Explaining to 6 year her sister is very sick?
Question by : Explaining to 6 year her sister is very sick?
So my 3 year old girl Zoe has cancer, it’s spreading pretty quickly and she’s had 3 months of treatment. The doctors think we caught it a little too late, it’s spread to her lungs, brain, and leg. We got her latest MRI results and she has new tumor growth in her shoulder, and liver. We are trying radiation now. I also have a 6 year old, Elise. She hasn’t been dealing to well with Zoe’s cancer, she’s having trouble in school, and lots of anger. We would like to explain to her that we are only giving Zoe so much attention because we don’t know what will happen (her survival rate and statistics are 4% for over 4 years) But how do we tell her that her sister is so ill? She has a basic understanding of cancer, but no clue it could be terminal.
Best answer:
Answer by cute_baby_girl_2011
You need to explain to her to be understanding,as her sister has cancer.Mention that you believe that Zoe will survive her cancer,despite the odds.
Add your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
4 year old with dry hacking cough…?
Question by Kanga2roos: 4 year old with dry hacking cough…?
My son had infant asthma as a baby (he was a preemie, but did not have chronic lung disease.) We used to use a nebulizer on him. He has not had a problem for 3 years, but recently he has had a dry hacking cough. Today it is almost constant. Does anyone have any advice for home treatment until I can get him in to see the doctor?
Best answer:
Answer by natalie♥
steam. get a humidifier or if you dont want to spend money run a shower and let the steam take away the cough.
but humidifiers only cost about 30$
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
Q&A: My mother beat leukemia and was coming up on her 2 year anniversary of it being in remission…?
Question by Joe D: My mother beat leukemia and was coming up on her 2 year anniversary of it being in remission…?
When for a few months, she was complaining of chest and back pains. Her doctors didnt do any scans, MRI’s, NOTHING. they scoped her throat and they diagnosed her with G.E.R.D. (acid reflux) when the pain still wasnt resolved..finally she went to the E.R. for some answers (she isnt known to complain unless she is REALLY in pain, shes a tom boy to the fullest) so she ended up sitting there for 11 hrs..They later admitted her into the hospital, and told us she now has lung cancer, and brain cancer that is now also spread into her spine.They will be doing radiation on the 2 cancer spots in the brain, and chemo for the lung cancer *non-small cell lung cancer* what can I expect?? Life expectancy?? Anyone else dealt with something similar like this before?? She is 45 years old. Serious inquiries only please. Answers on personal experiences appreciated!
Best answer:
Answer by bjonesplumb
I have Lymphoma and I have some experiences of my own that might help. First off I immediately decided against being poisoned by Chemo or getting surgery and having it spread. That left me with alternative medicine. My step Father died after only 2 years fighting his cancer and he got Chemo, surgery, etc… I felt there has to be something better. I do a number of things they are: A Chinese herbalist Dr. ( this is the best) , Raw diet, H2o2 therapy, Radio frequencies, Acupuncture, and colon irrigation. I am having wonderful success. These things work best when you haven’t poisoned your body with anti cancer drugs. the body must be clean ,clean, clean to have a fighting chance against cancer. That’s why colon irrigation is so important for me. I am living a happy life, I don’t worry about the cancer, as long as I keep up my routine its not gonna take me. I have heard of allot of people that were told its gone and it never really was. so that’s all I have to say about that.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
I’ve been exposed to active Tb for 1 year, just found out,Drs appt 5days. Could I have spread it to others?
Question by justt: I’ve been exposed to active Tb for 1 year, just found out,Drs appt 5days. Could I have spread it to others?
I’ve been having these symptoms for months …coughing,night sweats,chills,body aches,back aches,less eating,lost 12 lbs in 2 mths without trying.I thought it was because of menopause,drinking more water and exercise.Today I found out that my friend who I see often,kiss hello,eat,talk & laugh with has active tb and had it for 1 year.I work in a school yearround, my mom has a lung disease already. Could I have spread this to all the people I’ve been in contact with? I’m really scared. I will be tested in 5 days when my Dr. returns from vacation.
Best answer:
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
What year did they stop using asbestos insulation in the US?
Question by Matt454: What year did they stop using asbestos insulation in the US?
Particularly as thermal inulation in the walls of campers and RVs. There is an old Tejas brand truck camper sitting on some rural property I just purchased and I’d like to cut it up with a sawzall so I can dispose of it in a construction dumpster but I’m worried that the walls might containt asbestos.
Best answer:
Answer by Vulcan
Generally you didn’t see asbestos as insulation in cheap stuff like a camper. And mostly it’s harmless anyway. There’s two kinds of asbestos – the most common form is “serpentine” – and the dangerous stuff which makes up a fairly small amount of asbestos in some projects is called “amphibole”. Nobody in the government apparently knew this when they made the big hysterical asbestos laws.
Your chances of running into any sort of asbestos in insulation is pretty small except where it contaminates vermiculite – and then it has to be just the right kind. Wear a mask – wash your cloths when you’re done – and you’ll come through smelling like a rose.
What do you think? Answer below!
JVZoo Product Feed
How many people in California die of pancreatic cancer each year?
Question by punxrox0013: How many people in California die of pancreatic cancer each year?
Also, how many people in California get this cancer each year?
I need this for a research project in my Health class, help much appreciated, thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Denisedds
Look at the National Cancer Institute’s website they keep that information for the entire country and it can be broken down by state.
What do you think? Answer below!
JVZoo Product Feed
Categories: News Tags: each, many, pancreatic, people, cancer, california, year
Q&A: How do I get my strength back after year of illness?
Question by DEE13: How do I get my strength back after year of illness?
I suffered a heart attack 1 year ago and then in November 2007 I had an appendicitis and then had the lower lobe of my right lung removed after lung cancer was found. In Dec. 2007 I developed diverticulitis that was perforated and almost died twice. I cannot get my strength back and I am worried. I want to be myself again but I am tired all of the time and have to sit or lay down. What is wrong with me and will I ever be myself again?
Best answer:
Answer by Rose M
Eat alot of vegies and things with protein and exersice or do yoga and meditate in a beautiful enviroment and swim and stay away from trans fats and things with parcially hygraganated oils and cholestrol be active do a good active hobbie and you will get your strength back all it takes is time be pacient and things will turn around you will be fine good luck
=)
Add your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
45/47 Bongate Jedburgh 4 year house flood 3
45/47 Bongate Jedburgh Scottish Borders : This sewage and mains water has been flooding the properties for 4 whole years and Scottish Water have done f*ck all about it.The foundations are all rotten, and the house is full of rats, dry rot, wet rot and sewage. The whole house and the houses around it stink to high heaven with sewage and used condoms and everything dirty has built up under the houses.There is even subsidence in parts of the house and the properties around it. The used condoms are coming from an abandoned shop at the front where all the queers and perverts gather round the back for *you*know*what* and its disgusting who they bring around.Yuk. Sickening and one town councillor is too busy selling porn he downloads to people to do anything about it.Sick. Difficult to get home and contents insurance for this house no wonder because what insurance company would be mad enough to insure it with a 4 year flood of sewage water, the dry rot, wet rot, rats and all that asbestos lying under the floorboards! We were told the Jedburgh Councillor who tried to cover it up was Len Wyse of Scottish Borders Council with a helping hand from Hugh Wight – both Conservatives of course so what do you expect. Check the community council minutes for Jed if they haven’t been edited out yet or censored.Hows the Common Good fund doing Hugh & Len ?
JVZoo Product Feed
A 70 year old man was diagnosed by his dermatologist with the three forms of skin cancer…?
Question by pop89eyes: A 70 year old man was diagnosed by his dermatologist with the three forms of skin cancer…?
Describe the types of skin cancer t6he patient has, the possible treatment for each type, and the prognosis.
And NO pictures PLEASE!
Best answer:
Answer by jj
honey thats over my head , I just wanted too say may god bless him , and keep him safe ,
Add your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
What type of toy(s) to send a six year old boy who is being hospitalized for cancer treatment?
Question by debdee: What type of toy(s) to send a six year old boy who is being hospitalized for cancer treatment?
I have just learned that someone with whom I am acquainted, (but do not know very well) is staying at a hospital facility in another state with her six year old son who is being treated for cancer. Any suggestions for an appropriate care package or toy(s) to send would be appreciated. (I don’t have kids and don’t have a clue as to what would be appropriate.)
Best answer:
Answer by sweetie
Find some cool books like search and find, pirates of the caribean. It’s kind of like where is waldo but more modern.
Add your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
Q&A: my 77 year old mother who has congestive heart failure and copd now has a blood clot in her left wrist?
Question by : my 77 year old mother who has congestive heart failure and copd now has a blood clot in her left wrist?
She also is sleeping around 15 years a day now. She doesnt want to go to the hospital. Saids she is just sick of it all.
Best answer:
Answer by Fred!
u NEED to make her go to hospital, i not tiring to be mean but if u have to trick her into it u should!
What do you think? Answer below!
JVZoo Product Feed
what type of cancer will 28 year old men most likely die from?
Question by Nessie1992: what type of cancer will 28 year old men most likely die from?
yet again, for the story…. just answer… thanxx!! and if you could please (if you know), can you tell me the treatment and how long it would take? thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by bi guurrll14=)
you can get any types of cancer any age and the treatments theres lots of them thres radiation, chemotherapy, and you have to go at least 5yrs with out having any cancer in ur body and if u go all 5yrs ur cancer free:)
Give your answer to this question below!
JVZoo Product Feed
mother inlaw has stage 4 lung cancer- dr said she has a year, cemo might add 1 month I read 3-4 m whats true?
Question by confused: mother inlaw has stage 4 lung cancer- dr said she has a year, cemo might add 1 month I read 3-4 m whats true?
Best answer:
Answer by onandonandonanon
With cemo, my Dad was gone in about 6 months. Sorry you’re going to loose her!
What do you think? Answer below!
JVZoo Product Feed
When the USA 5 year cancer death rate is higher than socialized medicine, how is that lying?
Question by Obama – Wimp in the White House: When the USA 5 year cancer death rate is higher than socialized medicine, how is that lying?
One poster asked a question about why republicans are distorting the truth about socialized medicine. Here is one fact – Cancer rates in the USA are much higher than in the rest of the world.
Everyone has access to the same drugs and same medical procedures. The question to ask is – why is there a difference between the USA and the rest of the world on cancer survival
According to the U.K.’s Office of National Statistics, the five-year relative survival rate for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer between 1993 and 1995 (and thus followed up to 1998 or 2000) was 59.8 percent, The National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results database puts concurrent U.S. rates at 95.4 percent. As with the more recent figures, there is indeed a significant difference,
The USA and Japan have highest cancer survival rates
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=91106
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080716184419.htm
Best answer:
Answer by Bill
Your Cristal ball needs a tune up, If we get national health care hopefully there will be mental care for displaced workers with psychiatric issues like you that are in desperate need of help.
Add your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
Anatomy Case Study-Your patient, a 20 year old male has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the?
Question by Mozzie: Anatomy Case Study-Your patient, a 20 year old male has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the?
Your patient, a 20 year old male has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the cilia of his trachea. He currently lives with 2 roommates, one who works part time at his family’s daycare center. His labs show that he has a presently acquired his fourth bacterial infection of his bronchioles.
2. Explain why this patient is at such high risk for infections.
3. How can this patient decrease his risk of infection?
4. What type of treatment should be administered to relieve the excess mucus in his chest?
Best answer:
Answer by Dave
First question: How is this an anatomy question?
Second question: Is that opposed to being figuratively paralyzed?
Third question: What labs showed him to have a “fourth” infection? Is that a separate bacterial or viral or three or four different organisms involved? Did they do a bronchoscopy and culture the bronchial washings each time and culture a separate organism each time?
That’s enough of my questions, lets get to yours.
Question #2(why not start with #1?) Immobile mucous is a great culture medium for bacteria because it is protein based, warm and moist so the patient will be at great risk for repeated infections. If the normal system of ciliary motion is not there then mucous has to be moved in other ways. Which brings us to the (?)third question.
A rigorous regimen of bronchial toilet is absolutely necessary. This includes High density H2O nebulization, Inhaled bronchodilators, inhaled and oral mucolytics, Postural Drainage and Chest Physiotherapy including vibration and percussion, and assisted coughing. These can all be done at home under the guidance of a Respiratory Therapist.Staying well hydrated is very important also. And not with electrolyte drinks. Learn to like water.
Sorry but questions three and four kind of ran together there because they have the same answer.If you’re asking this question about a Cystic Fibrosis patient all these treatments and a couple more would be necessary. And the primary problem is not ciliary paralysis, the cilia are not themselves effected, it’s the increased viscosity of the mucous which makes it very difficult to move the mucous upwards in the lung.
God bless.
What do you think? Answer below!
JVZoo Product Feed
Categories: News Tags: male, patient, literally, paralyzed, studyyour, disease, respiratory, case, anatomy, year
Meet Tor, a 24 year old who has been waiting for a lung transplant for 4 years
Victoria Tremlett is 24 years old and has end-stage Cystic Fibrosis. She has been on the waiting list for new lungs four years. Tor lives with the knowledge that half the people waiting for a lung transplant will die waiting.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
JVZoo Product Feed
18 year old with stage 4 lung cancer..?
Question by : 18 year old with stage 4 lung cancer..?
My boyfriend was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. he has smoked for 3 years. he just started chemo yesterday, and is doing it daily. Is there a chance he will live? or how long do you think we have? survival? im so worried.
Best answer:
What do you think? Answer below!
JVZoo Product Feed
Around what year was it discovered that smoking was the main cause of lung cancer?
Question by HOWboutTHAT12: Around what year was it discovered that smoking was the main cause of lung cancer?
i need the approxiamate date please
thank you very much
Best answer:
Answer by tonalc1
In 1957, the first reports were published indicating a “connection.”
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
Q&A: My 80 year old father has been excessively sleeping lately, what could be wrong?
Question by The Kid: My 80 year old father has been excessively sleeping lately, what could be wrong?
My father is 80 years old and in the last 10 days, he had been excessively sleeping for most of each day. I’m not sure if fatigue is the right word here. But I have not seen him awake and doing his normal routine for no more than a combined five hours at most.
For example, using midnight as a starting point for his 24-hour day, he gets up at 8:00AM, eats breakfast, then goes back to bed at 10:30AM. He wakes up at 1:30PM, eats lunch, watches a bit of TV, then goes to bed again at 3:00PM. He wakes up at 7:00PM, eats dinner, watches TV, then goes back to bed at 10:30PM… this cannot be right! All his meals in the last 10 days has been either a bowl of oatmeal or instant Ramen noodles. He rarely eats solid food like meat and vegetables since this started, fearing he might vomit shortly thereafter. He has been gradually losing weight. He usually weighs about 150 pounds, but now is around 140.
He has diabetes, high blood pressure, and gout. He takes prescription medications for all those. A former smoker, he had three lung cancer surgeries… the last one was 15 years ago.
He has refrained from seeing his doctor, thinking this is just a cold that would just pass. On his own, he’s taking the over-the-counter Delsym 12-hour cough suppresant for the last few days, but it doesn’t seem to be working.
What could be affecting him?
10 days and counting is too long for me. I am deeply concerned about my father.
Best answer:
Answer by sol w
He may be suffering from neurasthenia which leaves a patient exhausted. Perhaps you could persuade him to take a good quality multivitamin or B complex formula (Solgar is a good one) when he has breakfast as this may boost his energy. Try calling his doctor and voicing your concerns.
Add your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
Q&A: What does a smokers lungs look like while their alive say a 10 year smoker.?
Question by MABISKING: What does a smokers lungs look like while their alive say a 10 year smoker.?
You always see those pictures of a 40 year smoker who died of a lung disease but what about ex smokers like me? I smoked for 10 years what do my lungs look like? Please give me a radical answer im an expert on cillia regrowth and all of the statistics related to quitting smoking. My question is somewhat theoretical is it possible that the lungs can heal and your dna can revert and change the alveoli back to normal? Is it possible that swimming running can influnce some tar removal what happens please any experts or med students?
Best answer:
Answer by E-Male Man
http://medicineworld.org/images/blogs/smokers-lung-22312.jpg
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
JVZoo Product Feed
