Posts by Angela Wright

Linda Patel21 said:I misspoke earlier; they were injections, not pills.

Your fear is totally understandable, but let's be real—it's also irrational because you're essentially discounting your dad's intelligence. You think he hasn't already figured out what's going on from the sheer mountain of supplements you guys have been piling up? Look, someone has to talk to him. Even if it's just a partial truth, it doesn't mean he has to spiral into depression. In fact, for most people, facing the reality actually triggers that survival instinct to fight. That initial depression is usually just the shock of the confrontation. What you're doing right now is a much worse approach, and honestly, it won't help either of you in the long run. That’s just my experience with these kinds of situations.
As far as the supplements go, your dad needs to be the one to choose based on his own intuition about what feels right. Beta glucan is fantastic for boosting the immune system, and I've heard some pretty positive things about injections regarding lung issues. But you need to get one thing straight: none of this cures cancer. These things simply help the body fight its own battle. Cramming a dozen different supplements into his system isn't going to improve his odds; if anything, it's just going to wreck his liver. You need to pick maybe two, maybe three sensible things and stick to them from start to finish.
I think I left a link here before to the Planetopijin website and Dr. Servan Schreiber's book, "Against cancer." You absolutely have to read it. It'll make everything much clearer and give you both a roadmap for how to handle this.

Dad deserves to know at least part of the truth—that there was actually something there and that it was removed. She’s a grown woman with a sound mind, and it is her legitimate right to make her own calls about what she wants or doesn't want. You and the rest of the family don't have the right to strip that away from him; you have to be ready to respect his decisions, no matter how difficult, confusing, or hard to swallow they might seem to you.

Here’s another interesting take—how is it even possible that this isn't happening in women's soccer? Over here, it’s nowhere near as prevalent as it is in the States, where the league is powerhouse and those massive, binding sponsorship deals are everywhere... I personally haven't heard of a single instance where it wasn't an issue there. I honestly think we're looking at something much deeper and darker than just painkillers, anabolic steroids, or heart defects. These players' lives have basically been reduced to gladiators owned by a bunch of bloated, greedy corporate suits who call all the shots. It’s sickening; I honestly don't understand how anyone can still find the stomach to watch this sport.

When it comes to anabolic steroids, there isn't a single study out there that provides absolute, undeniable proof of their harm.
We’re talking about hormones that the body naturally manufactures anyway. To date, not one fatal case has been definitively linked back to steroid use through an autopsy or exhaustive chemical analysis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPnT1...e_gdata_player

Actually, you shouldn't be taking any heavy-duty antioxidants—and beta-glucan definitely falls into that category—while undergoing a chemo cycle. They bind to free radicals, which in this specific scenario act as cytostatic agents, essentially neutralizing the very toxins the treatment uses to kill the cancer cells. It’s like trying to put out a fire while simultaneously throwing water on the flames; you're just undermining the whole process. It makes much more sense to save those supplements for the gaps between cycles to help with recovery.
Regarding the pain, that isn't actually caused by the chemo itself. She needs to contact the Pain Management Clinic so they can map out a specific medication cocktail and titrate the dosage until they find the sweet spot for her. I’d highly recommend hitting up the Pain Management unit over at the Trauma Center on Draskovic and Loncar.

People are constantly popping Voltaren for every little ache and pain. Then you’ve got these guys in the combat sports scene passing them around like candy, completely ignoring all the contraindications and existing heart conditions. It’s a recipe for a total tragedy. Honestly, the BBC put together a solid documentary on this exact issue a while back.

loneraven162 said:Hey everyone, has anyone here gone through a breast MRI? Here’s the deal: I had some suspicious findings, so I went in for a puncture. The results were questionable, and they recommended surgery and pathology. Then I did a core biopsy, which came back showing benign changes (BI-RADS 2). My doctor told me to just follow up in four months with an ultrasound, but then out of nowhere, I got a call from the Mayo Clinic—they couldn't reach a total consensus on whether everything was 100% clear, so they want me to come in for a breast MRI just to rule out any doubts. It didn't exactly make my day, but it definitely rattled me... has anyone dealt with something similar? Thanks for any insight. 🤷

Honestly, I don't really get why you're so frustrated or worked up about this. It sounds like someone actually gave your case a conscientious look and realized that what looks benign on paper can sometimes hide something malignant. They aren't playing games; they're sending you for more precise testing because they'd rather be safe than sorry. In my experience, seeing doctors take extra precautions like this is actually a huge win—unfortunately, I see much more negligent behavior toward patients all the time.
Just go get it done and rest easy.

Hey Kevin Bishop10, I honestly feel like you gave up a bit too early on getting a second opinion from overseas regarding your exact diagnosis. I totally get where you're coming from, but that’s exactly why I think you should find a way to dig deeper and get more answers. If you don't, you'll just be left guessing when it comes to making big decisions about your treatment plan.
Don't let this get the best of you—don't let the illness call the shots. Fight it with everything you've got!

I'm holding steady, but I'm under strict supervision. I'm 32 weeks along now, and just yesterday I got word that if everything stays on track, we'll be looking at a C-section at week 37. They're worried labor won't start naturally given all the risks that have piled up. The most important thing is that the baby is doing great and progressing perfectly, which is a massive weight off my shoulders. Sending love to everyone from the Holy Spirit area.

Jessica Doyle69 said:Hi everyone.
It’s been a month since my Mom passed away from lung cancer, and now I’m watching a friend slip away. I am completely obsessed with finding the root cause. I truly believe there’s a solution for everything. Right now, I’m fixated on bitter almonds and anything else with a bitter profile. It feels like it might actually be the answer. Honestly, living in Florida... man, it's just a lot.

Highly recommend reading this:
Cancer isn't some new phenomenon; it's always been around and it always will be. This book should help clear things up and give you a much more grounded, realistic perspective. Getting too obsessed isn't healthy—it can lead you straight into a hole.

Hey everyone, thanks for all the support and for looking out for me. They went ahead and gave me my last dose of dexamethasone just in case the baby needs to come early. My blood pressure is holding steady for now, blood work looks fine, though my protein levels are right on the edge. On the bright side, the little one is doing great—we're at a solid 1800g for 31 weeks. I’m really hoping I can hang in there and make it at least until week 36. Honestly, I’m terrified of that HELLP syndrome situation happening again; they told me if things take a turn, they could have me in delivery within five minutes, and I'm definitely scheduled for a C-section.

I’ve been reading through everyone's posts, but since my health situation has taken a seriously dangerous turn, I’ve ended up back in the hospital—likely for at least five weeks now. It's making it pretty tough to type everything out on my phone. Hang in there, everyone.

Andrew Cruz3 said:She passed away yesterday. 🙂

We didn't rush her to the hospital; we stayed right by her side until the very end.

Thank you all for the support you've provided here.

I am so sorry.😢 Hang in there. You did the right thing.

You really ought to get a gastroscopy scheduled so they can take a biopsy. It’s entirely possible you’re dealing with H. pylori. Honestly, those sluggish symptoms you described sound textbook for GERD.
As for the deviation, that’s a whole different beast, but you have to get it fixed. If you don't, you're basically signing up for a lifetime of battling constant infections.

vividsailor7 said:That doesn't have much to do with medical biochemistry.

Just like those lazy doctors in local clinics who don't bother doing it either.😉

vividsailor7 said:They run these tests at all the major hospitals—St. Jude, Vinogradski, Rebro, Mercury, and Oakland.
You don't actually need an appointment; you just bring in a 24-hour urine sample. Just make sure you toss the first morning void, say starting from 7 AM, and then collect absolutely everything until 7 AM the following day, including that second morning's first void.
Regarding the hygienic aspect, this is a biochemical analysis performed at the SKZZ level, much like creatinine clearance, rather than a microbiological one. So, there really shouldn't be any surprise as to why they aren't doing it.

Oh please, vividsailor7 runs water analyses, scans objects left and right, organic and inorganic—the sheer list of tests they perform is honestly impressive. That’s exactly where my skepticism comes from.
Thanks for the info; I just assumed the hospitals handled it, I just didn't know if I needed to book ahead. I've seen enough "miracles" lately that I figured this might be one of those impossible things too.

Oakland is basically at the edge of the universe as far as I'm concerned. I finally realized that Spirit also runs searches, but they make it impossible to actually get a hold of them to ask if you even need to place an order. I even called up the hygiene services department, and they told me straight up that they don't handle that kind of thing. It’s honestly mind-blowing that in a sea of endless specialized testing, nobody bothers to tackle something this incredibly basic.

I need to get a 24-hour urine protein test done. I was handed this red referral slip and now I’m completely lost—where am I supposed to go for this, and is there a specific clinic that handles it hygienically? Or am I looking at heading straight to a major hospital like Mayo Clinic?

Nancy Lee said:Does this mean my dad—who lives in San Diego but gets treated over at Jordan—is actually entitled to transport between Los Angeles and San Diego? Specifically, I’m wondering if he’ll be eligible for an ambulance or medical transport once his tests are wrapped up in a few days to get him back to LA.
I should probably point out, just in case it impacts his eligibility for medical transport, that he chose to seek treatment in Los Angeles instead of Miami, which is apparently what the regulations suggest he should have done.

Look, you really need to Ask Doctor or his primary care physician about this. Most of the time, if a diagnosis can be managed locally near where you live, insurance or Medicare won't foot the bill for traveling elsewhere. I have a bad feeling they're going to deny it. 😢

Andrew Cruz3 said:He’s ready for palliative care, but we aren't.
I might not fully grasp the technicalities of what that entails, but our priority is keeping Mom at home for as long as humanly possible.

That means your Mom is terminally ill, and we’re looking at a situation where things won't improve in terms of hitting remission. Think of palliative care as being on the same level as curative medicine—the kind that’s been treating her until now—and preventive medicine; it’s simply the branch of medicine dedicated to caring for people in terminal stages. Palliative care is essentially that specific layer of medical support provided to a patient within... Palliative care.

We were back at the clinic again for fluid drainage—only took twelve hours this time. 😠 I'm at the ER right now. They've already run a whole battery of tests.
But they didn't tell us anything last time either, and now we're in the same boat. All I have is the discharge summary.
I'm wondering if there's any way to pay for an evacuation upfront, rather than being stuck waiting 12+ hours in the ER every single time.
The fluid also tends to build back up within a day or two, even though they told us it would take much longer—days, maybe even weeks—to finally drain away.
Does anyone actually know how to stop or even just slow down this fluid buildup?

How can I make things easier for her?

I’ve already told you exactly how you need to handle this. You can't just sit around for twelve hours waiting for someone to show you mercy! You need an assertive approach. That means you have to fight tooth and nail for your Mom—honestly, sometimes you have to be right on the edge of being aggressive, but always keeping your cool. Basically, you need to be as annoying as hell.
Both Gerta and I have already reached out to you, and in my last post, I told you straight up: if you want to deal with that water issue once and for all, you need to stop patching it up and just install some proper drainage. But that would mean Mom has to be hospitalized. Track down her doctor, grab him by the collar, and demand it! If he refuses, make him put it in writing—demand a formal, written explanation as to why he thinks it’s unnecessary. Then, go find someone else who actually will do it. Look, when it comes to stuff like this, you sometimes have to grow a stomach and get aggressive with doctors. It might not always be 100% justified, but at the end of the day, you have to fight for your own rights if you want to get anywhere, if you know what I mean.

When it comes to palliative care, those who are savvy enough to coordinate effectively with their primary care physician usually manage to pull off a solid setup at home. However, most people ultimately decide that placing their loved one in a private facility is the way to go. It’s an incredibly individual and intimate decision, and honestly, nobody can tell you exactly what to do. You have to face your own reality—your own strengths, resources, and capabilities—and make the call that serves their best interests.
I want to wish you and everyone else in your family plenty of strength and determination.

swiftpanther102 said:We’re at least 90% removed from everything.62 miles And nobody bothered to mention medical transport in relation to any of this...

That’s exactly where the issue lies—nobody is going to volunteer any information to you; you have to go out and hunt for everything yourself. Honestly, this is the kind of thing your primary care physician should have been upfront about from the start.
So, everyone who’s more than... 31 miles Regarding medical transport, they are entitled to have their travel to the hospital covered by Medicare.