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[bruceha2000]

The heating pads have builtin turn off. It is a safety thing.

SOME heat pads have an auto 2 hour shut off, some do NOT and some that do have a way to turn it off. One just needs to ensure they get one of the latter two for brooding chicks.

The inhibitors I'm on cause bone density loss. Oh joy!

Geez, if it isn't one thing it's another!! I hope you can keep that at bay.

THEY GAVE THE BABY MERCURY AND SUGAR.

And people worried about mercury thermometers. I suppose a lot of us should be dead, or at least seriously mentally impaired, from playing with the mercury when a thermometer broke. It is fun stuff

 

[perchie.girl]

deb - good story and thanks for the laugh on the "surprise." Healthcare sure is humbling. Those of us in it need to remember that, sometimes.

because of my neeeed for information.... I am guessing they are testing during the simulation to see if they can give me Brachiotherepy.... as well. Sigh.

Brachiotherepy concentrates the radiation to one spot... In this case the top where the cervix used to be... if its too close to the bowel they cant do it thats why the extra internal contrast preparation. The "surprise"

next session will be a radiation treatment but a thorough discussion on my treatment plan according to the Simulation results... That was the Exit for my hysterectomy...

Now I am back to fighting off worrying....

deb

 

[microchick]

Oh Misty, I am so very sorry. You do so much to spread sunshine into everyone's life and all the while there are so many storm clouds in your own. I pray that the nodules in your husband's lungs are just old scar tissue and nothing more ominous. I know it's hard not to think the worse at times like this but sometimes, not knowing is worse than knowing. You have both been through more than your fair share.

Like I tell the ones facing health issues. We are here for you.

 

[Arielle2]

I started a thread of my journey regarding cancer, primarily breast cancer. A journey of prevention is actually one of treatment......finding the alternative treatments because I will not go thru chemo and radiation, my choice. Received an urgent call from my brother last week that mom's skin is sloughing off with treatment burns. THere must be another way... and I am finding alternatives that work. Dr Axe suggests for those doing traditional treatments these alternative methods are very important to support the body.

Just my 2 cents worth. My thread is here on BYC if you want to find it.

I have lost far too many family members to cancer.

 

[ronott1]

Usually I'm the quite 1, but my hubby was in clinic yesterday for follow, they found 2 nodules on right lung ,1 on left lung, waiting for biopsy appt. If it's cancer again they're talking chemotherapy this time. Dr can t see it being cancer, after the amount of radiation treatment he went through, however cancer dosent go by the book. With that said sorry just had to say something

Thanks for sharing the update!

For our DH

 

[getaclue]

deb, stop worrying because it won't help, or change a thing. The good news is that cervical cancer is highly treatable when caught before it gets into the bowel. Not that I wish cancer on anyone, but that tends to be the best place to have it, if you're going to get it. The uterus tends to encapsulate it, so when the uterus is removed, all the cancer is removed too. While there are exceptions to that, I'm giving the most typical scenario. One of the critical factors is catching it soon enough before it leaves the uterine area. It sounds like you've caught it in time.

Radiation is not the easiest treatment, but it's not usually too bad, and not nearly as bad as some of the other treatments. It would be nice if they could do the Brachiotherapy. Don't worry, you'll get through this. Most people say it made them very tired, even for quite some time after treatment, so don't make plans to paint the town red, or set the world on fire. Do what you can each day, but don't over do it, and don't be frustrated if you can't accomplish the things you want to. BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Give yourself permission to relax, take extra naps, do nothing when you don't want to, laze around. That was one of the hard things for me. I had to remember it was ok to do absolutely nothing for a couple days after my chemo, and even expect someone to do things for me.

One of the most important tips I can give you is to keep an actual list of positive thoughts, and happy memories to go to when you get to feeling down. Force yourself to think about those things on your list when your feeling down. When you're down, your mind will not want to switch gears into positive mode so easily, which is why having an actual list handy is needed at first. A positive attitude is much more conducive to healing, and overall well being. Work your mind, don't let your mind work you.

Don't be afraid to reach out, and talk about it, if you feel the need. We're here to listen, and cheer you on.

 

[bruceha2000]

Now I am back to fighting off worrying....

No worries!! You have enough to deal with, don't put worrying on top (he says not having to contend with your issues, therefore EASY to SAY!)

 

[Arielle2]

@Arielle2 these scripts are from 1915, not 2015. It's just for "fun." (apparently we don't know how to have fun). All our Rx now come in electronically.
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Iknow you posted those for fun. My brother could have written those--or not. I cant read his writting at all-- those you posted I CAN read--ish...

I left a pediatrition just a few years ago that is not electronic. A stop first to pick up written script then to pharmacy.

 

[ronott1]

deb, stop worrying because it won't help, or change a thing. The good news is that cervical cancer is highly treatable when caught before it gets into the bowel. Not that I wish cancer on anyone, but that tends to be the best place to have it, if you're going to get it. The uterus tends to encapsulate it, so when the uterus is removed, all the cancer is removed too. While there are exceptions to that, I'm giving the most typical scenario. One of the critical factors is catching it soon enough before it leaves the uterine area. It sounds like you've caught it in time.

Radiation is not the easiest treatment, but it's not usually too bad, and not nearly as bad as some of the other treatments. It would be nice if they could do the Brachiotherapy. Don't worry, you'll get through this. Most people say it made them very tired, even for quite some time after treatment, so don't make plans to paint the town red, or set the world on fire. Do what you can each day, but don't over do it, and don't be frustrated if you can't accomplish the things you want to. BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Give yourself permission to relax, take extra naps, do nothing when you don't want to, laze around. That was one of the hard things for me. I had to remember it was ok to do absolutely nothing for a couple days after my chemo, and even expect someone to do things for me.

One of the most important tips I can give you is to keep an actual list of positive thoughts, and happy memories to go to when you get to feeling down. Force yourself to think about those things on your list when your feeling down. When you're down, your mind will not want to switch gears into positive mode so easily, which is why having an actual list handy is needed at first. A positive attitude is much more conducive to healing, and overall well being. Work your mind, don't let your mind work you.

Don't be afraid to reach out, and talk about it, if you feel the need. We're here to listen, and cheer you on.

Very helpful advice!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Usually I'm the quite 1, but my hubby was in clinic yesterday for follow, they found 2 nodules on right lung ,1 on left lung, waiting for biopsy appt. If it's cancer again they're talking chemotherapy this time. Dr can t see it being cancer, after the amount of radiation treatment he went through, however cancer dosent go by the book. With that said sorry just had to say something

Lots of hugs and good thoughts coming your way!