Posts by Lawrence Wells

Amy Evans64 said:Hi everyone, I’m looking for some solid recommendations for a good dry cleaner... my wedding is coming up fast and I really need to get my gown professionally cleaned and ready. Thanks!

Honestly, you can't go wrong with Pezelj over by the main shopping center in San Francisco. They're great.🙂>

Betty Doyle6 said:Does anyone know someone in the San Francisco area who performs at church weddings?
We’re looking for a duo (guitar and vocals) or maybe a small 3-4 piece band. Nothing massive; honestly, just guitar and vocals would be plenty. I'm not sure what the standard rates are, but we had one group ask us for $400 for just two songs 😢

Shoot me a DM if you have leads.

I happened to catch a glimpse while passing by that Lipoto has some pretty big discounts on wedding dresses right now—plus, they’ve got those formal gowns on sale too.

Look, dear author—she’s out hanging with her old college buddies. Why are you even stressing about some cousin who is living in a completely different world than yours?

I’m totally with you on this—there should be absolutely no such thing as "alternative" chemotherapy. We really need to push the authorities to get this approved immediately, especially since we're talking about a drug that's used as the sole option in chemo.

Hey Benjamin Grant6—is Vinorelbine the only thing they've got for Mom, or is there more to her chemotherapy cocktail?

He can't go the benzodiazepine route—it'll just make him sluggish, and he definitely doesn't need that right before he hits the stage. Honestly, though, checking in with a doctor would be the smartest move, even if it feels like a hassle. Quick question for the OP—what kind of performance are we actually talking about here?

Michael Cruz28 said:Hey there. My Mom is having a bronchoscopy tomorrow at Jordanovac... How painful is the procedure and what’s the recovery like? Since we’re coming all the way from Dalmatia and driving back and forth every day, I need to know how long the recovery takes so I can plan our schedule. If anyone has some quick advice... Thanks a million.

The procedure itself isn't really "painful"—it's just incredibly uncomfortable. Honestly, maybe even more awkward than a gastroscopy. It usually lasts anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how things go. As for recovery—once it's done, she'll probably be ready to head home after about fifteen minutes, provided she isn't being admitted to the hospital. Good luck! I really hope everything turns out okay.

gentlemarlin14 said:Because he basically told me straight to my face that he's too old and it's not worth spending anything on him. Look, I know the odds are incredibly slim—I really do—but if there is even a 1% chance to give him more time, even just a little bit, I want to take it. I'm not letting anyone just take that chance away from us.

That was honestly so low of him. Everything Angela Wright told you hits the nail on the head. Most of us here are dealing with the exact same thing—someone close to us fighting cancer—and we’re all going through our own crisis because of it. My dad went through this same illness, and while he wasn't much older than yours, I truly get how you feel. It’s so hard when you're stuck in this mess without anyone to guide you through the process. And seriously—your father has every single right to everything he's asking for, period. No compromises there. Hang in there, everyone. Stay strong!

gentlemarlin14 said:I know the surgeon doesn't make the final call, but unfortunately, he basically did... he didn't even want to send him to the oncologist—didn't even bother calling them for a consultation. Normally, patients like this get prepped and moved straight to oncology right after surgery. And then there's Dad, who doesn't understand anything, just going, "So what if they move me to oncology?"... Oh my God. I'm honestly speechless with him... I've got a Lawsuit hanging over his head.

I totally get where you're coming from—we all get so sensitive when it comes to our loved ones facing tragedies. But look, patients aren't always moved to oncology immediately after surgery. They need time to recover from the procedure first, and during that window, the appointment with the oncologist gets scheduled. The surgeon's job is just to write the referral... saying "further evaluation and treatment by an oncologist." A lawsuit? Honestly, pull yourself together and just get your Dad signed up with an oncologist. It’s best to start therapy within 6-8 weeks of the surgery at the latest.

The only thing I can think of asking you guys right now—did anyone actually get their cortisol levels checked?

Amanda Miller69 said:Svekar is starting his third round of chemo. He’s been looking pretty thin lately—we actually gave him some Ensure Plus, which seems to be doing better for him than the diarrhea.
He’s handling the chemo itself okay, it's just the lack of bowel movements that's the issue. Does anyone know what helps get things moving again?
I'm really worried about how skinny he's getting—he's dropped another 4kg even though he's eating.

Purisan granules might help out.

Imagine dealing with this on your face too, on top of everything I’ve got going on my arms and legs. Luckily, the breakouts on my face pretty much cleared up after I turned 15—but this stuff on my limbs just won't budge, no matter what I try. A little bit of Sun exposure helps since it tones down the contrast against my pale skin, but honestly? The one thing I actually swear by is Eucerin. It really softens the skin and keeps the peeling at bay.

velvetviper4 said:Hey everyone,

Rodak—he's 30—was just diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. It started in his pelvis and has already spread to his lungs. Apparently, the tumor is pretty massive, so surgery isn't an option right now because it's pressing against his heart. He’s starting chemo—has finished two rounds so far, with four more to go.
Please, if any of you have gone through this or have a loved one who has, we really need some advice. This is all brand new to us and we're honestly feeling a bit lost...

The plan is to use chemo to shrink that mass down—if things go well and the tumor responds, they'll move forward with surgery. I don't personally know anyone who dealt with Ewing specifically, but I do remember someone I knew with osteosarcoma who was also quite young. In that case, the chemo actually worked well at times—it managed to get the disease into temporary remission.

Sarah Chase7 said:Hey Maya...

Here’s how things went with my Mom. Once that fluid started building up, she passed away about ten days later. Emergency services took her in once because she was struggling to breathe—it was scary to watch—but they just sent her straight back home without doing a puncture. Honestly, I think they realized it wouldn't change anything; she was already in the terminal stage.

So, here’s how it went down—it started with primary breast cancer, which they managed to operate on successfully. But then things shifted; it metastasized to the eye muscle, and because of where that was located, they couldn't fully get it all out. After that, we were dealing with metastases in the ovaries and the uterus—both had to be removed—and once it hit the bones, everything just started spiraling downhill. During those last two months, she had seizures, lost her sight (even though the brain MRI came back clear, I guess that eye tumor was just causing too much trouble), constant pain, and she couldn't move. Her hearing faded too, and in those final two or three days, she wasn't able to speak at all.

It’s been four years since the diagnosis until the end. This coming May will mark one year since she passed away—I was only 24 at the time, and Mom was 49.

I get it—every time I read stories like this, it just hits home all over again. Hang in there—honestly, I don't even know what else to say. Just be there for her...

That's such an unusual pattern for the metastases to show up. I am so incredibly sorry about your Mom. Where was she treated?

Good looks can be pretty deceiving sometimes.

hollowridge88 said:Good morning, everyone! So, I just got my cytology results back from the biopsy on my left breast. Since most of this sounds like gibberish to me... I'm back here looking for some help. Microscopic view: 3.5ml of clear liquid was evacuated. Microscopic findings: The sediment showed clusters of apocrine metaplasia cells, phagocytes, plus some intact and hemolyzed erythrocytes. Impression: Apocrine cyst (C2). Honestly, the only thing that gave me any relief was seeing there was no mention of Ca... which I assume is a good sign. Thanks to everyone for the help.

It's a benign cyst, but there’s always a small risk it could turn malignant over a long period. Usually, doctors want to keep a closer eye on those kinds of growths.

Elizabeth Davis said:71—I know some people think that’s ancient, but my great-grandmother (his mother-in-law) passed away at 94 this year from natural causes, so honestly, 71 doesn't seem that old to me.

That’s really not that old. My old man is only three years younger than your grandpa!
You guys need to keep hunting for more opinions! Don't give up yet!

Olivia Cook48 said:By the way—hollowridge88 is actually my sister. I totally forgot to mention those lumps earlier.

Where exactly are these lumps located?

Look, I can't say it doesn't matter—it definitely does—but then again, I have to ask myself: would I have actually accomplished anything if I’d just stayed stuck in the same old place? You've got to let logic play a part in this too 😉