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Daniel Ward87 said:The moderator is simply following current American laws—abortion is a legal medical procedure. To be precise, an abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removing or expelling an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it reaches the point of viability. Under United States federal guidelines established decades ago, a pregnancy can be terminated upon the request of the pregnant woman up to a certain stage. For requests beyond that window, whether requested by the patient or recommended by a doctor, decisions are handled by hospital review boards based on medical, genetic, and ethical criteria, provided the woman consents.
If you personally view this as murder, that’s your prerogative, but it’s also your burden to carry.
So, can we then conclude that abortion is the killing of a human embryo or fetus? That seems to follow directly from the very definition you just provided: expelling it from the womb before it can survive on its own results in death. And if it results in death, we are talking about killing—the violent taking of life from a living being.
Angela Wright and Benjamin Grant6, thanks for the advice and the kind words.
It’s hard to get anything specific down on paper when I don't even have a clear picture of what we're dealing with myself. After the surgery—dealing with some intestinal complications—the surgeon was completely pessimistic. He said her intestines are totally fused with the tumor mass. He couldn't even find a clean section of bowel to successfully create a colostomy. Now he's doubting she'll even be able to eat. They're going to try feeding her tomorrow, so we'll see if things are truly as hopeless as he thinks.
My sister-in-law is actually holding up pretty well mentally, probably because her brother hasn't told her the grim truth about the prognosis. He lied and told her they managed to partially clear the blockage and that she just needs to recover from surgery before starting chemo again. If only it were that simple. She’s only on her second line of chemo; there are still options left. If she can make it through this, there might be hope... but let's not get ahead of ourselves. First, we need to see if she can even keep food down.
Hi everyone. I’ve been lurking here for a while because I’m fighting breast cancer myself, but I’m posting today because of my sister-in-law. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer over a year ago—stage IIIc. She had surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries and went through chemo, and for a bit, things actually looked okay. But then, just a few months back, the cancer started spreading again. They moved her to a second line of chemo; she finished three rounds, and they didn't do a damn thing to help. An MRI showed the cancer has spread extensively through her abdomen, intestines, and the peritoneum, even if it hasn't hit other organs yet. In the meantime, she started vomiting constantly, became incredibly weak, and ended up in the hospital. Doctors said the tumor is pressing against her bowels, so they operated yesterday. Apparently, her condition is dire and considered inoperable (I’m hearing this secondhand from my brother, who is absolutely devastated).
The way I see it, things are heading toward the inevitable. My sister-in-law is simply too frail to attempt anything else—maybe some other chemo to shrink it enough for surgery?—but since she can't keep food down, I don't see how she could ever get strong enough. Honestly, we've mostly come to terms with the fact that she's dying. But how do we make this easier for her? It looks like once she recovers slightly from the surgery, they’ll send her home. And then what? Just vomit up everything she tries to eat or drink because it won't pass through her intestines, eventually dying from hunger and thirst? It seems barbaric. If anyone knows of anything we can do to provide some relief, please let me know.
Sophia Lopez89 said:Hey there,
I really need some help and insight from you all.
I have a duplex uterus—two vaginas, one kidney, and all the usual complications that come with that diagnosis.
Here’s the deal: my cycle is totally messed up, and on top of everything else, I suspect I might be pregnant. I've got the nausea, the constant bathroom trips, and I'm just exhausted.
My actual question is: are there any women here who were pregnant with this condition but still had their period?
Given that there are two uteri, how likely is it that the second one—the one where fertilization didn't happen—would still follow a normal menstrual cycle?
Thanks in advance. 🙂)
If you're looking for an answer, I have a duplex uterus myself and carried three pregnancies without a single issue. I didn't have a period during any of them. My OB/GYN explained it's because pregnancy shifts your hormonal balance, which affects both the uterus carrying the baby and the other one too.
Hello everyone, and my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I’ve been lurking in this thread for quite a while now because I was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly three years ago. I went through chemo and radiation, and so far, my scans look clean. But it seems like cancer just won't leave my family alone—the reason I’m posting today is because of my sister-in-law. We just found out she’s battling Stage IIIc ovarian cancer. She’s already had surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries, and apparently, they managed to clear everything out pretty well. Now, she’s facing oncological treatment. The oncology options here in our local town are pretty limited (I know from firsthand experience), so she’s decided to seek treatment in Washington, D.C. Which hospital would you recommend there? Any standout oncologists? Also, does anyone know anything about newer therapies for ovarian cancer? I heard something about intraperitoneal chemotherapy.