Archive for April, 2008

30
Apr

LHodgkins lymphoma?

Author: admin

Ive been in remission from hodgkins lymphoma for 5 years now but when i had my last blood test it revealed that my platelets were very low (105) apparently the norm is 150 …i had a sore throat when i had the blood test (still have) could this cause the low platlets? im scared it […]

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30
Apr

MY dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer at the end of ferbruary 08 he was paraplegic, but it took doctors about two weeks to find out that he had cancer and by that time cancer had spread to lymph nodes from the lung. the symptoms started with presistent coughing and it got […]

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30
Apr

Something to do?

Author: admin

My mom has lymphoma and is in the middle of chemotherapy. We're trying to think of some things, simple projects, that she can do in her “well” times to occupy her mind and hands. She tires easily and she is a senior citizen but she needs to stay somewhat active when she feels […]

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30
Apr

From 2001 until December 2005, my husband took Remicade, Enbrel, and Humria for RA. In February 2005 he was diagnosed with monoclonal protein in his blood. Then, March 8, 2007, he was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He began taking the drugs before Johnson and Johnson, i.e. Centocor, […]

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30
Apr

Breast Cancer question?

Author: admin

ok…my grandmother has fibrocystic breasts (no cancer), my mom has it and all of a sudden..my mom has breast cancer. My grandfather just told my mom that his sister has breast cancer.
I…right now have fibrocystic breasts & I'm 16.
so, does anyone know the chances?…I honestly dont know if there is a family history, cuz only […]

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30
Apr

Instead of painkillers, try going to a therapist or something like that. Painkillers can be addictive and can have harmful health effects on you.
Answer: well, my first question is why are you taking them? You posted under “cancer” so I assume it's for pain related to your cancer…??? If so, what are […]

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30
Apr

My dad recently died of small cell lung cancer chemotherapy complications neutropenic sepsis infection. he was paraplegic for 24yrs smoked for 35yrs and spent most of his time in bed. 4yrs ago he stoped smoking but he had a heart attack in august 08 and 5 months later he was diagnosed with sclc cancer. […]

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29
Apr

Do i have colon cancer!?

Author: admin

ok, well today when i pooped (sorry!) it was red in the poop/toilet. (i am 100% sure it not my period) my butt hurts a lot too! It hurts to move! I had diareah 2 times today and yesterday too and its been happening more ofton. My stomch hurts so much i feel like i […]

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29
Apr

Ever had an ultrasound?

Author: admin

yeah i did once but it was for the circulation in my legs
Answer: Yes. And all it is is taking a picture. It will show on a screen and measures too. That way they can determine if whatever one has has grown. No pain or discomfort involved. I have a […]

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29
Apr

Sleeping late?

Author: admin

will sleeping late often, lead to lukemia?
Answer: No, not at all, but it could lead to serious black baggage under your eyes! Sleep is the best thing our bodies give us, take advantage!
Answer: haha
nope.
Answer: I know that getting at least 7 - 8 hours a day is very good for you.
Answer: No, there's […]

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