Why does this newsgroup have this huge list of rules, do's and don'ts,
etc associated with it?  What exactly is the purpose of it all?  I
can't seem to shake those questions.  I got an email from someone that
made me think I should take the time to post.

    Dad does have a blood clot in his right shoulder.  That's the arm the clots
were in the last time.  They worked on his port today.  Don't know if they got
it working right or not.  No decision has been made about what to do next
regarding the clot.  Mom said.  They're still at the ...

i just have some questions i'd be interested in hearing people's
opinions/experiences with, regarding my dad's struggle with cancer.
** some history
had shingles and was in a lot of pain

Having medical information is empowering but nothing replaces your doctors
insight and clinical assessment of your cancer.
When I was first diagnosed, my surgeon cautioned me about information on the
internet. No matter what a clinician's credentials are nothing replaces a

    They're checking Dad for a possible blood clot.  His also on a water pill for
fluid build up.  We don't know if the possible blood clot is due to the port
messing up.  They can't get anything out of it again or if the possible blood
clot and fluid build up is due to the Thalidomide ...

Just found out my father had a heart attack and required quadruple
bypass this past weekend. He also was diagnosed with stomach cancer
and will have surgery this Thursday. Don't know what stage, or if a
subtotal or total gastrectomey is required or if the cancer

My wife recently had surgery for colon cancer. We're very fortunate in that
we appear to have caught it early enough.  Her surgeon and her oncologist
have both recommended that we see a genetic counselor because my wife has a
family history of colon cancer and had a previous bout ...

I reluctantly post the following.  This is a bit off the subject so I
will keep it brief.  Any response, questions or comments may reach me
at sgs19sixtysix@hotmail.com.
   I am a 38 year old male living in Texas, and have three small

(Ontario = no medical fees; over 65 = just a small prescription fee.)
Lengthily intro.
My wife 65 (smoked 40/day @ 45 years) had a medical 2004-Apr-01 and
was sent to have X-rays done.

       I was surfing the web, looking for information, when
I came upon this project.   It seems quite amazing that
I could contribute something.  Have any of you tried it?
http://www.grid.org/projects/cancer/

Dear all, I'm new to the board. I would like to find out if any of you
have seen the following conditions and share with me a little about
your experience (sorry, I know it is painful) and what to expect in
the next few months?

This is my first time visiting this site.  Looking forward to your
support!  My brother has been diagnosed with Stage IV stomach and
esophogus cancer.  He is currently on this 8th chemotherapy.  Although
his recent PET/CT scans are quite good and "no cancerous behavior" in

Can anyone point me to a list of accommodation (hotels or B&Bs), in or
near London, that cater for a paraplegic wheelchair user? Possibly on
his own so a very near car park would be an advantage.
Recommendations would also be useful.

    Hey Cancer, we're still here. If that's all you got
punk...you're in trouble.
    We're getting stronger, and bigger, our side gets more people
all the time.

Hello J,Jill, all,
I have not been visiting the group at all after my RAI.
I was given 150mci and I isolated myself for about 10 days. Nausea,
depression -the works.