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Pancreatic cancer will be diagnosed in about 42,000 Americans this year, and some 35,000 will die of it. What can be done to treat pancreatic cancer, or prevent recurrences after treatment? Readers recently posted ...
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Eurand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of global specialty pharmaceutical company Eurand N.V. (NASDAQ: EURX), today announced additional data from a post-hoc analysis of a Phase III clinical trial with ZENPEP ...
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Pancreatic cancer is still associated with devastating prognosis. Real progress in its treatment has still not been achieved. Therefore new models to investigate this deadly malignancy are urgently needed. As a part of ...
Read moreThey Won’t Stay at Current Prices Very Long: MIPI, PESI, FURX - Small Cap Network
First up this morning we have Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals Inc ., ( MIPI ) http://www.molecularinsight.com/ currently trading in the $1.84 range on a 3-Month average daily trading volume of 624,462 shares. Earlier ...
Read moreEurand N.V. (EURX) Subsidiary To Present Positive Data from Phase III of EPI Treatment ZENPEP - StreetInsider.com
Eurand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of global specialty pharmaceutical company Eurand N.V. (Nasdaq: EURX ), today announced additional data from a post-hoc analysis of a Phase III clinical trial with ZENPEP ...
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[ PFE Loading... ( ) ] unfortunate drug development record this month. This morning the world's biggest pharmaceutical firm announced that it's scrapping two more drugs that were in late-stage studies ...
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(RTTNews) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Eurand N.V. (EURX: News ) said Thursday that results from additional data from a post-hoc analysis of a late-stage clinical trial with its PEP, or pancreating enzyme product ...
Read moreCysts, Pancreatic Disease and Cancer - Gainesville Sun
Can diseases of the pancreas like cysts or pancreatitis progress to cancer? Are melanoma or colon cancer related to pancreatic cancer? Those are among the questions recently posted to the Consults blog. Dr. Eileen O ...
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Resolved Question: What does pancreatic ductal dilation mean?
CT scan done and comment made on report was pancreatic ductal dilation. This report in on an 81 year of female that was diagonosed with pancreatic cancer. After chemo treatments the tumor is no longer present. moreVoting Question: I told my husband that I wished he was dead?
So my husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August of last year. He hasn't been responding positively to any treatment and our primary care physician has given him between 4-6 months to live. Needless to say, he requires a great deal of attention and care. My daughter and I have been doing the best we can but it's really putting a toll my social life and my career. I love him dearly but I'm getting ready to move on with my life. Anyway, the other day he was being particularly needy and an overall pain in the ***. Unfortunately, I was in a really foul mood and I totally snapped. I said to him, "I wish you would just die already" or something to that effect. He totally freaked and moved out of the house to go live with his mother. I haven't spoken with him for over two weeks. My adult daughter, who lives with us, also left and isn't answering my calls. So... I know it was kind of a rude thing to say, but I think they're really blowing it out of proportion. What do you guys think? moreVoting Question: does radiation get harder as treatments progress?
my mom was diagnosed w pancreatic cancer about a month ago. she has begun radiation (5 treatments a week for 7-8 weeks, she is also taking chemo meds (zolada) they are also giving her gemzar on fridays(iv chemo treatment). she is in her 2nd week of this treatment plan. will her side effects subside eventually or get worse? moreResolved Question: Pancreatic cancer is he lying?
i have a friend who claimed about 5 or 6 months ago to have pancreatic cancer. He has been in and out of the hospital since i have known him due to crohn's and now says he has pancreatic cancer. When he first told me he said he wasnt telling his family bc he wasnt going to get treatment since there is such a low survival rate and he has seen what chemo does to people. He said that only 3 people including me know and that the doctors gave him 6 months. In the past month he has maybe dropped 20 lbs but he goes to the gym like 2-3 times per day recently (and he could lose the weight), claims to drink energy drinks to be able to have energy for the gym and that the only solid food is the food he eats when he comes to my house and I cook for him. He appears healthy to me, no jaundis, drives, goes out at night sometimes, has sex(sorry if TMI) is in pain sometimes but that can be attributed to crohns in my opinion. He tried to tell me that he was puking blood from the pancreatic cancer, but I checked side effects of this crohns med and it causes nausea and if you have ulcers of course you will puke blood right?? He is my current/ex bf that I feel like maybe he is saying such things so when I get mad at him he throws that out there and then of course I get upset and dont leave him or whatever. I have tried assuring him I wont leave him even if he isnt really sick, no dice. he said originally that the doctors gave him 8 months, that was like 5 months ago...then 2 months later it was 3 months....now its 3 months again...and I just feel like he is changing it....I told him I was going to move back home (1000 miles away) and he told me he wants me to go so he can set me free...and let him die alone and miserable. Plus...he goes tanning and dyes his hair....no doctor would let him do that right??? AM I being naive believing him? Its hard not to bc what if its true, then I am the ahole...any thoughts. Oh and he wont let me go to the doc with him, because he says I cant handle it. moreResolved Question: My dad has pancreatic cancer. Diagnosed October. Dr. told he is in his last days. What does that mean? Signs?
My dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer October2009. He went away for 5 months got laser treatment for 5 days. He saw a Dr. last week and was told he is in his last days. What do they mean by that? How long does that mean? What are the signs to look for? moreResolved Question: Stage 5 pancreatic cancer please help?
My Grandmother (age 64) has stage 5 pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver. Her oncologist told us last week (Friday) that he does not want to continue on her Chemo (gemcitabine). He told us that there was nothing else that he could do to prolong her life. At this point I am not sure what to do. I am her Medical POA and her Durable Power of Attorney. Should I start planing her funeral? In Feb 2010 he told me and my mother that with treatment she had a survival chance of 4-6 months but without treatment only 2-4 months. I am just at a loss right now and not sure what to do. Any advise or suggestions.Thanks for the advise. moreResolved Question: Lying about Pancreatic Cancer?
I met a girl that said she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in an early stage. When asking about her treatment, she said she went straight to radiation - while avoiding surgery, and chemotherapy... This seems extremely unrealistic for pancreatic cancer. Thoughts? She also mentioned something about taking pills during radiation that make her sick. moreVoting Question: how would i got about starting a cancer walk?
i lost my father to pancreatic cancer in december of 2009 .. and i was looking online to see if i could find a cancer walk near by me and sadly i cant find any .. if i wanted to start up my own cancer walk what are the steps i would have to take to make this happen .. i would really fell up lifted to walk in honor of my father ? pleas any words of wisdom and knowledge would be greatly appreciated .. i want to start my own walk to raise money for those who can not afford treatment and those who don't not have the means for medical attention. it would be totally non-profit moreVoting Question: Calling All Cancer Experts?
I'm writing a book. I'm looking for a cancer for a character in my book. It's a story about they diagnostic process, treatment, and death. What I'm looking for: - something that will give me 9-12 months, though this includes the time for tests, etc. - there is a point when they believe it could be operable, but it is later discovered that is has in fact spread too far for surgery when the surgeons actually dig in - preferably something not hereditary - preferably something with hope of survival (though I have considered Pancreatic cancer) - it would be treated with chemo - he's roughly 40-45, male If you also have any other additional information about the estimated time span from test-to-test, effects of treatment, what it could be mistaken for, etc. I would love you forever! Thank you for your time.I did a ton of research before coming here, but came up empty-handed. It seems that people don't write websites geared to answer writer's questions on the topic, but they write them to answer the questions of the people diagnosed. Everything I've found has directed me towards a physician. I don't have a physician to talk to, much less a physical case to talk about.I'll also add that the story is about a young girl who's father is dying from cancer. In her account, the most important thing I need to know is the time-span and the later effects, but right now I'm looking for the type of cancer her dad has, so I can do my research instead of going on wild goose chases. moreResolved Question: any fruitful treatment for advance stage of pancreatic cancer?
moreResolved Question: How come there is special medicaid assistance for women with breast & cervical cancer but not other types?
My art teacher told me that she got diagnosed with breast cancer at a time when she didn't have health insurance, but she was able to apply for Calcaid (or something like that - I don't know what it's called, but it's like Medicaid for people in California), and it completely covered the cost of her treatment. She never paid for anything, and she got excellent care because she was able to get one of the few oncologists at Cedars Sinai (hospital in Beverly Hills) who accepts Calcaid to treat her. I adore her and am happy she didn't have to suffer with the financial devastation a lot of people do with an illness like cancer, but I'm confused about the way the aid works. Why is there special aid given to women with breast and cervical cancer but not to kids with leukemia and sarcoma and adults with pancreatic cancer? One of the girls from my support group died in January from AML and her sister said that their parents are over a million dollars in debt from all her medical bills. They aren't getting help because apparently they fall in the middle ground where they make way too much to be qualified for aid, but they aren't loaded. They had insurance, they did everything they were supposed to do to be responsible, but they're stuck with the bills on top of the loss of their daughter. This seems to be very unfair to me. What gives?Thank you for your exceptional answer, Animal Luvr. : ) moreResolved Question: The Benefits Of Animal Testing?
Any comments/Suggestions would be greatly appreciated In 1990 the founder of PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Ingrid Newkirk told a reporter that if an AIDS cure resulted from animal research, “we’d still be against it.” I appreciate the efforts that animal activists put forth on securing animal rights, emphasizing that animals are not ours to be tested on. However, when it comes to ensuring human life, I disagree. Should we not take the best lead we have to cure a disease like AIDS, which has already killed 28million people? Should we take thousands of animals and place their lives above millions of people, which they have saved and will save? Scientific effort based on animal testing is a sacrifice that must be made to pledge the safety of human health. Without these mammals for testing, medical progress crucial to the safety and development of medicine and food will drop severely. One of the advantages of animal testing is the ability for medical procedures to be run safely and efficiently on humans after testing it on animals. Open-heart surgery, which is now the most common form of cardiac surgery in the U.S according to the US Department of Health, required about 20 years of animal testing on cats by Doctor John Gibbon of Jefferson Medical College to assure safety and efficiency. Unfortunately, not all medical procedures pass through sufficient testing before entering the market. The Food and Drug Administration distributed a jaw implant called Vitek in 1983, without sufficient testing. This malfunctioned jaw implant resulted in thousands of people suffering from severe pain when their jaws were literally torn apart, which ultimately leads to eating disabilities. One year later, the Vitek Incorporation tested the Vitek jaw on canine dogs, which resulted in immediate jaw damage and erosion. Had the FDA required such testing, many painful and permanent injuries would have been prevented. In the past, many diseases like Polio and Diabetes, which killed hundreds of thousands of humans, seemed unstoppable. The only way scientists were able to combat these diseases successfully was through animal testing. One of the best accomplishments made with animal experimentation was the vaccine for polio developed in1955, an epidemic that killed about 60,000 people a year, targeting primarily children. A doctor named Jonas Stalk was determined to find prevention not with his patients, which several scientists tried and failed, but within his lab. Injecting approximately 17,500 monkeys with the disease, he was finally able isolate the three viruses that caused polio and developed a vaccine for each that was able to prevent humans from being infected with Polio. Today, people take the wellness and life span of diabetes patients for granted. Before 1969, the fear of severe Diabetes was much, much greater. According to the Nobel Prize Committee and Medical Doctor Andrew Dexter from UCLA, patients back then with sever diabetes were only spared a few more years by following extreme diets and undergoing constant pain. Luckily, two Nobel Prize winning scientist, Frederick G. Banting and John Macleod, discovered Insulin from experimenting on a dog with Diabetes and another dog without. By removing the pancreas, an organ that regulates sugar, of a dog, diabetes developed in the dog a week. However, when injecting the diabetic dog with a pancreatic formula, called insulin, extracted from the healthy dog, the diabetic dog lived a healthy life as long as it kept receiving the injection. This proved to be true in humans as well because patients who died from diabetes had a damaged pancreas. When Insulin was distributed throughout America to humans, patients with severe diabetes with only days to live recovered as long as they kept receiving their injections. Unfortunately, scientists are unable to find a cure or treatment for every disease. Animal testing alone provides a huge potential for scientists to find a cure for today’s toughest diseases like AIDS. First off, scientists require thorough information on the virus before looking for a cure. Fortunately, this was made possible by examining similar immune deficiencies syndromes in mice, cats, and monkeys. One major understanding the AIDS Foundation discovered through animal models was that the AIDS virus is a retrovirus, meaning that it can only duplicate with a special enzyme, or “helper” chemical. The majority of mammals possess these similar enzymes, each producing a different disease similar to AIDS. By understanding how AIDS works from animal models, scientists have better chance to stop the AIDS virus from duplicating. Even though a vaccine is currently eluding us, animal testing still has provided temporary treatments. The Foundation of Biomedical Research discovered blood tests that are run on humans to detect AIDS, through animal testing. Multiple drug treatments that allowed patients to live longer were also tested on animal models to secure moreResolved Question: My speech on why animal testing benefits human wellness.?
The first one, or perhaps everyone, who reads this probably will disagree with what I have to say. However, I hope you disagree. Please tell me if this speech changes your opinion. It is suppose to be ten minutes. Please suggest anything that would make my speech stronger. In 1990 the founder of PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Ingrid Newkirk told a reporter that if an AIDS cure resulted from animal research, “we’d still be against it.” I appreciate the efforts that animal activists put forth on securing animal rights, emphasizing that animals are not ours to be tested on. However, when it comes to ensuring human life, I disagree. Should we not take the best lead we have to cure a disease like AIDS, which has already killed 28million people? Should we take thousands of animals and place their lives above millions of people, which they have saved and will save? Scientific effort based on animal testing is a sacrifice that must be made to pledge the safety of human health. Without these mammals for testing, scientific progress crucial to the safety and development of medicine and food will drop sharply. If humanity risks such a decline in scientific progress, people around the world will face limitations on food and future medical treatments. The most important reason humanity requires animal testing is to solve medical issues. One of the advantages of animal testing is the ability for medical procedures to be run safely and efficiently on humans after testing it on animals. Open-heart surgery, which is now the most common form of heart surgery in the U.S, required about 20 years of animal testing on cats by Doctor John Gibbon of Jefferson Medical College to ensure safety and efficiency. Unfortunately, not all medical procedures pass through sufficient testing before entering the market. The Food and Drug Administration distributed a jaw implant called Vitek in 1983, without sufficient testing. This malfunctioned jaw implant resulted in thousands of people suffering from severe pain when their jaws were literally torn apart. One year later, scientists tested the Vitek jaw on canine dogs, which resulted in immediate jaw damage and erosion. Had the FDA required such testing, many painful and permanent injuries would have been prevented*. In the past, many diseases like Polio and Diabetes killed hundreds of thousands of humans. The only way scientists were able to combat these diseases was through animal testing. One of the best accomplishments made through animal testing was the vaccine for polio developed in1955, an epidemic that killed about 60,000 people a year, targeting primarily children. A doctor named Jonas Stalk was determined to find prevention not with his patients, which several scientists tried and failed, but within his lab. Injecting approximately 17,500 monkeys with the disease, he was finally able isolate the three viruses that caused polio and developed a vaccine for each that was able to prevent humans from getting Polio. Today, people take the wellness and life span of diabetes patients for granted. Before 1969, the fear of severe Diabetes was much, much greater. According to the Nobel Prize Committee and Medical Doctor Andrew Dexter from UCLA, patients back then with sever diabetes were only spared a few more years by following extreme diets and undergoing constant pain. Luckily, two Nobel Prize winning scientist, Frederick G. Banting and John Macleod, discovered Insulin from experimenting on a dog with Diabetes and another dog without. By removing the pancreas, an organ that regulates sugar, of a dog, diabetes developed in the dog a week. However, when injecting the diabetic dog with a pancreatic formula, called insulin, extracted from the healthy dog, the diabetic dog lived a healthy life as long as it kept receiving the injection. This proved to be true in humans as well because patients who died from diabetes had a damaged pancreas. When Insulin was distributed throughout America to humans, patients with severe diabetes with only days to live recovered as long as they kept receiving their injections. Unfortunately, scientists are unable to find a cure or treatment for every disease. Animal testing alone provides a huge potential for scientists to find a cure for today’s toughest diseases like AIDS. First off, scientists require thorough information on the virus before looking for a cure. Fortunately, this was made possible by examining similar immune deficiencies syndromes in mice, cats, and monkeys. One major understanding the AIDS Foundation discovered was that the AIDS virus is a retrovirus, meaning that it can only duplicate with a special enzyme, or “helper” chemical. The majority of mammals possess these similar enzymes, each producing a different disease similar to AIDS. By understanding how AIDS works from animal models, scientists have better chance to stop the AIDS virus from duplicating. Even though a vaccine is currently eluding us, animal testing s moreResolved Question: Cancer and hospice care.....what to expect?
First of all thank you to all that have answered ALL of my questions, because I have posted quite a few lately. My grandpa was diagnosed yesterday with Pancreatic cancer, and it has spread from last month....they did a CT scan last month and then Friday...there is nothing they can do, he has Alzheimers disease, and physically not able to handle any type of treatment. He is being discharged from the hospital on hospice...what should I expect in the last days? How long does somebody survive from the cancer after it has spread? Thank you for your answers! moreResolved Question: Am I on the verge of a nervous breakdown?
I will try and keep this as short as possible as its a bit of a long story, anyway this all started 3 years ago. I was getting treatment for health issues which were pretty serious, then we found out my grandmother, who helped raise me, had bone cancer so we had to prepare ourselves for the worst only then to get a phone call about my grandfather being taken into hospital with pancreatic cancer and he didnt have long, 1st flight to scotland in June to see him and found out while I was there that I was pregnant, finally some good news...anyway 2nd flight to scotland in August for a holiday, arrived on the monday only for my grandfather to pass away on the Friday and the funeral was held the day before I came back to Canada, so came back to Canada with some comfort of the fact that I was pregnant. Finished work at the end of January and had my baby boy mid feb....What a high!! Only to be brought back down by my brother (and sons only uncle) being killed in a motorbike accident, then my husband had to declare bankruptcy, now I am back at work to find out that my boss has cut my pay and with the extra expense my darling baby boy comes with I just dont see how we can survive. I am constantly shaking and feel extremely sick. I just feel like there is just never EVER gonna be a happy ending for me....Am I destined to be sad my whole life. If you dont have something nice or positive to say then please dont say anything at all. moreResolved Question: My Dog Has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?
The vet has said our german shepherd dog has to have enzyme capsules and suggests Hills id dog food. Has anybody had a dog with the same condition? Did your dog do well with the above treatment? moreResolved Question: A friend became sick out of no where, should I worry?
I saw him this this morning and he was fine, but apparently later, he complained of head pain and dizziness. He later started vomiting and his mother spotted red so she immediately took him to the hospital. He's currently in remission, ending treatment for pancreatic cancer. I'm a bit nervous as I've heard nothing and wanted to know, should I be worried? moreResolved Question: I Just Saw an Ad for "Cancer Treatment Centers of America", Do you Know the Percentage of Diagnosed Pancreatic?
- Cancer that is Actually Pancreatic Cancer? Is the "Treatment" Mostly Palliative?Thanks Panda. Sorry, but Statistics In General, Not Only their Statistics. moreResolved Question: Apricot Kernels do they work?
Hi everybody, my father has recently been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. For the past week i have been feeding him apricot kernels with fresh pineapple and apple juice and have been giving him vegetables & fruits... Has anyone had the same experience as this and did it work? I need help at the moment & advise... I know that the doctors don't recommend this type of treatment but they haven't given him any other options. Surgery is out of the question & the only other thing is chemo, which i don't have faith in.. I am desperate at the moment, doctor has given him 3-6months... I would love to hear from people that have had the apricot kernels and had a positive result or negative ... What they had with them, diet and so on... Kind Regards moreResolved Question: Do you think going the Cancer Treatment Centers of America is a good choice?
My father has been battling pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately we have found out that the cancer has spread to his stomach and liver. His doctors say the only chance he has is that if he responds to chemotherapy he may have a couple of years. If he doesn't, a few months. The CTCA is the last chance my dad has. He recently talked to him and seemed very friendly and sympathetic. Still, I'm not sure about them since i've been researching them on the internet and there are a lot of negative comments about the centers. Please, if you have any info about what its like there, tell me. Thanks so muchI'm not saying my dad can be cured. I want to know if there will be good treatment there and there might be a chance his cancer will be put into remission. moreResolved Question: Lovastatin inhibition of RAS cancer cell mutation in pancreatic cancer,?
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090921/New-interferonlovastatin-treatment-to-battle-cancer.aspx moreResolved Question: Mother, 76 yrs, post polio, has pancreatic cancer, elected no treatment including bile stint.?
Family wants to gather at end. Doctor not giving time line. What symptoms will we see as we near the end? At this time, she is quite yellow, sleeps about 22-23 hours a day, at times can barely lift a coffee cup. Some weakness attributed to post polio. moreResolved Question: Advice for cancer patient?
I recently discovered that one of my friends developed pancreatic cancer. I can’t understand what he must be going through. If you have had/have cancer how did you feel when you found out? Was it curable? Did you go through intense pain and treatment? What advice of hope can you give others about the situation if they had to deal with it? moreResolved Question: Help with maniputlative and controlling mother family?
About 2 months ago, I finally decided to be open with my mother about seeing an old but very loyal and wonderful boyfriend (known eachother and our families for 16 years! since highschool) he and I parted ways for about 7 but came back together naturally. He has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and has opted for holistic treatment. He left his family, friends and life in Cali to be with and I quote "the woman that I love, my best friend, and I just want to be happy for as long as I can". At the same time I also FINALLY found my biological father, grandparents and extended family in Louisiana and another 1/2 brother. I should also note that both of my parents sent me to live with diff relatives off and on since I was 7 till I was about 16 years old because they were financially and lifewise irresponsible and I suffered (but never sent the other kids away). I am a people pleaser, a straight A student (now 30), a great home, EXCELLENT job, respect of coworkers and am a real sweetheart and have let my family use me for hundreds of thousands of dollars, in groceries, cell phones, bank accounts, bank loans, credit cards, gas money and everything else... So I guess what I want to know is after being open and honest letting her know exactly that my bf is living with me and I found my other family, she said " I have no response, good luck". and of late said " Do you still have people living with you?" She has always controlled me and now she can't, but I am remaining the bigger person (have not cut her off, keep her in the loop). Why is she punishing me and being so rude? and why do I feel guilty about trying to pry myself out of her control and truly be happy? Been depressed for 10 years until my other fam and bf came into the picture now am happy and hopeful... moreResolved Question: a question about non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
My sister was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma just over 3 years ago. After some treatment she thankfully beat it. At the time i was shocked but i felt excluded form everything by our mum who decided to allow everyone else to help bar me. I was furious at the time. As i said my sister beat it but has been going back to the hospital every 6 months for check ups but touch wood the cancer has not come back. However she has been under a lot of stress recently and a lot of things have hit home like her losing her dad (my step-dad) to pancreatic cancer, then our nan to lung cancer, not to mention her being ill in the first place! On top of that she has moved away to London to go to University and her current boyfriend shouts at her and has turned her housemates against her. So it has been a shit time. Anyhow she had a 6 month check up and she has swollen lymph glands in her neck. Now my mum is shitting herself which i suppose is natural, and i ain't spoken to my sister to see how she is but then again we don't speak that often anyway. Now as i understand it, swollen lymph glands could be anything, it don't mean the cancer is back. It could be anything from a touch of the flu to stress (which she has a lot of!). She is also suffering from panic attacks brought on by the situation at Uni. Also she doesn't have to go back for the scan for a month yet. If they really thought the cancer was back surely they'd whip her in right away? So given all that, should i be worried?thanks. I swear to god i will have a 'quiet word' with her fella if he has made her ill. moreResolved Question: How likely is it that I will end up getting cancer when I am older?
Cancer runs throughout our family, which I just learned. Well actually, its all through my moms side of the family. My great grandma had pancreatic [sorry for the spelling] cancer and died from it. My grandma had breast cancer but caught the lump very early and had it removed, and she just got off of the treatment. My uncle [my moms brother] had skin cancer. My mom doesnt have cancer, but she is only 39. I hope she doesnt get it.. How likely is it that I will get cancer? very likely? I am only 14 and the thought of having cancer scares me... moreResolved Question: My Friend's Situation...help?
My best friend's dad discovered he had pancreatic cancer this July. He seemed healthy and started chemo treatment this October. About a week ago, he started throwing up a lot of blood and had to be taken to the hospital, but then he came back home. But earlier this week, he was throwing up more blood and had to be rushed to the hospital. Yesterday, my friend got a call that her Dad had started throwing up more blood and he was still in the hospital. She visited him last night, but only her mother was let into the room. Then, today (Halloween), she called me this afternoon, saying her dad had died that morning. I'm so sad and upset that it's making me mad that God didn't hear my prayers. I feel really betrayed by God and I want to be there for my friend so badly. Any ideas on how to help her get through this? And how could God do this? I don't understand. moreResolved Question: How to handle mother dying of cancer?
Warning: Prepare for a long story. About 8 months ago, my mother was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Basically, that means that the cancer that had originated on her pancreas had spread to far regions of her body, which included spots on her liver, left (I think) lung, and brain. She was immediately started on chemotherapy, but the idea given to us by the doctors (and a little research on my own) said that, statistically, she had less than 5 years to live (only a 5% chance to live longer than 5 years). Halfway through her chemo treatments, an MRI was performed because she was complaining of headaches and blurred vision. The MRI revealed what the doctor described as "small lines" of possible cancerous cells on the lining of her brain. Her chemotherapy was immediately halted in favor of a more aggressive radiation treatment aimed at her head. At the end of this treatment, another MRI was taken and the lines appeared to have gone away. Her chemo was resumed. Just recently (about two and a half/three weeks ago), my mother received the news from her doctor that she could consider herself in remission. To be on the safe side, her doctor ordered a PET scan of the body and another MRI, to make sure everything was how it should be. The PET scan showed up clear (all previously known tumors dark, no new tumors), but the MRI spotted several more tumors on her brain that (obviously) weren't there after the radiation treatment. Between the end of the radiation treatment and the latest MRI revealing these dozen or so small tumors, only a few months have elapsed. This is what causes me the most worry. According to her doctor's, my mother is "safe" (meaning, apparently, not in immediate danger of death) as long as she isn't showing neurological symptoms. I'm not exactly clear on what that means, maybe someone else is? I have been told by my father that she's had two strange episodes lately. One day, he was on the phone with her from the car while she was at home with my grandmother. After Dad hung up the phone, a few minutes later Mom started talking to him again as if he were in the room. A few days later, Dad was ironing pants for work and Mom "forgot" he was in the house; she thought he had left, and was surprised when he came out of her sewing room. The most I've been able to wring out of my family is that the doctors have now estimated less than two years for my mother to live. I'm not sure what to do, as I just turned 20 years old and I am a junior at a college 3 hours away from my parents. The popular phrase lately has been "anything can happen at any time," but how do you prepare for that? What are the symptoms of cancer/tumors in the brain? Is there anything to look for to know that her condition is declining? I already know it's going to be very hard for me to deal with this, being 3 hours away and not always able to answer the phone or in a position to leave suddenly (due to class or work), though when it gets to "that time" there won't be anything keeping me here. I'm just looking for something that I can watch for, to know when I need to heighten the alert level, so to speak. moreResolved Question: Is this postpartum depression?
My son is 15 weeks old and I am getting more scared every day. I'm scared of illnesses and car wrecks, anything that could take him away from me. He's been sick twice and that's not good when your under 3 months. He got over them quickly, but I am now a germaphobe and nervous when I visit people and family. I am a horrible backseat driver now and am nervous the entire ride. And don't even get me going on this 2012 end of the world stuff... gees. At the same time, I can say I am not "sad". I have a great relationship with my husband and son and am generally a very happy person. I am just extremely nervous all the time. My stepfather was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer 2 months after I found out I was pregnant. He died when my son was 3 weeks old. I stayed and cared for their adopted son, who is a 2 year old "shaken baby" functioning at a maybe 6 month level and blind, while they sought treatment out of state. So, is it postpartum or just "damn, what a year!" I am breastfeeding, so I don't want any medicine if I can get through this without it. How can I get past this and move on and LIVE my life. moreVoting Question: How cure able is pancreatic cancer?
So my friends grandpa has it and I heard that most people will die from it but she posted on facebook saying that it would be cured. How would doctors or anyone know if it will be cured if they haven't started treatment? moreResolved Question: Pancreatic cancer and best treatment facilities?
A very dear friend of my husband and I was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It has spread to a spot on the liver and lymph nodes. Cancer Treatment Centers of America do not take his insurance. We live near the East Coast. Any suggestions on top notch facilities? Staying in my small town for treatment is not an option. Thanks. moreResolved Question: life after a pancreatic transplant?
My fiance had a pancreas transplant back in June. After the transplant almost everything that could go wrong went wrong--his body tried to reject multiple times causing him to have to spend most of the summer in the hospital; his wound split back open the day after they removed the staples causing us to have to hire a home health nurse to help with the wound care (when he wasn't in the hospital); he developed a clot resulting in having to have several angioplasties (the first few failed) further resulting in more hospital time; he's had to have several blood transfusions; he now has to receive infusion treatments for low hemoglobin and iron; and he's been on extremely high doses of steroids which have been tapering down (he's now at 20). He feels sick all the time. He is not able to really leave the house to do things because of fatigue. He has no energy, no appetite, and is nauseous on a daily basis. He's also starting to develop extremely high anxiety and is becoming depressed. He has said multiple times he regrets going through with the transplant, and I don't blame him. My question is will he ever regain a good quality of life? The doctor told us it is a tough transplant to recover from but I'm wondering at what point does it start to get better? Has anyone else been through or know of anyone who has been through a similar experience that could give me a little insight? I'm trying to stay positive for him, but it's becoming increasingly difficult as I see no end in sight.he has been diabetic since he was 5. the transplant has worked as far as not having to take as much insulin, but he still needs an occasional injection. moreResolved Question: should i keep asking about it or not?
since my dad never wants to talk about the cancer should i stop asking about it..everytime i ask about it he changes the subject..seems like he would want someone to know whats going on..its going to be so hard if something happens to him after he lied about the pancreatic cancer going away...he has never had surjery or anything..it looks like he's doing radiation treatments because his skin looks totally different..he lost so much weight and he said it was from the medicine or whateer..i just dont see why someone would lie about something so serious like that..he lives a hr and a half away and he is comin down here atleast 2 to 3 times a wk..his doctor that he used to see is loctaed down here so thats why im thinking that he is coming down here so much..of course he lies about that too..im really tired of asking about it but i just want to know the truth moreResolved Question: how long can an elderly person live with non hodgkins lymphoma, without having treatment?
my husbands grandfather was just diagnosed with nhl (non hodgkins lymphoma). he is 92 years old and wont be receiving treatment. it probably sounds weird that i am asking this, but i lost my father last year to pancreatic cancer only 3 months after diagnoses. it felt like my whole world was turned upside down overnight. we are trying to prepare for ourselves and for his grandma :( this just sucks.your right Spreedog, to many factors. well all his gandma is telling us is that he has cancer in his lymph nodes, in the neck arms and groin area. and because he is 92 he doesnt want treatmant. i feel like its last year all over again and im scared for what the future will bring for my husband and his family. we are the only ones who will be caring for his grandma and we worry for her. thank you so much for your answer. moreResolved Question: Should Bernie Madoff Be Released Because He Has Cancer?
I just read in the NY Post today that Bernie Madoff is undergoing treatment in prison for pancreatic cancer. Now, if a man who was responsible (or at least convicted) of the deaths of almost 300 people gets to walk out of prison due to cancer should Madoff be released who isn't responsible for taking any lives? Are we going to start releasing all criminals who get ill after they are convicted? moreResolved Question: Is there anyway my friend can get funding for her pancreatic cancer treatment?
My friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer today and lives in Sandiego, California. She can't afford to pay for the cancer treatment. Is there any way she can get funding for her treatment? moreResolved Question: I don't know what to write...?
There is a girl on my soccer team that recently found out that her mother has pancreatic cancer. There is no cure or treatment for this kind of cancer and her mother has been told that she has less than a year to live. The girl sent out an email asking for words of encouragement for her mother and I would really like to send a card with a personal message in it. The only problem is I don't know her mom personally and I am at a loss for what to say. I've never had anyone close to me that had a terminal cancer and I'm not entirely sure what kind of message is appropriate in this situation. I'm also not sure how religious she is or to which faith she belongs. Should I thank her for her support (of the soccer team) and tell her to be strong? Should I assure her that everything will be okay? Any kind of advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated! moreResolved Question: Cancer will not give me rest...after a year of my wife's breast cancer it has hit family and friends?
Her uncle was diagnosed with bladder cancer stage 2. Treatments begin next week. Today I talked to a co-worker of mine that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He told me his doctor said he has about a year left. Now after my wife's breast cancer I know each person is different and there is hope in clinical trials. But if a doctor told me this I would probably feel like it was hopeless....is it? moreResolved Question: Is there a Fair Way to Deal with Pre-Existing Conditions?
Insurance is a bet. It's like Atlantic City or Las Vegas or Monte Carlo. Everyone has always known that -- until today -- when suddenly everyone has completely forgotten this most basic truth. After your house burns down, you can't get fire insurance for that house. The pile of cinders is considered a pre-existing condition that makes the insurace bet impossible or irrational for anyone to engage in. You can see that, right? After you cause a 20 car pile-up on the freeway, you can't get driver's liability coverage for negligence. I wonder why not? Could it be that the huge pile of dead bodies and totalled cars is a "pre-existing condition" that would make it completely crazy for any auto liability insurance firm to offer you coverage that would compensate the victims of that accident which you have already caused and is in the newspapers. So, now you arrive at the insurance company with a glioma in your brain and pancreatic cancer and you want to know, "Could I please have some health insurance? They say no "You already have two pre-existing conditions that are mortal illnesses -- to insure you would be suicide for our insurance company!" You say, Oh how unfair, I'm shocked -- shocked that rational decisions are being made in this office -- I'm going to write my Congressman -- and you do -- and his innumerate, aphasic, illiterate staffer opens you letter and says "Oh yes, look at the big unfairness that's been done to out poor dear darling constituent" The staffer then takes an inflated pig's badder into the Congressman's office and strikes the Congressman on the lips with it, indicating that it's time for the Congressman to speak. Then the one minutes speech is given -- Here's the Congressman blathering on with high moral indignation about his dear constituent who didn't get everything in this world they imagined they were entitled to. E Pluribus Unum -- we've all become the same idiot now. Sew us all together like parts of a flag, one big idiot -- coast to coast -- sea to shining sea. I have a heart condition -- which could result in a myocardial infarction, aka a heart attack (especially if people get me started, so don't). When I applied for my Blue Cross/Blue Shield they told me heart attacks or any heart disease of any kind or any treatment or diagnostic procedures for any heart related problems would be completely and totally excluded from my coverage for one year. After that, at the discretion of the insuror, if I had no heart problems during my probationary year, they would withdraw the exclusion provided I was willing to pay a small extra on my premium for the unrestricted coverage. I said, "Fine, that seems totally fair." Am I the only one who can see this? What was it just those four years of math in college, plus two more in business school that made me able to understand the idea of risk, and bets, and insurance? No insuror in their right mind would voluntarily insure somebody would is going to bring the insuror a net loss for sure. Sometimes they will aloow such a person to be included in group insurance, if the premium for the group is big enough, and if the payouts for the sick person are small, predictable, and controllable. But that's group insurance. Obama Care is about individuals getting health insurance, many of whom will not arrive in groups, they will show up as individuals. If they have pre-existing conditions, like I did, they should get a deal like mine, no better, no worse. Why do the specially pampered eyes on the prize people have to be carried through this world on extra soft pillows -- free housing, free food, free clothing, free heat, free edcuation, free everything -- and now the right to freely grab insurance that no regular person could claim a right to. Let them wait, like I did. You want Fraternity? How about some Equality? That means you don't get special pillows to carry you through life, even if brother Barack wants you to have them, and ACORN screams they are your God-given right. moreResolved Question: Pancreatic cancer .....how long is the survival rate with no treatment?
My aunt was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. she is choosing not to do any treatment. How long should we expect her to live? is it more than a year? a couple months? = ( moreResolved Question: Is removing the pancreas a suitable treatment against pancreatic cancer?
If pancreatic cancer is discovered while it hasnt yet metastisized, can removing the pancreas give the patient a good prognosis? I know this will cause diabetes and other digestive problems that can be resolved with enzyme replacement, but it seems 100 times better than a 5% chance of a 5-year-or-better survival rate. Here's a man who's had it removed: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/04/050423190510.htmC C I provided you with an article to read. You can live without your pancreas. People get it removed for reasons less fatal than cancer. Having it removed is definitely better than living with pancreatic cancer where 75% are expected to die within months. Your experience doesn't trump the big picture. moreResolved Question: Do I really have ADD or could it be something else? Help?
Here is the situation. I am a college student and have struggled my way here. I am a junior, and I am transferring to a very good school this fall. I also work at a bank, as well as at a store's customer service dept. When I was about 2 years old my mom explained to me I had extreme obsessive tendencies, however I always would just blow it off and disguise the behavior as normal. But, as I sit and think more about the situation, what two year old would sit in her room for hours with zip lock bags and bag everything? And, is it that normal for a two year old to throw a huge fit if she her mom wouldn’t let her spend almost an hour putting her socks on in the morning. Well, these weird and somewhat obsessive behaviors followed as I grew. I vividly remember when I was in grammar school I would get into argument with my parents that would escalate into hours and hours of screaming and me throwing stuff all over. I also remember these arguments would be caused by my parents trying to revise one of my homework assignments or something similar to that nature. From age five or six, until I hardly spent any time at home at age 18, these vicious arguments would occur usually 3, and upwards of 8 times a month. It was draining and crazy. This made my childhood a bit difficult, not to mention I am not a person to talk about my feelings easily, but rather lash out and destroy my cell phone or something. I also feel that my teenage years have been traumatic, not only because of the intense fights, but also because of deaths in my family. About six years ago my beloved grandpa was diagnosed with lung cancer. Though at the time I had not been subjected to many traumatic situations similar to this, I thought everything would be ok. That is until about three months later when he passed away. I do not remember how I was feeling or what I did exactly but I know it left a huge hole in my family and heart. Then, about a year later, my aunt had been told she had breast cancer; the doctors gave her a bit of hope, and performed therapy and surgery, hoping for her to eventually be in remission. She was doing great for about a year and then it came back, but this time it was even worse, and then it grew to her brain. At that time she and my mom were closer than I can explain. So, my mom moved in with her, (about 1000 miles from our home) and took care of her. She did this for about five months until we received the phone call that she had passed away. During this emotional roller coaster, my mom’s brother, my uncle Steve, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The same nightmare all over again. We found out he had cancer, and then two months later he looked like he was 80 years old, but was only 45, and soon after passed away. My mother lost her father and two siblings, our family was falling apart. Then, the worst possible thing that could happen did. My father had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma skin cancer. He has been battling it for a long time and is currently undergoing treatment at the NIH. He is going strong and the doctors say he is in remission. But this is only after about six or seven horrific surgeries, and months of being stapled up, and unable to move. It is so difficult to write this, mainly because it makes me break down every time. But moving on, I have been through a lot and as a result of what I just discussed, as well an emotionally draining high school career have leaded me to have extreme anxiety. And when I say extreme, I mean it. And just to put the icing on the cake, about two weeks ago when I was working at the bank, I got robbed at gun point. This just made my anxiety and feeling of being overwhelmed unable to be controlled. Not to mention I have to testify at once of the court proceedings in two days. I feel like my life is a huge mess, emotionally and literally. I am only 20 but make a decent amount of money, yet have nothing to show for it. You could say I am a shopaholic. Some may laugh, but this is not ok. My room is covered in clothes, my closet and dresser filled. I estimate that I have spent over 11,000 on clothes this past year. It’s gross, but to be honest I do it because it does not cause any stress or any feelings of being overwhelmed, (until I get home and have to money left.) It has gotten to the point that if I am going out for a special event or a night out with friends I will buy a new outfit because I have no clue where and what I have is. This is just the beginning of the problem; I am so unorganized with my everything else. I have no clue where my college stuff is, upcoming deadlines. I get so stressed out when I know I have no clean work clothes to wear, and know that I will have to do laundry, and most of the time I will do one load and leave it in the washing machine and leave. To be honest, I am not sure how I have functioned to attend college. I want am majoring in marketing currently. This leads me to my next problem, school. My anxiety goes crazy at school. I cannot moreResolved Question: Is this a form of abuse? Emotional maybe?
I'm 21 years old, adopted by my grandparents, and now it's just me and my grandmother as my grandfather passed away in '02 due to Pancreatic Cancer. Ever since then my grandmother has been a bitter hateful person. I am on Lexapro for my anxiety/depression due to the fact that she hasn't treated me the right way since he passed. I understand she lost her husband, but I lost my father and we all deal with death in different ways. You cannot dwell over something for the rest of your life. I have been in therapy for the last several years of my life. I have been through more than what a person in their 70's has been through in their entire life in just 21 years. Long story short, I am not a bad person, I work full time at a lawfirm, take care of myself, never ask for a thing, don't drink or do drugs and my grandmother treats me like dirt. The littlest thing will cause her to give me the silent treatment for weeks on end. I feel so alone at my house and trapped and yet I have this issue where she has me so worried to leave her because I'm afraid that will be the end of us. She talks so highly of me to everyone but in the house she is different. I feel so hurt by this and she knows it. I haven't talked to her for over 3 weeks now because she avoids me. She did this to my mom and aunts when they were younger as well. I get nasty notes from her and I am always so hard on myself cause I feel I never do anything right. I have been told that this is a form of emotional abuse, but wonder if anyone has experienced something similar. What did you do? moreResolved Question: Does anyone have any ideas on how to raise money for my father who has just found out he has cancer?
My father just found out that he has pancreatic cancer. My sister and I live in Northern California and my parents live in West Africa. The doctors in West Africa will not schedule a next treatment or office visit if the previous bill has not been paid in full, regardless of how much that bill was. And my father doesn’t have any insurance plan that will cover the treatment. My father hasn't been able to work and my mom has been by his side since they found out about my dad’s health. My mother has taken leave from work but as of today she won’t be getting paid for her time off; because, that is the system in Africa so my sister and I are trying to think of every way possible to raise money for them. My sister is also on sick leave from work and I am trying to help out as much as I can but I have a 6 month old baby boy, a two year old baby girl, and a five year old boy. My husband is a hard worker but he has just begun a new job. At this time my parents dearly need help with their hospital bills, food, etc. I appreciate any ideas at this crucial moment in our life. Thank you AMA moreResolved Question: Why do many famous people seem to survive terminal diseases? Reflection of our health system or famous luck?
I work in the health field and see many folks with terminal diseases more often than not, expire at some point. I originally noticed growing up, famous folks survive like Magic Johnson with HIV (he contracted it before miracle cocktail meds) when the disease was almost a death sentence. More recently people like Patrick Swayze (pancreatic cancer which is the more dismal) and Halle Berry (not fatal, however, she claimed she has cured herself of type 1 diabetes). More recently in the news, Ted Kennedy is in remission from brain cancer; which, by all standards is a stretch due to the severity and his age even with treatments. There are scores of others different types of cured or prolonged ailments. My curiosity stems more towards the question of why (if it isn't just luck)? moreResolved Question: I am trying to contact Patrick Swayze to give him info.?
My brother has pancreatic cancer and was given months to live - that was 4 years ago. He underwent Direct Ozone Therapy combined with Sweats and has enjoyed a rebound that has him back to work and enjoying life. We are Native Americans and in addition to the physical/spiritual "sweats" we sought out a very gifted man who does Ozone therapy. This is a specialization that only a few Doctors in the United States are licensed to practice and even fewer are masters at. I have the name and additional information for Mr. Swayze of one such master. We can help and do not know how to get this information to him without sounding like crazy fans. I have personally benefited from the Dr.'s treatments as well. Addison's Disease is no joke either. moreResolved Question: My cat has jaundice and I'm waiting for test results, what is most likely?
My cat has been throwing up and acting weird lately. I took him to the vet this morning and was told he has jaundice, which could be a symptom of a huge variety of diseases ranging from a parasite that could be treated with antibiotics to pancreatic cancer which the vet said, and I quote, "is not compatible with life." I'm so upset right now, none of the possible diagnoses are really good and I can't really afford much treatment, already the tests and the exams cost me almost $300. My cat is one year and one month old, he was tested for FIV and feline leukemia as a kitten but the vet said he could have since gotten it (he's an indoor cat but he has "play dates" with indoor/outdoor cats) or it could have been a false positive. I just want to know if your cat has had jaundice and what the diagnosis turned out to be. I hear back tomorrow. Here are some of the possibilities the vet said: hepatitis or other liver related disorder pancreatic cancer FIV (feline AIDS) FIP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_infectious_peritonitis) Feline leukemia parasites/other virus something about his white/red blood cells (I was so upset at this point it was hard to listen to the vet) What do you think is most likely?I meant the vet said the NEGATIVE results from is FIV test as a kitten could have been a false negative. Sorry. moreResolved Question: My grandmother has Pancreatic cancer, what are the chances of her surviving?
I just found out today that my grandmother has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and she is 81. Does people with pancreatic cancer live for long? What are the treatments? I would be devastated if she died, I've only meet her twice in my life since she lives in another country and since I'm 15 I can't just go and see her. When I write a letter to her, what should I say? moreResolved Question: Pancreas cancer? Radiation treatment? (My Friend) 3 in one question?
Hello , My good friend has pancreatic cancer she is only nineteen years old and she is very dainty she a very tiny person she weighs about a 104 Lbs. and i was curious is she going to be weak from the radiation because of her size? also i wanted to know is throwing up blood normal ? because i notice she threw up alot of blood last night and she went to the hospital she already has cancer to her cervix and bones because it spread? could she have stomach cancer? I'm truly worried about her , she needs some good medical care i mean she has alot of money but she chooses to go to the cancer treatment center of America in PA. she really needs to go to LA for the treatment she needs , can anyone give me adivce on what to say to her about getting help i don't want to sound rude. Thanks moreResolved Question: Why is it difficult to find out how much newer cancer drugs cost?
I was looking up TARCEVA (erlotinib) which is a pill used for advanced pancreatic and non-small cell lung cancer patients. It may add some months of survival time in a minority of people with these very serious malignancies. It seems difficult to find out how much a month of treatment costs. I'm sure it varies, but in this age of health care cost consciousness, this information should be readily accessible. Perhaps I'm not search correctly for this information. I realize the thinking that "no cost is too great to buy some time," but this is the attitude that may allow pharmaceutical companies to charge excessively without some measure of profit control - greed seeming to be epidemic these days."SuperVib" found this easily enough. There is high variability. But his site lists generic prices. I think this information should be included with the product information which is where I searched. The expense might be considered a "side effect." An oncology nurse friend tells me it is more like $4000 per month in the U.S. - cost to patient. That's $133 per pill. If it never cures and helps only a small fraction of people, is this cost effective in a cost conscious nation? Just playing devil's advocate here. I realize everyone in these desperate situations will want this medication, and I would too. But does it really need to be so expensive?"notalone.." knows first hand about this. The drug company programs to provide meds for non-insured people is a very good reform. I do realize the high research costs involved to come up with new meds. I don't know if there is any regulation of the charges that drug company executives decide upon. It has become more difficult to trust corporate executives with recent revelations in the news.Note that President Obama and White House Budget Director Peter Orszag have repeatedly stated their commitment to reduce health care costs that have been spiraling out of control in the U.S. So where do we start? I would pay the PhD researchers more and the drug company business executives much less, but that's my bias. moreMore Pancreatic Treatment Results