Support resources for families dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses

Nancy Hernandez43 said:Thanks for checking in, but I’m not taking anything orally for her hand. It’s been 20 days already, and now the pain only flares up if she puts too much pressure on it (like when she leans against it🤣).

Mom is doing okay. She’s actually living proof that you shouldn't take medical prognoses as gospel. Physically and overall, she looks great from the outside, but mentally and internally, she’s still quite fragile. She drifts off frequently; even though she’s naturally incredibly stubborn, right now she’s acting almost like a small child. She’ll wander into my room just to ask, "Can I go outside without my hair? What will people think of me?" Her hair has fully grown back after chemo—she’s even had it trimmed twice—but it’s as if she still sees that exhausted version of herself staring back from the mirror. Thanks for asking, though; it seems things are moving in the right direction, and I expect she'll be feeling even better by her next check-up on October 16th.

Is your dad's hand doing any better?

Hang in there and stay strong!

Oh, and try wrapping her hand in a cold compress; some Voltaren gel works wonders for that.
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cosmicviper76 said:And maybe wrap your hand in a cold compress... Voltarin ointment works wonders for that...
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Everything seems to be fine :-) My fall was quite the cinematic stunt, and the gentleman who witnessed it didn't hesitate for a second before jumping into his car to rush me to the emergency room... 😍 It’s certainly not my first rodeo on a bicycle, so the ladies at the local pharmacy already recognize me... 🤣 I suppose I’ve become one of their most frequent patrons.

I find it quite charming when someone realizes their parents have actually become more childlike than they are... The most endearing little outbursts lately have been things like "And what about me? Do I get a chocolate bar?!" or "I went diving all by myself, look how much I dove," while the absolute worst are those "Eat up, eat up..." cries... that's where I truly lose my patience...🤣

It is genuinely wonderful when a father refers to you as his lawyer; it implies a profound level of trust in your judgment... In our family, it was only my father who would consult with the doctors, occasionally even offering them suggestions... 😁 He even maintained his own private medical log where he recorded and detailed every single minor movement Mother made...

Ultimately, it isn't just about how much physicians and modern medicine can assist us, but rather how much we ourselves can influence those closest to us... kisses

Nancy Hernandez43 said:Everything turned out fine, thank goodness. :-) My crash was pretty much a full-blown stuntman moment; the guy who saw me go down didn't hesitate for a second—he jumped straight into his car to give me an emergency drive to the hospital. 😍 It wasn't my first time wiping out on a bike, so the ladies at the local pharmacy already know my face. 🤣 I’ve probably become their favorite regular at this point.

I find it incredibly poignant when you realize your parents have essentially become your children. The most endearing thing lately has been hearing them chirp, "What about me? Do I get a chocolate bar?!" or "I went diving, look how much I dove!" But the absolute worst are those little "shhh, shhh, eat up, eat up..." noises... honestly, that's what drives me up the wall.🤣

It is actually quite wonderful when a father treats you like his own legal counsel; it shows he has immense trust in your judgment. In our house, Dad was always the one talking to the doctors, sometimes even offering them suggestions on the treatment plan. 😁 He even kept his own private logbook where he recorded and described every single tiny movement or change.

At the end of the day, it isn't just about how much help we can get from physicians and modern medicine; it’s about how much of an impact we can make on our loved ones ourselves. Kisses.

I completely agree. Medicine has done its part, and now the baton has been passed to us. It’s our turn to be there, to cheer them on, to shower them with affection, and to make sure they don't lose heart.
Last night was brutal for me; I spent the entire night crying, unable to find any sense of calm. I try so hard to put on a brave face and act perfectly normal in front of him, but I suppose I just bottled everything up too tightly, and it finally broke me last night.
Eventually, I took some Normabel and finally drifted off.
Today feels a little better, but the reality remains: every single morning, we wake up to the heavy realization that something isn't right.
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Hey everyone, sending love to you all. Look, I truly believe that if we just stay persistent—and I mean nothing but pure, stubborn persistence—we can finally smash through all these bureaucratic roadblocks standing in our way. It’s exhausting, I know, but we can't let them win. So, please, start spreading the word and get everyone you know to sign the petition. Let's make some noise.

I stumbled upon this manuscript the other day... I can't really make sense of that link you dropped—it looks like a dead end or maybe just a personal site that isn't loading right on my end. If there was something specific on there you wanted to chat about, or if you were trying to share some info or an article from *The New York Times* or something, just paste the actual text here. I'm all ears. Honestly, you guys really need to give this a read. There’s some seriously solid info in here that could actually help us out.

Pusaaaaaaaaa everyone!

cosmicsurfer7 said:My dear friends, sending my best to all of you. I truly believe that through sheer persistence—nothing less than pure grit—we can tear down these BUREAUCRATIC BARRIERS standing in our way. Let’s get everyone moving and signing this PETITION.

I actually stumbled upon a manuscript over at www.milosav-cabrilo.com that is genuinely worth your time; it contains some solid data that might actually be useful to us.

Pusa to everyone!

So, I’ve just started diving into that manuscript.
I had to take a quick break from reading just to say thanks for sharing this info. My dad is dealing with similar diagnoses,
so this is incredibly relevant to me right now.
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cosmicsurfer7 said:Listen, everyone, I’m sending my best to all of you. I truly believe that if we just stay relentless—if we show some real grit and nothing else—we can finally tear down these ridiculous bureaucratic hurdles standing in our way. It feels like we're constantly hitting a brick wall of red tape, doesn't it? So, let's not just sit around complaining. Please, start rallying the troops and get everyone to sign the petition. We need numbers to make this stick.

I stumbled upon this manuscript the other day... www.milosav-cabrilo.com Honestly, this is well worth a read. There’s some genuinely useful data tucked in here that could really help us get our bearings.

Pusaaaaaaaaa to everyone!

Honestly, I’ve already gone around telling everyone I know about that petition we're doing over at Central Park. I really hope we see a massive turnout—it would be great if we could actually show up in force.

cosmicsurfer7 said:My dear friends, greetings to you all. I am telling you now: through sheer persistence and nothing else, we can tear down these BUREAUCRATIC BARRIERS standing in our way... so please, get everyone you know to sign the PETITION.

I stumbled upon a manuscript on www.milosav-cabrilo.com that is actually worth your time. It contains some valuable data that could really help us out.

Pusaaaaaaaaa to everyone!

👍THANKS, THIS IS GREAT.

Does anyone here have firsthand knowledge regarding how long it takes for the body—specifically blood counts—to return to normal after radiation therapy? Naturally, any solid advice on boosting those levels using natural supplements would be greatly appreciated.

BEST REGARDS...

cosmicviper76 said:I suppose I agree... medicine has done all the heavy lifting it can, and now the responsibility shifts to us. It is our turn to stand by them, to offer our full support and ensure we don't let their momentum slip...
I had an absolutely miserable night... I spent the entire time crying, unable to find any semblance of calm. In his presence, I maintain this facade of being perfectly fine, acting as though nothing is wrong, but I suppose I’ve just been bottling everything up inside for far too long, and tonight, it finally broke me...
After taking some Normabel, I simply drifted off to sleep...
Things seem to be slightly better today, though the underlying reality remains unchanged: we wake up every single morning to the realization that something is fundamentally wrong...
Pusaaaaaaaaa...

I know exactly what it feels like... that exhausting struggle to maintain a mask of strength, refusing to let anyone see the weight you're actually carrying, only to finally break under the pressure... It’s perfectly natural to feel a bit more relieved today, though; after all, you've finally allowed some of those internal tensions to escape, which is a necessary part of the process...

Every morning, we would wake up—almost everyone at the exact same time—to sit around the table and calmly map out how our day was going to unfold... We made a conscious effort to avoid discussing illness or even acknowledging that another day was slipping past us, knowing full well that tomorrow remains an uncertainty. Just stay brave... kiss

Nancy Hernandez43 said:I know exactly what it’s like—that struggle to stay strong, trying not to let anyone see how much you're hurting, only to eventually hit a breaking point. It’s bound to happen. Honestly, things should feel a little lighter now that you've finally vented some of that internal pressure; it's a completely natural release.

In our house, we made it a ritual. Every single morning, almost everyone would wake up around the same time, sit down at the table, and have these calm, steady conversations to plan out the day ahead. We made a conscious effort to avoid talking about the illness itself—we didn't want to dwell on it or constantly remind ourselves that another day was slipping by when tomorrow is always a question mark. Just keep holding on and stay brave! kiss

It really is exhausting trying to bottle everything up, but I always tell myself: if it feels this heavy for us, imagine how much harder it is for our loved ones who are actually carrying the weight of the disease themselves.
They are the ones facing the hardest part, which is why we can't just focus on our own struggles; we have to keep our eyes on them.
I'm feeling a bit better tonight.
Tomorrow is my last day at work before I head off on vacation; I'll be away until September 8th.🙂
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Hang in there, Nancy Hernandez43.
Your posts always brighten my mood
and give me a little bit of hope.
I hope everything is going okay on your end too.
Big pusaaaaaaaaa

Here’s the link:

Way to go, Katherine—huge props to the Association 👍!

Sending good vibes to everyone out there—stay strong!

After a long and grueling battle with lung adenocarcinoma, my grandfather, Ivo, passed away this past Tuesday. If anyone happens to be looking for Traceva 150 mg tablets to manage this condition, I would be willing to sell them at a very reasonable price. Please feel free to reach out via private message if you are interested.

analogridge17 said:After a long and grueling battle with lung adenocarcinoma, my grandfather Ivo passed away this past Tuesday. If anyone happens to be looking for Traceva 150 mg tablets for treating this condition, I would be willing to sell them at a very reasonable price. Feel free to reach out via private message if interested.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

analogridge17 said:After a long and grueling battle with illness (lung adenocarcinoma), my grandfather Ivo passed away this past Tuesday. If anyone happens to be in need of Traceva 150 mg tablets for treating this condition, I would be willing to sell them at a very reasonable price... Please feel free to reach out via private message if interested.

I am truly sorry things couldn't have turned out differently, my condolences...

analogridge17 said:After a long, grueling battle with lung adenocarcinoma, my grandfather Ivo passed away this past Tuesday. If anyone happens to be looking for Traceva 150 mg tablets to manage that specific illness, I’m willing to let them go for a very reasonable price. Feel free to shoot me a private message if you need them.

Please accept my deepest condolences.

analogridge17 said:After a long, brutal battle with lung adenocarcinoma, my grandfather Ivo passed away this past Saturday. If anyone is looking for Traceva 150 mg tablets to treat this disease, I’m willing to sell them at a very reasonable price. Feel free to DM me if you're interested.

I am so sorry. Please accept my deepest condolences.😢

p.s. Take those meds to a pharmacy instead. If someone wants them, only send them your way if they come with a legitimate prescription and full medical history, and only if you personally vouch for them. There are way too many shady resellers out there peddling questionable drugs; doing it this way protects you from any legal headaches.

Thank you. Even though I haven’t been very active here, I have found an immense amount of solace and understanding within this forum. I’ve handed the medication over to our pharmacist at the local CVS; she’ll know exactly the best way to handle it from here. (We decided to donate the medicine.) My sincere thanks to everyone for showing such genuine care, patience, and empathy toward everyone involved.

analogridge17 said:After a long, grueling battle with lung adenocarcinoma, my grandfather Ivo passed away this past Tuesday. If anyone happens to be looking for Traceva 150 mg tablets to manage this condition, I’m willing to part with them at a very reasonable price. Feel free to shoot me a private message if you need them.

My deepest condolences.

http://nytimes.com/news/us/health-crisis-death-rate.html
What an absolute monster!
I’m speechless. Honestly, I have too much nausea in my mouth to even find the words to say anything🙂🙂. 🙂🙂🙂. Does sickness always bypass people like this😠? I haven't felt this level of coldness, primitivism, or pure immorality since the war. How can a man like that even look at himself in the mirror? He’ll probably try to claim his words were taken out of context now, or blame the journalists, or call people sick—whatever his excuse is—but no matter how you spin it, saying and doing something like this is nothing short of monstrous.

Is it even any surprise that we are one of the top four countries in the world for cancer mortality rates when these kinds of devilish proxies are sitting in charge of our most vital, life-sustaining functions?

Angela Wright said:http://nytimes.com/news/article-about-death.html
What an absolute monster!
I’m honestly speechless. I have too much nausea building up in my throat to even find the words to respond.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂. Does illness always bypass people like this😠? I haven't felt this level of sheer heartlessness, primitivism, or immorality since the war. How can a person like that even look at themselves in the mirror? He can try to claim his words were taken out of context, or blame the journalists, or point fingers at the sick—whatever his excuse may be—but no matter how you frame it, what he said and did is nothing short of monstrous.

Is it any wonder that we are among the top four countries in the world for cancer mortality when these kinds of devilish representatives hold power over such critical, life-sustaining functions?

I just went back and looked; I didn't catch these news reports yesterday.
He'll get his justice eventually, if there is indeed a God.
That isn't a human being; it's pure filth.

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone might know where I could pick up a hospital bed at a decent price... maybe somewhere more affordable than the usual medical supply stores.
thanks.