My mother was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer 2 years ago.  She is now on her last few months and I want to find something, anything that might help her stay for just a little longer.  Anything helps!  Trials, no gaurantees we are willing to try ANYTHING!
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Stage 4 colon cancer has been researched.  I was recently involved in a clinical trial using monoclonal antibodies in patient's with stage 4 colon cancer.  The drug has now been approved for use and is under the name of ERBITUX.  Monoclonal antibodies are becoming the new trend in treating cancers.  A great website to find where some colon cancer trials are going on is at http://www.nci.gov--Good luck in your search!
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It is up to her oncologist. Get a good one. Maybe she will be given radiotherapy. She should stop eating too much meat, do alot of deep breathing cos it seems cancer cells don't like and can't survive on oxygen but thrive on carbon dioxide. Take alot of fresh fruit juice (buy a juicer and start juicing). Take wheatgrass and more vegetables.  Read up on ovarian cancer on the internet.
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I'm so sorry about your fiance's situation. You all are in my prayers.\nOne suggestion would be to contact Cancer Treatment Centers of America. They are a system of Hospitals with campuses across the country that specialize in both conventional and alternative treatments of advanced cancers that have failed conventional treatments. Their website is: http://www.cancercenter.com .\nAnother resource I would suggest would be the book, "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" by Dr. Patrick Quillin (Amazon.com link: http://www.amazon.com/Beating-Cancer-Nutrition-Patrick-Quillin/dp/096383729X/sr=8-1/qid=1164205725/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5041657-6768651?ie=UTF8&s=books)\nAlso, contact your local branch of the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org. Again, my wishes go out to your fiance for a full recovery. Hope this can help.
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LIVE, LOVE AND ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE. NO PERSON IS PROMISED TOMMORROW. I LIVE EVERYDAY LIKE IT COULD BE THE LAST. FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE. CHECK OUT ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS. I'VE HEARD ALOT OF GREAT THINGS ABOUT MD ANDERSON IN HOUSTON.( CANCER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL) GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND GOD BLESS. SPEND THAT $$$ ON YOURSELF, BECAUSE YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.
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Hi.  im suffering from a ulcerative colitis at the moment.  I have been taking 40 mg. of prednizone, 9 colazal pills and 75 mg of mercaptopurine (6mp) and one rowasa enema at nights.  I have blood in my stool, my stool is very lose and cramping each and everytime.  I was doing really good for the last four years, until i had one alcholic beverage, which they tell you not to have, and the flairups started five weeks ago.  My dr. told me to stay away from fruits, vegtables, red meat, fried food,  dairy food, caffine, soda and juice.  he said to only eat white stuff like chicken, pasta, rice, white bread until i see some improvement.  so far im doing a little bit better then i was five weeks ago, but hopefully i'll see some changes soon. if you see no changes in your condition please talk to your gastro. dr. and see what other meds. he can give you.  you had not mentioned your meds. so dont be affraid, im 41 years old and i have been living with this conditon since i was 17.  Just make sure you get your yearly colonoscopy done in time to make sure things are ok and dont stress out cause stress can really affect the colitis, i know its hard, but until they find a cure for us this is the best we can do,  best wishes to you and i wish you a speady recovery.
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Colon cancer...go see the doc.
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Hi,\n\nSorry to hear about the MM;  it broke up my marriage so hopefully the same will not happen to you.\n\nI am a little shocked he is so far along at 39;  "usuallly" we "young people with MM "  have lower progression.\n\nWhat is his outlook - SCT ?  Thal/Dex or Velcade?  Treatment should lower cell loading and he should get stronger.\n\n"both" of you could use some counsuling - to help get over the hard parts.  the mental game is REALLY hard;  so depression is there someplace;  to go from "alive and healthy" to "terminal cancer" is a really tough one to swollow.  Many people have told me "they understand" but truthfully, unless the doc give YOU that kind of news,  you really don't.  All you can do is work together to make it better till he gets better;  hopefully he will.\n\nYou really need to sit down and discuss what is going on;  that you, as "primary support person" have a lot on the plate and that, while you understand,  you need him to help as much as possible.  HE needs to be patient and work with oyou;  make him part of the support,  not just the person needing support.\n\nPart of the weekness is (probably) low HGB and the meds - see what you can do to keep him strong.  Docs should be albe to help and see if you can get some friends / relatives to give you a break;  even for a couple of hours a week.  You can't be superwomen forever;  ask for some help.\n\nAls, let him know, he NEEDS to keep up the strength as much as possible, for as long as possible.\n\nThere is a lot of help on the MM sites, even stuff for the caregivers.\n\nhttp://www.multiplemyeloma.org/\nhttp://www.myeloma.org/main.jsp\n\ngood luck,\n\nJewells\n28 months and still here
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Hi Jerry, I'm in the middle of my cancer treatment.  I'll give you some information that helped me..if you want to talk to a cancer survivor who had the same kind of cancer as you do and is a trained volunteer to help you with your questions, call 1-800-ACS-2345, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  It is called Reach for Recovery.  You are never alone.  You can visit the website on line at www.cancer.org to gather information.  Let me know how it works out for you.  When I was in the Navy I learned that courage is fear that has said it's prayers.   We need to find a way to link you to us so you get our answers.
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I feel for you. I've been there, done that, only it was my 17 year old. Everytime the social worker came into the room with the pediatric oncologist we knew the news wasn't good. Awful nightmare. Just awful. Hang in there and be strong.\n\nAnyway, I'm not sure how lymphoma presents initially, but I can tell you that when my son first entered the hospital we heard that he might have Lymphoma too. That idea quickly changed after the biopsy. But we clung to that for about three days until we got the results from the biopsy. He had multiple abdominal masses and widespred cancer . . stage IV. We were told that Lymphoma was easier to treat than a sarcoma. They sent the biopsy results away for a second opinion, which confirmed he had an extremely rare and aggressive sarcoma that predominately strikes boys and young adults. So, we knew he was in for the fight for his life at that point on.\n\nI'm afraid that your brother in law does have a stage IV cancer from your description. Stage IV allows the doctors to know exactly which treatment to use for your brother in law. It is not a death sentence, but it is more difficult to treat with more hazards to encounter.\n\nMy son had originally gone to the doctor because his pediatrician thought he had hypothyroidism. The week before  he had been a healthy kid playing high school basketball. His belly had been expanding and we thought it was the thyroid condition. We were shocked and horrified to discover he had cancer. Right up until that diagnosis he had been asymptomatic. \n\nDo not worry at this point about survival rates. There are way too many factors to affect survival at this moment. No one can really predict this, not even his doctors. And,if they start handing out statistics, than it is probably time to get a second or third opinion. Have them look for an oncologist that they totally trust, that they get along with, and who will go the extra milege that they may need to get through this. Do not give up. Your brother in law and sister will find their strength and you can be there to help them.\n\nGood luck, I get it.
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Oh No :( ..\nI would definetly call at least her doctor, and see what  he suggests. If he knows her wishes are to die at home,and not in a Hospital, at least he may be able to give you some suggestions. That is just terrible, and I am very sorry for you and your family. She must be a very special woman to have lived so long! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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You know, my father have right know a colon cancer but he said to me I have never are thinking about it .\nIn my opinion, the faith move  mountains. Pray  all the time.   Tell him he can read...sing...slepp...go to the cinema....Go luck
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I hope you are ready to hear this, but she may be getting ready to die. Have you looked into nursing homes? When it gets to be too much for you to handle, you might want to look into hospice care, they help the patient and the family for the inevitable. But when a person stops eating, they have given up and are preparing to die. When looking at nursing homes, don't get freaked out by the price, because they usually don't stay too long. I'm going through this with my dad right now, actually he wants to go because he knows its getting too hard for mom to take care of him. Best wishes.
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I think you need to continue with school for your future.  I'm sure your mother would agree with that.  As for no money for treatment, etc., check for social agencies, hospices, churches, support groups (check with the hospital oncology department), etc. to see if they can help.  Sorry for your situation and may God bless and comfort you and your mother during this difficult time.
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try this ok i don't no if this is what you want or not. you are very thoughtful we need more like you cause i had cancer but not no more. thanks for your thoughtfulness! http://www.cityofhope.org/ccc/db/
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Hi. I am an oncology nurse experienced with breast cancer. Congratulate your mother on catching her breast cancer. It sounds like she caught it early. It is ok to be scared. The best way to deal with this is to find out all you can about your mom's diagnosis and what her plan of care is. Many of the treatments can have some side effects, which are normal. Your mom should find out about them and be prepared for what to expect. Half the battle of cancer is in the mind. She needs you and your dad to be concerned but also keep a positive attitude. Your mom will be tired during her treatment. You and your dad can help by doing little things like the laundry, cooking and helping around the house so she won't be stressed about that. Also many patients who get chemo like to have a friend or family member there during their transfusion. Offer to be there. Cancer is not easy but what it can do is really remind you how much you love each other. Just be there, tell your mom you love her and ask her what she needs. Also be nice to your dad. This is sometimes harder for the guys even if they don't show it. Good luck and God bless <><
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I would proceed with a great deal of caution. There are some studies in the early stages that indicate that mushrooms may play a role with cancer (some chemo drugs such as Vinristine, originated in plant world). But, the problem is that there is little documentation what that role will be and how much of that mushroom you will need to treat your specific cancer. I know people want to hope that this is the magic bullet, but there is so much intentional misinformation on the Internet please procede with caution. Keep researching and do not go by 'testimonials' . . they are not reliable because there will never be any evidence that it can help you specifically - you also will never hear about the people it did not help because they probably are dead. \n\nThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a reliable source on the Internet for investigating mushrooms or any dietary supplement. \nhttp://nccam.nih.gov/\n\nGood luck. Perhaps you could find a clinical trial that would benefit your mother and provide documented proof for those who will follow her?
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Hello\n\n Boy that's a difficult question and one I am also going through right now with my mother.  I don't think anyone is going to be able to answer this for you and your family, you all know your mom the best.  I can only tell you what we have done.  My mother knows she has lung and heart problems but she really doesn't understand the severity of the problems.  The last time she was hospitalized she had to be put on life support, and the doctors told us she has about 6 months. She is terrified of doctors and hospitals and worries about dying.  She's been really sick for years now.  As a family we decided not to tell her what the doctors said because she gets so scared and we want her to get the most out of the time she has left without being scared and worring all the time.  So only your family knows enough about how your mother to make this decision.  Is she the kind of person who would want to get her affairs in order or would it only add to her suffering.  I hope this helps some. Good luck and God bless.