Posts by Grace Jackson11

I’m bringing this up one more time, just hoping someone might actually have something to say about it. Even if the internet is down. Anyone else dealing with this? Any personal experiences?

First, it was throat cancer. Then, two years later, esophageal cancer. And now, after another two-year stretch, he’s been diagnosed with "superficial lung cancer." That’s how the doctor explained it to the patient—he's in his 60s, an ex-smoker, and honestly, he's handled the first two bouts really well. He just had his checkups recently, and both came back looking great. But now, he's scheduled to start chemo this Friday. I tried doing a little digging on Google, but I couldn't find much helpful info. Does anyone know anything about this? Scott Allen10? Or maybe someone else here has gone through something similar?
And, I guess... the doctor mentioned these aren't metastases from the original cancer, but something entirely new...?

"What should we do?" isn't really even a question at this point. You need to head straight to surgery—just like the report says—and they’ll run all the necessary tests. Then, you'll finally know what you're actually dealing with. It doesn't necessarily mean it's cancer, but I guess it definitely needs to be looked at, and like, as soon as possible.
Believe me, the absolute worst part is just sitting there in fear and waiting. Once you start working with the doctors, you feel like you have some kind of control, you know? Like you're actually doing something instead of just having all this empty time to sit around being terrified.

silverpuma10, please don't beat yourself up here on the forum; people can be really harsh sometimes. If you've already made up your mind, maybe just head straight to an OB-GYN. It’s not easy, but I guess it might be a bit easier since you're still in the early stages. I'm worried it might be too late for the Mifeprex, but honestly, it's all about what feels right for you. Some girls find the mental part way harder than the physical side, too. Just think it through carefully—it seems like you've mostly decided anyway, otherwise, you probably wouldn't have started this thread—and maybe you could even see someone at a private clinic? The conditions might be a little more comfortable than at a big public hospital.

Dried raisins! They’re honestly amazing in tea. Some people use them to sweeten their coffee, but they totally change the flavor profile for me, so I just snack on them on the side instead. They are, like, super sweet—just one single raisin is enough to sweeten up an entire salad.

Angela Wright said:What do you guys think is actually driving this expansion?
Warfare (stress levels, those depleted uranium rounds scattered all over Canada and likely here too—that infamous fallout), junk food (GMOs and just generally terrible diets), genetics, or maybe the aftermath of Chernobyl hitting its twenty-year mark...?
Does anyone have a pulse on what’s happening in the rest of Europe or globally?
And what's the situation looking like in Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the old region?

It's probably all of that. Honestly. And yeah, cases are up everywhere globally. But, I guess we should also consider that the numbers look higher because diagnostics and treatments are just way more successful and happen much earlier now. I mean, like, 20 or 50 years ago, someone might have just passed away from a heart attack, a stroke, or just old age, without ever being diagnosed with the cancer that was actually developing inside them. My husband’s grandmother died of heart failure, but she had cancer too—it wasn't aggressive and didn't cause her heart weakness, but it still counts in the statistics. And my old man shows up in the stats twice, because they say his two cancers aren't metastases, but two separate issues occurring years apart... and who knows, he might be making room for a third one soon...

Rest in Peace, Lioness!

Regarding India, too, they aren't really pushing mandatory vaccinations anymore. It honestly just depends on where you're headed. If you're sticking to the major cities, I guess you don't need much besides just using common sense—you know, spraying for mosquitoes, washing your hands constantly, and being super careful about what you eat. But if you can't be sure about clean water or decent hygiene... then maybe you should look into typhoid, polio, and hepatitis A vaccines. Personally, I managed to get through three years there without a single shot or any malaria prevention, but I made sure to get the kids vaccinated against absolutely everything.

Sophia Jackson87 said:... is it better to use ice or oil to get the swelling down faster?

I think the best thing is probably just running it under cold tap water. I can't really remember the specific reason why... geez, I guess I'm just getting old...

Thanks, thanks, thanks, Trevor. Honestly, I think you’re spot on regarding all three points. He’s been struggling with issues involving small blood vessel narrowing—Burger disease, or something like that, I can't quite remember the exact name—for years now. And because of the surgery, he isn't eating anything at all except for those protein shakes his doctor prescribed.
How long do you think they might keep him in the hospital? Do you have any idea what he might be facing once he's finally discharged?

So, I’m talking about the same patient from that esophageal cancer post. He had surgery—they removed everything and basically rerouted his stomach up to his throat area, but that’s probably not really relevant to what's happening now—and he was discharged after two weeks. But then, just a few days later, he starts feeling this pain in his right leg, specifically on the outside of the knee. There's a slight swelling that just keeps getting worse over a 24-hour period. His fever shot up past 100.4. They've admitted him to the hospital (this time at Mayo Clinic) and they said they’ll be starting him on injections and some pills. Since I’m only here until Friday before I head out on my vacation—and I'm the one looking after him—I honestly have no clue what medications they're giving him, how long the hospitalization might last, or what the whole treatment plan looks like... Does anyone here have any experience or knowledge regarding this?
By the way, he actually had a deep vein thrombosis in that same leg once before and had surgery for it, maybe 8 or 9 years ago. He also has a long history of circulation issues.
On top of all that, a wound on his back isn't healing (he still has stitches), and now a sore on his heel has opened up too...
Hmm, I don't know... this feels bad, doesn't it?!

Laura Walker6 said:it isn't really about where the stuff comes from... maybe things grown in Asia are actually healthier since they don't have all the pesticides, GMOs, and other capitalist garbage

Actually, DDT is still used in most parts of Asia! I honestly don't think I ever ate food as toxic as what I had during the three years I spent living there. And, by the way, getting kids vaccinated against everything was the only reason they didn't catch typhus or meningitis after being exposed...

Justin Fox said:Look, whether they release the info or not doesn't change anything. At the end of the day, a sick person needs an organ to survive, and how or from whom it comes is secondary. Would you rather have a kidney from a killer or one from a chronic alcoholic?

I just don't get it! Nobody is going to offer up an alcoholic's kidney because it isn't a healthy organ. Personality and character aren't stored inside a kidney—that's located somewhere else entirely (let's talk about the philosophy of it). And what does it even mean to "accept" a killer's organ? Like, does receiving it somehow turn you into a killer too? It's not like someone who receives my organs is suddenly going to turn into a stunning blonde or some moody brunette😬 if they weren't already
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Lapulap said:sorry for going off-topic

I’m not sure if I totally understood the post, but honestly? I think I would lose my mind if my kid was stuck in the hospital and all they could do was change their bedsheets.

oh no... oh my god... I mean, I've seen it happen, you know? kids can actually handle stuff like that

I’ve been hospitalized 14 times back home in the States, plus two births—which I don't even count as being sick, I guess—and honestly, I’ve never had a bad experience. Except for the food, which was always pretty terrible, but whatever, when you're starving you just eat it and 🙂
I was in France once, at a private hospital, and everything was so high-end. I actually got served asparagus and really fancy meals; my waiter even wore this expensive little tuxedo with a tie. The doctors were great too, and they’ll get a second opinion for basically anything... but they weren't nearly as warm or friendly as people back home. And don't even get me started on the nurses; our American nurses are seriously the best in the world! Growing up, spending time in an infectious disease ward taught me how to change pillowcases faster than anyone, and I almost always find myself bringing that up whenever I'm arguing with my husband about whether his way is more like a soldier's or a hospital style.

People say planks are a huge help, along with all those other exercises meant to strengthen your core muscles.
I mean, I know, it’s not exactly a sport...

@ Susan Martin24
Don't let him get to you, honey. That guy clearly has some serious issues—honestly, everyone who's ever dealt with him has seen right through his act by now.
We need you, and we love you 🙂

Jose Chase2 said:What exactly is a 'boom boy'? 🙂 😕

I guess they're the ones making the "boom" sound? 🤣
Actually, no, no—a boom boy is just a kid (and yeah, there are girls too!) who holds the boom pole, you know, that long stick with the microphone hanging off it to catch the audio.

brightscout63 said:I’ve always wondered what those little abbreviations like a.s.c. mean when they show up after a cinematographer's name. I was always too embarrassed to ask.😁

I guess you might not realize we have something similar here in the States, too? Like the American Society of Cinematographers or something along those lines. In America, it's a really powerful organization that basically acts like a labor union, making sure its members get priority in the job market. So, people are actually pretty proud to be part of it.

Carol Jackson45 said:So, what’s actually the difference between a producer and a truly great one?

I guess a standard producer is basically just someone who secures the funding and watches the budget to make sure the movie turns a profit—since the person cutting the checks can pretty much dictate whatever they want to the director and all that. But a great producer? They’re more like the backbone. They handle the logistics, the organization, making sure everything runs smoothly day-to-day, from the coffee and transportation to the shooting schedule and getting everyone to the set on time... they just make sure people are happy. I mean, they probably don't have much of an artistic say, though.