Posts by rowdyranger92

I stumbled upon this thread and spent some time reading. I work in the medical field, and my father passed away just four months ago from pancreatic cancer—specifically the uncinate process of the pancreatic head, which is probably the most insidious and aggressive form out there. It had already metastasized to his lungs and liver. From the initial diagnosis to his passing, it was only two months. My mother held onto hope, but as a professional, I knew the end was near. He suffered through those last two or three weeks. I managed to scale back my business and family commitments to spend every spare moment by his side. If he had just suffered a sudden heart attack, it would have been better for him. If you have a family member with metastases and inoperable tumors, stay close to them. Spend that time. No matter how much time you spend, you will always be haunted by the feeling that it wasn't enough. You'll constantly question if you did enough. Stop relying on forums; they won't make you any smarter. Cancer is a curse that hits every family differently. There is no universal way to fight it, and you won't find that solution here. This leads to my next point: get a psychiatrist. There is no shame in it. You should insist the patient sees a specialist—even if you have to use a white lie about it being hospital protocol. Most major hospitals, like the Mayo Clinic, have psychologists specifically trained to handle terminal illness. It is devastating if a patient attempts suicide or, heaven forbid, succeeds. In my opinion—medical background aside—alternative treatments can be far more effective than conventional medicine. The massive problem is the sheer volume of options out there, and Big Pharma has worked hard to ensure they don't become mainstream. Plus, not every alternative works for every tumor, and many methods act too slowly. These patients simply don't have time. Forget the internet and focus on being present. Respect their decisions. When a person mentally gives up, the tumor often accelerates; they know this subconsciously, and it’s part of their surrender. As loved ones, our job is to delay that moment as long as possible, but we can't force it if it's not meant to be. Here are a few thoughts for everyone searching for answers here. They might be different, perhaps even impractical, because every cancer is unique to the individual. Families learn through their own experiences. Personally, I hated all the unsolicited advice regarding treatment plans—what, how, and where to treat. If the patient wants to fight, then fight. If they don't, "live and let die."

Linda Walker33 said:Hey everyone, does anyone know about this food safety certification thing???
Basically, I’m supposed to work stocking shelves from Christmas through New Year's. It’s not even direct food handling since everything is pre-packaged, right? But they want me to get certified and pay for it myself. I'm working through a student agency—is anyone actually serious right now? 😢If you have any experience with this, please let me know.

I worked at McDonald's three years ago and paid for my own food safety cert... Now, as a small business owner, I have employees who also need certification, so I'm wondering if the law specifies who is responsible for covering those costs. I can't find anything in any of our ridiculous laws...

Austin Wright93 said:An obligation forced on us against US Federal Law isn't really an obligation at all, I guess. People breaking the law should be held accountable by patients.
Just because the state forces something through without updating existing laws... doesn't mean people have to support that kind of behavior.

In a democratic society, anyone can make a statement and put their name on it. That's clearly stated in two different laws.

Under current US Federal Law (like the Medical Practice Act, privacy laws, data protection, healthcare regulations...), this kind of thing just isn't allowed.

I gave my own doctor a statement like that, and she isn't entering my info into the computer system where it gets sent off. Apparently, she hasn't heard back from the higher-ups about it yet.

Imagine if someone doused you in gasoline and set you on fire; there ought to be some dental record so your family could identify you. But since you see a needle in a haystack, you've probably switched through fifty different dentists already. Our filing system is a total mess, so your relatives wouldn't even recognize you. This way, you have nothing. It’s not a perfect system, but there needs to be some order. You shouldn't just hide behind laws, because clearly, the definition of democracy and the actual practice of democracy are two different worlds.

Dana Martinez84 said:Hi there,

I'm 17 and I've been dealing with psoriasis for about two years now.
It wasn't really a big deal at first, but lately, things have gotten out of hand. It’s showing up on my nails, scalp, elbows, legs, and even behind my ears. I just can't seem to get it under control anymore.
I tried wrapping myself in plastic wrap once in a while, but I wasn't consistent enough to see much of a difference. Does anyone have advice on how to manage this long-term?
I've heard people talk about spa treatments—maybe I'll look into one when I get the chance.

Thanks,

I have almost all the symptoms except for the ones behind the ears and on my legs. Even though it hasn't been officially diagnosed as psoriasis, that's usually what people assume. I work in the medical field, so my job is high-stakes and incredibly stressful. If I take even a few days off, my symptoms improve. Just saying—stress plays a huge role here.