Posts by Angela Wright

northernfox9 said:There’s one silver lining in this whole mess: science actually backs this up, and we see it play out in real life—as people get older, tumor progression tends to slow down. It’s all tied to metabolism. Essentially, if someone gets diagnosed in their seventies, there's a decent chance they won't actually die from it.

I wouldn't go so far as to say there's a "very high probability"😢 , but I will agree that it moves slower than it does in a younger person.
The catch is that it really depends on the specific type of tumor you're dealing with. Some take their sweet time, like localized prostate cancer, while others just sprint ahead at record speed.

Betty Gonzalez30 said:Alright, thanks, I'll give that a shot...
Do you honestly think it’s infected? Like, looking at it, there isn't anything obvious going on—it’s just a little red and that's about it.😕

A little redness is one thing, but your immune system will take care of it 😉 , so just give it a little boost with some Betrion

stormysurfer15 said:Hey everyone!

I'm dealing with a major issue. Today I noticed blood clots in my urine, and obviously, it hurts like hell to pee. It was just a few drops, but I have this constant feeling of pressure down there.
I rushed over to my local urgent care clinic to drop off a sample, and here are the results:

Protein: trace amount.
3-5 washed erythrocytes
2-4 fresh erythrocytes
5-8 leukocytes, some squamous epithelium, and bacteria.

Can anyone help me make sense of these results? I know they haven't isolated the specific bacteria yet—I’ll have to go to the hospital for that part—but what's the deal with the erythrocytes, protein, and epithelium?
If anyone knows, any help would be appreciated.🙏

I honestly can't make it until tomorrow afternoon when I see my doctor; the pain is so bad I just want to sit down and cry.

What you can do right now is drink some cranberry juice or tea, or maybe plenty of parsley tea. Take one 400 mg Ibuprofen since it acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory; that should dull the symptoms enough to help you limp through until tomorrow. Don't push yourself too hard—just stay warm and rest up until your appointment tomorrow afternoon.

Betty Gonzalez30 said:I don't even know what happened, but a few days ago I went absolutely feral scratching at my leg, and now it’s just this constant, annoying cycle of stinging and itching all at once... it’s driving me crazy, I can barely even get any sleep at night.
Anyone got a solid recommendation for a cream or something I can slather on to make this stop?
I haven't had any issues before either, I did everything by the book 😵

Looks like that infection is starting to flare up a bit. You should try using some Betrion ointment.

jadesurfer3 said:Everyone, I need help! My mom is riddled with tumors. There's one large one on her right ovary, two smaller ones there, and a massive tumor on her stomach measuring about 10x10 inches. For now, her liver, pancreas, kidneys, and intestines seem okay. Her white blood cell count was 16 last Friday, but shot up to 250 yesterday. She also had tumor markers tested; one came back at 87, and the other was 456. Please, if anyone can help, I need advice ASAP.

Right now, the only thing you can actually do is trust that your mother is in the best possible hands. The doctors are going to figure out which tumor is the primary one—I’m guessing it’s the ovarian one since those tend to spread to other organs incredibly fast—and they'll try to surgically remove it if they can. After that, she'll likely go through chemo and radiation. The oncologists will be the ones to make that call.
You have to find a way to dig deep and stay strong so you can be her rock. Beyond that, look into finding some high-quality antioxidants to boost her immune system and give her the stamina to endure what's coming. Try not to spiral into a panic; panicking won't help her, it'll just drain both you and her. Just take it one day at a time and deal with things as they come. Hang in there and keep posting whenever you need to vent. There's always someone here listening.😘

northernfox9 Asks:
I just had someone from the medical community drop a bombshell on me: radiation can have serious side effects. Specifically, they told me my dad could end up paralyzed. 😕

It looks like my mom is going through the exact same thing. As much as they tout radiation as being "precise," the reality is that it hits both healthy and diseased cells with the same intensity, leaving behind nothing but necrotic tissue. It’s a double-edged sword, plain and simple. Honestly, even though my mom is practically a shell of her former self now, I still can't say for sure if we'd choose radiation all over again. The only way I can wrap my head around this right now is by telling myself that, at the very least, we exhausted every single option available to us.

Laura Gomez10 said:Hi everyone,
A close friend of mine is battling malignant melanoma. Just three days ago, her doctors basically gave up on her and sent her home, claiming she only has about 15 days left to live. It’s absolutely devastating. She’s only 26 years old.
We heard about this guy Dr. Branko Stakic from Belgrade who practices alternative medicine. During our conversation, he told us he believes his treatments could potentially halt the spread of those galloping metastases.
What I really need to know is if anyone here has heard of him or has any actual experience with his work.
Thanks,
p.s. here is the link to his website:

http://www.cytomedica.com/0002.htm

A woman on this forum mentioned some drops from a professor out of Belgrade once, but she wasn't specific about who it was or what they were for. I just sent her an email asking if she meant Stakic; if so, I'll post her reply immediately. Fingers crossed. Honestly, don't take doctor prognoses as gospel. They love handing them out and acting like they have all the answers, but they conveniently forget that every patient is different and that in medicine, 2+2 doesn't always equal 4.
Just stay strong and focus on boosting her immune system. For you, as for everyone else on this forum, I want to recommend Native propolis (www.hedera.hr) once again.
God works through the smallest things—I learned that firsthand during my own tragedy.

northernfox9 said:In this relentless hunt for an answer—which is really just a desperate attempt to save my own father’s skin—I’ve been digging through Dr. Breussa’s book. And honestly? It holds water. I personally know two people who managed to purge the sickness from their systems using his methods. If it were up to me, I’d force my dad to start fasting immediately, but the clock is my biggest enemy right now. His book suggests holding off on therapy for at least six months post-surgery, and we are only sixteen days out. To make matters worse, the metastases have absolutely hammered his brain; one tumor is sitting right in the cerebellum at 4cm, which has completely wrecked his sense of balance. He’s in terrible shape. I can't help but spiral into "what ifs"—what if I had known about all this thirty days ago? What if he hadn't gone under the knife? But you can't rewind the tape, and you can't predict the finish line before the race starts.
He’s starting ten rounds of radiation next week, so we’ll see how that goes. I refuse to let the grim prognoses get under my skin; I tell everyone upfront that I don't give a damn about what doctors predict. Just give me the hard facts. Some psychologist might call this "denial," but I say there will always be plenty of time for crying and despair later. As long as there is still breath in his lungs and blood pumping through his veins, remember this: there is NO giving up.

What you’re feeling isn't denial about him being sick; it's the weight of feeling like there's no way out. And honestly, lean into that! That drive is what keeps you moving. You’ll likely see things start to look much better once the radiation is finished.😘

Elizabeth Hill48 said:So, what, you’re just out on vacation or something?😲

Maybe the guy has epilepsy and is on an anti-seizure med like Phemiton. I’ve got a hunch that stuff actually falls under the opioid umbrella.

Christian Doyle3 said:A friend of mine mentioned her dad had cancer, yet his blood work came back absolutely flawless—it really makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Don't assume every cancer shows up on a standard blood test. My own mother is dealing with a brain tumor right now, and her bloodwork looks perfect.

Anonymous said:What are the actual odds of a glioblastoma coming back after a successful surgery where they get everything out, followed by chemo, radiation, and Temodal?
Does anyone have an answer?

Unfortunately, the odds are incredibly high. In reality, it almost always returns.🙂 That’s why every treatment plan is really just about managing the situation and buying more time. Glioblastoma metastases are so microscopic that it's physically impossible for a surgeon to see how far they've spread or what the cellular landscape actually looks like. Of course, that's the perspective from conventional medicine. As for alternative methods, there isn't any controlled evidence to back them up, so most of those supposed "cures" are just based on hearsay. Personally, I believe it is possible to beat cancer.
The common thread among all malignant diseases is the simple fact that they can—and often do—return. It is a constant threat for anyone who has survived cancer, and it’s something you just have to learn to live with.

darkpuma5 said:Here I am again. 🙂

The surgery went down ten days ago. They scheduled the whole thing for just seven days after she finally managed to pull together that last bit of paperwork—and let me tell you, the grind to collect those medical records took nearly an entire year! You have to hand it to the folks over at Mount Sinai for how fast they moved once they actually had everything in hand. 🙂

Things got a little messy during the surgery, but we pulled through in the end. She’s moving her arms and legs now—fully conscious and aware of everything going on around her.

Does anyone here know someone who actually understands the recovery process after this kind of surgery? I've got a question.

He still hasn't found his voice yet. His throat is raspy, he starts coughing whenever he tries to push himself, and it’s just... stuck. Meanwhile, everyone else in the recovery ward was back to talking normally by day two or three after their surgery. So now, he’s just sitting at home in total silence—and since he isn't exactly the quiet type, he's starting to spiral into a bit of a depression.

Second off, they’re still dealing with intense vertigo and looking pretty out of it.

We’re trying to get an appointment with the doctor as soon as possible. They told us the dizziness and speech issues should have cleared up within two or three days by now, but they haven't. If anyone out there has dealt with something similar or has any insight, I’d really appreciate the info.

It’s a bizarre recovery process for me. I’ve been glancing around at the other people in this ward who went through the exact same thing, and honestly, they don't look half as good as I do. 😢

Wouldn't her throat be absolutely killing her from all those intubations? Look, we're right in the middle of flu season, so she needs to lay low and avoid crowds. It would be a disaster if she picked up something else on top of everything else right now.
Not everyone recovers at the same pace. Some people bounce back almost instantly, while others need a bit more breathing room to get back on their feet. You even mentioned yourself that things got a little messy with the surgery schedule. Just give her a few more days to settle in. Plus, this erratic weather we're having is definitely taking a toll on how she's feeling.
I read somewhere that she’s taking Aspirin 81 for her circulation. There’s actually a better alternative—Aspirin Protect—which won't wreck your stomach like standard Aspirin does. You should probably check with her doctor to see if making the switch might be a better move for her.

swiftbison7 said:I’ve been dealing with this weird little funk for a few days now where I just feel slightly nauseous, though it’s not even like I actually need to throw up, it’s more like a little burp and then I feel totally fine again... plus there's this constant sense of being drained and restless, so I just end up sitting there overanalyzing everything, wondering if I'm getting sick or just feeling weak, but I try to stay chill and tell myself it'll pass even though I wake up with that same heavy feeling every single morning.
So yeah, it's been going on for a bit and I'm honestly torn on whether I should head to the doctor or if it's just some temporary thing that's gonna clear right up on its own...
I have been stressing out big time trying to avoid catching that nasty flu that's going around lately, so maybe all this is just my body reacting to all that anxiety...

Go see a doctor so they can order a full blood panel. That will give you actual answers. Don't just ignore what your body is trying to tell you.

northernfox9 said:Hi everyone, first time posting here.
My dad has lung adenocarcinoma; they removed it 14 days ago.
The surgeon said they got the whole thing and his other vital organs look fine, BUT he’s having these headaches... the head CT scan results are terrifying: 3 metastases. It’s inoperable. He’s scheduled for radiation next—10 sessions. Does anyone have experience with this? What does this actually mean for him, what are the consequences or side effects, and is there anything I should be giving him in the meantime?

Side effects are pretty standard—burns and fatigue. The main thing is making sure he takes some kind of antioxidant. There are plenty of options; just look through what people have shared here and definitely pay attention to the experience of ruggednomad182, who worked wonders with their method.
Ask the doctor if my dad can apply Dermazin cream to the radiated area, since it's great for burns. I didn't know about that cream back when my mom was going through radiation. Poor thing had such bad skin issues, and they just gave her some purple liquid to rub on the burns. Once he finishes his radiation sessions, it would be a good idea to use some Bepanthen ointment to help the skin recover and stay soft.

Amanda Cruz said:I went to see the specialist at the allergist's office this past Friday, and they basically did a full-body inspection. They handed me a stack of paperwork long enough to drive from Little Rock to Washington, D.C., and now I’m being sent back for a whole new round of tests—even though we all know the results aren't going to change a thing.

Did they actually run an ultrasound? Look, swollen lymph nodes can stem from a million different things, but when they're that enlarged, you can't just ignore it. How long has that swelling been hanging around?

Amanda Cruz said:Honestly, I wasn't paying much attention until I noticed it on my neck. Now it looks like I have little lumps popping out on both sides between my collarbone and my throat, and it’s honestly pretty unsettling.

Unknown, that doesn't sound right. You should probably head to the doctor and get a referral for an ultrasound. Have you had your thyroid checked out yet?

Amanda Cruz said:Look, I’ve swapped out the sheets, ditched the mattress, changed my pillows, and even moved where I sleep entirely—nothing works. There isn't even a predictable pattern to when this happens. But hey, thanks for the suggestion.

Check your fabric softener and laundry detergent. I personally know girls who ended up vomiting because of Lenore.
Try to connect the dots between what you're doing and what you're consuming right when the symptoms flare up. It could be tied to your cycle; the body tends to hold onto extra fluid right before your period starts. Are you on any kind of birth control? That can cause it too.

Amanda Cruz said:😕 Can anyone please tell me what is going on with me? For the last year, I’ve been waking up with sudden swelling overnight. Sometimes it's around my lips, sometimes under my eyes—like massive dark circles, but way more swollen. For the past two days, it’s even spread to both sides of my neck, right between my throat and collarbone. I have gone through every test imaginable: everything comes back perfect. My kidneys are fine, my thyroid is flawless, my liver is healthy, and while I know I have allergies, they can't figure out what triggers them. My bloodwork is pristine and there's no sign of parasites. CLEARLY, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ME!!!! Please, if anyone can help, UNKNOWN_ENTITYdiv>

Honestly, if this is happening overnight, I'd start looking at what you're sleeping on. I once had a crazy reaction to makeup remover wipes late at night.

rapidranger79 said:Look, not every cancer behaves the same way. Some metastases can actually be surgically removed. And based on everything we know, this one on Clinton's shoulder is definitely operable, and they'll be heading into surgery in a bit.

It’ll be either by the end of this week or sometime next week.

Amanda Long30 said:.. It’s wild, isn't it? They go in to cut out the primary kidney tumor, but what about those metastases?? When they're spreading at lightning speed, how do they actually plan to get ahead of it... just meds and radiation? Man, if only it were that simple...😕

Unfortunately, that's the only play left on the board. Let's just pray things haven't progressed too far and it's not already too late. Word is his other organs are holding up fine. It's just that issue with the shoulder blade... since we're talking bone, I'm skeptical.🤔 😢