at work and not out on FMLA then yes they can do this, from my understanding. He probably didn't get a call because the people didn't have the courage or the heart to do it. I agree with the poster who said that you need to look into any insurance that he has and perhaps any unemployment. Your father is in my prayers.
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I'm sorry but yes it is possible for an employee to be terminated. No, it's not fair but it is a legitimate business decision. Employers are not required to hold a job for an ill employee (unless it was a work-related injury or condition). Though this seems like a really crappy thing to do, his employer has apparently held the job for him for over a year. They did go above and beyond what they were required to do - and I suspect that if the economy was better, they might have been able to give him more time. He should file for unemployment (since he is not able to work, I don't know if he'd be eligible to collect this but maybe his employer won't fight this) and he should immediately file for disability through your state and through Social Security. I wish him good luck and a full recovery.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

where can i get lung cancer treatment info

where can i get lung cancer treatment info ?

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http://www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/treatment.shtml
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mayoclinic.com www.webmd.com/lung-cancer www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/treatment www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/lung I hope this helps..Good Luck and God Bless...
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Find here http://www.newmesotheliomatreatments.com/treatment-of-lung-cancer.html http://www.newmesotheliomatreatments.com/symptoms-of-lung-cancer.html
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Once the stage of the lung cancer has been determined, the oncology team & the patient work together to create a treatment plan. it is important for lung cancer patients to discuss the value of different forms of therapy with their oncologist. Other factors that affect lung cancer treatment include the patient's general health, medical conditions that can affect treatment (such as chemotherapy), & tumor characteristics. Treatment for lung cancer depends on a variety of factors. The most important factors are the histopathologic (diseased tissue) type of lung cancer & the stage of the cancer. Surgical resection (cutting away) of the tumor generally is indicated for cancer that has not spread beyond the lung. Surgery for lung cancer may be conducted using a variety of techniques. Thoracotomy, which is performed throught the chest wall, & median sternotomy, which is performed by cutting through the breastbone, are standard methods used for lung cancer surgery. Characteristics of the lung tumor are used to help separate patients in to eight groups: patients who're at low risk for cancer recurrence & patients who're at high risk for cancer recurrence. Specific prognosticâ€”disease-forecastingâ€”factors are used to place patients in either of these groups. In particular, the histopathologic groupings of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) versus non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) may be used to better predict a patient's prognosis & expected response to therapy. Alternative approaches include anterior limited thoractomy (ALT), which is performed on the frontal chest using a small incision; anterioraxillary thoracotomy (AAT), which is performed on the frontal chest near the underarm; & posterolateral thoracotomy (PLT), which is performed on the back/side region of the trunk. ALT, in particular, is less invasive than standard thoractomyâ€”that is, this procedure involves less disturbance of the body than large incisions or other intrusive measures. ALT may result in less blood loss during & after surgery, less postoperative drainage, & less postoperative pain than standard thoracotomy. However, some physicians caution that VAT does not permit complete lung examination to identify & remove metastases that are not detected by preoperative chest x-ray. VAT is perhaps most appropriate for Stage 1 & Stage 2 cancers that require lobectomy (surgical removal of a lung lobule) with lymphadenectomy (removal of eight or more lymph nodes) & for peripheral (outer edge) lung tumors that can be removed by wedge resection. In such cases, follow-up is required to establish a long-term prognosis. Recently, surgeons have developed other less invasive procedures for the removal of cancerous lung tissue. For example, video-assisted thoracoscopy (VAT), also known as video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), involves using a video camera to help visualize & operate on the lung within the chest cavity. The surgical incisions made during VAT are much smaller than those required for thoracotomy or sternotomy. Unfortunately, surgical procedures can cause a condition called lymphocytopeniaâ€”low number of lymphocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodâ€”which is linked to shorter survival times among patients with advanced lung cancer. Lymphocytopenia may be related to a deficiency in interleukin-2 (IL-2), a hormone that controls the activity of T lymphocytes (thymus-dependent lymphocytes). Preoperative treatment with recombinant human interleukin-2 (rhIL-2) may help to prevent the decrease in lymphocytes that occurs after surgery for operable lung cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scans also have been added to VAT technology to improve lung cancer surgery. Experts have found that percutaneous (through the skin) CT-guided localization wires can help to identify tumorous lung nodules. In this way, wires are used to assist VAT in cases that require sublobectomy resection (partial removal of a lung lobe). If the tumor is aggressive and/or widespread, chemotherapy, radiotherapy (radiation therapy), & other therapies may be used in addition to or instead of surgery to treat lung cancer. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) often is used to treat inoperable lung cancer. Photodynamic therapy involves the injection of a light-activated drug (e.g., photofrin/polyhaematoporphyrin, lumin). Then, during bronchoscopy (examination of the airways using a flexible scope), the lung tumor is illuminated by a laser fiber that transmits light of a specific wavelength. At that time, the laser light is used to destroy the sensitized tumor tissue. Skin photosensitivity (light sensitivity) is a side effect of PDT. http://lung-cancer-treatment-info.blogspot.com/

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

diagnosed with tongue cancer,no treatment

diagnosed with tongue cancer,no treatment?
my sister had tongue cancer five years ago,and had radiotherapy and she has been in remission,but recent biopsy tests have found the cancer is back and worst,she has seen her consultant and he have said the only treatment is surgery,which they are discussing at this moment,has anyone been through or had family member simulare treatment?and what treatment would they offer,genuine answers please thankyou.
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When I was a nursing student and we had to witness many surgeries, tongue cancer was one of them. One side of the person's tongue was removed with great success followed by chemo. When cancer comes back after remission it always seems to come back with a vengeance. She should do good with surgery but it will be followed with more chemo. People can live normal lives after that surgery. I wish your sister the best.
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Dear wlinda56, While the diagnosis of recurrent oral tongue cancer can be devastating, current advances in medical and surgical oncology offer much hope and reassurance that a cure can be reached. Only 14% of head & neck cancers occur in the mouth, and the vast majority of these (>85%) are squamous cell carcinomas. The presentation of cancer can be varied, with 50% of individuals displaying early stage disease (stage I or II) while the other 50% will present with advanced tumors (TIII, TIV). Tumor staging is determined by the size of the cancer, the presence of cancer in the neck lymph nodes, and the presence of cancer in distant sites, often in the lungs. As you might expect, individuals with advanced disease have a poorer prognosis, while those with early disease have a great prognosis. What then, becomes of those with early disease that has now recurred? In order to answer this, we need to define cure, disease recurrence, and disease persistence. If the cancer is identified within 6 months from treatment at is initial location; then the cancer is described as being persistent; this is not the case with your sister. If the cancer returns after 6 months, it is often labeled as a recurrence. Finally, if the patient achieves 5 years of disease free status, he or she is presumed to be cured from the cancer. How is the above information helpful for you? Let me explain further. Early cancers are usually treated with either surgery OR radiation. Often, chemotherapy is provided along with radiation to enhance tumor destruction. Late cancers are usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. In your sisterâ€™s case, she likely had an early tongue cancer; which is why she was offered only one modality: in this case radiation. If, since the diagnosis, she saw the cancer doctor frequently and was found to have no evidence of cancer, then, after 5 years, she can be said to have reached a cure of her first cancer. A new diagnosis of tongue cancer, at this point, likely signifies a â€œsecond primaryâ€ tumor. In other words, the old cancer was treated, this is a new cancer in the same location. This is possible because individuals with tongue cancer have a 14% risk of developing a second cancer anywhere, including the original site. Certainly, a second primary tumor can often mean an earlier tumor, because if the original cancer had been growing for all of this time, undiagnosed, it would present at a very advanced stage. The treatment of recurrent cancer depends on prior therapy and whether or not the tumor can be resected, or cut out. Because your sister has had radiation in the past, there exists a significant limitation to the ability to provide further radiation to the same area because of risk of injury to important head & neck structures. On the other hand, because 5 years have passed, the radiation oncologist may recommend a smaller dose in conjunction with other therapies. Chemotherapy can certainly be provided repeatedly, presuming the person is healthy enough to tolerate the side effects. Despite it all, surgery remains the absolute mainstay of management of early oral cancers and recurrent cancers that were once treated with radiation. If your sisterâ€™s cancer is resectable, meaning that it can be fully removed with clear margins of cancer-free tissue, then surgery is her best and only chance of reaching a cure. Surgery can be minimal to extensive depending on the size of the tumor, location, and functional loss. Surgery may require removal of anywhere from a portion to all of the tongue as well as a removal of a portion of the mandible (lower jaw). A neck dissection is often necessary and, if the cancer is growing near the midline, bilateral neck dissections may be necessary. Finally, a temporary tracheostomy (breathing tube) may be required, along with a temporary feeding tube. Despite a difficult post-operative course, most patients heal and are capable of regaining good speech & swallowing function after major surgery. In your sisterâ€™s case, surgery is certainly a necessary option for cure, but she should discuss in full detail the expected surgical procedure and post-operative course with her surgeon before consenting to the surgery.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Can't any fool save Health $$$ like Barry will do: just cut out mammograms, cancer treatment, etc

Can't any fool save Health $$$ like Barry will do: just cut out mammograms, cancer treatment, etc?
Are you or your family willing to go bare bones with "Free" health care?
Politics - 10 Answers
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ok.
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Reagan the GOP god was a pedophile.
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We will not get good health care like before but we can offer poor health care to millions of illegals that didn't have any. This will blend Mexico and America together. Soon we can blend Canada and have a North America Union.
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Give some proof that any system of national health insurance plan being proposed by Obama will eliminate mammograms and cancer treatment. Alternative: STFU
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Health care dollars are spent most heavily in the twilight years of life. When NHC runs out of money, like EVERY government agency does, there WILL be rationing and guess who will take the hit. The elderly. To die and relieve the burden on the state will be patriotic. He's got both ends covered. Funded abortions and rationed elder care.
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A decade ago, cesarean-section births were often a last resort, performed during medical emergencies or after hours of unsuccessful labor. But in recent years, C-sections, in which a baby is extracted through incisions in the mother's abdominal wall and uterus, have increasingly become a matter of choice, not necessity. Between 1996 and 2004, the rate of C-sections doubled to nearly 30 percent of all U.S. births--the highest figure ever reported
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Yes, under Obama's plan, it will be like the DMV of healthcare, but with longer lines. I can't wait. Yay!!!!!!!!
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That is not how universal health care works in the other developed countries, where the people have better outcomes and live longer than we do. I suppose that you are not familiar enough with those programs or the president's proposals to make an intelligent assessment of the benefits of the proposed universal health care plan.
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Rant on ... anything else you can make up ... what about a tax on zimmer frames ... a ban on seeing eye dogs ... etc etc etc!
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Obama and the Dem's backed themselves into a corner for taking MONEY from special interest groups for UHC. Obama doesn't have the votes to pass his plan as the Dem's in the House and the Senate are saying NO TY! In time I think they will do what Mc Cain planned. OPEN CLINICS and let the healthy people who want it for FREE to pay for their own care.

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Friday, February 8, 2008

details about dr. munir khans medicine for cancer treatment

details about dr. munir khans medicine for cancer treatment?

Cancer - 3 Answers
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?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? WHAT?
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This is the only detail you need: it is a fraud, a scam, a lie. Munir Khan is a complete fraud. He's an unscrupulous charlatan trying to part desperate and vulnerable people from their money He is not a medical doctor,and he's is trying to sell us a product which has not been tested or proven to cure or treat cancer in any way. He is seeking to exploit and make money from the desperation and misery of vulnerable people This is a quote from his website: ''Body Revive actually dissolves the Breast Cancer cells and flushes them out of the body through urine, stools & vomit.'' Clearly he is no sort of scientist. Please don't waste another minute of your time on this and please don't part with any money for it.
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You are posting spam. I suggest you stop or you will be reported.

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Monday, February 4, 2008

what does the mormon church think about cancer treatment

what does the mormon church think about cancer treatment?

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We're for it. Okay, longer answer: We think that knowledge and education are things to seek after, and that they can lead to great blessings in our lives. We don't reject most medical treatments unless they specifically go against our religious beliefs, and those are few and far between. One great example of a medical blessing in my life personally is the invention of Rhogam. It's a blood product they inject RH negative women with while they're pregnant and at the end of their pregnancies. It prevents their body from spontaneously aborting future pregnancies if the baby has a positive blood type. What does that have to do with cancer? Nothing, but without accepting medical science's contribution to enriching my life, I wouldn't have any of my children, because my first was a miscariage. Desiree, magic underpants have nothing to do with it. Thanks for the input, though. Zemoolethah wants to show you the way, but he doesn't want to be your friend. He said so.
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really? I didn't know they had issues about thing like that.
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Magic Mormon underpants protect people from cancer.
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I don't know.
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As long as there's no Coca-Cola in the Chemo, I'm almost certain they'd be OK with it.
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It's necessary for them because despite following their "word of wisdom," they still don't have "health in their navels and marrow in their bones" without cancer, as the "word of wisdom" promises. They also don't win many marathons, despite the "word of wisdom" (which was given by way of greeting and not by constraint or command; but now *is* treated as a constraint and a command, 'cause you can't get into the temple if you don't follow it exactly) claiming they can run and not be weary... Peace.
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We are for it. I've known several people- family members, co-workers- who are LDS and have gone through cancer treatment. I've known Mormons who participated in experimental treatment programs at the Huntsman Institute, as well.
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I am currently undergoing cancer treatment and I am Mormon. The LDS church accepts medical technology. @ Desiree: I wear Temple Garments so clearly they have no anti-carcinogenic properties. But, good try!
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We approve it, seriously. Read "11th Hour Miracles!" It's about a Mormon who had to have a bone marrow treatment and is Mormon. Great read. i know the author personally, she had such faith. There's a story somewhere that I heard... "God told a man with cancer that He would save him. So the man didn't worry. He didn't accept chemotherapy or any of the drugs perscribed. He told the physicians and doctors, 'God will save me.' An hour before his death a doctor came in. 'You're going to die unless you accept this surgery. We can still save you.' Dying, the man answered, 'God said that He will save me.' The man died. In heaven, he asked God: 'Why didn't You save me?' God answered, 'You dimwit. I did save you. You were just too stupid to accept what I gave you: Chemotherapy, surgery, and medicine.'" I think that this story can be applied. God has given us modern day medicine to save us. Granted, faith is still needed---"Through faith, everything will be made whole" (such as the story of the brass serpent that saved all those who looked upon it with faith), but modern-day medicine is a gift to those who will use it. Cheers! Pheonix
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same as anyone I would think. hooray for modern medicine! May we be blessed with a cure soon. Amazing how many scientists have given credit for their inspirations to God.
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We accept all forms of Cancer treatment. I got an email that their was a sister who wanted to try an alternative form of treatment for Ovarian cancer, minus chemotherapy and radiation And that she needed help to raise the money for her treatment. So I am pretty sure we all have different views on how to treat cancer and what to do for it.
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From all the people in my ward who have had chemo, I would say they're all for it.

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