what are all the benefits you are intitled to when you've got cancer?
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Very much depends where you live.\nIn some countries, medical services and support are paid for by the state, so everyhting that you need will be provided.\nIn others , you have to pay for your own care or have insurance...   which tends to run out after a while.\n\nProbably best to look for counselling and support groups in your own aree, who will be able to advise you further.
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Cancer Signs and Symptoms\nCancer gives you no symptoms or signs that exclusively indicate the disease. Every complaint for cancer can explain a harmless condition as well. If you have symptoms, however, you should see a doctor for further evaluation. Some common symptoms are as follows: \n\n\n\nPersistent cough or blood-tinged saliva \n\n\nThese symptoms usually represent simple infections such as bronchitis or sinusitis. \n\n\nThey could be symptoms of cancer of your lung, head, and neck. Anyone with a cough that lasts more than a month or with blood in the mucus that is coughed up should see a doctor. \n\n\nA change in bowel habits \n\n\nDoctors sometimes see pencil-thin stools with colon cancer. \n\n\nOccasionally, cancer exhibits continuous diarrhea. \n\n\nSome people with cancer feel as if they need to have a bowel movement and still feel that way after they have had a bowel movement. If any of these abnormal bowel complaints last more than a few days, they require evaluation. \n\n\nBlood in your stool \n\n\nA doctor always should investigate blood in your stool. \n\n\nHemorrhoids frequently cause rectal bleeding, but because hemorrhoids are so common, they may exist with cancer. Therefore, even when you have hemorrhoids, you should have a doctor examine your entire intestinal tract when you have blood in your bowel movements. \n\n\nX-rays may be enough. \n\n\nSometimes, when the source of your bleeding is entirely clear, these studies may not be needed. \n\n\nUnexplained anemia \n\n\nAnemia is a condition in which you have fewer than the expected number of red blood cells in your blood. Anemia should be investigated. \n\n\nThere are many kinds of anemia, but blood loss almost always causes iron deficiency anemia. Unless there is an obvious source of ongoing blood loss, as there is for menstruating women, this anemia needs to be explained. \n\n\nMany cancers can cause anemia, but bowel cancers most commonly cause iron deficiency anemia. Evaluation should include endoscopy or x-ray studies of your upper and lower intestinal tracts. \n\n\nBreast lump or breast discharge \n\n\nMost breast lumps are noncancerous tumors such as fibroadenomas or cysts. But all breast lumps need to be thoroughly investigated. \n\n\nA negative mammogram result is not sufficient to evaluate a breast lump. \n\n\nGenerally, diagnosis requires a needle aspiration or biopsy (a small tissue sample). \n\n\nDischarge from a breast is common. But some forms of discharge may be signs of cancer. If discharge is bloody or from only 1 nipple, further evaluation is recommended. \n\n\nWomen are advised to conduct monthly breast self-examinations. \n\n\nLumps in the testicles \n\n\nMost men (90%) with cancer of the testicle have a painless or uncomfortable lump on a testicle. \n\n\nSome men have an enlarged testicle. \n\n\nOther conditions, such as infections and swollen veins, can also cause changes in your testicles, but you should have any lump evaluated. \n\n\nMen are advised to conduct monthly testicular self-examinations. \n\n\nA change in urination \n\n\nUrinary symptoms can include frequent urination, small amounts of urine, and slow urine flow. \n\n\nThese symptoms can be caused by urinary infections or, in men, by an enlarged prostate gland. \n\n\nMost men will suffer from harmless prostate enlargement as they age, and will often have these urinary symptoms. \n\n\nThese symptoms may signal prostate cancer. \n\n\nMen experiencing urinary symptoms need a bit of investigation, probably including a specific blood test called a PSA and a digital rectal exam. \n\n\nCancer of the bladder and pelvic tumors can also cause irritation of the bladder and urinary frequency. \n\n\nBlood in the urine \n\n\nHematuria or blood in the urine can be caused by urinary infection, kidney stones, or other causes. \n\n\nFor some people, it is a symptom of cancer of the bladder or kidney. \n\n\nAny episode of blood in the urine should be investigated. \n\n\nHoarseness \n\n\nHo
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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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cancer is the big one, cancer cells are cells that just don't die, so they grow and reproduce take up valuable nutrients from healthy cells, crowd out healthy cells until the healthy cells die, and finally take over your body until it's systems shut down.
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Good health for all my family, especially my mum who is ill with cancer.
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You will learn a great deal by reading this\n\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html
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Direct application of anti-cancer drugs to cancer cells. Being able to scrape the junk that builds up on arteries and leads to heart attacks.\n\nStuff like that.
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I know how you feel, but there is hope. \n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. 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 neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 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. 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.\n\nI 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\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 stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nI would also like to tell you about another lady staying at the house we are staying at, she is 86 years old and has breast cancer as well. She arrived at the clinic the same day we did and is doing very well. Her immune system continues to improve and she gained 2 pounds since last week. She is absolutely thrilled with this treatment and knows that it is helping her.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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I am not for sure what kinda answer you are looking for. Good or bad.  I did not like chemo and all the side affects.  It will be four years soon since my masectomy.  I still have a small bald spot. No eyebrows.  My eyes drip continually. I have carpal tunnel. Hot flashes galore. Osteoporosis.  All from chemo. I did not enjoy not being able to taste anything.  Or the fact my fingernails hurt so bad I could not touch anything without pain. I did not like getting pnemonia every year.  Or catching every little virus that rolled my way.  No one tells you all the crap that is going to happen afterwards.  The doctor said if they did no one would get treatment.  He told me it could be 3-5 years before my immune system is up.  Well I am much better now and I do not get sick as much. I do still everyday live with the watering eyes,ect. ect.  It caused relationship problems with my family. They just really could not deal with how I looked.  My husband however is the best husband on the earth now.  I am glad to be alive.  I do believe cancer woke me up to the realization of who is truly there for you. I stand up for myself more. Don't put up with all the daily drama.  I am not so happy go lucky as I used to be.  Hope this helps.  Heres wishing you  a cancer free life.
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As my treating doctor well put it across - there is never a permanent cure for cancer of any kind. After a period of five years of treatment, the cancer has not resurfaced you are declared 'cancer free'. Cancer free means you will live a little longer as cancer cells are still alive and can surface at anytime , especially as your body is always vurnable.\n\nRegarding the donations, its a topic one rather keep away from.
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see Beating Cancer With Nutrition by Patrick  Quillen for the big scoop on all diets and their effect on cancer. A wonderful book!\nAlso see How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine by Michael Murray for more discussion and helpful advice.\nGood luck!
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Sure, don't hesitate, the longer it goes on the worse the treatment.  I have been through cancer 3 times, the cure is worse than the cold.  Get attention, even if you only suspect and have no symtoms.
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Here is some helpful info on cancer and living longer.
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Hello. I am too a Breast Cancer survivor. Try asking some friends or family to host a benefit for you. I helped with one that raised well over $10,000 by having a spaghetti feed, raffle, and silent auction. It was awesome. You can get local businesses to donate items and food etc.  Talk to some of your family and/or friends. I know that might be awkward, but I think if you explain you financial burdens (which I know and understand all too well) they might be willing to do this for you. Good luck!
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Cancer survivor here.  Hang in there.\n\n1.  Don't just blindly accept whatever medical treatments the doctors throw at you.  Become a part of the process making informed choices.  Get on the internet and read and thoroughly research your options.  Get help from a friend who has some medical background if necessary, and ask them to help you understand things.\n\n2.  Take care of yourself in natural ways in addition to medical treatment.  Eliminate any foods with artificial chemicals, pesticides, and growth hormones from your diet.  Eat only fresh organic foods, including lots of healthy anti-oxident foods like berries, pomegranite, leafy greens, walnuts.  Care for your body with as much yoga and exercise as you can do during treatment, lots of massages, etc.\n\n3.  Actively manage your state of mind to keep a positive and hopeful outlook and focus your energies on healing.  I found aromatherapy relaxation techniques, pranayama and insight meditation helpful for this.\n\nBe well.
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i could tell you a million benefits that come with exercise, but here are a few:\n\nyou have more energy\nyou develop endurance\nyou meet people\nyou make friends\nyou are less likely to contract diseases\nyou build muscle\nyou increase your cardiovascular output\nyou learn about proper eating\nyou  reduce stress\nyou become more attractive\nyou smell better because you shower more\nyou lose weight\nyou develop a better sense of humor\n\ni could go on, but im sure you get the idea
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It would depend on the stage of cancer/if it has spread and to where.  Also complications can arise.  Depends on patient's response to treatment also.  There are many things to consider and sometimes even the doctors don't even know for sure.