Posts by wanderinghawk22

Maria Fisher46 said:Hey,

do you have any other info from those results?

Honestly, this is way too vague to make sense of anything.

Usually, the pathologist or cytologist will actually state a diagnosis in the conclusion.

matches the referral for the patient...

Here’s my report, though it’s a biopsy rather than just a standard Laboratory test...😛They took four thin tissue cylinders, about 0.6 to 1 cm long. Histologically, it shows lymph node tissue with surrounding connective tissue, and there are enlarged sinuses in the medulla area surrounded by proliferating plasma cells. In almost all the cylinders, you can see individual and clustered atypical, medium-sized—sometimes even larger—irregular lymphatic cells. Immunohistochemistry shows them as cd3+, cd2+, cd5+, cd4+, cd8-, cd7-, and cd20-. Also, CD21 staining doesn't show any remaining follicular dendritic network. ???

vividsailor7 said:Advice for what exactly?
1. I have no clue what the initial test results were or even what tests were actually performed.
2. Nobody can force you to do anything. But I don't think Nancy was being useless when she mentioned needing regular checkups—plus, I don't even know which type of leukemia we're talking about here.
And I don't get why you're getting so defensive about not wanting blood work; if that's your choice, fine.

thanks for the reality check!
I made it through the blood draw, and I've got some kind of biopsy scheduled for next week, then that's it.

I need some advice... A few months back, I caught some nasty virus and spent a week stuck in bed with a fever ranging from 100 to 102. Honestly, I didn't mind being home—just movies and relaxing, which is a luxury I never get—but my husband insisted I go to the doctor. They ran blood work for both of us, and the next day he gets a call saying the doctor wants me to come back in three months for more tests? His results were totally fine.
Now I’m spiraling wondering what’s actually wrong with me. My grandmother passed away from leukemia, so Lang recommended regular check-ups. I’ve been feeling pretty pathetic lately, sometimes barely able to get out of bed, though I usually just blame that on other stuff... and no, I really don't want to deal with more needles! Plus, I totally forgot to mention my family medical history to my doctor.
Just to add to the chaos—it’s been three months now and I haven't even donated a single pint of blood, yet I feel like I need a gallon just to function.

briskpuma23 said:Venting can be a good thing, sure, but what happens when it just spikes your blood pressure instead? It definitely happens—one swear word leads to another, and they just feed off each other, fueling more anger and agitation.

Most of my cursing happens behind the wheel. Usually, it’s ironic. I’ll drop a heavy one, but everyone knows I’m not actually angry; I’m just using it to categorize how stupid a certain situation is.

That said, I am trying to cut back. I’ve started using "Jesus Christ" for the shock value and managed to slash my swearing by about 87%. At least, that's the goal. 😬

The bigger issue, though, is how profanity affects people who don't know you. Yesterday, I walked past a police station and saw five officers—some coming on shift, some heading out—just chatting casually. Every other sentence was something like "Goddammit," "Screw you," or "Get lost." It sounds terrible, totally unnecessary, and yet, by their standards, it’s probably just a perfectly normal conversation.

There's a massive difference between venting alone and actually getting in someone's face to strip them of their dignity (including those creepy necrophilic vibes). That kind of thing just cranks up the tension and never ends well.

I swear, almost exclusively, while driving. And usually ironically. I'll drop a heavy one, but it's obvious to everyone that I'm just grading the sheer stupidity of the situation rather than actually being mad.

I don't think I know a single person who doesn't swear behind the wheel.

Though, I am trying to cut back. I started using "Jesus Christ" to sound more appalled, which has dropped my swearing by about 87%. At least. 😬

Hahaha, well now you're headed straight to hell.👍

Otherwise—the real issue is how swearing affects strangers. Yesterday, I walked past a police precinct and saw five officers—some coming in, some heading out—just casually tossing around things like "Goddammit," "Screw you," or "Get lost." It sounds terrible and totally unnecessary, even though, by their standards, it was probably just a normal conversation.

Don't let it get to you; they live in a different world and you have no idea what they've dealt with. I used to get offended hearing two best friends greet each other with insults, but nowadays, I don't even blink. As long as you aren't being genuinely abusive, it shouldn't matter.

Bottom line: I'm grateful for the richness of our language and all these colorful curses that don't even translate well. I'd much rather swear honestly than try to act polite and choke myself down with a mountain of antidepressants.
Just so people think I'm refined and cultured (which, obviously, I am).

Every single day! It’s probably some exhaust valve or something...
I still don't get those necrophilic insults people throw around...
And I'm not really into religious topics either, even though I'm not a believer.

William Cooper11 said:I was talking about elite units globally—think SAS, Delta Force, Spetsnaz, and so on—but also specifically looking at our own history, like the 82nd Airborne in the old US Army, or even how the CIA today traces its roots back to those early specialized units like the local resistance.🙂
Whether they operated in the shadows or through official channels doesn't change much. At the end of the day, the training is about the individual and what they're capable of doing.

I have no idea what you're even talking about. What does any of that have to do with this topic?
The girl isn't to blame for her bad luck, so let's just help her out.

Ryan Palmer2 said:😂 Asking me for clinical studies? You want me to find studies proving that something DOESN'T exist?!

Anyway, the proof is right there in the psychiatrists themselves—in the video, they openly admit they've never actually cured anyone, they never know how a specific "medication" will work, and there isn't some definitive test to prove a "chemical imbalance." My goal isn't even to argue with you; you aren't the only one on this thread. I only chimed in because reading about people who were suffering from those pills actually brought tears to my eyes.

And why aren't there any psychiatrists posting here? Because they DON'T CARE!

Watch from 3:36 onwards; she literally says, "we don't have any laboratory tests that we can use..." http://www.cchr.org/videos/psychiatr...l-illness.html

Unfortunately, you're relying on links that don't reflect how things actually work. For any drug to hit the market, it has to go through preclinical testing (on mice, rats, etc.) and then move into Phase I-IV clinical trials. After that, everything is analyzed, and if it meets the standards, it gets approved. It's all strictly regulated. We're long past the era of snake oil salesmen; today, everything is under intense scrutiny. Even after a drug is cleared for sale, continuous monitoring happens to track side effects, which determines if a drug needs to be pulled from the shelves.
It’s fine to have an opinion, but maybe do a little homework before diving deep into a debate about something you don't really understand.

feralharbor8 said:Using GPS?

Exactly, but you shouldn't trust those things blindly either. I constantly forget which level of the parking garage I left my car on or even which direction is north—I know the theory, but it's useless in reality. My solution is to just stop stressing and drive by instinct... I always end up where I need to be right on time.
And I do a lot of driving across state lines, too... so if I can figure it out, anyone can.

Three years ago, I went through my own absolute nightmare and somehow made it out the other side. I don't even know how. My job involves investigative work, and I'm probably one of those rare people who doesn't just see all these patients as mere numbers or data points on a spreadsheet... honestly, I’ve actually started feeling for them—their progress, their setbacks... it hits home. But unfortunately, most of what we do boils down to just monitoring survival rates... that's the reality of modern medicine for you... but there's still hope!