Posts by Angela Wright

placidbear10 said:My dad passed away today at 5:50 AM.

😢
I am so incredibly sorry. Please accept my deepest, most sincere condolences.
I know how devastatingly hard this is—losing both parents in such a short span of time is an absolute weight to carry. Just remember they are together now, in a much more beautiful place than this valley of tears, watching over you. Take this time to honor them in peace, try to find your footing, and eventually, you'll find a way to move forward. Right now, you need to focus entirely on yourself. It will get better, I promise, but you have to give yourself permission to grieve. Everything will settle back into place in time.
Hang in there.

Donna Johnson39 said:Hi everyone,

When someone posts on a thread like this, you already know things aren't going great...
I’m looking for some insight regarding liver tumors. My father-in-law was just diagnosed with a liver tumor and massive metastases (two at 12 cm and one at 6 cm). He was actually at the Mayo Clinic yesterday for surgery, but they ended up opening him up and then just closing him back up... It’s inoperable. They’re sending him home to start radiation. Apparently, he’ll do four sessions, and then they’ll reassess. They didn't spot any metastases in other organs yet, but doctors say that with tumors this size, it’s almost certainly spread elsewhere already.
Does anyone have experience knowing how much time is left before things reach the terminal stage? Should we go through with the radiation or not? I can't help but feel like chemo just wrecks everything—the good and the bad—inside a person.
He’s already dealing with venous thrombosis, so honestly, I worry treatment might just make an already terrible situation worse. Of course, the final call is his. I just want to know what we should be bracing ourselves for, because it feels like a recovery isn't even on the table...

That diagnosis is definitely heavy news. On the bright side, if there truly are no targets in other organs, that's a win. With a disease like this, the prognosis depends entirely on his overall physical condition, which means every secondary health issue becomes a complicating factor. Because of that, it’s impossible to speculate on a timeline, and frankly, obsessing over it won't change the outcome. You have to fight and take every chance available. In my view, radiation seems like a reasonable path forward here. Just take it one step at a time; it sounds like he's in good hands and the medical team actually cares.
The reality we have to face with this, or any cancer diagnosis, is that we aren't talking about a "cure" anymore—we're talking about extending life and maintaining quality of life. Some people get lucky and hit a remission that lasts until they pass away from old age, but they spend their whole lives living under the shadow of a relapse. Cancer is more like diabetes—it's a chronic condition that affects the entire system. The difference is that we've learned how to manage diabetes quite well, whereas we're still struggling to tame cancer, even though there are huge strides being made every day.

Maria Gomez77, surgery is the right call here because it physically removes the thing causing him all this trouble right now. Radiation might help, but you have to weigh that against his actual quality of life. Between the difficulty urinating, fluid retention, and the risk of metastases... we can't really talk about "quality of life" or a pain-free existence if the treatment just makes his existing illnesses even worse. Try your best to get him to see the doctor so he can hear it straight from the professional after everything has been laid out clearly.
He’ll end up choosing the surgery, mark my words. He’s frustrated now, but most of us have that primal survival instinct buried deep down inside.

darkcrane17 said:Hi everyone, unfortunately, I’m joining this thread too... my grandma was diagnosed with kidney cancer that has already spread to her liver and lungs. They removed the kidney yesterday, but the metastases are still there, and the doctors are saying chemotherapy won't do much for this specific type of tumor. Now the kidney is at pathology so they can figure out the exact type and decide if any therapy is even worth trying. If they do try something, they mentioned using so-called "smart pills"... I've been researching that term and everything related to this disease constantly over the last few days, and I'm wondering if she'll be put on Sutent? If anyone knows anything about that drug, please let me know... I read it's incredibly expensive, but I saw it listed on the Medicare website (maybe they added it recently?). I'm just not sure if they cover the whole cost or just part of it. Regardless, money isn't the issue; we'll do whatever it takes to make her better. It's so strange—just the other day she was cheerful, strong, doing everything around the house, baking cakes, tending the garden... and today she's lying in Mount Sinai Hospital at the mercy of fate. I'm in a state of shock (as is the rest of the family), and I've cried more than I ever thought possible. I need to pull myself together so when I'm with her, I don't show my fear or my grief. Hang in there, everyone!

If her general condition allows for it and the pathology confirms it's renal cell carcinoma, Grandma will have Sutent fully covered by Medicare. As for Sutent itself—if she responds well and doesn't suffer from debilitating side effects—it can slow the progression of the disease or even lead to regression, which directly impacts quality of life. If that happens, she'll be able to go back to being the woman she always was. Don't lose heart!

Maria Gomez77 said:Angela Wright, thank you so much for the response.
I did a bit of digging online, and I agree—it looks like treatment could actually be successful (at least based on what others with similar findings have experienced).
His urologist told him he needs to see an oncologist, but right now, he’s just in that headspace where he's basically saying, "I'm done anyway," so the real win will be convincing him to actually show up to the appointment.
He's 72, and he's dead set on the idea that surgery would do more harm than good—he even told his doctor that. Because of that, they mentioned radiation might be an option if he refuses to go under the knife.
We'll just have to see what the oncologist has to say.

I find myself coming back to this topic from time to time (especially since I'm frequently browsing health forums because my kids deal with their own medical issues), and every single time I read your posts, I end up with a lump in my throat.

Hang in there, everyone.🙂

With personalities like his, the best move is to frame things so he feels like he’s reaching the conclusion himself. It’s like saying, "Look, you're a wise man with a lifetime of experience; you don't rush into big decisions. This is heavy stuff, but we know once you've slept on it, you'll feel ready to sit down with the pros—the cardiologist, the surgeon, the oncologist—to hear their take. Once you've heard them out, you'll know exactly how to handle this." Anything else, any kind of direct lecturing, usually just backfires with people like this. You have to give them the space to make their own choices, but sometimes you have to use a little reverse psychology to steer them toward the right path so they don't jump to conclusions too early.

Maria Gomez77 said:Unfortunately, I'm joining this thread too.
It’s about a family member (my father-in-law) who just got his results back today. He’s absolutely reeling and is refusing to even consider surgery because he has heart disease; he's convinced he won't make it off the operating table. (He's also a notoriously difficult person to deal with, but that's a whole different conversation.)
He mentioned that his doctor brought up the possibility of surgery and radiation, but first, he needs to get clearance from his cardiologist.

So, I was wondering if anyone could help explain these results and tell me how serious this actually is.
(Sorry if I'm in the wrong place.)

D: Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Six partially fragmented tissue cores ranging from 0.5 to 1.2 cm in length.
Histologically, this is prostate tissue where four of the cores are infiltrated by a tumor composed of small, irregular glandular formations lined with atypical cuboidal epithelial cells featuring prominent nucleoli.
The tumorous glands are coalescing.
One of the cores also shows high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia.
In the remaining two cores, sparse prostatic glands are found within the fibromuscular stroma, lined by epithelium without atypia and with a preserved basal cell layer.

Six partially fragmented tissue cores ranging from 0.6 to 1.2 cm.
Histologically, this is prostate tissue where sparse to moderate numbers of prostatic glands are found within the fibromuscular stroma, lined by epithelium without atypia and with a preserved basal cell layer.

The findings under D correspond to a Gleason score 7 (3+4) prostate adenocarcinoma.
Tumor tissue occupies between 10% and 80% of the positive cores.

From what I can gather as a layperson, the situation looks manageable since there are no metastases. I don't know how old my father-in-law is, but based on what happened with my late uncle, if surgery is an option, he should definitely take it. My uncle lived with this diagnosis for 20 years. He eventually passed away from old age at 94. During those two decades, he took chemotherapy and went in for procedures with Dr. Trnski at the local hospital to clear out new growths, and he kept living his life.
He really needs to talk to his cardiologist. These days, anesthesia technology has come so far that even patients with heart issues can often handle it without major complications. It would be a shame to let the disease spread and cut his life short if he actually has a real shot at many more high-quality years.

briskdrifter2 said:So, my theory is she’s been aware of *some kind* of issue for a long time—maybe four or five years, maybe even longer.
But she just chose to do absolutely nothing about it.

I think that’s actually the worst part of this whole mess. She demands 110% care and attention that I’m the only one left to provide, yet on the flip side, she knows exactly what’s going on. She’s cognitively present enough to understand her impact on herself and everyone else that you can't honestly claim she doesn't realize what she's doing.
As far as I'm concerned, this is passive suicide.
Some people jump in front of a train, some off a bridge, some take poison or pull a trigger.
My mother decided to kill herself with breast cancer.
Just how much do you have to hate yourself and the people around you to do this to yourself—and to me and my dad, since we're both suffering through this hell right now? It's unbelievable.
I always knew my parents were crazy, but this level of it... wow.

It isn't about suicide; it's about the mentality prevalent in our culture. If you deny something exists, then it simply doesn't exist—that's the mindset. You only face the reality when things become completely unbearable and you're forced into a confrontation with the problem. In America, cancer is often treated like a deep-seated taboo. It's the ultimate bogeyman, the massive evil that people refuse to talk about, always happening to "someone else," usually targeting the most vulnerable people who end up suffering the most along with their families.

Your mother needs proper palliative care. Unfortunately, getting that kind of support here can be an uphill battle because we just don't have enough specialized facilities. You've basically been left to fend for yourselves using whatever resources you can scrape together. Try looking into home health nursing for her. Talk to her primary care doctor and see if you can coordinate something together.
Hang in there. 😢

fadedtrucker5 said:Hey everyone, just wanted to check in. I’m actually doing great. They had to switch up my chemo because I developed an allergy to Temodal. I just wrapped up the first of six cycles with this new regimen; it’s pretty intense, and each cycle drags on for about six weeks. I've been dealing with some nausea and my blood counts have taken a dip, but honestly, nothing I can't handle.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that I’m feeling good and thinking of you guys constantly. I haven't posted much because there hasn't been any major news to report. I have my next scan coming up in a month—it'll be one year since my surgery—and I'm really hoping everything looks clear again. 😍

If you're fighting a battle right now, don't give up. And if you're looking after someone who is sick, please lead with love. That's truly all anyone needs when they're too exhausted to love themselves.

Big hugs to everyone. 🙂

Hang in there and keep staying so brave! I'm so glad you reached out. 🙂

Kate Brooks2 said:Please, if anyone can answer me, how far can we actually push things with these treatments? How much further can we go? Thank you so much.

That’s entirely down to the individual. Generally speaking, you follow the protocol and watch for a response. A "response" means the disease is improving or, at the very least, staying stable instead of getting worse. You keep going as long as there are viable options available and the condition hasn't hit remission. When that happens—or if it ever does—is impossible to predict. For many people, life becomes a cycle of moving from one treatment to the next, or from one clinical trial to another, for years on end. It just becomes part of your existence, much like how dialysis becomes a way of life for someone whose kidneys have quit on them.

I’ve shared my own experience somewhere up at the top.
My old man bought a coveralls set, but honestly, nothing really changed—except for the fact that his wallet definitely felt a lot lighter by $2000.

Angela Morales25 said:I’m dusting off this old thread because starting a new one feels like a waste of breath, I guess. 🤷

Yesterday, we had a radiesthetist come by the apartment—everyone in the family insisted on having him here. 😁 Most people aren't getting any sleep where they actually should be. On our bed—specifically on my husband's side—there’s this damn Hartmann's knot just sitting there.😲Barba mentioned that the bed positioning is actually spot on, which is a win. Now, the only thing left is to neutralize the impact of that groundwater and those knots using their mattresses or quilted blankets. Honestly, it’s a solid deal. Just that one day.If we were looking at a marital bed like that, we’d be looking at roughly $1,000. For our son's setup, it would run us about $650 plus whatever freebies they throw in.🙏🤣The pillow...
I honestly just regret not thinking to ask my old man if I could take over handling that device myself. 🙂

Look, in the part of the apartment where nobody actually sleeps, there’s nothing to worry about—no flooding, no issues, no nothing. ☕

To be honest, I don’t fully buy into all this, and if there really is any truth to the claims, I think there should be a natural way to neutralize the issue—like how Plečko once talked about using straw or crushed eggshells on TV. But this whole thing with mattresses and bedding? It’s nothing more than a blatant smoke screen to distract from the real issues with Papilova.

placidbear10 said:I’m currently digging into the latest treatment options for metastatic prostate cancer. The price tag—here in the States (though let's be real, it's probably similar everywhere else)—is eye-watering:
- One monthly dose of Xtandi runs about $19,200, which adds up to roughly $48,000 total per course.
- Provenge hits you with $93,000 a month, though that’s a one-time deal involving three doses rather than a continuous chemo regimen.

Let's play a game of prediction: even if the cost of these drugs eventually drops by, say, 50%, how long will it actually take for them to be added to any insurance formulary here in America?
(Or more accurately, will the planet even still be spinning by the time that happens?)

That all hinges on whatever pharmaceutical giant manufactures the drug. They’re the ones calling the shots on which countries make sense for them to tackle the registration process in. Getting a drug registered is an agonizingly slow and incredibly expensive ordeal, and that registration is the mandatory first step before anything gets added to the Social Security Administration's coverage lists.
In this country, you can technically access these treatments if a doctor believes they'll work, submits them to a hospital review board, and gets the green light. In that scenario, it's treated as an emergency import, and the hospital picks up the entire tab. That’s the theory, anyway. In practice? It almost never works because the burden falls squarely on the doctor, many of whom won't even dream of putting something like that before a board. Beyond that specific loophole, there is virtually no other way to get these types of treatments covered in the US.

placidbear10 said:What I’m about to say might sound selfish, maybe even like I'm wallowing, but this is just my reality right now.
I feel so incredibly frustrated and alone.
My dad has metastatic prostate cancer, and he's currently in the middle of switching up his treatment plan and everything.
He’s clearly depressed. It’s no surprise, honestly—my mom passed away this past spring. Now it’s just the two of us. His friends have mostly passed away too, except for one... so yeah, I feel terrible—isolated, worried, and honestly, a little terrified (even though we went through the whole ringer ten years ago with surgery, radiation, and chemo when Mom had her cancer and beat it). But he’s an incredibly stubborn man; when things go wrong, he just shuts down and goes silent. Right now, he’s at a stage where the medication makes his throat sore and swallowing difficult, he’s dealing with nausea, has zero appetite, and won't even touch liquids (; and I just can't get through to him. I'm looking for something to boost his immunity, something to strengthen him, etc. The worst part is seeing him lose strength so fast. I try to nudge him toward drinking some Brezov juice (not fasting, just sipping the juice; Mom used to drink it), or taheebo tea... all those things Mom relied on when she was sick; but nothing works. One day he’ll listen, then three days he won't, then five days yes, then five days no.
And I feel like I’ve become contagious; even though I don't talk about this constantly; actually, I don't talk to anyone about it at all. When I was struggling before and tried to open up to a friend—well, frankly, it crushed me that my two so-called best friends didn't even show up for my mom's funeral, let alone be there for me back then—it was like I had the plague. I know it's not a fun topic, but what kind of damn friend are you if you can't tell them what you're afraid of?
So, I just feel lonely.
Since it’s just me and Dad, he’s the only person I have left; I don't have siblings, cousins, or any close relatives... and I really feel that void right now—the lack of a family, the fact that there isn't a single soul in the entire world who is truly mine. Does that sound ridiculous?

Gigi, you aren't alone. I am right here with you, and I truly feel for you from the bottom of my heart!🙂
You know, it might feel like every door is slammed shut, but there's always a window opening somewhere. Put your faith in God's providence; things have to fall into place for you eventually.
Try to take it one day at a time and just deal with things as they come. I know it's brutal with your dad. Try to give it your all, but you can't force him into things he refuses to do. Try talking to him openly—tell him your fears, remind him that you only have each other, and that you want to make things easier for one another rather than harder...
If you need to vent, I'm here.
And like Tin Ujević said:
"Do not fear! You are not alone! There are others besides you
who, unknown to you, live your life.
And everything that flees from you, and everything that burns
within them, burns with the same fervor, beauty, and purity."

Henry Roberts2 said:Lemons (citrus) are a miracle product for killing cancer cells and are ten thousand times more powerful than chemotherapy.

Why are we just finding out about this now?

Because there are labs interested in manufacturing a synthetic version that will rake in massive profits. From now on, you can help a friend by letting them know that lemon juice is beneficial for preventing this disease. It tastes great and doesn't cause those horrific side effects like chemo does.

Full article:
http://www.saznajkako.tv/photo/4655

You left a link that doesn't cite a single actual source.
It’s just like when I heard some bigshot tell his neighbor in confidence that canola oil could smooth out a humpback. Well, now you have that info and won't have to spend millions once you grow a hump from some synthesized version of canola oil, because now you know what to do.....😉
By the way, this "revolutionary" news is at least a year and a bit old; I got it in a batch of junk mail along with everything else, but they actually list an "institute" as the source:
National Institutes of Health, L. L. L.; 819 N. Koz st., Baltimore, MD, 1201.
National Institutes of Health; L. L. L., 819 N. Causez street,
Baltimore, MD 1201.
And that very source
on its own pages writes:
"The information provided on this site should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this site. Readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being"

Quoting a friend from another forum on the same topic:

In other words, they admit themselves that they aren't "appropriate health professionals," yet that doesn't stop them from babbling nonsense on their websites and selling that nonsense to people. For comparison, you can see here(http://www.nccn.org/index.asp ) what a site looks like when it's run by actual "health professionals." And lo and behold, this page actually includes references to clinical studies and evidence regarding treatment efficacy. How strange, how unusual, what a coincidence....

Goodness, man will think of anything and believe anything. 😍 If you have even a basic grasp of biology, you can see exactly what's going on here: a cure for all types of cancer... what absolute idiocy.

Hannah James76 said:My dad is gone 🙂

Hannah James76, please accept my deepest condolences😢. May God have mercy on him, dear. Since his fate was already written, take some small comfort in knowing his struggle didn't drag on forever like it does for so many others.
What can we even say, honey? Our bodies are fragile and vulnerable; sometimes we pull through, and sometimes the light just goes out. His soul is free now and in a beautiful place—right where my mom is. They’re waiting for us when our time eventually comes, watching over us until then.
Be proud of yourself; you did everything you could. Hang in there, sweetie, and let him rest in peace now.
Sending you a huge hug.🙂

Hang in there, we’ve got your back. You've already survived the initial shock, and once you find your footing, everything will eventually settle into place. Once you have more clarity on the situation, reach out and check in on the forums. We have Dr. Radić over there, and she’s actually quite brilliant and might be able to offer some insight. Right now, the priority is pinpointing the root cause—whether it started in the stomach, the pancreas, or maybe the gallbladder... it'll become clear. That step is absolutely critical because the treatment path changes entirely depending on where the primary issue originated.
The tricky part here is that there are metastases involved, which complicates things right from the jump, but it doesn't mean it's an impossible fight.
It's a real shame he didn't pay attention to those stomach issues earlier. So many people just push through the pain, often ignoring a Helicobacter pylori infection. If you let that thing linger long enough, it can absolutely wreck your stomach and esophagus.

Hannah James76 said:Today he somehow said he can't just hear anymore, it's too much, this damn disease...😢

Hannah James76, he won't be struggling for much longer... hearing is usually one of the last senses to fade.😢
Hang in there. Comfort him. Tell him everything is okay, that it’s all going to be fine, and that he's heading to a beautiful place where those who left before him—those who love him just as much—are waiting...
I remember reading Steve Jobs' final words before he slipped into a coma: "Wow, this is amazing..." And honestly, it probably is, far removed from all the suffering found in this world. Let him go in peace. Tell him he can go, tell him you'll be alright, and he will be alright... and you all will find peace in your souls.
My heart and prayers are with your family and your dad tonight.

Hannah James76 said:I know he can hear us. He was crying, but he couldn't get any words out—he could only try to gesture with his hand to show what he needed... 🙂🙂🙂🙂

🙂😢

hiddenmarlin61 said:Dyslexia is when you talk backwards, and dysgraphia is when you write backwards. I think that’s what we're looking at here.

The link breaks it all down perfectly.
We're talking about dyslexia, which almost always shows up alongside dysgraphia, defined as:
Dysgraphia is a persistent inability for a child to master writing skills according to standard American English grammar and mechanics, manifesting through frequent, lasting, and characteristic errors. These struggles aren't caused by a lack of spelling knowledge; they persist regardless of a child's intellectual capacity, verbal development, hearing or vision health, or consistent schooling.
As for the numbers, they are listed as a symptom of dyslexia:
-trouble following letter or number sequences (like elephant-tnahpele, or 12-21),

Bryan Lee73 said:Does anyone actually know what that condition is called where you hear things mirrored? Like, if someone says "56" and you write down "65" because it keeps happening constantly... I guess you can't really say you *hear* it mirrored, more like you record it mirrored, though not literally upside down or anything, just flipped like this example..
I think I saw it once on TV in some show, but I can't recall which one 🙂
Seriously, it's urgent.
thanks

Dyslexia?

Hannah James76 said:Dad isn't reacting anymore; he’s just making little gasping sounds now... ;( ;( ;(

Oh Hannah James76, I am so incredibly sorry. I wish I had some profound wisdom to offer or any way to actually help you through this... 😢
Just hang in there and shower him with kisses. Even if it feels like he’s stopped responding, trust me—he can still hear you and feel everything you're doing...