Category Archives: Q & A
What is cancer?
The name Cancer encompasses many types and can set in to many different parts of our bodies. Cancer has a professional name in the medical field it’s called Malignancy; a malignancy is an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, bone cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma. Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include radiation, chemotherapy, surgery and even some of the cutting edge treatments like Autologous Blood Stem-Cell Transplant and CAR T-Cell Therapy. There are new studies coming out all the time and with every study comes more hope to beat Cancer back. The June 29th of 2015 in WebMD Health News by Rita Rubin and reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy MD, MPH talks about how Immune Drugs show promise in the fight, these are drugs that help our bodies natural immune system fight back. So the good news is Cancer now has a shorter life span than it did even five years ago. Many say that in ten years we can totally beat Cancer.
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What changes can people expect to make at home?
Posted on September 25, 2015 by Admin in Q & AThere are days after chemo treatments when my son was most agitated by sound, smells, and bright lights. a. Lay Out? We needed to get rid of a lot of stuff so she could get from her room to the bathroom in the chair. This made it better for us. b. The food? Due to […]
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Were you able to talk to the person or was it hard if so why?
Posted on September 25, 2015 by Admin in Q & AThis time around it was much easier. I am no longer scared of cancer so I feel confident talking about it with people who are affected by it and sharing my knowledge. No I was not, I didn’t know what to say or how to say it. Yes I put it out there, so you have cancer I […]
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What do you need to be strong for your family member?
Posted on September 25, 2015 by Admin in Q & AI need faith in God. I needed the time to read about this. I had no idea what to say or do until I found out more my self. I mean come one, this is a mistake she never even smoked! Keep myself surrounded by positive people, and attitudes. Talk about what a relief this will […]
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What did you do to become more supportive?
Posted on September 25, 2015 by Admin in Q & AI accompanied them to the initial doctor appointment and offered some information without being too pushy. Reminded him that his chances are good due to he is a strong and healthy kid, and he was only Stage 1. I stated making plans for our next family trip, I let her know that we were going […]
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Were you scared about not knowing what to say?
Posted on September 25, 2015 by Admin in Q & AYes, I am afraid to say too much and overwhelm them.
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What do people need to be ready for?
Posted on September 16, 2015 by Admin in Q & AWell as a kid we need to know that our parents are going through the hard stuff. So not only do they have the family to think about they are fighting cancer so if they get short or mad just remember they have a lot going on. Be patient with them and love them. Let […]
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How do you support people with cancer?
Posted on September 16, 2015 by Admin in Q & APeople that are fighting cancer are no different that people without cancer, only they tend to have a greater respect for life and what is means. So when you are talking with us treat us like you would any other person, if your happy be happy, if you sad be sad. Just be real and […]
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How do you respond when someone you love has cancer?
Posted on September 16, 2015 by Admin in Q & AWhen I found out my Mom had cancer I didn’t know what to do. So I hid and cried after I got my wits about me I prayed the God would lead me through this. I prayed that he would guide me and help me help my Mom and my family. And he did, in […]
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When is the correct time to tell people?
Posted on September 16, 2015 by Admin in Q & AI don’t know if there is a correct time to tell people, I think just when you have prayed about it and feel you can handle and questions. I didn’t wait, I couldn’t wait. I got home and was in a total mess. I wanted to be strong but I could not be I just […]
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What was the worst part of telling your family?
Posted on September 16, 2015 by Admin in Q & AThe part that tour my heart out was thinking how can I tell them and be strong, how can I hide the fear that I had. I found that as soon as I started I had a room full of people around me holding me and I was not afraid any more, I was not […]
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