MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cancer story'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:48:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3122178&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-09-16-cancer-treatment%2Fjims-son-happy-1-year-metastatic-liver-cancer-anniversary%2F Update by Jim on his son’s battle with metastatic liver cancer – primary colon cancer – (read the whole cancer story at Jim’s son’s victory over metastatic liver cancer).   Tomorrow will the first anniversary of my son’s diagnosis of colorectal cancer with liver mets, and today he has just had his 15th round of colon cancer chemotherapy. His is still on Oxalyplatin and Xeloda; therefore he is still with us, and in good spirits even though he has his ‘down’ days about one week after the intravenous colon cancer treatment.   We found out the other day that he is still in stage IV but the cancer is not advancing and the oncologist said on Monday that he is surprised at his condition considering the severity of the illness. His blood pictures are g... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3122178 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:54:00 +0100 3122178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808807&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2Fw32bZaQTV10%2F Please give advice to Elke who’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in liver: meaning her breast cancer has spread to her liver.     Elke’s sister is undergoing chemotherapy. It’s not clear if this is done as a breast cancer treatment, a liver cancer treatment or both.   The metastatic liver cancers are ‘fast growing’ and the Herciptin chemotherapy [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808807 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:05:58 +0100 3808807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939247&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-11-06-cancer-treatment%2Fprostate-cancer-treatment-options%2F 4 clearly explained prostate cancer options to understand Darla’s cancer story better.   Since prostate cancer treatment options are getting more, the survival rate for prostate cancer also improves. This is true for prostate cancer treatments in all stages except a metastasised prostate cancer.   Advanced prostate cancer treatments however have no high survival rate outcome, which is sad if you have metastatic liver cancer with prostate cancer as your primary.   Spread is bad   Darla’s father however was diagnosed for primary prostate cancer in early Feb. 2008. He underwent radiation treatment for prostate cancer and except for suffering side-effects, Darla’s father is now cancer free.   Which only shows that you don’t want to hear that the... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939247 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:34:16 +0100 1939247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888300&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-19-cancer-treatment%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer-prognosis-2%2F We were asked to give a metastatic liver cancer prognosis to Padmanabhan who told his kidney cancer story in a comment at Liver Cancer Prognosis.   Padmanabhan’s doctors found a tumor in his liver and Padmanabhan wants to know whether it’s a metastatic liver cancer or just a liver tumor.   You should ask your doctor to answer your questions. For what I know is that a liver biopsy could tell you whether your cancer is primary or secondary. But you need to know that father’s liver biopsy only resulted in the knowledge of having a secondary liver cancer with unknown primary.   There is no need for guessing and asking around on the Internet, not even on our metastatic liver cancer site. In your case you have to get your answer from the medical world based on f... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888300 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:00:30 +0100 1888300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1868588&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-11-cancer-treatment%2Flung-tumor-brain-tumor-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F The metastatic liver, stomach, brain and lung cancer story you read below could well be from your next door neighbour.   And maybe all you knew was "that he was terribly sick" and "had been rushed to the hospital more than once". But you don’t even have a clue how "terrible" terrible can get …   Or you receive the announcement that your neighbour has passed away surrounded by his family battling a long lasting disease…   We all heard about Ted Kennedy’s brain tumor and we saw him waving after coming out of the hospital and endorsing Obama, as if it’s all business as usual.   Images like this let us forget that cancer is a killer and that nothing looks like it seems once you or your loved one gets diagnosed wit... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1868588 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:27 +0100 1868588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1773269&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-09-08-cancer-treatment%2Fchrissys-metastatic-liver-cancer-story%2F Share your love and support! Chrissy shared her father’s metastatic liver cancer story at Can chemotherapy cure metastatic liver cancer?   Chrissy is praying that one day cancer can be treated and cured. Of course I would also love to see that day.   On the other hand I would love to see more research and solutions for cancer prevention. After the second world war, cancer is becoming an epidemic and the numbers are astonishing.   Pancreatic cancer cures   Just take pancreatic cancer, the cancer famous actorPatrick Swayze is suffering from.   Patrick Swayze is a name we all know, but did you know that almost 40.000 other people in the US alone will be asking for Pancreatic cancer treatments in 2008 alone? And still in 2008 in the US alone: almost the same nu... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1773269 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:43:34 +0100 1773269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1734105&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-08-26-cancer-treatment%2Fmore-metastatic-liver-cancer-minds-out-of-control%2F We are getting lots of cancer stories reacties sharing how the mind of a metastatic liver cancer patient runs out of control as well as his body is. Read how we were not prepared for this and read Donna’s metastatic liver cancer story of her husband "seeing things".   Not prepared for the mind playing tricks on father   We were not warned by our doctors that father would see huge spiders crawling at the end of his bed… All our GP told us was that:   we could call our GP for anything anytime it was needed  father’s pain would increase and it should be stabilized by giving more pain medicine. The side effect of these pain medicines: constipation should be monitored closely and laxatives should be given accordingly   The latter was alread... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734105 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:01:25 +0100 1734105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704786&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-08-14-cancer-treatment%2Fcolonoscopy-cant-always-prevent-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F     Laura’s mother (75) has cancer of the small intestine that spread to her liver. Her mom started having colonoscopy’s at the age of 50 and nothing showed up ever…   Unfortunately a colonoscopy test only looks into the rectum and colon through a long, flexible, narrow tube - the colonoscope. It doesn’t detect anything in the small intestine because it never looks there. (The small intestine starts where the colon or large intestine stops, see picture below)     So there you are : well informed, doing what you have learned to prevent cancer and yet again you end up with metastatic liver cancer?   Again modern medicine focuses way to little on cancer prevention. How many times have you seen Dr. Oz and Dr. Drew promoting colonoscopy, D... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704786 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:34:14 +0100 1704786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696307&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-08-11-cancer-treatment%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer-is-unfair%2F Why is metastatic liver cancer so unfair asks Lyndsey in a comment on Alan’s liver cancer story?   Unfortunately we have no answer to this question…   We also asked ourselves why lots of people get away with bad things and a hard working father who always tried to do the best for his family and friends has to end up with metastatic liver cancer.   It just doesn’t make any sense at all.   Oprah will answer you that God or the universe is trying to tell you something. But you just don’t understand it yet…   If you know what father went through the last few weeks of his life with secondary liver cancer, you really wonder why God or the universe hasn’t better ways to get their message through.   And why do we have to get this mes... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696307 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:58:11 +0100 1696307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677248&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-08-04-cancer-treatment%2Falans-liver-cancer-story%2F Again another story about liver cancer that’s quite different from the survivor stories you tend to get spoon-fed through TV and media… Commented on Kaye’s Metastatic Liver Cancer Story   Hi, My Dad also died from liver cancer.   When Kay said that they only had 9 days from diagnosis till Kim passed away, it was similar for us.   We had 2 weeks but my dad was fine in the sense that he was able to be up and about. His mental state was fine as well. Doctors said my dad had 3 months to live, but he just went into a sleep & didn’t really wake up.. The shock of how fast it happened was unreal, it was like a car crash… My father Donald passed on the 16 July 2006. He was only 52 & it’s still very hard to deal with it, like the last 2 years did... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677248 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:21:55 +0100 1677248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677400&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F9mB4u3uACE8%2F Last month, reports came out that Paul Newman has lung cancer. The ‘rumor’ was denied through his publicist. Earlier this month, the old actor has been spotted being pushed on a wheelchair — making the ‘lung cancer rumors’ resurface. Paul Newman was photographed in a wheelchair during a recent outing in New York following reports that the legendary actor has cancer. The photos, taken on July 7, show a woman pushing Newman in a wheelchair. Well…maybe he is sick. Due to lung cancer or just plain old age, who knows? Let us just wish him good health and peace. Tags: lung-cancer, Paul NewmanShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677400 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:05:18 +0100 1677400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668761&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F351447274%2F Republican party presidential candidate John McCain is a survivor of melanoma –  a deadly form of skin cancer. Earlier this week, a spot in his right cheek was removed as part of a routine check-up. Following biopsy results have showed that McCain is cancer-free. Presumed Republican presidential nominee John McCain, who has a history of dangerous melanomas, had a spot of skin removed from his face today, his campaign said. The patch of skin was removed from McCain’s right cheek during a routine checkup in Arizona, the candidate said. In 2000, an invasive melanoma was removed from the senator’s left temple. McCain denied there were any serious problems when he discussed the procedure at a campaign stop in Bakersfield. Read more from the LA Times. Tags: biopsy, biopsy resu... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668761 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:07 +0100 1668761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652629&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F344732664%2F It must be difficult to be Steve Jobs. Rumors that his cancer might be back pulled down Apple’s stock to as much as 12 percent on Tuesday. Then, just reports that Steve Jobs has told associates he is cancer-free — shares of Apple jumped nearly 3 percent the very next day! According to reports, Jobs is having nutritional problems due to pancreatic cancer surgery he had four years ago while Apple remains adamant that Steve Jobs’ state of health is a private matter. Well…the guy must be having a tough time, cancer-free or not. However, a person of his stature can make the state of his health really private if he wants to keep mum about it. With all the speculations I cannot help but think about this might all be a business strategy, in one way or another. Tags: Apple I... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652629 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:00:31 +0100 1652629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649363&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F343485110%2F It looks like Patrick Swayze is fighting a good fight with his pancreatic cancer — which is really great news to hear. All over the news are the following words this weekend by Patrick Swayze that is hopeful: “…a miracle, dude.” I don’t know why. I am juicing every day along with other treatments and all I can say is that it’s working fine and really well.” The actor, according to reports has been undergoing chemotherapy and the new CyberKnife (robotic radiosurgery system) for the pancreatic cancer he was diagnosed with in March. It’s really inspiring to see him up and about and getting back to work.  Like I said in my previous post, not everyone that has access and can afford the best treatments are as lucky to be responding wel Tags: chemo... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649363 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:01 +0100 1649363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646460&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F343485110%2F It looks like Patrick Swayze is fighting a good fight with his pancreatic cancer — which is really great news to hear. All over the news are the following words this weekend by Patrick Swayze that is hopeful: “…a miracle, dude.” I don’t know why. I am juicing every day along with other treatments and all I can say is that it’s working fine and really well.” The actor, according to reports has been undergoing chemotherapy and the new CyberKnife (robotic radiosurgery system) for the pancreatic cancer he was diagnosed with in March. It’s really inspiring to see him up and about and getting back to work.  Like I said in my previous post, not everyone that has access and can afford the best treatments are as lucky to be responding well to treatme... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646460 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:01 +0100 1646460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646461&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F343139348%2F In lieu of this month’s Channel Theme Day and the recent Fourth of July celebration in the US, our topic is independence or freedom. Speaking of freedom, in the context of cancer…what does freedom really mean? The definition varies from case to case, from person to person, from one’s perspective to another. First of all nobody is free from the big-C. Each and everyone of us is at risk in one way or another. I mean we all walk on the face of the earth…all factors are at play contributing to the development of cancer. Environmental factors, genetics, lifestyle, diet, exposure to harmful chemicals and substances…just to name a few. Need I say more? Well yeah genetics. He he. You know what I mean. Anyways, my second point is that: another kind of freedom is havin... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646461 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:07:13 +0100 1646461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1639468&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F339952867%2F Here’s one story for the books: a cancer survivor has won a $100,000 dream wedding from US Magazine. Courtney Dempsey, who has overcome incredible obstacles, is the winner of Us Weekly and WeddingChannel.com’s first ever Dream Wedding competition. Dempsey, 33, met her now-fiancé Gary Courtney, 37, at a networking event three years ago. Tampa, Florida-based Dempsey has battled melanoma, breast cancer (she’s had a double mastectomy plus reconstructive surgery), thyroid cancer and a lung condition — with Courtney, an insurance analyst by her side. Wow. Isn’t this just wanna make you smile?! Good that good things still happen to people. Read more from US Magazine. Tags: cancer-survivor, Courtney Dempsey, dream wedding, US Magazine, weddingchannel.comShare This (Sourc... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1639468 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:00:47 +0100 1639468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631683&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F337675433%2F I knew about Amy’s Army when I got the following in my inbox from Dori Persky: Amy Katz was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) in 2003. She volunteered to participate in a worldwide study for Gleevac in order to “help other kids.” But, while the drug allows her to lead a somewhat normal lift, the only known cure for CML is a stem cell transplant. Although Amy’s whole family has been tested, none of them are a match (although ironically, her two sisters are perfect matches for each other.) Amy’s Army was founded by friends and family soon after learning about Amy’s diagnosis. They held their first marrow drive in 2004 and had a turnout of over 1,620 people! The second drive drew 500 people in the midst of a Pittsburgh snowstorm! Although the many marrow drives... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631683 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:21:50 +0100 1631683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625834&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F336935569%2F Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau (age 24) has recently announced that he has testicular cancer but is delaying his testicular cancer surgery until after he’s done competing in Beijing. According to media reports, Shanteau noticed a testicular abnormality but didn’t see a doctor until his girlfriend urged him to do so. Shanteau got the testicular cancer diagnosis a week before the Olympic trials. Shanteau’s doctors recommended surgery as soon as possible but saw no signs that the cancer had spread. After weighing his options and risks — and his life’s work to get to the Olympics — Shanteau decided to delay treatment until after the Olympics. He’ll be closely monitored during the games and will drop out if there is any sign his cancer is spreading. What... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625834 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:31 +0100 1625834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1623066&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F335129974%2F On Saturday, the White House has lost Tony Snow. Lost to colon cancer that is at age 53 –survived by his wife, Jill, and their three children. President George W. Bush recalls Snow with fondness: “He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved to laugh. He loved his country. And he loved his family. I just hope they understand that Tony was loved here in the White House.” Full report from AP,  LA Times and The Washington Post. Tags: colon-cancer, President-George-W.-Bush, Tony Snow, White House, White House aid Tony SnowShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1623066 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:13:45 +0100 1623066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577512&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F327218954%2F What:  Anderson Network’s 20th Anniversary Patient and Caregiver Conference: Living Fully With and Beyond Cancer Conference When:  September 4 - 6, 2008 Where:  Houston Marriott Westchase This year’s theme is “Live, Reach, Celebrate” where Gerald McRaney will be the keynote speaker. Gerald McRaney has played a farmer and a hit man, an old West gunfighter and a corrupt Southern sheriff, as well as his popular TV roles as a private investigator in “Simon and Simon” and a no-nonsense military man with children in “Major Dad.” But the role he recently faced at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - lung cancer patient - wasn’t one for which he had studied or auditioned. This conference is open to all cancer patients and t... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577512 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:25:48 +0100 1577512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1554496&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-30-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer%2F Another Liver Cancer story we received in our call for "Do you have a liver cancer story". Thanks Kaye for sharing Kim’s liver cancer story. All our love and hugs. Please leave a comment and show Kaye your support! For those new in liver cancer, Kaye’s story just like father’s metastatic liver cancer story tells you: there is an invisible killer amongst us that even the medical world cannot pinpoint on time… lots of doctors ignore red flags that should point to further analyses and could point to an early detection of cancer (why we have all these medical facilities and people, when they are just under used???, don’t say it’s too expensive: nothing compares with the billions wasted in Iraq…) For those that have a loved one with cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1554496 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:13:33 +0100 1554496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531406&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-20-cancer-treatment%2Fplease-pray-for-kathys-liver-metastasis%2F Kathy was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and metastatic liver cancer. Her sister Phyllis wrote the following comment on Cancer stages: cancer story from Gina Hage   My sister was just diagnosed with lung cancer (never smoked) brain,bone and liver metastasis and in her glands. She did not have any symptoms, only occasional headaches which she took OTC meds for. She woke up on Saturday morning 2 weeks ago in severe pain all over, went to ER and the rest is history. She is having radiation treatments to the brain and back to help alleviate pain. Please pray for her (Kathy).   Kathy is in our prayers Phyllis. And you are right: you don’t need to smoke in order to get lung cancer. Cancer just lures everywhere.   The brother of my father who died with metastatic liv... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531406 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:53:50 +0100 1531406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531831&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F315405006%2F Remember Hope Lodge? The American Cancer Society (ACS)  has received a $4 million gift for the building of a new Hope Lodge in City of Rochester in New York. Here’s the YouTube video forwarded by Paul McGee (thanks again Paul!). God bless the generous hearts for the donation and most especially, God bless Hope Lodge! All cancer patients need all the help they can get. Tags: American Cancer Society, cancer-patients, Hope LodgeShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531831 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:02:03 +0100 1531831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522522&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F313070626%2F Who doesn’t look forward to school breaks? Both children and parents are so looking forward for the school year to end. I am a parent to a 5-year old who started going to pre-school and some day care of sorts since he was 2-and-a-half. Though not continuously: the first year we lasted only a month, the 2nd year 4 months, the 3rd year he finally finished the whole school year (yeeha!). Now is the 4th year my son is attending school. He’s in prep now and is raring to go always. Today was his first day at school. We are in the Philippines and so June is actually the start of the school year — after 2 months of our own version of summer break (April and May). So yeah…who doesn’t look forward to school breaks? We all do. And what does school breaks got to do with c... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522522 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:48:02 +0100 1522522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512364&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F310429167%2F …after losing his two-year battle with periampullary cancer. To the end, actor Rudy Fernandez was well loved. The action star, fondly called “Daboy,” was finally laid to rest Thursday as hundreds of friends, fans, and family members mourned his loss after a two-year battle with periampullary cancer. “We love you Daboy! We will miss you!” fans shouted as the actor was buried at the Heritage Park in Taguig City. As far as I can remember, Rudy Fernandez has been grazing the screens of Philippine Cinema. He will certainly be missed. Read more from The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Tags: Filipino movie star, losing battle with periampullary cancer, periampullary cancer, Philippine Cinema, Rudy FernandexShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512364 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:17:15 +0100 1512364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509220&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F309622376%2F Earlier this week, news (internet and television) circulated that Paul Newman is sick with lung cancer and is dying. Today, through his publicist, Paul Newman at age 83 stated that he is doing nicely. Paul Newman today reacted to a rash of internet and television stories that he has lung cancer by telling the world he is “doing nicely”. The American actor, 83, issued the short statement through his publicist, Jeff Sanderson. No further details were given. At age 83, it is impossible that a man doesn’t a health condition in one way or another. But the media is so harsh sometimes, especially to old celebrities who has retired from the limelight. Like Paul Newman. Let us just let him live in peace. Read more from UK Times Online. Tags: celebrity, celebrity health story, cele... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509220 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:20:56 +0100 1509220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509221&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F308868569%2F It is good to know that Patrick Swayze is holding up despite his battle with pancreatic cancer. Seems like Patrick is not allowing his cancer to stop him from doing one thing he loves: acting. The star of such hit films as “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” is going forward with plans to begin working on a new cable television series later this year despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March. Cancer experts applaud his decision to continue working, saying that nothing he could do, physically, will speed the pace of cancer and that working could even benefit him mentally. I agree. Going back to normal routine (whatever that means!) will benefit the cancer patient mentally. When his mindset is good, he won’t give up that easily and then maybe his body will... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509221 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:26:21 +0100 1509221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500025&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-07-cancer-treatment%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer-3%2F Another metastatic liver cancer story: from Idana, posted 3 months ago on Pammy’s Liver cancer story : please give your hugs! Idana’s metastatic liver cancer story I’m reading this….. My dad just got diagnosed with metastasic liver cancer, and he is feeling terrible, so do we. We will see the oncologist in two days for the first time, doubts and fear is not nice. He has two base ball sized masses on liver, some smaller ones on lungs and bones. Two months ago he seemed very good and now he is pale and skinny, he seems very week, and desperate about pain, taking like 60 mg of morphine twice a day… I was making some research when I found you…. I’m so sorry some of us have to go through this…. it is very painful for us to see a beloved one go through such pain…. Let�... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500025 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:38:59 +0100 1500025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500026&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-06-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer%2F Another Liver Cancer story we received in our call for "Do you have a liver cancer story". Thanks Kaye for sharing Kim’s liver cancer story. All our love and hugs. Please leave a comment and show Kaye your support! For those new in liver cancer, Kaye’s story just like father’s metastatic liver cancer story tells you: there is an invisible killer amongst us that even the medical world cannot pinpoint on time… lots of doctors ignore red flags that should point to further analyses and could point to an early detection of cancer (why we have all these medical facilities and people, when they are just under used???, don’t say it’s too expensive: nothing compares with the billions wasted in Iraq…) For those that have a loved one with cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500026 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:59:54 +0100 1500026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500027&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-06-cancer-treatment%2Fundifferentiated-adenocarcinoma-metastatic-liver-cancer-unknown-primary%2F As far as I remember, "undifferentiated adenocarcinoma metastatic liver cancer unknown primary" was father’s diagnosis. I only got alarmed after the 5th word when it said:   cancer.   When I then saw father’s liver looking like a raisin bread over-generously filled with raisons…   Unfortunately in father’s case, these raisins were malignant tumors, so surgery nor any other kind of more advance tumor treatments became an option. Then the doctors were fast enough to explain that metastatic was another term for mentioning that there was a second cancer somewhere in father’s body that caused his liver cancer. And if a miracle could treat the cancers inside father’s liver, we still needed to cure the primary cancer.   16 months... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500027 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:00 +0100 1500027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1497534&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-06-cancer-treatment%2Fkayes-metastatic-liver-cancer-story%2F Kaye shares here metastatic liver cancer story below commenting on Kristen’s cancer story. Please share your cancer stories, as they will help others: coping with the drastic change that occurs in your daily life due to cancer knowing that they are not alone and can ask us Thanks for sharing Kaye! Kaye’s Cancer Story I feel so much for what you and your family are going through Kristen. I went through the diagnosis and dying period of my husband Kim in a state of shock and the period where he withdrew was so hard as we were like one in life. I reckon if a cancer can enter your families’ life as unforeseen and uninvited as it has then there is every possibility that a miracle can as well. It just wasn’t the case for my Kim and he left us soooo quickly. Kim was not af... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497534 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:22:32 +0100 1497534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494411&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-05-cancer-treatment%2Fundifferentiated-adenocarcinoma-metastatic-liver-cancer-unknown-primary%2F As far as I remember, "undifferentiated adenocarcinoma metastatic liver cancer unknown primary" was father’s diagnosis. I only got alarmed after the 5th word when it said:   cancer.   When I then saw father’s liver looking like a raisin bread over-generously filled with raisons…   Unfortunately in father’s case, these raisins were malignant tumors, so surgery nor any other kind of more advance tumor treatments became an option. Then the doctors were fast enough to explain that metastatic was another term for mentioning that there was a second cancer somewhere in father’s body that caused his liver cancer. And if a miracle could treat the cancers inside father’s liver, we still needed to cure the primary cancer.   16 months... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494411 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100 1494411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488813&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F303308210%2F Senator Edward Kennedy has just undergone a 3.5-hour brain surgery at the Duke University Medical Center, to remove a malignant tumor. His doctors declared the said surgery as successful. The surgery “was successful and accomplished our goals,” according to a statement released by the neurosurgeon, Dr. Allan Friedman, at the facility in Durham, N.C. Friedman said Kennedy was awake throughout the entire procedure and should experience no permanent neurological effects from the surgery. A Kennedy spokesman said the senator spoke with his wife, Vicki, immediately after the surgery and told her: “I feel like a million bucks. I think I will do that again tomorrow.” Sen. Kennedy is expected to stay at the hospital for about a week. Read the full report at The LA Times. Ta... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488813 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:39:23 +0100 1488813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478253&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F300616495%2F On the first Friday night in September will happen a live, joint telethon benefiting cancer research from the networks ABC CBS and NBC. From The New York Times: Among those who encouraged the networks to put aside their competitive instincts, albeit temporarily, was Katie Couric, anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” who will appear on the fund-raiser alongside her principal rivals, Brian Williams of NBC and Charles Gibson of ABC. All three have had immediate family members die of the disease, and another principal, Jeff Zucker, the president and chief executive of NBC and Ms. Couric’s former boss, is a colon cancer survivor. The said benefit is being called Stand Up To Cancer. You can also watch the video on this. (Thanks for the link Grace!) Tags: ABC, cancer benefit, CBS, joint teleth... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478253 Thu, 29 May 2008 15:30:31 +0100 1478253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475266&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-05-29-cancer-treatment%2Fbowel-cancer-and-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F This metastatic liver cancer story comes from Lyndsey and was commented on our 2 other metastatic liver cancer stories from 3 weeks ago My Dad has Bowel cancer and secondary Liver Cancer which is not curable! He is only 55 years old and I am absolutely devastated. He must get his CT and MRI Scan at the end of this week. It is so draining for all of us waiting on results! I am trying to be positive for him but I’m finding it very hard just thinking of him dying! It makes me so sad! Metastatic liver cancer Dear Lyndsey, As by now you most likely know the results from the CT and MRI scan. You should also have had the talk with the oncologist. I was quite surprised to read when you say: "Bowel cancer and secondary Liver Cancer which is not curable". If this is what your doc... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475266 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:08 +0100 1475266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472571&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-05-28-cancer-treatment%2Fmetastatic-cancer-from-lung-to-liver-life-expectancy%2F Mom was asked this week what the metastatic cancer from lung to liver life expectancy was. Which made mom crying rather than answering the question. You need to know that mom being above 75 meets lots of elderly people when going to church, as the older generation sticks to their core habits. Now each mass is dedicated to somebody, and these last 2 weeks that was for father who died of metastatic liver cancer, his brother in law who died from kidney cancer and mom’s parents. Thinking back of what happened with her father having a "belly surgery" at his last days in hospital, we tend to believe he was suffering from colon cancer… So in a moment like this being asked what the life expectancy is of yet another secondary cancer patient made mom cry for what had happene... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472571 Wed, 28 May 2008 02:53:28 +0100 1472571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472730&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F298914547%2F Legendary film director Sydney Pollack lost his battle with cancer and died yesterday (May 26) at the age of 73. Academy award winner director Sydney Pollack is best known for his movies Tootsie (1982), Out of Africa (1985) , among others. Sydney Pollack, 73, a director and producer of popular Hollywood movies for nearly four decades, including the comedy “Tootsie,” and who won Academy Awards for “Out of Africa,” died May 26 at his home in Los Angeles. He had cancer. The Washington Post has the full report — more on the life story and accomplishments of Sydney Pollack. Tags: cancer story, Sydney PollackShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472730 Tue, 27 May 2008 07:57:06 +0100 1472730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467956&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F298123943%2F Good news to all readers here wanting to hear the latest on Patrick Swayze since his cancer announcement. On Friday night, he appeared in public: FOXNews has the photo and story. Swayze took time off from his grueling chemotherapy regimen to take in Friday night’s NBA playoff game in Los Angeles between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. Although Swayze’s usually ripped physique seems somewhat shrunken by his fight, he appears to be holding his own against the usually aggressive cancer that often kills within weeks. It’s just great seeing him holding it out, don’t you think? All the best. Tags: cancer story, pancreatic-cancer, Patrick SwayzeShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467956 Mon, 26 May 2008 04:13:43 +0100 1467956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464254&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F296384445%2F The makers of EDY’s products - Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. - is extending its huge thanks o citizens throughout the Northeast that stopped in to their local Stop & Shop or Giant Food store on May 3 to support Scoop Day and the fight against childhood cancer. More than $120,000 was raised at Stop & Shop and Giant stores throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland on the one day where shoppers donated $1 for a scoop of SLOW CHURNED light ice cream or $3 for a scoop of SLOW CHURNED light ice cream and a compilation CD of former American Idol performers. The total represents an increase of more than $20,000 over what was raised in last year’s promotion. The company will also donate an additional $25,000 from sales of its SLO... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464254 Fri, 23 May 2008 07:43:38 +0100 1464254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1443239&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F290753978%2F Paul McGee of American Cancer Society has pointed me to a report from The Washington Post, entitled: The Less the Education, The Higher Risk of Dying Cancer. Quite catchy eh? I totally agree. From the said report, it says: “The difference in death rates between highly educated and poorly educated people in the United States is very wide and growing wider”. For Americans with less than a high school education, the risk of dying prematurely is on the increase — rising most quickly for white women in that category. In contrast, the risk of premature death among college graduates is falling — fastest of all for black men. White high school dropouts are four times as likely to die young as white college graduates, up from a threefold difference in the early 1990s. Among ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1443239 Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:14 +0100 1443239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1443240&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F290722410%2F Nobody would like to have a brush with the big “C” right? As people used to say, cancer is something like a thing that happens to other people. But when it happens to you and your circle of friends and family, you still find yourself shocked, surprised with remorse and all the mixed emotions one is capable of feeling. That’s why I really do not get it why some people can fake having cancer. But for some people, if they can get away with, with money (of course!), they do not even have a guilt to pretending to it. Like this story: A former Washington state social worker has been accused of faking brain cancer to avoid work. Theft charges were filed Tuesday against Sandra Dee Martinez, 40, formerly of Mountlake Terrace, who was employed by the Department of Social and Health... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1443240 Thu, 15 May 2008 06:54:51 +0100 1443240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434628&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F288075985%2F First of all, today is Mothers’ day. Earlier today I watched the movie StepMom, it was on at HBO and I accidentally saw it while channel surfing. I’ve seen this movie several times when I was younger (during my pre-mom days). Motherhood changes a woman life is an understatement. You just see everything under a new light, the moment you knew a life is pulsating inside you. Your priorities change. You and your life isn’t just the same anymore. As is shown in this particular movie - one big dilemma a mother can experience is knowing that you will outlive your young kids and leave them in the care of somebody else. In real life, not everyone is lucky to be given the time - that Susan Sarandon’s character in the movie had - to let another woman get to know your kids well... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434628 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:21:31 +0100 1434628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434629&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F288013432%2F The channel is gathering the top five post series in each blog. It’s really up to the blogger where to base the top post from on a certain time period reference. I have to confess that I never scrutinize the stats of any of my blogs, I just look at the monthly summary. I’m always busy, you know! ;-) Ha ha. Just now I did, and wanted to give you the most popular posts in the blog. Mostly read, mostly commented I guess. He he. Anyways…it’s really interesting to know which pages/posts are mostly clicked by the readers. Here goes… 1. Patrick Swayze Cancer Update This reminds me to keep mentioning here, real cancer stories. Not just celebrities but from people whose stories will inspire. With celebrities, readers want to know what’s the update now. Current ne... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434629 Sun, 11 May 2008 11:44:32 +0100 1434629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1429355&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F286004800%2F Now you can listen to breast cancer stories through the American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Podcast Series called Journey to Recovery. Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be one of the most challenging experiences you may encounter. So many questions arise because you don’t know what is going to happen next. You need someone who can relate, someone who has weathered the same storm. You need a survivor. Check out Journey to Recovery. [Thanks again Paul McGee!] —————————– Wait! Don’t forget to join this blog’s “Take the Test” HPV Awareness Bracelet Contest. Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429355 Thu, 08 May 2008 11:00:09 +0100 1429355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396301&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-04-25-cancer-treatment%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer-3%2F Another metastatic liver cancer story: from Idana, posted 3 months ago on Pammy’s Liver cancer story : please give your hugs! Idana’s metastatic liver cancer story I’m reading this….. My dad just got diagnosed with metastasic liver cancer, and he is feeling terrible, so do we. We will see the oncologist in two days for the first time, doubts and fear is not nice. He has two base ball sized masses on liver, some smaller ones on lungs and bones. Two months ago he seemed very good and now he is pale and skinny, he seems very week, and desperate about pain, taking like 60 mg of morphine twice a day… I was making some research when I found you…. I’m so sorry some of us have to go through this…. it is very painful for us to see a beloved one go through such pain…. Let�... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396301 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:37 +0100 1396301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396302&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-04-24-cancer-treatment%2Fmangosteen-against-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F We got a comment from Nancy, promoting magosteen against cancer at Primary and secondary liver cancer treatments. If you want to promote anything that works 100% against metastatic liver cancer, please let us know and we will add it for FREE. Otherwise please spend $10, click here and put your link instantly. Nancy’s liver cancer story My grandmother died of liver cancer in 1990 -no drinking, no hepatitis C. She went really fast. I’m glad that there’s a blog like this getting the information out there on different treatments. Anyhow, I have heard of many people having luck with the original whole fruit mangosteen juice, which has natural anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. I wish my grandmother could have tried it. Metastatic liver cancer prevention Being awa... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396302 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:44:13 +0100 1396302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393930&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F276116266%2F If you haven’t noticed, we are Science and Health channel no more. This fabulous channel is now called the Health and Wellness Channel. More fitting, eh? Anyways…since the month of April is Cancer Control month, we saw it fitting the this month’s channel theme day should be all about cancer. And it’s all about cancer today indeed, as Marijke of Help My Hurt hosts. Though everyone came up with their best entries, my personal pick is of Pink Ribbon Review’s Karen Lynch. In a post entitled There Are Survivors Among Us, Karen wrote: That photograph? That’s me, not even one year after my initial treatment ended. That’s me, with a pink ribbon on my sleeve. That’s where I wear my heart, always have, always will. That’s me. That day? I was with my husband and ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393930 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:04:41 +0100 1393930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1391324&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F275493466%2F As proclaimed by President George W. Bush on April 1, 2008 in lieu of Cancer Control Month 2008: During Cancer Control Month, we honor cancer victims and survivors, raise awareness of the impact cancer has on our citizens, and underscore our commitment to battling this deadly disease. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, and we remain committed to making the medical advances necessary to prevent and treat this disease. Scientists and medical professionals have made great progress in developing innovative treatments, improving diagnostic tools, and increasing our understanding of cancer. These advances have helped people with cancer live longer, healthier lives. Cancer Control Month is April — and the word the first comes to mind (each time I think of canc... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1391324 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:52 +0100 1391324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1391325&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F275406810%2F After removal of several cancerous moles (one right under his right eye), Ewan McGregor is reportedly fine. “I went to see a specialist who thought they were better to be removed, and indeed he was correct,” he said. McGregor, who is promoting the erotic thriller Deception, insisted the surgery was “not that big of a deal”. The star admitted he was aware that having pale skin and spending time in the sun meant he was more at risk, and it “was best to be looked at” by doctors. When asked if he found the experience frightening he said, sarcastically: “It was great fun having skin cancer, it was great, I really enjoyed it.” Yeah, early detection and this case - removal - is indeed critical. There goes another reminder that the sun isn’t al... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1391325 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:32:13 +0100 1391325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389101&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-04-22-cancer-treatment%2Fbone-cancer-early-symptoms%2F Reading Barbara’s cancer story about her father having bone cancer and liver cancer at the same time, I googled to find bone cancer early symptoms. Because when you detect cancer at an early stage, chances of having a successful treatment do exist. Sadly, primary bone cancer is relatively uncommon in comparison with secondary or metastatic bone cancer. And just like father’s metastatic liver cancer had an unknown primary, it seems that in a lot of cases the primary cancer is not yet recognized at the time when the early metastatic cancer in the bone becomes painful and people go see their doctor. Primary bone cancer Cancer that begins is the bone is called a primary bone cancer. But when you or your loved one has cancer, you will hear a lot of terms and it feels that "eve... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389101 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:27:46 +0100 1389101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386878&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-04-21-cancer-treatment%2Fhepatocellular-chemoembolization%2F When Kistan2 asked in her Liver Cancer story about alternative liver cancer treatments, we immediately had to think about hepatocellular chemoembolization. chemo-embolization are 2 treatments in 1: a chemotherapy through the artery feeding the liver cancer + a closing of the above artery feeding the liver cancer Immediately, because we went through the same quest when father was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer. We searched the Internet for any cure, we found a few "promising treatments", but : they were extremely expensive, a long waiting list and not at all nearby they were promising because you tend to hold on believing in miracles they were all quite useless in our case because the doctors couldn’t find father’s primary cancer. In other words: even if ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386878 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:16:36 +0100 1386878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382651&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F272761622%2F Do you guys know about Hope Lodge? I didn’t. Until now. A service of the American Cancer Society (ACS) - Hope Lodge - offers free temporary housing to cancer patients that have to travel away from home to get cancer treatments, and is located in various locations throughout the United States. Last night, the Hope Lodge NYC (the newest one) was featured on the local news. Watch it on YouTube. Well, this is really a great help to all cancer patients. A little help goes a long for everyone and a free accommodation is really a big help. Thanks again to Paul McGee of ACS for the heads up. I am pretty sure that you - my readers - will find this truly helpful. Click here, to find out more about Hope Lodge. Tags: cancer treatments, cancer-patients, free temporary housing, Hope Lodge, Hope Lo... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382651 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:23:18 +0100 1382651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1376903&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F271450661%2F And by quietly, it meant away from the Hollywood limelight! Who doesn’t know Cynthia Nixon? That red head of Sex and The City. Gosh, I love her red hair! Anyways… Cynthia Nixon recently revealed her quiet battle with breast cancer and told US TV show Nightline she “didn’t really want to make it public”. Nixon was diagnosed a year and a half ago and said she even scheduled surgery so she would not miss a performance of the play she was starring in. “I didn’t want paparazzi at the hospital while I was going through this,” said Nixon, who said that one of the few people she shared the news with was partner Christine Marinoni. The 42-year-old told the ABC network programme that she felt a diagnosis of breast cancer was likely as her mother had su... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1376903 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:13:42 +0100 1376903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1376904&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F271437040%2F In 2005, Sen. Arlen Specter was given a clean bill of health after undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma - a cancer of the lymphatic system. Now, it seems that Specter’s cancer is back. SSen.pecter, 78, said yesterday that doctors diagnosed an early recurrence of Hodgkin’s, revealed in a medical scan but that he has no symptoms. “I was surprised by the PET scan findings because I have been feeling so good,” Specter said in the statement. “I consider this just another bump on the road to a successful recovery from Hodgkin’s, from which I’ve been symptom-free for three years.” Source: The Washington Post Tags: Hodgkin's lymphoma, Senator Arlen SpecterShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1376904 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:46:49 +0100 1376904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363909&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F267848399%2F Reports are amass over the web the Patrick Swayze is responding well to his cancer treatment. Last month, news broke out the Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer. Patrick Swayze has had an “excellent response” to his cancer treatment, a doctor for the actor told People. In addition, Swayze told People the outpouring of support since announcing he had pancreatic cancer has been nothing short of spectacular. “We’re thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment. Also, we can’t help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference. Thank you!,” Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, told People. Indeed, it is good to hear an update. We wish you well, Patrick Swayze! Tags: cancer-treatment... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363909 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:40:05 +0100 1363909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356457&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F266181664%2F Guesting on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today, Kylie Minogue revealed that she was misdiagnosed with breast cancer the first time. Apparently, the doctor gave her an all clear when she still has breast cancer. Known to the world is Kylie’s battle with breast cancer, but this is the first time that this Australian pop star has revealed something about misdiagnosis. Minogue said she was inspired to speak about the misdiagnosis after listening to DeGeneres and her earlier guest, US presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Clinton, discuss the importance of the early detection of breast cancer. When DeGeneres, unaware of Minogue’s misdiagnosis, opened the interview by asking Minogue about her battle with breast cancer two years ago, the Australian stopped her. “Listen, this is an op... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356457 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:01:00 +0100 1356457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1353117&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F264962544%2F This channel (b5media Science and Health Channel) is growing, double-time. First, there was the new blog WeightingLine.com, now there’s PinkRibbonReview.com. PinkRibbonReview - authored by Karen Lynch - is about the journey to becoming pink ribbon aware. Yes folks, pink ribbon has a lot to do with breast cancer. ;-) Karen Lynch first wrote: Hi! I’m Karen Lynch. I’m a freelance writer and journalist and a two-time breast cancer survivor. I’m also a huge fan of the pink ribbon. Why? Because to me, it symbolizes my personal victories in my fight against breast cancer. It signifies the support survivors I and other survivors received from individuals and organizations all over the world. It stands for hope … the hope I have that more women are diagnosed early, less women are kill... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1353117 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:30:13 +0100 1353117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340691&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-04-01-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer-in-the-family%2F In the liver cancer story from Jessica it is not clear whether she talks about a primary cancer or a metastatic liver cancer. But the outcome is clear: too many people die from cancer… Notice how Jessica prays for a cure for all cancers where we take it one step further and pray that people start promoting cancer prevention globally. Just like Jessica we all have been struggling with father’s death as well. For mother the struggle is both physical as emotional: she has torn a ligament due to carrying father around, but after one year that’s more or less taken care of the loss of father is not at all taken care of: sometimes I call her up and I can tell she has been crying… We were told in advance: the doctor who made father’s metastatic liver cancer diagnos... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340691 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:57:32 +0100 1340691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340692&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-03-29-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer%2F Another Liver Cancer story we received in our call for "Do you have a liver cancer story". Thanks Kaye for sharing Kim’s liver cancer story. All our love and hugs. Please leave a comment and show Kaye your support! For those new in liver cancer, Kaye’s story just like father’s metastatic liver cancer story tells you: there is an invisible killer amongst us that even the medical world cannot pinpoint on time… lots of doctors ignore red flags that should point to further analyses and could point to an early detection of cancer (why we have all these medical facilities and people, when they are just under used???, don’t say it’s too expensive: nothing compares with the billions wasted in Iraq…) For those that have a loved one with cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340692 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:19:54 +0100 1340692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1334579&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F259712289%2F According to the Breast Cancer Campaign, thousands of women still die from breast cancer yearly — because current treatments are not always effective and in some cases fail to kill the root of the disease. In a comprehensive review of breast cancer research published today, 56 of the UK’s most influential breast cancer experts have identified the key research gaps and priorities for the greatest potential impact on patients. Breast cancer treatment has improved over the past few decades and led to increased survival rates and better quality of life, the report highlights. However over 44,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and around 12,500 will die. Unfortunately, not enough is known about why treatments don’t work for some patients or why brea... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1334579 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:00:50 +0100 1334579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327628&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F258170584%2F I already mentioned here that Mrs. Cory Aquino has cancer of the colon — as reported by her family on Monday. Although the cancer’s stage was not disclosed, Mrs. Aquino underwent her first round of chemotherapy yesterday (Tuesday). This all happened at the Makati Medical Center where Mrs. Aquino was confined and earlier diagnosed with colon cancer. All our prayers…hopefully will help. All the best! Tags: colon-cancer, Cory Aquino, Makati Medical Center, PhilippinesShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327628 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:16:14 +0100 1327628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327629&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F258163867%2F A charitable foundation to help fight cancer has been launched by Sir Bobby Robson — former England and Newcastle United manager. Sir Bobby is he himself battling cancer. The former England and Newcastle United manager hopes to raise at least £500,000 to help equip a specialist unit for the early detection and treatment of the disease. Sir Bobby, who is battling cancer for the fifth time and has been told that this time it is incurable, said he wished the foundation to be his legacy to the world. The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation will initially focus on the early detection and treatment of cancer and will also help support clinical trials of promising new treatments to tackle the disease. Read the full details from UK Press. Tags: Cancer Foundation, Sir Bobby RobsonShare This (Source:... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327629 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:56:59 +0100 1327629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325167&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-03-26-cancer-treatment%2Fnever-a-tender-moment%2F With extra hugs for Kaye’s liver cancer story… …strong as you were… … tender you go… The above words kind of summarize the last months we spent with father when he was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer. Celebrity music video In stead of showing one of the many James Blunt’s celebrity music video’s, we show you a compilation dedicated to a beloved mother, or as they mention in their video: What the caterpillar thinks is the end of the world The butterfly knows it’s only the beginning… Metastatic liver cancer last few days… But every time I hear : …strong as you were…… tender you go… my hearth misses a beat and our whole palliative care taking cancer story shows again in my mind… Rea... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325167 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:00:02 +0100 1325167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322438&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F256970460%2F Corazon C. Aquino - former (and first woman) President of the Philippines, has colon cancer. The condition of Mrs. Aquino (fondly called Cory) was recently revealed by her family. Former president Corazon Aquino is suffering from colon cancer and is in a hospital, her family said Monday. Aquino’s daughter Kris, a people television host and actress, read a statement on television saying the cancer was discovered when the former president went to have a check up. A weeping Kris, with her brother, Senator Benigno Aquino III beside her, said their family is asking for “compassion and prayers for our Mom’s recovery.” Compassion, prayers and more — are what she’ll definitely get from the Filipino people and (hopefully) the rest of the world. Read more from the Philippine Dail... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322438 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:48:22 +0100 1322438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322399&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-03-24-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer%2F Another Liver Cancer story we received in our call for "Do you have a liver cancer story". Thanks Kaye for sharing Kim’s liver cancer story. All our love and hugs. Please leave a comment and show Kaye your support! For those new in liver cancer, Kaye’s story just like father’s metastatic liver cancer story tells you: there is an invisible killer amongst us that even the medical world cannot pinpoint on time… lots of doctors ignore red flags that should point to further analyses and could point to an early detection of cancer (why we have all these medical facilities and people, when they are just under used???, don’t say it’s too expensive: nothing compares with the billions wasted in Iraq…) For those that have a loved one with cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322399 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:19:54 +0100 1322399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319610&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F255455650%2F What: OMG: A Cancer Conference For Young Adults When: Thursday, April 10th 5:30pm – 9:30pm Where: Marriott Marquis, Times Square Following the conference is the: **Stupid Cancer Happy Hour After Party** Planet Hollywood, Times Square 9:30pm – 11:00pm Open Bar (Beer/Wine/Soda) Drink Specials Hors D’Ouvres Door Prizes, Giveaways Register now for the OMG: A Cancer Conference For Young Adults brought to you by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of NYC and Long Island. Click here to sign up for the after party. [hat tip: Kristen King] Tags: OMG: A Cancer Conference For Young Adults, The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319610 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:02:54 +0100 1319610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1316819&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F254988602%2F Anderson Cooper recently had a skin cancer scare. Yup. That Anderson Cooper! U.S. television journalist Anderson Cooper reveals on his Web site that he had a “small spot” of skin cancer removed from his face this week. “I’ve been off for the last couple of days,” the CNN news presenter wrote on his blog Wednesday morning. “I had minor surgery on Monday. A small spot of skin cancer was removed from under my left eye. I hadn’t planned on mentioning this but I still have stitches and you’ll no doubt notice them tonight,” he explained. “Don’t want you to think I got into a fist fight with Charlie Rose.” Read UPI’s full report. Get well soon Anderson Cooper!! ;-) Tags: Anderson Cooper, skin cancer surgery, skin cancer... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1316819 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:00:36 +0100 1316819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1315454&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F254657668%2F I do watch American Idol. I love this show and is definitely a showcase of America’s talent. Who doesn’t love the good judges, Randy and Paula. Then I guess, everyone had hated Simon Cowell at one point or another. Am I right or Am I right?! Ha ha ha. Anyway, Simon isn’t that bad all the time. He too is capable of appreciating real talent when he sees one. Like his fabulous comments on David Cook and Carly Smithson. Also, Simon Cowell has a soft heart too. Yes, indeed! Are you ready for this? Simon Cowell goes soft-hearted with generous gift to cancer-stricken child Simon says - it’s on me. The often-harsh “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell was so moved after seeing a sick little girl on Oprah that he paid off her family’s $162,000 mortgage. Cowel... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1315454 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:56:09 +0100 1315454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1311137&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-03-18-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer-story-from-sue%2F Palliative care : Questions from Sue and answers from our metastatic liver cancer experience. Sue’s palliative care questions Sue left this comment at do you have a liver cancer story? God Bless You for what you are trying to do. I am taking care of my 81-year-old mother who up until last year looked and behaved like a 50-year-old. It is so hard to see her in the state that she is in now. She is so weak and does not want to eat anything. I beg her to eat because of all the meds she is taking but she does not want anything. She does drink a lot of water though. She does not want to go to palliative care and so I am doing the best that I can at home. It is so scary and sad. How do I know when the end is approaching? I would appreciate any help you can provide. Metastatic liver cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1311137 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:47:21 +0100 1311137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309155&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F253416206%2F The leader in performance apparel and footwear - Under Armour- has launched its 5th annual “Power in Pink” campaign. These, I got from Allison Blass (New Media Coordinator, MWW Group): As part of the “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is encouraging survivors and women currently living with breast cancer to share their inspirational stories of strength and survival at www.underarmour.com/powerinpink. Under Armour will select three stories of undeniable courage to become the new faces of the “Power in Pink” campaign and star in national magazine and online advertisements and in-store visuals. Stories will be accepted through April 30, 2008. In 2003, Under Armour created the “Power in Pink” campaign to help educate female athletes about the benefits of physical activity ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309155 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:26:37 +0100 1309155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1300696&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F250653384%2F Robert De Niro “won” against the cancer suit filed against him by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday granted the actor’s request to toss a lawsuit filed against him by an insurance company that claimed De Niro intentionally withheld that he had prostate cancer before the insurer signed on to cover one of his films. Fireman’s Fund sued the Raging Bull star in October 2006, contending he wrongfully checked off a box indicating he had “never been diagnosed with or treated for” various conditions, including a diseased prostate, when he filled out his medical certificate. The 64-year old old actor - Robert De Niro - underwent prostate cancer surgery in December 2003 at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1300696 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:20:09 +0100 1300696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1287876&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-03-08-cancer-treatment%2Flydia-shum%2F Lydia Shum Din-Ha, one of Hong Kong’s most popular comedian actress, died of liver cancer and other complications on 19 February 2008 at Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong . Hong Kong Lydia Shum has been on the front to prevent and educate about breast cancer… The actor was also known as Fei-Fei or Fatty. She was 60 years old. Shum was born to a well-of large family in Shanghai , China and she was fifth among the family’s eight children. In 1960 she made her debut as a child actor. She was survived by a daughter, Joyce Cheng Yan-Yee from her failed marriage to an actor and singer, Adam Cheng Siu Chow. They were married in 1985 after living together for 11 years. She wore a Chinese cheongsam at her wedding due to her weight and years later, she said she regretted not wearing a we... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1287876 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:50:48 +0100 1287876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283665&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F246817676%2F In late December 20106, former Yankee and current YES announcer Bobby Murcer was diagnosed with brain cancer. Recently, a new MRI image revealed only a scar tissue and not a recurrence of cancer. Well, that’s really good news, right? There had been differing opinions among doctors about the meaning of the MRI, so as a precaution they scheduled a biopsy for Monday. Murcer had to wait two days for the official word. “We received great news this morning,” he said in a statement issued by YES. “The biopsy revealed scar tissue. It showed no signs of cancer. We are very excited about this news. It’s what we had hoped for all along.” Bobby Murcer was a professional baseball player for 17 seasons. He played for the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Chicago... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283665 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:00:18 +0100 1283665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283666&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F246706062%2F If you were a teener in the 80s, then you must know Patrick Swayze. You know…the Dirty Dancing Patrick Swayze and the Road House Patrick Swayze. Yeah, definitely the Ghost Patrick Swayze. Reports recently broke that Patrick Swayze only has five weeks to live due to pancreatic cancer. While it is true that patients with pancreatic cancer has a very small chance of surviving this deadly cancer, doctors to Mr. Swayze stated that what the tabloids have reporeted isn’t exactly true. “Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far,” Swayze’s physician, Dr. George Fisher said in the statement. “All of the reports stating the time frame of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283666 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:51:22 +0100 1283666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278417&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F245492800%2F In a Toronto hospital on Sunday evening, Jeff Healey lost his long battle with cancer. Acclaimed jazz and rock guitarist Jeff Healey was remembered Sunday as a musician of rare ability who had a wicked sense of humour and a generous nature as fans and bandmates mourned his death at age 41, following a battle with cancer. Bandmates of Canadian rock and jazz legend Jeff Healey were among those shocked by the news of his death Sunday. Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital surrounded by family and a bandmate, Colin Bray. Jeff Healey - a Grammy-nominated musician - survived by his wife Christie and two children (daughter Rachel, 13 and son Derek, 3) had long battled with cancer since age one  when he lost his eyesight to retinoblastoma — a rare form of retinal cancer. Bray sai... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278417 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:49:54 +0100 1278417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1265329&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F242795089%2F Speaking of SharingHope.tv, I have been browsing the site and I am seeing potential in there. The American Cancer Society is right of course that the success of the said community depends on the contribution of people with cancer stories to tell.     In an email that Carri Bao sent to me, said: Relay For Life is an overnight event that brings our community together to help support the American Cancer Society and its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. The Society works hard every day to prevent cancer and save lives by supporting groundbreaking research, affecting public policies that protect us from cancer, and educating people on how to prevent or detect cancer early. The Society helps people with cancer right here in our own community. And our ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1265329 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:48:39 +0100 1265329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261858&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F242130988%2F I was notified of something really interesting that will be of huge help (I hope!) to cancer patients — from the American Cancer Society (ACS) via Paul McGee. Pretty much like YouTube, ACS has launched its own, cancer specific, video and picture sharing site called SharingHope.TV. SharingHope.tv allows users to create an account and upload video, audio, photos and artwork in order to tell their stories of cancer in ways that work best for them. Visitors to the site can view the content, share what they like with others, or find hope and inspiration for their own fight against cancer. Cancer survivors and their loved ones are already avid users of online community Web sites, and with SharingHope.tv, the American Cancer Society hopes to engage new and existing users of online media. �... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261858 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:46:01 +0100 1261858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250517&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F239497509%2F Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a rare cancer related to one’s exposure to asbestos. Working with asbestos is the major risk factor for mesothelioma. A history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 70 percent to 80 percent of all cases. However, mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed, and ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250517 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:53:55 +0100 1250517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1248044&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F238738335%2F The ever-helpful Paul McGee (Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing for American Cancer Society) sent me a note about the recently released cancer statistics for the current year by the American Cancer Society in a report called Cancer Facts and Figures 2008. Beginning with Cancer Facts & Figures 2007, estimated new cancer cases were computed using a new, more accurate method developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. Improvements in the new model include use of data from a much larger percentage of the US population, allowance for geographical variation in cancer incidence, adjustment for delays in reporting, and the inclusion of many socio-demographic, medical facility, lifestyle, and cancer screening behavior variables. Compari... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1248044 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:34:05 +0100 1248044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1248045&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F238702996%2F Last night I called my best friend to find what’s up. Though I have been prolonging it, I finally got the nerve. These days I am 150% happy, would have been a whooping 200% only if my best friend is not in this difficult situation. She is now in the crossroads of deciding what’s best : surgery, hormonal replacement therapy or laser treatment — depending on not only what is the best option for her but what her money and other resources can afford. Life just sucks people. Cancer happens and surgery happens. It sucks more cancer treatments are not cheap. This person - my best friend (her name is Gemma) - is somebody I’ve known for 18 years now. In between, we’ve gone places, we survived heart breaks, we exorcised ghosts in our lives. Sometimes together, sometime... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1248045 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:12:21 +0100 1248045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1243490&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-02-20-cancer-treatment%2Fprimary-and-secondary-liver-cancer-treatments%2F This post is an answer to Patrice’s comment at Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support! Patrice cancer advice Summarized: Patrice says that you need to get a second opinion and spend a lot of time with the person you love. Patrice’s cancer story I am not sure about the differences in treatment between primary liver cancer and secondary, but I do know first-hand how devastating the primary liver cancer diagnosis can be. My brother was diagnosed with it 3 years ago. I expect this should be encouragement enough. 3 years ago! We were told his life expectancy would be about 6 months, and to be perfectly honest, I didn’t think he would live the two months till the end of the summer. I think it is important for anyone who gets a grim diagnosis to explore tre... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1243490 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:25:19 +0100 1243490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1240302&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F237293186%2F How was your weekend people? Mine was just terrible, I was locked up inside the house. It has been raining non-stop the last week, including this weekend. A t least on that front, my weekend just sucked. Otherwise, everything is good - great - in fact! Meanwhile, I received the following email from Dianna McPhail (Designer of Maizy Grace): Hello, I want to tell you how much I like your website. I wish that when I had surgery I would have had a resource like this to go to. I would like to encourage you to visit our website at www.maizygrace.com. I am the designer of the original and most supportive post mastectomy camisole on the market. We also have a medium weight form that is reasonably priced. It is designed to be worn right after surgery and thereafter. Both my products are insurance a... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1240302 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:59:33 +0100 1240302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1229488&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F234335762%2F Yes. The Bon Jovi himself dedicated the kickoff concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom (Manhattan, Tuesday night) to the guitarist’s Richie Sambora’s father - Adam Sambora - who died of lung cancer last year. Proceeds of the series of said concert (organized by Stand Up For A Cure) will go to the lung cancer cure research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where Sambora’s father received treatment. Often detected at its advanced stage - lung cancer - is the leading cause of cancer-related death among both men and women in the U.S.,says the National Cancer Institute. Story and Photo Source: The Associated Press Tags: Bon Jovi, lung cancer cure, Lung Cancer Cure Concert, lung cancer cure research, lung-cancer, Stand Up For a CureShare This (Source: Cancer Commentar... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1229488 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:42:22 +0100 1229488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1215529&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F230886384%2F I didn’t want to call it development, because developments usually mean good, better but not difficult, bad or critical. My best friend isn’t critical though, she just needs another surgery, after 15 years. Her first surgery was in 1993 when a benign tumor was found inside her uterus. The doctors just chipped off a small portion of her uterus then. Last year, she had a scare of metastatic lung cancer. Fortunately what they found on her lungs were just pulmonary nodules. The source of ‘metastasis’ was not even found. The other day I heard some bad news. She told me her oncologist advised total hysterectomy (tumor is back in here womb!) and that the then pulmonary nodules have replicated. Except for the hysterectomy, i don’t know yet what is to be done with the ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1215529 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:03:06 +0100 1215529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1213371&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F230826612%2F Grey’s Anatomy’s Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan, Eric Dane himself has his own real life story to tell about a scary brush with skin cancer. Dane opens up to OK! Magazine about his battle with skin cancer: The actor first noticed a problem while looking in the mirror, at what he first thought were chapped lips. “I went to my dermatologist. He said it was malignant tissue caused by sun damage,” Dane told OK! magazine. He underwent a treatment procedure that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the cancer tissue. He was then given a cream for his lips to use following the treatment, to which he had a severe reaction. “My skin is very sensitive and my lip was traumatized by the procedure I had to go through,” said Dane. The actor’s lip complications from the cream m... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1213371 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:02:01 +0100 1213371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192957&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F226893677%2F Last week (Wednesday, 23 January 2008) Canadian painter Conrad Furey died following a long battle with colon cancer. Furey’s wife says the Hamilton-based artist died in his sleep early Wednesday after falling into a coma on the weekend. “It was a very peaceful death,” Theresa Furey said. “It’s how he wanted to die - he wanted to die at home and without having any discomfort. And that we promised we would do.” She said she was by Furey’s side when he passed away, as was a nurse and another family member. Furey’s daughter, Leah Furey, 26, lauded her father, also a sculptor, as a dedicated family man who was “extremely humble” about his talent. “He was a great father and a great husband and a great friend and just a great man i... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192957 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:23 +0100 1192957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173516&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F221945792%2F Just like cancer patients undergoing treatments at the the St. Luke’s Medical Center-Cancer Institute in Quezon City, Philippines can focus on beauty even for just one day. Six cancer patients got makeovers from the metro’s popular beauty salons and tips on how to look beautiful even in the worst of times. Rosalia Cruz, 50, of Baliwag, Bulacan, received “oohs and aahs” from the audience of 100 people made up of cancer patients, their families and doctors, as Emmie Mole of Maria Carla Beauty Salon carefully worked on Cruz’s hair and makeup. A few minutes later, she looked beautiful — inside and out. The makeover was just one of the events organized to commemorate the 19th anniversary of St. Luke’s Medical Center-Cancer Institute on Jan. 18. May this set as an example to ot... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173516 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:42 +0100 1173516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1170265&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F221287777%2F This report reinforces the major role of education in this matter. Information is power and access to available (cervical cancer) vaccines will solve most healthcare problems. The solution doesn’t stop on the availability of vaccines and medications, generally speaking. The people should be able to afford them, right? Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1170265 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:02:29 +0100 1170265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1165412&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F220121586%2F What if you submitted yourself to various cancer tests and you are asked to undergo the same thing again because the hospital screwed up the samples? I bet you’ll be angry! I will be too. Like what this woman experienced n in a Welsh hospital. Deborah Martin, 43, has been told three separate biopsies for breast and stomach cancer have to be reviewed. Wrexham Maelor hospital is examining 4,500 cases, after it emerged that 12 patients were given inaccurate findings to tests. The errors related to tissue samples “reported on” by pathologist Roger Williams over an 18 month period. Read the full story from BBC News. Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1165412 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:49:10 +0100 1165412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1165413&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F220056453%2F A great new woman’s online community called Capessa has a feature video under its Health and Fitness section. The feature video is entitled How I Used My Passion for Gardening to Fight Breast Cancer. “My parents had been married for 62 years when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.” My father had Alzheimer’s. My mother was his caretaker, and she was single-minded in that. When she was diagnosed, it was just the most incredible moment to go and visit her and watch her struggle with this whole thing. They were going to take her in for an experimental radiation therapy, rather than go in and biopsy and try to take out anything, because she was 86 at the time. It was all going to make her very sick and she knew that. My sisters and I were constantly telling her she didn’t have ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1165413 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:25 +0100 1165413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156852&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F218053531%2F From the OC Register (Orange County’s news source) is a story of an aspiring pilot and a volleyball athlete who isn’t putting his life on hold just because he has cancer - paraganglioma - a very rare form of cancer. It was early 2006. Jerry Phan, 29, of Costa Mesa was training to play semi-pro volleyball for the Renegades, a team in Australia. But his serves were killing him. He had the same when he practiced defense. He finally broke down and had to go to the doctor. “When I passed the ball to the right, it would just kill like crazy,” Phan said. Where a lot of people would have suspected a strain or some other kind of sports injury, Phan feared the worst, given his medical history. He was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer when he was 19 and attending Loyo... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156852 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:10:02 +0100 1156852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132757&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F212406254%2F 36-year-old Canadian rocker Bif Naked admitted yesterday in the syndicated radio program “The Strombo Show” that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Recently married to Vancouver sports columnist Ian Walker, the singer (real name: Beth Torbert) stated in the said show: “I have never been one to give up when an obstacle is placed in front of me. I am in the fight of my life and I’m lucky to have the support of my husband, Ian, and many friends and family members. I went into my doctor for a checkup and he immediately sent me for tests, including a mammogram, which indicated a high possibility of cancer. From there things have gone at what seems like light speed: biopsy, blood tests, cancer clinic. It’s been two weeks from being completely healthy to cancer p... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132757 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:49:32 +0100 1132757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131243&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F211592363%2F Here’s another celebrity that is in the news this week but sort of in a delicate way because of cancer. Who can forget former Olympic gold medalist, figure skater Dorothy Hamill? Even if the rest of the world doesn’t know her,  America knows her very well. She is such a public figure who one (or two?) months ago re-appeared in the eyes of the media telling us of her battle about eating disorder and depression. She came out skating once more and with a new book. Now, in a statement yesterday, Dorothy Hamill is undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. The prognosis is favorable, but the 51-year-old Hamill said she will miss some of the “Broadway on Ice” tour while she is having treatment. She hopes to rejoin the tour in Fort Laude... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131243 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:16:00 +0100 1131243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129517&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F211083322%2F Singer-songwriter Stephen Stills is now recovering after a prostate cancer surgery. The 63-year old Stills (born in Dallas, Texas) is a member of the group called CSNY or the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young — one of the few North American groups to rival the Beatles in popularity. As stated by Stills’ wife, Kristen Stills: “The procedure went remarkably well and he couldn’t be better. He will be home by noon tomorrow and the pain will be minimal.” We wish him well and hope he can go back to his gigs already scheduled. Source: Associated Press [Photo Credit: wikipedia] Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129517 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:34:08 +0100 1129517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1127436&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F210369776%2F I hope that it is just publicity gimmick that Matthew McConaughey is now dating Kate Hudson. You know, they have a movie to be released next month - Fool’s Gold - their reunion team-up on screen since the movie How to lose a guy in 10 Days. Gosh. I’m just glad he dumped that Brazilian bombshell (Camilla Alves). Still, I’m jealous as hell of Kate to be in Matt’s arms. He he. :-( Anyways, going back to cancer. Having it cannot be anyone’s gimmick. Cancer changes people’s lives in more ways possible. Like this veteran congressman (Rep. Tom Lantos) that is now retiring after being diagnosed of esophageal cancer. Lantos, a California Democrat, is serving his 14th term in the House of Representatives. In a statement released by his office, the 79-year-old lawm... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1127436 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:24:03 +0100 1127436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1112686&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-22-cancer-treatment%2Fangiosarcoma-of-the-liver%2F Terese for Pammy and the rest of us(pammy’s liver cancer story please give your hugs) I am reading this. My husband,45, has Angiosarcoma of the liver.He never smoked, took drugs or worked in a factory that emitted chemicals. We have two children,13 and 9, and we just found out that the chemo that they are using is not working so they have switched him to a new drug. He just came home from the hospital and doesn’t have enough energy to make it up the stairs. I can’t stand to see him in this state and I fear he doesn’t have much time left. We just found out on Oct 31 that he has a liver mass so it has only been 8 weeks and already I can see how cancer causes such pain, pain that no person should have to endure. Keep us in your prayers. Terese  Dear Terese, All our prayers a... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1112686 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:51:10 +0100 1112686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1112687&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-22-cancer-treatment%2Fvalerie-for-pammy-liver-cancer-and-the-universe%2F From Valerie to Pammy with very different opinion from Metastatic Liver Cancer below (pammy’s liver cancer story please give your hugs) Hi Pammy,Yes, I am reading - I stumbled upon your post while looking for something else - so I guess it was meant to be. I lost my boyfriend to liver cancer last year. It was the hardest 5 years of my life - watching the treatments - and the change and feeling so lost and alone. Fortunately, the liver support group at Shands Hospital in Gainesville Florida and Dr. David Nelson, head of GI Liver gave us a lot of love - tons of love - and managed to find clinical studies that benefited my boyfriend. The study benefited him so much he became eligible for a transplant (as far as the Doctor’s were concerned) but the state of Florida (Medicaid) deni... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1112687 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:50:11 +0100 1112687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1111909&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-21-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-to-deal-with-pain%2F From Cathy to Pammy (request-from-pammy)Pammy, My younger sister was also recently diagnosed with 4th stage metastaic liver cancer with the primary being her esophagus. She too has a 5 year old son and is a single mother. Due to lack of insurance she has fallen through the cracks of the healthcare system. She is in excruciating pain and has been unable to fill the $2600 prescription for her morphine. If they don’t begin the chemo soon I fear she will not make it another week or two. I feel for you, I work in the medical field and trust me, a little knowledge is not necessarily a good thing. My sister is terrified and so am I. Anything you have to tell me as far as what happens now or any advise I’m open. Dear Cathy, When father had metastatic liver cancer, we opted that no pain was a p... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1111909 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:29:05 +0100 1111909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088762&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Frequest-from-pammy%2F (read all the previous 5 posts if you don’t know about Pammy : Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support!) hi pammy again,I am quite a spiritual person but I’m not into the big man above at the moment sorry !!!!!!!, Ann has never been a smoker or drinker as such only the odd party , her belly has been swollen now for 4 weeks her hair is very thin from the chemotherapy that has made her quite sick but she has been able to get the boys some Christmas presents and her son jack some birthday presents on her good days . I know miracles do happen and that is more than I hope but I don’t think so this time her morphine is up to 40mg twice a day and break through tablet in between if need be also 18 other tablets through the day , I hope this next bit Is not frowned upo... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088762 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:24:43 +0100 1088762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088763&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcancer-support-from-ken%2F Comment from "Ken" at “Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support!”, with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. Liver cancer is best treated early. If the cancer has spread this far, prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I have seen cancer take three of my friends early in life. I spent every day I could with them. If your sister is able, have her make a video for her children to watch in stages as they grow up. It will put your sister at ease and help the children remember their mother. Be strong, Ken Thanks Ken! Spending every day you can is the most you can do! Easier said than done since we do have obligations or so we think. Hubby did quit one of his jobs and we aren’t eating less because of that… Whoever read this: feel free to give... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088763 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:13:45 +0100 1088763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088764&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcancer-support-from-mary%2F Comment from Mary at “Pammy’s Liver cancer story : please give your hugs!”, with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. I am so very sorry for your situation with your sister. It does not seem fair for someone so young with little children left to raise to have to worry about how her kids will be, how they will handle this situation. My husband just found out that his father is reaching his end, and I am not sure what to do for or what to say to him all I can do is be there I guess. I agree with Mary: it is just not fair, yet that only tells us that this world just doesn’t always go about fairness For your husband Mary: be there. As long as people are alive, be there to help them living their live to the fullest, no matter how little that "fullest" may look. In our ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088764 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:05:34 +0100 1088764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088765&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcancer-support-from-garden-of-eden%2F Comment from "gardenofeden" at “Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support!” , with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. Pammy, My heart goes out to you. I too have a sister who has lung cancer that spread to her lymphnodes and now to her liver. She may not even make it through the holidays. Please take this big warm hug from me and may God give you the strength to come through this. A bug hug to Pammy and a big hug to Gardenofeden. A big hug to everybody Thanks Gardenofeden for commenting and adding an extra voice into the support. All the words cannot say what you must be going through, so we keep silent and give an extra hug. Whoever read this: feel free to give your feedback! Sooner or later you will read something that can set your mind more at ease ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088765 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:57:38 +0100 1088765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088766&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcancer-stages-cancer-story-from-gina-hage%2F Comment from Gina Hage at “Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support!” , with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. I am just trying to research this liver cancer thing My x husband has it and has refused treatment we have 3 kids together and he is just biding his time. I am wondering what are the stages? He believes in God and wants to just go home to be with the Lord were there is know more pain and suffering. We are believing for a miracle for his life. I know God is able HE HAS ALREADY OUTLIVED THE DOCTORS ORDERS please respond. Metastatic liver cancer reactions Dear Gina, Recommended Readings about cancer and cancer stages: Colon cancer stages colon cancer staging liver cancer survival rate The above summarized say that the smaller the cancer and the more it ca... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088766 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:42:45 +0100 1088766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088767&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-story-from-kristen%2F Comment from Kristen at Liver cancer is a killer, with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer on Feb.14th, 2007. The doctor gave him 2 days to 2 weeks to live. He died on Feb. 16th, 2007. The cancer had spread and was inoperable. Nothing prepared my family for the shock of his death and we are still trying to deal with it. The ironic thing is my father was scheduled for a colonoscopy the day after we took him to the ER. The stuff he was supposed to drink for the colonoscopy made him ill, which is why we went to the ER where we found out why. People say it gets easier, but for my family, it hasn’t yet. Metastatic liver cancer reactions Dear Kristen, Accept our condolences and a big hug. Like you say: it just doesn’t get any easier emotional... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088767 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:21:25 +0100 1088767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1087643&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-11-cancer-treatment%2Fnew-cancer-stories%2F I had a look at my comments section and saw some new cancer stories included. I will post these cancer comments tomorrow and already give each of you a big hug today. It’s easy to look at stories of others, it becomes different when it hits yourself or your loved ones… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1087643 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:04:35 +0100 1087643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1052345&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-11-27-cancer-treatment%2Fpammys-liver-cancer-story-please-give-your-hugs%2F Pammy wrote a month ago about her sister being diagnosed with an aggressive secondary liver cancer at Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support! She then left a message which I will quote below asking "is anybody reading this?"… Please if you are reading this: leave a comment! If you have no clue what to say, just write "yes I am reading this" Pammy’s quote Yes there must be a God apparently he made my beautiful little sister and her little boy’s now he’s gonna take her back so i’m no big fan right now! Ann has had her 3rd chemo 5 hours worth it has knocked her off her feet she has swelled quite a lot but her has not been increased yet but her pain is a bit worse and reality has kicked in she is very emotional , she has more chemo 12t... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1052345 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:45:59 +0100 1052345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1052346&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-11-27-cancer-treatment%2Fwhat-kind-of-man-would-lie-to-his-own-wife-about-having-cancer%2F Do you tell everything to your partner? Or are you like me: when you have a bad day but your partner shows up all happy, do you join in his happiness? Or do you spoil the mood with the bad things that happened in your day? You would say: "gosh, it all depends actually"… That’s why I would be quite interested in "What kind of man would lie to his own wife about having cancer?". The author of this question will be one of the guests of the free reading series organized tomorrow November 28 (free of course!) at : Happy Ending Bar302 Broome Street between Forsyth and Eldridge, 212-334-9676Doors open at 7, show starts at 8 pm sharply! Did father lie about his cancer? After father passed away due to metastatic liver cancer, mom recalled and told us of one night ab... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1052346 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:48:27 +0100 1052346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=987198&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-29-cancer-treatment%2Fhalloween-is-near%2F It’s almost Halloween: the time when we commemorate the souls that went to heaven. Mom is definitely going to have a tough time… Previously her blood pressure would go up big time around these days, because she and her father were very close, even after so many years of mom’s father being in heaven. So now without the support of her husband and with the grief over her husband, we can only imagine what a rough week she is into. Cancer doesn’t stop when the person you loved passed away… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=987198 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:29:11 +0100 987198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=987199&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-29-cancer-treatment%2Fdreaming-about-an-hawaiian-vacation%2F Since father passed away from metastatic liver cancer 8 months ago, me and my hubby didn’t take any holiday. And last year we were supposed to go on holidays with our parents… which of course got cancelled as soon as we knew father had cancer. So we are really looking forward to a relaxing holiday, and we read on the Kauai Travel Blog that the best place to go would be the most laid back of the main Hawaiian Islands: Kauai. I also read that when staying in one of the luxurious Kauai Vacation Rentals you will get a complete gourmet kitchen: ideal for hubby to cook some of the local dishes as these days he is really out of inspiration I find! We would invite our best friends with their 2 kids so we are 6. Looking to the vacation rentals at Hawaiian Vacation Kailua I reckon the m... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=987199 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:19:45 +0100 987199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982604&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-27-cancer-treatment%2Fmom-is-stressed-out%2F Exactly 8 months after father passed away and 1 week before the Christian celebration of the ghosts (Halloween), mom is pretty stressed out. Not only because of her grief, but also the nephew and niece who agreed to stay in mom’s house and keep her company: well, their company is more stressful than being on your own it seems. Mom doesn’t feel she owns the house she and father worked for anymore as she feels totally alienated in her own home. Now that I find is quite as sad as father passing away from metastatic liver cancer in the first place. Only one way to deal with this is for my nephew and niece to move out from the house. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982604 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:18:00 +0100 982604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974304&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-24-cancer-treatment%2Fsad-secondary-liver-cancer-news-please-give-your-support%2F We got a comment on our post Liver cancer is a killer, which we have to highlight more. Liver Cancer Story from Pammy My younger sister has just been diagnosed with aggressive secondary liver cancer she is poorly and can only have chemo to try to keep pain at bay,(that’s all they can do). Her time is precious, she has two wonderful little boys age 4 and 7 years. She is a fantastic fun mum and would never leave her boys ; what a wicked world !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Metastatic liver cancer facts The facts about metastatic liver cancer are quite grim, yet there is the positive news from Patti, who seems to be able to fight her liver secondary liver cancer with unknown primary. Yet every cancer story is different and we would ask the commentator of the above cancer story to write a follow up st... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974304 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:41:49 +0100 974304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974306&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-24-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-awareness-gift%2F Hubby being overseas just sent me a great breast cancer awareness gift: a pink camera! (better than a postcard, mind you…). Due to the main sponsor of my cancer story blog, I am not allowed to tell you the name of the pink cancer camera, nor a link where it can be found, but the picture is big enough to have an idea Hubby actually wanted to buy me a pink handphone, but handphones here are cheaper than where he is. I never saw a pink breast cancer awareness camera here, so I am quite happy to have my first camera Finally I can send hubby pictures back Please spread the word about breast cancer: early detection is the best road to a successful cancer cure! Get a mammogram screening and be aware that in the month of October, you can most likely find a free mammogram scanning near wh... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974306 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:20:21 +0100 974306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974308&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-24-cancer-treatment%2Flove-your-parents-you-only-have-1-pair-of-them%2F It’s as simple as that: you only have 1 father and 1 mother, which is something I learned the hard way after father passed away of metastatic liver cancer. You think you are slowly growing over it, until you see your daughter talking about love and wedding anniversaries. Mom and father had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a few months before father was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer. Since me and hubby "have a busy schedule" we organised to take mom and dad on a first honeymoon 3 months later of their 50th wedding anniversary. Quite sad as when we just had boarded the plain, mom phones us to tell me father was diagnosed with cancer. Of course we did visit our parents, but father being in the hospital, we never managed to give him his second honeymoon…... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974308 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:51:51 +0100 974308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=971473&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-23-cancer-treatment%2Fsecondary-liver-cancer-unknown-primary%2F For people having metastatic liver cancer, there is the bare reality of this blog that metastatic liver cancer can kill you. There is also hope given by Patti that you can fight this cancer with chemotherapy. Unlike father who was supposed to take 5FU chemotherapy, Patti is taking a Carboplatin/Gemcitibine combo and also Taxol. What I found quite disturbing is that the doctors show her that there is something in her lung but most likely that’s not the primary tumor… Same happened with father: the CT scan was showing something in his lungs and something in his right shoulder, yet the oncologist said that most likely that’s not the primary tumor… Most likely: it’s quite an amount of guessing going on when it comes to cancer. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=971473 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:28:08 +0100 971473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=968395&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-22-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-to-teach-kids-about-cancer%2F With October being breast cancer awareness month, I was just thinking that this month will reach almost everybody except children. So I am on a quest to find some cancer awareness games for children and stumbled upon www.makewish.org/ben. Ben, a kid with cancer made a wish to create a video game that could explain other children what cancer is and most important: what is needed to cure cancer. Ben always wins This shows the incredible amount of optimism children have I find. Although Ben explains that he want’s to teach children the good and not so good aspects of curing cancer only. Somehow he is right: what’s the use in teaching somebody he can die, that’s quite universal knowledge. The cancer game If you look at the graphics, you can see that it’s quite a sophist... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=968395 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:16:40 +0100 968395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=965242&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-20-cancer-treatment%2Floving-partners-follow-each-other-even-on-the-road-to-heaven%2F We were discussing in our previous post: Is mom depressed? Now what do you expect when your loving partner of 50 years dies of metastatic liver cancer? When father died, I had a long stroll on the graveyard. It was amazing to see how old partners are buried next to each other with a date of death less than a few months. In other words: if one goes to heaven, the partner joins within a few months… Mom said repeatedly in the very first weeks after father’s dead: I’d rather hang myself and be death as well… That’s when my funny brother said: don’t use the branch on the old oak tree, it could break and then you need to go to hospital… Humor is one way of coping in a survival situation! In Asian culture, we don’t marry the first year after so... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=965242 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:41:45 +0100 965242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=965244&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-20-cancer-treatment%2Fis-mom-depressed%2F We have quite a discussion going on in our family whether mom is depressed or not. According to my brother (married to a doctor, so very sensitive when you discuss medical matters…) mom is depressed. According to my hubby who used to teach "how to give good therapy": mom is grieving, therefore not necessarily in a depression. Hubby says: "if you want to call it a depression, at least specify what kind of depression". The best could be an exogenous depression, meaning the depression is caused by something outside of mom’s body: be it of course father who died of metastatic liver cancer. As you can see: when hubby joins any discussion: he wants to hear all but generic words like "a depression". You don’t go to a shop and ask for "clothes&... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=965244 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:32:33 +0100 965244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=957315&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-17-cancer-treatment%2Fupdate-from-mom%2F It has been ages since I posted an update from mom, and a surgery of the shoulder looks so minor when you read the story of Patti in one of the previous posts. But no good is good news, and in the case of mom this is quite true. Mom’s arm is getting better by the day and when brother visited mom last weekend, he said that both her arm and mom in general were in a good mood. Now we all know mom does have mood swings since father died of metastatic liver cancer, but as far as we can judge, these mood swings are getting less. Now we also know that when we get a bit too optimistic, something bad happens, so we will leave it for now… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=957315 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:53:58 +0100 957315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=954100&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-16-cancer-treatment%2Fgo-give-patti-a-hug%2F Like father, Patti has metastatic liver cancer from an unknown primary cancer. Unlike father: Patti is going for chemotherapy in order to beat the cancer. Patti is younger than father and Patti "only" has 4 masses in her liver, where father’s liver looked like a raisin bread filled with little tumors in stead of raisins… Anyway, Patti is getting a new CT scan today, so go give her a hug and let’s see how things are turning out for Patti! (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954100 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:41:45 +0100 954100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=944753&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F168696422%2F In response to my call for cancer stories: Tina Norberg, Project Manager of Kimmie Candy Company in Reno, Nevada sent me her mother’s cancer story. Read on… She was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on her scalp in 2001. The cancer was removed, along with about ¼ inch of bone from the top of her head. She also had chemotherapy. The cancer was in remission for quite a long time, about 5 years, which was a miracle considering they only gave her 9 months to live when originally diagnosed. When the cancer returned, it returned internally, in the center of her brain. It was inoperable, and somehow the decision was made to try the new “Gamma Knife” — they were clear that this was a one time only thing since the radiation is so concentrated. It had to work this time. Well... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=944753 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:47:52 +0100 944753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=944754&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F168613511%2F NPR (National Public Radio) has a cancer blog - My Cancer - authored by Leroy Sievers. Leroy Sievers (blogger, podcaster, commentator) began a Morning Edition commentary in May 2006 on his fight with cancer by saying, “My doctors are trying to kill me.” My Cancer blog is Leroy’s monthly commentary contribution to Morning Edition. Do check it out. Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=944754 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:00:01 +0100 944754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=943191&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F168392323%2F I’ve always been searching for cancer stories. I admit this blog lacks that. As I’m a woman of science, I cannot help but prioritize the research and science aspect of cancer in writing for this blog. That is why I always call for personal cancer stories whose owners are willing to have their them published here. Everywhere else, cancer stories of popular people (mostly the rich, influential people who have the power and the medium to voice out their story such as politicians and celebrities) are abound. I do not want those kind of cancer stories to be re-written here. I want that of people who do not have the medium to share their story. Normal, ordinary people who have a cancer story to share. It may not be your own, but of your loved one. So, whenever you are ready to share ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=943191 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:31:34 +0100 943191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939980&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F167723079%2F October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in lieu of this “celebration” the American Cancer Society and Siemens Medical Solutions have partnered on a national multi-media and social networking campaign to encourage women to get their yearly mammograms. The said campaign, called Change the Statistic – aims to get women across the country to promise to get their annual mammogram by tapping into the popularity of online social networking, encouraging them to virally spread the message along to their loved ones. Change the Statistic is a rich online resource designed to create a nationwide network of women who make a “virtual pledge” to get their annual mammogram, and inviting them to tell their own personal story behind why an annual mammogram is so important to them. I ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939980 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:22:36 +0100 939980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933007&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-07-cancer-treatment%2Fnational-cancer-registry-malaysia%2F In Malaysia , it seems 1 out of 4 people suffer from cancer and this is a revelation for me. I have a few friends most of them women who were diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer. No one seems to know why there is a high incidence of cancer cases but I was told it was due to our lifestyle. One of my close colleagues was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago and she found the lump during a self-examination. She went for a mammogram but it could not be picked up. On her doctor’s advice, she did a biopsy and found that it was cancerous. She had a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatment. One year later, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer but this did not mestasize from her earlier cancer. She underwent full chemo treatment this time and is now on the road to recovery. (Sour... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933007 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:36:43 +0100 933007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932060&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-06-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer-is-a-killer%2F My cousin who had suffered from obesity for many years was recently diagnosed with liver cancer for the second time… He was at a shopping mall with his son one day and there was a liver function test being conducted by a medical association at that time, and he decided on a whim to test himself anyway. His test results showed that his liver was not normal and he consulted a specialist. He was told that he had liver cancer and was advised to start chemotherapy. He started on a course of chemotherapy sessions and was given a few booster jabs during the treatment. These booster jabs were very expensive but in the end he managed to complete his chemotherapy session. However, he had a relapse one year later, and died shortly after. He was only 56 years old. He spent his entire life w... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932060 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:45:08 +0100 932060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=928827&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-05-cancer-treatment%2Fwho-should-tell-you-have-cancer%2F I had a discussion yesterday with a friend of mine who was very unhappy that dad’s doctor didn’t tell dad he had cancer. According to my friend it’s unethical that a doctor doesn’t tell his patient he has cancer. Not only that, she wanted to do a petition to get rid of these what she calls phony doctors… Anyway, I tried to convince her that the limited energy she has could be used for better cancer causes than the one she just picked. On the other hand I do find it a wise question: who should tell you that you have cancer? Please leave a comment with your ideas and or experience. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=928827 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:03:37 +0100 928827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=928984&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F165521046%2F SK Robinson who commented in this blog wrote me in an email: I have been working extremely hard on trying to get the word out about my brother-in-law who is fighting Stage 4 Cancer right now. We all still have hope for him and are not giving up because he has such a positive attitude. If anyone can beat this, he can. We are trying to raise funds to help pay for his cancer treatments because they are so expensive. For the type of cancer he has, the chemo treatment he needs is still not approved by the FDA; therefore, the insurance won’t cover it. My BIL & his wife have to pay $3,000 for each treatment, and he will have four of these treatments over the next two months. If they are working and results are good, he will have more. I started the blog and put a Paypal donation button ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=928984 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:35:45 +0100 928984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918956&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-02-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-update-from-dad%2F Dad is still recovering after his surgery to remove the cancer in his colon. He is home already and in very good spirits: wanting to go shopping, go to the hairdresser and doing his normal every day activities. Yet his body is still weak: even a little walk makes father tired. Now I am not a doctor and I know that people having cancer get tired quite fast. Yet I also know that dad is not that young anymore, so an evasive surgery like this must cost a lot of energy as well. And what I forget is that dad is now on a very strict diet in order to make sure his colon can heal properly. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918956 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:57:28 +0100 918956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916154&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-01-cancer-treatment%2Falternative-pancreatic-cancer-treatment%2F Non-traditional approaches to healing are getting popular nowadays especially in cases when standard medical treatment is not able to provide a cure. I still remember the emails I got about liver cleansing when father was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer. Alternative therapies may include folk medicine, herbal medicine, diet fads, homeopathy, new age and faith healing, acupuncture, massage, music therapy, naturopathy etc. It is believed that this alternative treatment should be used to complement traditional medicine instead of replacing them in totality. Anyone looking for alternative treatments should view sites that provide such info with skepticism but with an open mind. If possible look for scientific evidence that a certain procedure works but unfortunately many of these have n... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916154 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:22:26 +0100 916154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916156&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-01-cancer-treatment%2Fmoms-update%2F Mom was on the phone today having lots of questions about niece and nephew who were supposed to help her out after the surgery of her arm. Seems the surgery went really fine but mom is in pain as soon as she uses that arm. Which basically means that everything above shoulder height is more or less of limit unless with tremendous pain. So I emailed niece and nephew and asked then their part of the story. Most answers we get is "dunno". Jeez, what is wrong these days with teenagers? Did they skip all education all together or what? Mom and father used to be very welcoming for any visitors, but now that father died of metastatic liver cancer and mom has used up all her energy and added to that 1 shoulder, things are different than before. Main thing is that even when a cancer pat... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916156 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:29:20 +0100 916156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=913622&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-29-cancer-treatment%2Fguest-writers-about-pain-and-cancer-wanted%2F I keep on getting inbound links from my friend Colin who bogs about Chronic Pain Lifestyle. Now it’s nice to have a big blog, but it is even nicer if your blog about cancer or pain gets even more readers! That’s why I invite all bloggers blogging about pain or cancer, or anybody who has a friend or family-member in pain or having cancer: Please leave a comment here with: a quick description who you are, what your blog is about and of course a link to your blog about pain or cancer. I will then take your comment and make it a new blog post here at metastatic liver cancer: giving you FREE advertising for your cancer or pain blog! Thanks and do visit Colin’s Chronic Pain Lifestyle blog now And Colin: please leave a comment like stated above so you can be my first guest blog... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=913622 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:24:00 +0100 913622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=913624&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-29-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-cancer-can-make-you-famous%2F Now cancer is not your typical thing to be happy about, unless you can use it for a better cause: making other people aware that cancer exists and that there are ways of dealing with cancer that makes your life easier than you first thought when you heard the word cancer. If you have a blog about cancer, I recommend you add your blog to the cancer category at Blog of the Weekend. The owner of the blog Linky Love will then pick one blog that is standing out and make it Blog of the Weekend. Since there is a special category for cancer, I recon Linky Love has a special affinity when it comes to promoting cancer blogs, so join her Toplist Directory sit back and relax until you get picked for the weekend! (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=913624 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:50:09 +0100 913624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=909427&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-28-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-staging-2%2F This is a follow up on my previous Colon Cancer Staging post. I had some more questions about it related to dad’s colon cancer, but thanks to the Dad cancer update by brother, I still have the same questions and no answers yet. First and foremost, let me show you the list of cancer types or better said cancer stages Stage 0: Very early cancer on the innermost layer of the intestine (adenocarcinoma seems to be the medical term for this cancer, so matter what stage it is in) Stage I: Cancer is in the inner layers of the colon Stage II: Cancer has spread through the muscle wall of the colon Stage III: Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes Stage IV: Cancer that has spread to other organs (read my other post about Stage 4 colon cancer) From the 9 lymph nodes tested, dad has 5 with can... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=909427 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:32:44 +0100 909427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=909429&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-28-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-to-prevent-colon-cancer%2F With dad having colon cancer and metastatic liver cancer father most likely having had colon cancer as well, I am beginning to think that the universe is telling me to be aware that I can get cancer as well, even sooner than later. Seems that when you are about to become 50, you need to rethink your life strategies. So I am cutting down on meat, or at least trying to, and in the process discovered avocados I never thought hat with some imagination they are as tasty as egg yolk, which is one of my favorites, yet due to the fear of getting a high cholesterol, I already cut egg yolk out of my diet as much as possible (now don’t look when I eat egg tart or any other cakes…). I heard on the news a few days ago that avocados are "the new revolution" when it comes to cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=909429 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:20:19 +0100 909429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908653&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-28-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-cancer-update-by-brother%2F Since me and my sister already took some days off and our brother lives the closest to the hospital, we sent brother to meet the surgeon and ask some follow up questions. The result is that brother tells us that father has a bad colon… Euhm: if dad had a good colon, he wouldn’t have colon cancer would he? Now this is something you need to get used to: you don’t know what questions to ask unless you already had a loved one with cancer before. Colon cancer is new to my brother and it seems for him a 2 hour ride to get this information and no information about the cancer itself… it seems to have been ok for brother… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908653 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:13:05 +0100 908653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908655&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-27-cancer-treatment%2Fupdate-from-mom-over-the-phone-by-me%2F Mom went to see her surgeon yesterday and sounded quite depressed or tired on the phone today. Seems that the people who promised to help mom out are not really helping her out the way she expected. This can only mean that mom asks too much or the helpers give too little. Seems that her surgeon told her yesterday that her arm can still bother her for the next 6 months… In stead of telling her when she will be able to lead a normal life again, that would be a much more positive approach towards a person who is still mourning because of the death of her hubby who died of metastatic liver cancer. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908655 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:33:00 +0100 908655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=907107&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-27-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-staging%2F Why Cancer Staging Cancer staging is a way of identifying the cancer according to: size of the cancer has the cancer spread or not if the cancer has spread: how far has the cancer spread Cancer staging is done in order to have a better idea of which cancer treatment should be used. For the patient, their family and loved ones: the lower the cancer stage, the better the outlook in having a cancer cure available. A stage 1 cancer is the least advanced cancer and best treatable cancer stage. A stage 4 cancer is the most advanced and spread cancer and the least treatable cancer stage. Metastatic liver cancer unknown primary Take father’s metastatic liver cancer with unknown primary as an example. Since the primary cancer is unknown, the size of that cancer is so small it cannot be d... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=907107 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:12:38 +0100 907107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=894346&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F160551282%2F I hate Mondays. And then heavy rain just stopped, it was wet the whole weekend. It is school day and our “school bus” for some mechanical reason didn’t show up today, so we had to commute to school. While I catch my breath, let me share first the following cancer fodder: Blood test to screen for lung cancer I beat breast cancer 3 times Cycling legend Lance Armstrong takes cancer fundraiser to Vancouver Does a chemical formed in cooking french fries really cause cancer? Spinach can reduce ovarian cancer risks Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=894346 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:39:55 +0100 894346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=893277&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-23-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-out-of-hospital%2F We are at this moment taking dad out of the hospital (after his colon cancer surgery done last Monday). Our main concern now is… who’s car makes the least bumps on the road Father looks ok, just that his hands and feet are a bit swollen. Surely not as bad as with metastatic liver cancer father, so we will monitor it and follow up with the doctors on Thursday. Walking a bit should make things better. Of course dad can not exercise too much nor can he lift (heavy) weights, so we will see, as he needs to rest as well and his food intake is not very nutricious I find. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=893277 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:43:26 +0100 893277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=889642&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-21-cancer-treatment%2Fupdate-about-mom%2F Seems when people reach a certain age, doctors love to perform surgery… Anyway, mom’s arm has undergone surgery about 5 weeks ago now. She still has the companionship of her 2 sisters who are retired nurses, but you can feel that the sisters want to continue their lives as well. So far it seems that mom’s recovery is going well, and next week Monday she will get the visit of the professional palliative care taker of metastatic liver cancer father. Not that mom needs palliative care, but it’s a relief to see a real person who knows the real problems, in stead of filling in papers and getting approved or not by somebody who never leaves his or her desk… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=889642 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:51:59 +0100 889642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=889644&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-21-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-has-colon-cancer-update%2F Short update what is going on now that dad has colon cancer and has undergone surgery as cancer treatment. we take turns so dad never is alone in the hospital (its good when you have a bunch of kids if you need somebody to take care of you, at least a few will help!) dad has some bowel motion (how we know has to do with bean cooking tips…) dad woke up already, said a few words but went to bed again, went to sleep that is as he is all the time in bed we keep on phoning each other to find out who can take over from whom Further on we keep our fingers crossed and our mouths shut… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=889644 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:13:44 +0100 889644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886303&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-20-cancer-treatment%2Fpain-medication-for-felines%2F To keep my mind a bit occupied with cancer yet also away from dad’s cancer, I was wondering what to do when my cat would have cancer? Since we don’t go for colonoscopy on our cat, would we ever know he would ever have cancer in the first place? Googling things up I was very surprised to hear about Celebrex again (see Colon Cancer Signs) One particular class of drugs, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), is very effective in controlling post-surgical pain as well as pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Eh, our GP gave dad Celebrex long before there was even talk about surgery! Just make sure that if one day your cat is in pain, go to your vet in stead of self medicating. Cats are very susceptible to exhibiting adverse effects from drugs like aspirin and aceta... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886303 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:08:02 +0100 886303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886305&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-20-cancer-treatment%2Ftoo-close-for-comfort%2F Unlike with father’s metastatic liver cancer where I blogged a lot about each and every day in the life of father dealing with his liver cancer, I am reluctant to write about dad (dad has colon cancer). It does make a difference when you are talking about your real dad in stead of your father in law. Dad is still in the hospital but unlike metastatic liver cancer father, dad hasn’t been told that he had cancer in the first place. And I like to keep it that way… Just imagine how father wanted to shout it all out to the rest of the world, and with the next cancer case already we are keeping quite. This is the only reason why the world keeps on turning having more cancer cases each and every day without bothering much talking about cancer prevention… (Source: Metastat... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886305 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:11:12 +0100 886305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886307&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-20-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-signs%2F According to dad’s surgeon (dad has colon cancer), dad’s cancer was already 2 years old, so we should have seen the red flags in stead of thinking that father had yet another food poisoning… Father was chronically constipated (due to the tumor that was blocking the colon), but you only see for sure on a colonoscopy And suddenly he has severe diarrhea father was in pain (his GP doctor gave him Celebrex, and as far as I know that’s used as a painkiller when you have arthritis…) severe bleeding in his stool (GP doctor said that most likely is caused by piles) 90% of colon cancer symptoms are found in those 50 yrs of age or older, so that’s why for colon cancer prevention you should get a colonoscopy. Now colonoscopy is quite mediaeval in my point of view&... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886307 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:54:45 +0100 886307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883772&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-19-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-has-colon-cancer-2%2F As a follow up of our previous dad has colon cancer post: dad had the cancer removed the operation went well dad already opened his eyes once according to the surgeon, dad will not die from cancer. We keep our fingers crossed because everybody knows that a colon is something that has to work every day, so just after surgery, things have almost no time to heal. One sis is with father until the weekend, and then I will take over the next week (we know the routine from metastatic liver cancer father …). (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883772 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:15:13 +0100 883772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=876087&cid=t_106558_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-17-cancer-treatment%2Fwhat-vanessa-hudgens-can-teach-us-about-cancer%2F Be it if your name is Vanessa Hudgens, the future lies open for you, million dollar contracts are waiving to you at Disney’s and suddenly somebody discovers your Vanessa Hudgens nude pictures… kind of everything you dreamt about falls apart in a split second. Something similar people feel when they hear they have cancer, yet the pain is 1000 times worse as nude pictures are not that life threatening and there can be found a solution. When you are diagnosed with cancer, you know that a lot of times, there is no solution. And it’s surely not a crazy teenager dating thing… Technorati Tags: Vanessa Hudgens (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=876087 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:39:41 +0100 876087