Hope, I suffered from a bout of C. Diff about 8 months ago. It certainly is something that you never want to experience again, once you've had it. Luckily I have not. If your husbands doctors have...
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If your husband is not on probiotics already, I strongly suggest you get him started on some immediately. I was told by my colon doctors, and oncologist that brands don't really matter. They did...
Aimzee, I have to agree with you on Glucosamine & Chondroitin. Though I don't take it myself, we give it to the dog on a regular daily basis. We buy a liquid form to put directly in her food. It's...
Thanks Purg, Ever consider the virtual colonoscopy? MiraBeau...
RayPat, You are not alone. After my husbands PCa diagnosis, I was diagnosed this past May with colon cancer. It was my 1st colonoscopy as well. I went only to appease my G.P whom I rely on for yearly...
Another "Congrats", Tony! As the wife of a husband with similar stats, your post is truly inspirational. MiraBeau...
Hope4 I know right now it may feel like the end of the world for you, but it really isn't. I was where you're at last December, 2010. You have time to gather opinions, gain knowledge, and then weigh...
Thanks Bob, I also printed the article and plan to send it along with my husband to his next appt. with Dr. Forman. If you hadn't pointed this article out, in this forum, I would have missed it. Keep...
GlenK, Sorry I did not include my signature with that last posting. My husbands radiation Oncologists plan is to keep him on Lupron only, for the next 3 years. Personally, I'd like him to be a bit...
GlenK, After my husbands 3rd Lupron injection he had a great deal of pain at the injection site, (right hip). The pain continued to worsen, radiating to his back and down his right leg, to the point...
Gene, For what it's worth, my husband had 40 IMRT treatments starting in January of this year. Side effects were minimal, and he never missed a day of work. His only complaints were frequent...
Julietinthewoods, Thanks for your concern. I'm really doing quite well, despite how bad my story sounds. I'm still much more concerned about my husband. He's not been himself at all since starting on...
Hi to all. I haven't posted much since joining here in Dec. 2010. I've had too much going on, and none of it's been good. After reading the thread on Vit. E, and now this, I just had to put my .02...
I say if it doesn't hurt you in any way, go for it. Add it to your regimen, one less thing to worry about. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. MiraBeau...
Hoping things turn out to be in your favor. Got my fingers crossed!...
Mel For what it's worth, and bear in mind, that I am very new to all this... My husband is undergoing IMRT along with HT as a primary treatment right now, as he was not a candidate for surgery. He...
Mary and Willie, I have been thinking of you quite a bit lately since your last posting. So happy to hear things are a bit better for you both. Be strong and continue to keep us updated. We care, and...
Questionaboutit, In response to your dental analogy, I just have to comment. When I was very young, married, raising a family, broke, and without dental insurance, this is what happened, true story!...
Confuzzled, I don't think you are as confused as your name implies. Sounds like you and your Dad together, have a pretty good handle on this situation. The fact that there are so many variables...
Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, and New York! What a wonderful vacation. You have most certainly earned it. Enjoy! Congratulations on your results! Mira...
I'm at a loss for words, but my thoughts are with you. Mira...
David: You are such an amazingly, admirable man! At least, that is the impression I get in reading your posts here, and your story on YANA as well. Your wife and children must be extremely proud of...
Question, I tried to read that last post of yours aloud to my husband. Could not get through it I was laughing so darn hard! If you"re not making your living as a comedian, you certainly should be. I...
Yana is such a great site. Such remarkable stories, and so easy to navigate. Wish all the guys here, would consider sharing their stories there as well. Not to say that this is not a wonderful site...
Zufus, What a great story, exactly the kind I keep looking for. Makes me really disappointed that I missed going to that meeting. Kudo's also on your recent YANA update. As always, quite interesting!...
Dear Mary, and Willie, Though I am fairly new here, I just wanted you to know that, your posts have been a great source of inspiration for me. Sending you both all the positive vibes I can. Hope it...
Dear Sleepless, Thank you so much for that last post. I normally don't have a problem with stuck in the mud old farts unless they are the "crotchety" type! (Lol) I hope, when you said that bit about...
Thanks Bill and QBI, Not so widely known about here in the states. We did have a salmonella outbreak here a while back, you could not find peanut butter at the grocery stores for quite some time. It...
Thanks BillyMac , Klains, Purgatory, F8, Skate, Hope I didn't miss anyone. After rereading this thread over several times, I admit, I may have jumped the gun and have been overly sensitive. Thanks...
Ok Guys, We're new here, can you cut us some slack? Didn't know being a Mensa member was a requirement here. I have also cut back on dairy products, red meat, bought pomegranate juice, am doing...
Klains, I'm with the guys on this one, I think soy is just yucky. Though, like Billy we use SILK soy milk on our cereal, oatmeal, etc. It has a sweet, vanilla like flavor, very good. I also heard...
Ah yes, I agree, with Piano. Thanks for the enlightenment BillyMac....
Klains, Xylitol is another all natural sweetener that can be found in most health food stores. Great for diabetics, does not feed cancer, and is also known to inhibit dental cavities. I first heard...
English Bob, This would seem to be the case in my husbands family. His mothers father died from PCa, and her 80 year old brother was diagnosed recently. She herself is quite healthy at age 84. Of her...
My husband has just had heart surgery on Dec. 27, 2011. Received two stents. Two hours after surgery we thought all was well, when his heart stopped for 28 seconds. The following day he had a...
Zufus....Not only did our Doc say "potentially curable", He also wrote it down. Remind me to bring it along should we ever meet. Mira...
Attn: NeIrish Thank you also for your warm welcome. I did not mean to ignore the women-folk, just didn't realize that there were any. Please forgive...
Thanks to All for such warm welcomes! In order to answer the question, "what brings you here?", I will attempt to give as brief a synopsis as possible. I will refer to my husband in this forum as,...
zufus Here I am. I joined, Thanks so much for being so gracious over the phone today. I'm so glad I was able to get in touch with you! Got your E-mail, too. A lot of good info. Will be in touch after...