I accompanied my mom today as she went shopping for bras to wear as she goes thru radiation treatment....do they HAVE to be completely 100percent cotton? Any mefites out there had followup radiation after breast cancer surgery and have suggestions?
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posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies
on Jul 14, 2012 -
11 answers
Asking for a friend: Where in Northern California can I get a wig made out of my hair to give to a family member with cancer?
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posted by lovableiago
on Jul 9, 2012 -
5 answers
Food recommendations, recipes, anecdotes and other suggestions for friends with a long illnesse?
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posted by Blisterlips
on Jul 5, 2012 -
13 answers
Vet found a hard mass in our dog's anal gland (
sorry you just had to read anal gland). Could possibly be Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma, could be benign tumor. Looking for as much information as possible, including how risky it is for a 12 year old dog (collie/shepard -ish mix) to have to go through surgery.
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posted by slowtree
on Jun 16, 2012 -
4 answers
My boss is using fiberglass insulation to block an air duct. Am I going to die of cancer because of this?
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posted by Sternmeyer
on Jun 11, 2012 -
11 answers
What is the best place in the country to get my eyes checked out? I went to Walmart's eye center but...
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posted by banished
on Jun 10, 2012 -
7 answers
How can I best support my siblings, who are managing my parents while I live almost 1,000 miles away?
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posted by fyrebelley
on May 29, 2012 -
18 answers
Stage IV esophageal cancer, metastasized to liver and lungs. What now? Where in Toronto can one find the most aggressive treatment?
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posted by pseudostrabismus
on May 22, 2012 -
10 answers
My neighbor is dying of cancer. It's touch or go, and I am not sure, but it may be the end. I am young enough that I haven't known many people to die, and my neighbor is himself young. Not to be dramatic, but I don't know how to say goodbye and I'm nervous.
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posted by scunning
on May 16, 2012 -
17 answers
Knowledge-based hope is much needed.
Since my first plea -- which helped a lot, really, this month of May has been sorrowful for Maria João and for me. A metastatic brain tumor (around 3 cms) was detected and removed. Gamma-knife surgery is next.
Tomorrow starts the search for other cancerous tumors in her body. We both feel, against all odds, that we will be lucky.
But what should we do? What should we hope for? Statistics are againsts us but we love each other truly.
Two months ago we found a beautiful house to move into. We could move in come July, after all the tests are made.
What should we do? What should our attitude be? Should we move or stay put? Should we change country? Should we prepare to die? Or live as much as we still can?
Desperate questions need realistic answers. We're fighting for our lives here. Please tell us, knowingly, how to behave.
For what it's worth - usually nothing - I think this time we'll be lucky enough to survive. Whatever happens.
posted by MiguelCardoso
on May 15, 2012 -
25 answers
What's the best/easiest way to increase my protein intake when eating is difficult for various complicated reasons?
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posted by Felicity Rilke
on Apr 30, 2012 -
29 answers
Have you or anyone you've known had luck with an alternative cancer treatment - wheatgrass in particular?
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posted by gardenbex
on Apr 9, 2012 -
12 answers
I lived in a neighborhood whose water was contaminated by uranium from a local power plant. Could it have affected me?
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posted by Monkeyswithguns
on Apr 3, 2012 -
10 answers
My father is in his late 60s, former smoker (20+ years, quit about 25 years ago.) was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. Where and how to get the best treatment?
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posted by dudeman
on Mar 16, 2012 -
6 answers
While I wait to hear results from a needle aspiration... what can you tell me about scary doggy lumps, in your experience? After getting our dog her
radical spring haircut we discovered a lump, between marble and walnut-sized, on her upper front left leg, about midway above the joint, on the front of the leg. It's movable (moves around under finger pressure/movement), and doesn't seem to cause her any pain or warrant her attention at all.
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posted by taz
on Mar 13, 2012 -
28 answers
My urologist suggested I read an article regarding prostate cancer in the February 2012 issue of Esquire (the one with Bill Clinton on the cover). I just went to three stores and of course the February issues are gone. Can you help me find it online. My "google fu" isn't great! I would like to read it online before my a.m. appointment. It doesn't have to be free. Please hope me! No special snowflake stuff inside!
posted by snowjoe
on Mar 7, 2012 -
2 answers
A wonderful friend was just diagnosed with life-threatening cancer recurrence. What can I send as a care package to support her and her family?
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posted by goggie
on Feb 22, 2012 -
4 answers
Ladyparts-filter. Looking for advice/experiences from women who were diagnosed with cervical dysplasia/cancer and had the LEEP biopsy and/or laser ablation.
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posted by radioamy
on Feb 17, 2012 -
14 answers
1 - Is it a good idea to get pregnant when a close loved one is dying?
2 - If I decide to do it, how can I get my husband off the fence?
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posted by thelastgirl
on Feb 13, 2012 -
59 answers
Let's assume Susan G. Komen has found an all-encompassing cure for [breast] cancer. Who owns the rights to the patent?
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posted by aca.int
on Feb 4, 2012 -
8 answers
My sweet boyfriend's dearest friend has been diagnosed with Hodgikn's Lymphoma. Last time we saw him he was complaining about a lump in this throat, and saying they didn't know what it was but not to worry, he was probably just getting over an infection. Typical blase doctors, oh yeah forgot to mention, he is five years into a ten year prison sentence for some youthful foolishness.
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posted by stormygrey
on Jan 13, 2012 -
11 answers
My grandmother is going to be going through chemotherapy soon, and I want to find a great head covering for her. I'm looking for personal recommendations.
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posted by christinetheslp
on Jan 1, 2012 -
7 answers
Catfilter: I'm looking for experiences from cat owners who have had cats with mast cells in their spleen. What's the survival time following a splenectomy ? (This is assuming lab results and the vet suggest that procedure.)
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posted by Man with Lantern
on Jan 1, 2012 -
5 answers
My friend is about to get get some very serious news regarding her health which carries with it a very, very poor prognosis and I am looking for advice on how to help her when she gets this news.
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posted by teamnap
on Dec 31, 2011 -
19 answers
Depression! But maybe it's hypothyroidism? Dr google tells me it might be cancer (ovarian or bowel) when I add in the other health changes I've had over the last year. Hope me? What do I ask? Who do I see? No insurance. Location and gmail inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2011 -
13 answers
Please recommend high-calorie, high nutrition options/meal replacements for a person who has difficulty swallowing.
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posted by otherwordlyglow
on Dec 21, 2011 -
22 answers
Last week we found out that my mother has breast cancer. This isn't her first battle against cancer as she had colon cancer six years ago, and so far mom is being very matter of fact and strong. She is going in for surgery to remove it tomorrow and then will start the whole radiation/chemo regiment in the new year. Any good last minute, easy to find, supplimentary gift ideas for her?
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posted by gwenlister
on Dec 20, 2011 -
19 answers
How can I put off worrying about my health enough to enjoy the holidays? Also, what should I ask my second-opinion doctor? (A couple icky details inside)
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posted by whalebreath
on Dec 13, 2011 -
28 answers
I've got a 14-year-old male indoor cat with a large lump inside his mouth, on his cheek. He doesn't seem to notice or care much—he's been eating/drinking and behaving normally (alpha male). He accidentally bites down on it sometimes and causes it to bleed. It's not a substantial amount of blood, but that doesn't seem healthy.
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posted by autoclavicle
on Dec 4, 2011 -
9 answers
What is chemotherapy like for a young man with melanoma? Can anyone direct me to a good primer, fiction or nonfiction, on what it's like to have this kind of cancer?
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posted by theletterfour
on Nov 8, 2011 -
11 answers
So I have cancer.
I have Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma that started out in my face and emerged initially as a Stage 2 tumor in my mouth (rare). I had an 85% chance of full cure and was cancer free for 1 year and 2 months until...
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posted by gnash
on Nov 4, 2011 -
30 answers
Mom: Cancer + unemployed + broke. Just shy of Medicare eligibility. She needs help immediately. But how? (Cook County, IL)
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posted by mykescipark
on Nov 2, 2011 -
25 answers
School me on light bulbs! My lamp and overhead light bulbs just died, and I'd like to use the opportunity to rethink the type I'm using. I'm totally ignorant in this area, so I'll give as many details as possible, inside the fold....
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posted by UniversityNomad
on Oct 25, 2011 -
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I don't want my sister, hospitalised in the U.K. to die in pain. She will die soon of anal cancer and surgical complications including an extremely painful fistula. I would like to know if she has legal rights to be kept pain free, even if that leads to death. I know doctors can make that choice. I would like to know if she can also make the choice. I do not live in England, and cannot stay with her until she dies, others of the family will be with her.
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posted by nickji
on Oct 17, 2011 -
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My mother's liver is failing, but nowhere near as fast as expected. She has been in home hospice care for two and a half months. My aunt wants me to take her to the doctor but I feel like the physical toll on my mother outweighs any probable benefit. Am I doing the wrong thing? What do I tell my aunt?
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posted by polyhedron
on Oct 13, 2011 -
16 answers
My dog has cancer. Am I hurting him if I spoil the heck out of him the next few months?
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posted by werty
on Oct 13, 2011 -
16 answers
My team at work is fundraising for a cancer organization. Would it be weird to disclose that I'm a cancer survivor?
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posted by animalrainbow
on Oct 12, 2011 -
10 answers
If I test positive for cancer, should I divorce my husband so I won't max out his insurance?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2011 -
13 answers
My dad was an angry person throughout my life. He would throw temper tantrums to everyone else in the household. My mom would lose friends due to his behaviour. He has accused my mom of cheating, he makes decisions without listening to her and then throws temper tantrums when my mom tries to resist, and he has accused my mom of being lazy during times when she was the only one working. Neither my brother or I have much respect for him anymore, but we still love our mom. Mom phoned yesterday telling my dad has testicular cancer and is getting surgery for it. I'm coming in to visit at my mom's request. But she's going to try to make me go through the motions of pretending we're a healthy family. Am I wrong to not have strong mourning feelings towards my dad's cancer?
posted by DetriusXii
on Sep 27, 2011 -
15 answers
A distant cousin (2nd) contacted my sister to tell us that his daughter (3rd cousin) had tested positive for the BRCA2 gene (she doesn't have cancer though). My father died from renal-cell carcinoma and his mother died from some kind of female cancer (the story varies, but it was probably uterine or cervical cancer). Should I, as a male, be worried? Should I bother getting the genetic testing?
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posted by 1000monkeys
on Sep 4, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm looking for a very recent article I saw online that was a first-person account of a lady who was living with stage IV liver cancer. Can't remember where I saw it.... Anyone recall something like that?
posted by answergrape
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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