Posts by Angela Wright

dustyranger11 said:My dad passed away today. At least his suffering is over now.
I want to thank everyone here who helped me out through this forum.
I still have a little bit of insurance and some processing left, so if anyone needs anything, just let me know.
Now I'm just staring down a massive void and some really heavy days without him.

I'm so sorry😢 Please accept my deepest condolences.

Ryan Lee302 said:I was just about to start a thread almost identical to this one...
I had the exact same thing happen during my period—this little piece of tissue, maybe the size of a hazelnut, just popped out. Then, two days later, I started seeing these tiny little fragments of the same stuff on my tampon. 😢
This really hit a nerve with me, but honestly, I'm still pretty young and haven't even made it to an OB-GYN appointment yet. 👎 🙈
It would actually be incredibly helpful if you could just tell us exactly what he’s saying to you...
😢

Look, feeling that way during your period is completely normal. We’re talking about something happening during ovulation here, which is where the real surprise lies.
That’s what blood clots actually look like. They can also consist of small fragments of endometrial tissue that shed during your period.
It sounds like you’re still pretty green, especially after going through something like that for the first time.🙂

urbanpilot20 said:I have a drink every now and then... nothing excessive. I don't drink alcohol at all, actually. And I almost never deal with nausea after meals.

Ronald Williams9, could you please tell me... what other symptoms were you dealing with? For me, it's nausea every morning... and sometimes that feeling lingers for most of the day. Every single morning when I get up, I feel sluggish and exhausted... I have this weird bitter taste in my mouth, my throat feels dry, and I get headaches from time to time.

Look, that burping after eating eggs, along with everything else you mentioned, is exactly what my mother went through. You definitely have gallstones, and they’re likely inflamed right now. Get a referral for a gastroenterologist immediately. Watch your diet! Avoid anything greasy or heavy; stick to steamed or boiled foods. My advice is to get this sorted out ASAP because if you have an attack and your gallbladder ruptures, you could end up with sepsis and seriously jeopardize your life. My mom kept stalling on the surgery until she had a massive attack after overindulging on cherries, and believe me, it was horrific to watch—she nearly died.
I don't want to scare you, I just want you to go get checked out right away.

vividbear21 said:Greetings!

What, how, where, when... 😕😲🙂😱

First things first: he doesn't even have a diagnosis yet, and you're already sprinting ahead, worrying about treatment costs and hunting down anyone's horror stories or success tales. Haloooo😳

You don't even know if there's a malignancy at all, let alone what kind it might be. It’s only once the type is identified that doctors can determine the specific drugs and treatment protocols required....sall of this "what if" speculation regarding what might happen, and believe me, based on everything we've seen here, is hands down the worst thing a person can do to themselves—especially when facing dilemmas like this.
Don't get ahead of yourself!
Once the issue is clearly defined, then you can approach it with maturity and logic, doing everything in your power to fix it.
Regardless of the outcome or the questions keeping you up at night, you have to face one brutal truth: we are vulnerable, mortal beings who have very little actual control over our lives. The sooner you accept that, the easier it will be to navigate whatever obstacles life throws your way.
Face things head-on and deal with life's problems as they arrive; live for today, right here. You’ll deal with tomorrow when tomorrow actually becomes "now." There are infinite variables for how any situation could play out, and it is impossible to prepare for all of them. Don't waste your energy on it; it's a complete drain with zero payoff. That is the golden rule when fighting any illness, especially cancer.
Pull yourself together and think rationally about everything.
You're going to be okay.

Taylor Kelly9 said:Hi everyone,
I’m new to this forum and I am desperately looking for some guidance. Here’s the situation: two months ago, my mom was found to have a tumorous mass in her lungs. Her primary care doctor referred her to the specialists over at Jordan. They diagnosed it as lymphoma and sent samples out for consultation. Three different labs all came back with the exact same thing: Non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. So, we head to hematology for more testing, and they basically tell us she doesn't even have lymphoma because their pathologist can't confirm it—they’re claiming she's perfectly healthy. We are honestly losing our minds trying to figure out who is crazy and who is sane here. She has an 8.5*5.5 cm tumor in her lung, she's running fevers, she's exhausted, and she has zero energy. The pulmonologists say she isn't a lung patient, and the hematologists say she isn't a blood patient. Then whose patient is she?! And let me be clear: the cytology report explicitly showed malignant cells.
Now we’re just stuck wondering what the next move is. Should we keep bouncing from hospital to hospital, or should we just go private? Does anyone have any advice? Helppppppp

Look, I don't know which hematology department you dealt with, but if I were in your shoes, I’d grab every single piece of paperwork you have and get to Dr. Mrsić at the Rib hospital immediately. If the diagnosis is Non-Hodgkin, there shouldn't be any debate about the treatment plan, and you need to start right now. Tell him you reached out to the "For a New Day" association and that we gave him a glowing recommendation. If anyone can give you a straight answer on how to move forward, it’s him.

Amanda Alvarez35 said:I think I spotted some Tampax somewhere, but I can't quite place the exact spot.🤷

Amazon👍

Melissa Stewart said:[

This was probably aimed at me.
I’m not asking anyone to fix my problems or go out and win this battle against "our" sarcoma.
People have enough on their own plates.
I thought this would be a place where you could ask for advice—specifically from those who have been through it or are currently in the thick of it—about where to get things done and how long the wait times actually are.
That’s all! I just hoped I wouldn't get brushed off here the way people get brushed off at the hospital,
where you show up waiting for a doctor, only to be told they aren't coming because they're in surgery, and then you hear that three more times. It’s like living somewhere an hour away from New York City while having a pocket full of cash.
I want to sincerely thank slyseal28 for her response, her support, and her relentless fight—not just for herself and her husband, but for all of us. I know she gets nothing out of being thanked, but still.
I can contribute by gathering signatures, and that’s exactly what I’m doing. People react in all sorts of ways. There are those who say, "I wouldn't bother, I'm not from around here." It doesn't matter if you're from some tiny town in the middle of nowhere.
In all honesty, I've even run into people asking me to leave a petition with them so they can drop it off at their local office.
As soon as I gather enough, I’ll send it to the association's address—and I'll do it more than once if necessary.
I am not afraid to speak publicly about our struggle.

To be honest, I don't know if that was meant for you🤷. Only you can decide that. What I do know is that aside from the late Alice, nobody who has asked for help has actually stood behind the Association when it came time to step up publicly and expose the real issues. Most people just call and cry, but the second a solution is offered, they scurry back into their mouse holes.

Everything you laid out is a story we all know by heart; it's part of our daily reality, and it's not even the core issue among us. The real problem is that when someone finally offers the one way you can actually resolve the situation, people refuse to take it and instead choose to keep whining "online." That is a complete waste of energy, and when you're fighting cancer, time is a much bigger enemy than the disease itself. I think we can all agree on that.

Doctor recommendations, questions about treatment, practical tips—that's stuff we can always get from one another. That is exactly why we exist, and why this forum exists.

slyseal28 said:I'm thinking of you guys too. I'll call you today as soon as I find out if they’re approving our therapy or not.

Yesterday’s segment aired. Unfortunately, I was the only one on screen. People waiting for treatment stay silent because they’re terrified. They just don't get that nothing changes if you don't speak up and actually define the problem.

Nothing shifts on its own. In fact, silence plays right into the hands of the bureaucrats!

What more can they take from us—denying us timely treatment because of funding? They're already doing that!

If I keep going at this pace by myself, they'll just label me as crazy.🤷

Wake up, people!!!
Today, I’m putting out a public call to all patients who aren't mute—unlike my mother—and to the family members of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Here’s the bottom line for those of you lurking here:

Honestly, I cannot wrap my head around the mentality of people who relentlessly harass slyseal28—specifically Catherine—expecting her to fix their lives. For God's sake, the association exists to provide support when you choose to go public, not to serve as a mouthpiece for your individual grievances. Hearsay gets us nowhere. All it does is make us look like puppets being mocked on national news, and then nobody takes us seriously. This woman is dealing with a sick husband and enough of her own struggles, yet she is noble enough to run an association and listen to your stories. Don't be selfish, P, and show some respect!
If you want to solve a problem, you have to tackle it YOURSELF first, maybe with a little help from friends. Get that through your heads once and for all. Without that realization, you won't solve a single life problem, let alone beat cancer.

Get your act together if you actually want change and start standing behind your own issues. Your "verbal support" on these forums and your sympathetic pats on the back don't mean a damn thing to us, and they don't help you either.😳

Good grief, I don't know how many more times I'll have to write posts like this. I am truly sick of them!🤮

What was playing on Fox?
Damn, I missed it.😢

slyseal28, you guys are always on my mind!

Kimberly Green23 said:My stepfather lost his battle today. Honestly, the only silver lining is that he didn't suffer through a long, drawn-out struggle. We could sit here all day debating whether he could have dug deeper or found more strength to fight, but that’s not how it works—he just ran out of will and surrendered to fate. He wouldn't let us pull him back from that state of lethargy. I want to say a huge thank you to Melissa Kim45 and Agna for standing by us, and of course to everyone else on this forum who reached out with advice. I'll be keeping up with you all, and if there's any way I can return the favor with some advice of my own, I will.

I am so sorry, Kimberly Green23😢. Please take comfort in knowing that you did absolutely everything within your power.

William Cruz said:Hey, Angela Wright! It sounds like you really know your stuff. This thread was honestly much needed. I just found out today that a friend of mine (she's 31) has Hodgkin's lymphoma. She didn't have any symptoms at all until her neck swelled up terrifyingly about a month ago—just massive lymph nodes. The doctors at the hospital were actually baffled until they biopsied a node and sent it off to Washington, D.C. Most of the results came back fine, but that last one was inconclusive. She went to Washington, D.C. for a PET scan, and that's when they discovered it's Hodgkin's, and it hasn't just hit her neck; it's spread to the top of her lungs and a vertebra. They suspect it's been growing inside her for a long time. I'm in total shock and honestly don't even know how to approach her. I want to help, but I have no clue what the odds are with a diagnosis like this. Thanks in advance for any advice!

Check out the patient advocacy group forum that focuses on Hodgkin's. There are a few women there living with Hodgkin's who write about their experiences.
Look, here is the bottom line: Hodgkin's is a malignant disease, but it's one that is treated quite successfully these days. If I recall correctly, the cure rate is somewhere around 90%. I remember a case involving a girl named Frednica who got sick when she was 16; her symptoms were identical, even with metastases, though not in the spine. Fast forward to today: she's 29 and became a happy mom to a little boy three months ago.
Always stay positive when you talk to her. She has a grueling road ahead of her, and she’s going to need your unwavering support to get through it.

Look, man, you came here asking for an opinion, and now you've got one. If you aren't ready to face the fact that you're wrong and actually rethink your stance, that’s on you—just like it’s on you to stop being so rude to anyone who doesn't see eye to eye with you.

Mom is right, and you know what? Unlike all these random people popping up on this forum, she actually loves you more than anything and genuinely wants the best for you. She’s a woman with real-world experience, and you’d be a lot smarter if you actually listened to her advice once in a while. It’s no wonder she snaps at you if this is how you treat her, just like how you treat everyone else on here.

Listen, you're the master of your own fate, and you're the only one in this whole situation who can really screw things up for yourself. Get your head straight. Pick a goal and go after it.

Melissa Stewart said:Angela Wright, THANK YOU SO MUCH for responding. It’s honestly such a relief to get advice during these initial, heavy moments while we're still trying to figure everything out. It means even more coming from people who have actually walked this path and gathered real experience.
I’ve read that a lot of people drink Noni juice to boost their immune systems. I saw it mentioned in pharmacy brochures too, but I’m hesitant about mixing supplements until I know if it’s safe.
Like I mentioned before, my dad is drinking herbal teas and juices following the Breuss regimen along with a healthy diet (he’s completely overhauled his eating habits). I’m wondering if Noni juice would fit well with that routine, or if it clashes? I know it can be taken alongside antibiotics, before or during surgery, or even during chemo.
Thanks, everyone! Hang in there! When I first heard the diagnosis, all I could do was cry—but then I quickly realized that acting like that just makes my dad feel like we aren't going to make it. I knew we had to step up and face this illness head-on.

My mom drank that "authentic" Tahitian Noni right up until the very end. Honestly, toward the end, her liver tests were a mess—I think it was a combination of the chemo and the damage from old gallstones and high doses of cortisone. Right around the time we realized her liver was failing, I heard that Noni can actually be pretty hard on the liver. Whether that’s absolute truth or not, I can't say for sure🤷. What I *do* know is that Noni isn't worth the price tag. That is my definitive takeaway and my firm belief.
Stick to boosting your immunity with plants that actually grow in our own backyard. Genetically speaking, we’re built for the local stuff.
I always recommend natural propolis to everyone. In my opinion, it was solely thanks to that which my mother defied every prognosis and passed away without infections, bedsores, or any of the other complications that usually take down someone who is completely immobile. This propolis is sourced locally, patented by one of our own experts, and has been tested at the Ruđer Institute.

Melissa Stewart said:My dad was just diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma (it's in his pelvic bone and part of his sacrum). We're currently waiting on final confirmation from the team at Salat so he can start his actual treatment plan. In the meantime, he’s focused on eating clean, so I was wondering if certain herbal teas—like the ones Mrs. Lepina used (sage tea, kidney tea, nettle tea, bone support tea, and veggie juices)—might be beneficial since he isn't following a strict regimen yet? He also recently had some purulent inflammation in his retroperitoneum cleared up, which was putting pressure on the iliac arteries and veins in his right leg, causing occasional swelling. I thought maybe some herbs could help bolster his immune system and dial down the inflammation.
Just a note: we aren't turning our backs on conventional medicine, but we aren't ruling out alternative support either (teas and juices).
Thanks!

In my opinion, those things can only help. The main thing is ensuring his circulation stays healthy. You should definitely ask his doctor if taking low-dose Aspirin is a good idea; it made a massive difference for my mom.

Aaron Garcia36 said:It is absolutely essential to make an appointment with a gynecologist.

And I mean an emergency OB-GYN visit.

Melissa Stewart said:Thank God I finally found someone who actually believes in Breuss's total cancer therapy. My dad was just diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, the kind typically seen in kids. While I was digging for more info on this nightmare—since our specialists over in Phoenix were basically clueless—I stumbled upon a blog where Mr. Tvrtko Barnjak, the guy behind the site, goes into exhaustive detail about how he recovered using this method after undergoing surgery for both small and large intestine issues plus radiation. There are quite a few people posting there who also made it through.
What's more, they provide documentation to back it up.
In my family, I'm the only one who's 100% in, so Dad is following the therapy while sticking to a clean, light diet. He actually mentions that the teas and juices kill his appetite. In the book by R. Breuss, there's a story about a woman who followed the strict protocol for two weeks and then went back to a normal diet for the remaining four weeks, and she beat the "beast."
If I found myself in this position earlier, I’d try the strict Breuss regimen first. After all, who can honestly guarantee that chemo and radiation will work? Not to mention the damage they do to healthy cells along with the tumor cells, and nobody can promise a relapse won't happen anyway. The Breuss therapy claims there are no relapses. The book even lists people who are still alive today because of it.
Breuss's therapy says there are no relapses. The book even mentions that those people are still living today.

I think you have a completely warped perspective regarding chemo, radiation, and Breuss in general. Who in this life can ever give you a guarantee? Look, when cancer hits a family like yours, you realize pretty quickly that there are no 100% certainties in life, especially when you're talking about cancer treatment.
That said, the chemo and radiation offered by mainstream medicine are rooted in massive scientific studies and research involving huge groups of people. That provides actual data, unlike alternative methods that haven't been sufficiently or properly researched to be considered a credible medical standard.
As for Breuss, there are zero guarantees. All you have are people's stories, which might be true, or might not be. Personally, I see some merit in the Breuss method. Unfortunately, I personally only know of one case (lepina) who followed Breuss to the letter and saw positive results. Every other person I've heard of or known who used Breuss ended up passing away. If I were in your shoes, I'd treat it as a last resort—something you turn to only when there's nothing left to lose.

Finally, I want to point out something crucial, something you might not realize yet, much like I didn't realize it when my mother got sick. Don't force your will or your opinions on him. Don't pressure your father, directly or indirectly, consciously or unconsciously, to act or think in a way you deem "right" just because you're acting out of a desperate need to help him. If you truly want your dad to get better, it is incredibly, deeply important that he makes his own decisions regarding his treatment and what he does or doesn't want to do, without outside influence. Having control over one's own destiny is vital if someone wants to fight cancer effectively. What the family should do is serve as a pillar of support, even when we think their decisions are wrong. We don't have the right to infringe on another person's integrity to that extent, no matter how much we love them or how desperately we want to save them.
I hope you understand where I'm coming from and won't hold this against me. Honestly, I wish someone had told me this back when I was struggling, just like you, to save my mom's life.

Good luck and hang in there!

I’m wondering how many of those 17 criteria 🤔hollowtinker18🙂 laid out are actually required to qualify as a psychopath. To be honest, a friend and I were just looking over the list and realized we check quite a few of those boxes ourselves.

Maybe that theory about 60% of people having some sort of disorder isn't actually that far from the truth.🙂

rowdynomad92 said:Thanks, Angela Wright, for the reply. I’ve heard that patients going through chemo often see their immune systems take a massive hit, and that taking certain vitamins helps—do you know anything about that?

We have already covered this topic extensively on this forum. People have shared their personal experiences using various supplements to boost immunity; you'll notice that some are much better tolerated than others and carry far better "reviews," so try to stick to those. It is a highly individual choice, and the smartest move is to find what works for your specific body—especially when you realize that if a supplement starts causing constant, persistent issues, you need to stop pushing it.
Check out the patient advocacy group's forum pages as well; they have a wealth of information and firsthand accounts.

rowdynomad92 said:Hi everyone,
About a month ago, my mom was diagnosed with a lung tumor. She was originally scheduled for surgery at Jordanovac, but right before they were supposed to operate, they ran a CT scan (the last one was back in April). That’s when they found what they call "new segments" appearing in several places: the other lung, the liver, the spine, and the breast. They sent her home without the surgery so she could complete two rounds of chemo first. The plan is to do a follow-up CT after that and then proceed with surgery if those new spots have shrunk or disappeared.
So, these "new segments"—I've realized that means metastases, basically that the cancer has spread. Does this mean that once metastases show up, it's game over, or can chemotherapy actually wipe them out if they just recently formed?
I'm looking for anyone with experience or insight into a situation like this to help me make sense of it.
One really crucial thing is that Mom feels fantastic. She isn't in pain, hasn't lost any weight, has no fever, and has no underlying health issues. She feels healthy, and despite this news, I can see she still has plenty of fight left in her.
We only caught this after she fainted once; the doctor ordered a full battery of tests, though at the time we thought it was just an issue with her cervical spine. She started exercising and hasn't had any more issues since.

Thanks in advance!

Yes, you're right—those are metastases. Treating metastatic cancer is definitely a steeper uphill battle than treating a localized tumor, but that absolutely does not mean the end is near. Is it a heavy blow? Yes, it is. But she has to take every single chance available and fight. It isn't uncommon to see both the metastases and the primary tumor shrink in size and shape to the point where they become operable again. You have to hold onto that hope, believe in it, and do everything possible to approach this with a positive mindset.

hiddenviper62 said:Got my period—guess I'll wait for the price to drop and then see what happens

Hey, are you on any kind of birth control or something?