She has had breast cancer twice in the past 4 years. She carries a fast growing type of cancer.  The doctors have said that she won't survive this because she's already had the strongest type of chemo and that won't even help, but they won't give us any idea how long she may survive.  She also had gall stones before the cancer that weren't operated on, so the gall bladder has now collapsed around the stones and is no longer working.  Please help!
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If they won't give you an answer then they probably have no idea.  My grand mother lived for a year and half after being told she wouldn't live more than six months.  So anything possible.  Just be thankful for the time you have with her now and the time you've had in the past.  Help her live life!
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She easily could have broken her back or a rib. It could have punctured her lung. Yes, she needs to go to the doc again! NOW! She can die from this. Her difficulty breathing has nothing to do with her being short of breath all the time. She needs to tell the doc that. And if she gets the run-around, go to another doc and another and another until she finds one that listens to her. \n\nBut if she came last summa and it is 2 years now, I don't understand the timing. All I know is that it CAN make her die.
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This is very sad to hear.\n\nAs to meds, that should be up to the doctors but you can go to the following sites to learn more.\n\nNaturally speaking, cinnamon oil, chromium p and exercise are the best meds. Stay away from all white foods like white bread, white rice, potatos...etc. She should be able to live just fine after the surgery as long as she starts moving about asap.\n\nI wish you all the luck!
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I know of two other people who had this operation due to cancer and neither one of them survived very long after. They were not related and they did not have the operation at the same hospitals.\nThe thing is that people some times forget when the doctor tells them that the risks of the operation are-------- and maybe 30% chance of survival---the next question being for how long? Lung cancer is a terrible disease. I,m so sorry to hear this distressing news.
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It is very difficult to say without more specific information. Often surgery can remove all the cancer and future treatment often relates to level of the thyroid hormones which are reduced due to the thyroid having been removed. \nYour friends post operative appointment would discuss all of this with her. She will also have had tests to see if the cancer had spread.\nBy the sound of things her optimistic outlook may have came from her follow up appointment. \nMaybe you should discuss your concerns with her. This may reassure you. Best wishes to you both.
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Listen with an open mind and give him a lot of support while he's going through the chemo. Everyone finds their own source of strength when dealing with a major medical crisis. I would say to just be there for him and try to be as understanding as possible. If you have a conversation where you feel like you can put in your opinion, do it. He won't want you to act differently or treat him differently than you usually do. I've been through cancer with my Mom, Dad, brother and sister and everyone deals with it in a different way. The best advise I can give is to be there and continue to treat your friend as normally as possible. He needs all of his friends to be there for him right now.
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See an M.D.  \nShe probably needs a catheter.  Her body may be shutting down at the age of 90.
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It is probably a combination of a lot of things. I am sure her immune system is low so her body is trying to boost it, and it is trying to use what little it has to fight the cancer. It is also a result of the cancer fighting her, cancer needs energy to grow just like anyother cell in your body. I am sure she is not eating as well as she should be and so she is not getting all the nutrients she needs, and that affects fatique as well, As does fear and depression, which comes with having cancer.\n\nShe should be taking supplements and trying to boost her immune system. If her doctor does not have any god suggestions find a nutritionist, natural doctor or alternative doctor, they are much better with supplements.\n\nI don't know what she is doing or not doing overall for treatment, but this is what I am doing for my mom.\n\nI know how you feel, my mom was diagnosed with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer in May, they did radiation and chemo which got rid of the cancer in her lung and lymph nodes in and between her lungs. But, it had spread into her bones and several other lymph nodes, they did more radiation and chemo but she and was only given a few months to live, that was in mid-august. I could not accept losing my mom who is only 43 so I did a lot of research and found what I feel is her best hope. \n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my mother. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really inspiring. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There are 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life. The returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10, 18 even 28 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner that allows it to identify and fight the cancer. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation. When we got here she was on 75 mg of morphine a day plus 6ml of liquid morphine a day, now she rarely takes any morphine, and only occasionally takes Advil. Some of the pain she does get is associated with tumor kill, it happens to most patients as their immune system begins quickly destroying the cancer cells, it is a good thing.\n\nThere are a lot of "alternative" treatments out there worth looking into. I have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stori
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My sister is 52 and currently in chemo for this condition. She has already lost most of her colon, is on an ileostomy and is hoping for reconnection of her intestines in 4 months. She is at stage 3. There is nothing normal about going through this. Yes, we have the genetic predisposition but she ignored the symptoms for 2 years prior to seeking treatment. There is every reason to believe that survival is the prognosis. Inconvenience and time were her excuses. Now, she knows a colonoscopy and simple test would have taken less time and been less inconvenient.
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First of all, as a cancer survivor myself, I want to offer you a warm hug and my best wishes.  I know making treatment decisions is not easy at all, and the worst thing is having people who don't know your situation tell you what to do.  Plus different cancers have different prognosises and treatments, so what worked for one may not work for another.\n\nStill, the fact that you said you are opting for NO treatment concerns me, especially because you said you have an early stage.  I do believe that the choice of treatment is up to you, but at least try something.  Even if it is an all natural treatment with no side effects you will at least be doing something to make yourself less tired and live a fuller life!  There are all kinds of natural remedies (herbs, change in diet) research them!  Even if they don't cure you, they could at least give you more energy.\n\nPersonally, when I was diagnosed with cancer at 23, I chose conventional treatment (chemo plus radiation).  That was my choice and I am not pushing it on you, but I will say I am glad I went through it.  I am now 24 and in remission.  Have you researched treatments to see how "bad" they really are?  There are so many horror stories, but treatment may not be near as bad as you think it is.  Some cancers, like mine, have really high cure rates and early stages usually require less treatments.  Please thoughtfully consider all options with your mother.  Like I said, this is a personal decision for you and your mom.  Still, be prepared that your symptoms are going to get worse without any treatment at all.
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Sorry, once at stage 3, cancer is taking over and nothing can really be done but to keep your mom as comfortable as possible, and as pain free as possible.  This will probably mean that she'll be on opiates, which will help the pain, but she will sleep more.  This is not an easy thing to go thru. Did your mom take care of you, keep you comfy and tried to make your "owies" go away as you were growing up?  Well, her "owie" is a huge one that unfortunately is not going to go away.  You need to face reality, as much as it hurts.  You need to make her comfy, and let her know how much you love her by telling her, caressing her hand, giving her butterfly kisses. All you can do is alleviate the pain as much as possible. If you can, talk to your mom and ask her what she wants.  I know, I've been there with my mom, and you never want to give up hope. I wanted my mom to get better, but couldn't keep wishing for that, once I saw the pain she was in, and nothing could be done to make the cancer go away.
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In reply to Domino, it is a misconception that if it is cancer that you can't move it. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and had been previously undiagnosed for two years prior because the doctors said that the lump wasn't hard enough and that they could move it so it was nothing. Two years later when it was twice the size they finally decided to do something about it. My advise to you would be to see your doctor and refuse for anything less than a mammogram or ultrasound. I found that you have to take your life into your own hands because the doctors aren't going to do it for you. You must insist on things like this because if you are under 35 then more than likely your doctor will tell you that it is nothing....which it more than likely is but why take that chance?
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My mom was actually diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 4/29/06.  It had metastisized throughout her entire abdomen, so they gaver he less than 3 months.  In addition, my sisters father in law had it as well.  Unfortunately, it is a very difficult and painful type cancer to have.  RIght now the goal with my mom is to keep her pain manageable.  A good website is:\nhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/pancreas\n\nGood look - I understand what you are going through.  If you would like to ask any further questions my email is\njujiot@yahoo.com
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It's not likely to be cancer at her age.  I would lean more towards the idea that it could be diverticulitis, which is a type of inflamatory bowel disorder.  \n\nAlso, depending on the amount of blood, it could be irritable bowel syndrome, and anxiety only exacerbates symptoms.\n\nShe needs to demand a colonoscopy.  Bloodwork alone will not tell someone if they have cancer unless it has metastisazed to other parts of the body.  Even then, it will show up as an elevated amount of white blood cells in her CBC.
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Have more bloodwork done,NOW. There is a possibility she is not over it. She can go into septic shock. One of the symptoms is lack of appetite, so make absolutely sure she is through  with it. Also, find out if the medication she was on irritated her throat or possibly gave her ulcers. That happened to my mom. She ended up with 27 ulcers in her throat and stomach. Pleaase have her checked out NOW!
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I have heard that she has cancer. I'm not sure what type but that is what has been going around. Whatever it is, I hope she gets better. That's seems like too much pain for a parent to bear.
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I am no doctor, but, my father was diagnosed with initial stage NSC lung cancer in his one lung. Whoops; now I am confused, maybe it was small cell lung cancer. I think that is the more aggressive kind. Now I am not sure, and I started to answer your question. My point is, I know both cancers can spread, one more quickly than the other, but, when diagnosed at a later stage, which I believe your husband's one, the stage it is at gives you the percentage of survival rate (based on five years). So a six month prognosis was a 10 percent survival rate, which was horrible (to me). That is why the Dr. was shocked. No matter if the doctors were wrong, go with the facts. Your husband is still alive, he is living with cancer, not dying of cancer, so prayer, exercise, medicine, is all working. Accept it, and keep doing what you are doing. My son is outperforming all expectations for his rare diagnosis. How? Doctors can't explain it, but they say, "Keep doing what you are doing" Prayer is a very powerful thing, the most powerful and potent thing you can do. It is not his time, and keep loving and living with him. God has a plan for him. You may not know what the plan is, but, God does. Good luck, and I will keep you all in my prayers. A good resource for me was the lungalliance.org They have people who can help with questions. Or, it might be thelungalliance.org. Try both, or do a search engine on lungalliance.