Mary
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I feel compelled to relate that you can have the most vocal advocates and never leave your loved one unattended and not have a favorable outcome. Much regards, Mary
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Ry, Just wanted to wish you a welcome back. Mary
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Stephanie, So sorry to hear about your mom. This disease just never seems fair especially when it takes someone as special as your mom. Mary
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Curtis, I respected Becky greatly and am shocked as well at her passing. I can offer little comfort other than she touched people deeply. Mary
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This topic is very interesting because it has been my experience that some doctors are more interested in covering their ---, then in trying something unorthodox. I think this is because they are afraid of being sued. I think this holds research and longevity for cancer patients back. Best Wishes, Mary
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Hi, I know I haven't posted much but I do lurk and pray for everyone here. I wanted to share something that happened today at school. I teach seniors and I overheard two girls I teach talking in the hall about smoking. I started to walk by and stopped instead to confront them. I guess you could say I "snapped" went on a rampage, and applied some scared straight tactics. One student was very receptive and has signed up for the stop smoking program at our school. The other had the typical attitude that she was invinsable. It felt so incredibly gooooooooood, I just might make it a point to snap more often. Best Wishes, Mary
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Bob, Praying for your speedy recovery. I have a sister that has had a feeding tube for about two years. The procedure to put it in place was outpatient and not very painful. At first the family was hesitant about getting one for her but we are now so happy we did. He health has improved since she's had it. I've talked to healthcare people who have seen lots of people recover enough to get the tube removed. When you first get the tube you need to make sure to keep the skin area around it clean. We use Hydrocortizone(SP) because it has antibiotics in it. My sister has never had an infection nor has her tube slipped out. However, she has had to have the tube replaced because it just wears out. Best Wishes, Mary
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Peg, Thinking of your family and praying that Bill continues to improve. (((((hugs)))) Mary
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Great article! Thanks for sharing, Mary
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The poem is by Robert Frost. He was my mother's favoritte poet. I once thought his poems were simplistic but now I understand that's part of the charm of his work. To me the peom is about choices and not having regrets. Mary
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Jim, Ada struck me as one of those people who posseses more than their share of grace and charm. She was always so comforting and eloquent in her posts. Lossing people like her is what makes this disease so shi --y! By moving forward and staying the person Ada loved, you are beating this horrible disease. Warm regards, Mary
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Norme, May be a silly question, but did they ever biopsy any of the supposed lung cancer mets? Warm regards, Mary
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Neicecola, I am not an M.D., this is just my personal opinion about what I would do. If I was not a candidate for surgery, I would try to get R.F.A. If I was not a candidate for that procedure, I would go to Staton Island University Hospital and get body radiosurgery. I attempted (almost got my sister there) ,however; another sister was pushing for Sloan and questioned the validity of body radiosurgery so she didn't go anywhere. Best of Luck, Mary
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Dave, Great news about the NED and Isabel. I'm in Va Bch and we did O.K. Mostly alot of tree damage but my house wasn't hit. The area where I live has tons of trees so most of my neighbors had some damage. Funny thing was 95 % of people in the beach were without electricity by Friday but not my nephews who never lost power even when most of their neighborhood did. It reminded me that I had asked my sister for a sign to do with lights. Then I started wondering why I was the last person in my family to get the power back on. Best Wishes, Mary