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Chemo Brain
Now they call it Chemo Brain. There are pages upon pages of data on this dysfunction.
When I did chemotherapy in 1992 the term was not used, at least not that I heard.
It fits, and I believe it to be a real side effect factor to be considered and dealt with. Almost as soon as I started my chemotherapy this was one of the first side effects I noticed. It was like living in a fog.
I have always wondered if my short term memory is worse than it would have naturally been if I had not taken chemotherapy?
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How many types of Cancer are there?
I was doing a little research into Cancer, again. I guess once you have been through Chemotherapy it stays with you. The concerns of cancer coming back are always with me. It’s not really a worry as much as a realization that it is highly probable.
I have written some about my Chemotherapy at my blog Chemotherapy Experiences and I was just curious as to how many types of Cancers there are. Well, according to The National Cancer Institute there are 206 they have listed.
My Chemotherapy Wardrobe
Now here was a plus. While doing chemo I found my wardrobe the one thing that I liked. It was real simple.Sweat Pants, T-shirts and a bandana. Easy to mix and match.The only problem I ran into was in a few public places. Once while walking through a mall I was harassed by the security guards and told I had to remove the bandana because it represented the colors of some gang. It was frustrating and funny at the same time.
Here I was, seriously bloated, very, very white, 30 years old without a hair on my body. And they [...]
Clear the Chemo Taste
I am sure each patient and each Chemotherapy is different, but I had a terrible time with how it affected my taste buds. Everything had a metallic taste to it. Things that I loved I could not tolerate with this added flavor.Finding something to drink became an increasingly difficult task. I loved sodas but could not drink them during chemo. I tried Gatorade (which was ok) but I was looking for something that actually tasted good and was refreshing.My poor wife was trying desperately to find the magic drink, she would bring home all kinds of things to try. And [...]
Chemotherapy and Humor
I am going to use 2 words that certainly will not appear to go together.Chemotherapy and Humor.Why? Because I found out very quickly that you had to have one to survive the other. If you can manage to keep a little sense of humor a big part of the Chemotherapy experience will be a lot easier to take.
Hair, yes, hair! Everyday of my life I woke up, looked in the mirror and gave no thought to what I would look like without my hair. I was a 70’s child. You know the kid, blue jeans with holes in the knees, [...]
New Chemotherapy Blog
I have always wanted to write about my cancer and chemotherapy experiences and now I will. Yes, it seems like a real depressing subject, but, I think it something I need to do.
However, I really do not want to clutter up this blog and take it down that road, so I have started a completely new blog.
Feel free to stop and let me know what ya think.
Link : My Chemotherapy Experiences
Cancer Resources
I started chemotherapy the first week of the new year in 1992. On some scales it seems like yesterday, and on others it seems like an eternity ago.The first thing that is probably drastically different for anyone today is the available resources. In 1992 there was no Internet. I was given all the literature from my oncologist on the subject and was left to my own despair to search out any information. The only resource that had anything was the local library, and that in itself was massively outdated.I will warn anyone facing chemo or anything major to be careful [...]
The start of my Chemotherapy Blog
Whenever I tell someone I am a Cancer survivor the conversation almost always turns to Chemo Therapy and how it affected me.I wish Blogs had been around when I was in the middle of my Chemo so I could have kept a log of the daily events.
Pet Eye Health — What to Look For
Pet Eye Health — What to Look For November 22nd, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Pet Eye Health — What to Look For Keeping eyes healthy is important both for pets and humans. The area around the eyes as well as the eyes themselves is a very sensitive area. The cleaner this area is kept the more likely an animal’s eye will stay healthy. Your pet’s eyes are crucial to their safety and well-being. There are many substances and conditions that can threaten your pet’s eye health and understanding the
Bottled Water Vs Tap Water-The Best Water Source Will Shock You
by David Eastham In this article we will first look at what the experts have to say about tap water and bottled water. After that, we will see what we can conclude from there and decide where our best source of good, safe water can be found. In the battle between tap water and bottled water we will first hear from the tap water experts, some of whom don’t think tap water is safe to drink. This is what the water gurus are saying. What’s your opinion? 1. According to a USA Today-Special Report
Emergency Adoption
These kids need a family QUICKLY! There are personality profiles available for each child. They sound SOOO precious. I did not want to post the profiles for privacy purposes. A couple of their profiles really struck me. I can e-mail you the profiles but that is all I have... angel weir at gmail dot com You can contact WACAP for ALL the info. There is also video and photos- I do not have those. If you have a desire to add one of these children to your family please do not let the China requireme
Hazards of tap water for pets
Hazards of tap water for pets November 22nd, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Hazards of tap water for pets One question that normally comes in the mind that is, “Is the tap water safe for drinking?” if people are doubtful about the quality of their drinking water then they would not find an appropriate answer to this question. However, speaking about tap water around 80 percent of Americans prefer to drink bottled water than tap water. They usually spend more on buying bottled water to drink but
The Bible Bee
Hubby had an idea a while back: Everyone knows about spelling bees, but why doesn’t somebody start a Bible bee? We didn’t act on the idea, but were excited to learn that somebody else had the same idea and actually did it! Does this sound like good clean fun, or what?! We recently asked some questions about the upcoming Bible bee, and here are the answers we received from Mark Rasche, the Executive Director of the National Bible Bee. Give us the short answer: What is a Bible Bee? The Bibl
Friday Digest - Vol. 08 No. 47
Friday Digest - Vol. 08 No. 47 Friday Digest 21 November 2008 - Vol. 08 No. 47 PDF Version Subscribe - It's Right, It's Free Support The Patriot Mona Charen advises conservativesTHE FOUNDATION "In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened." --George WashingtonPATRIOT PERSPECTIVEThoughtful Warriors (Editor's Note: Mr. Alexander is on the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) this week, somewhere between Pea
Acupuncture Vs. Drugs For Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a miserable trial of menopause; not to mention an added burden to an estimated 65% of women being treated for breast cancer. No matter what brings them on, any woman who has ever had one feels the flushing, burning heat as never before. Recent research by a team at Henry Ford Hospital looked at the effectiveness of antidepressant Effexor (a common treatment option for breast cancer patients) and a staple of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture for handling these terribly un
Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscopes Some articles on Decisioncare related to Cancer Horoscope are below. We would also especially like to recommend visiting 2009 Cancer for a list of articles about Cancer horoscope. Cancer Birthday: July 16th to August 15th (Indian Astrology) or June 22 to July 22 (Western Astrology) The resources we offer include monthly horoscopes for every month, daily horoscopes, and yearly [...] Related posts:Cancer November 2008 Horoscope 2008 November Cancer Horoscope and Astrology by Sun
Spotting Colon Cancer Symptoms is Not Only Accurate But a Whole Lot Faster
Spotting Colon Cancer Symptoms is Not Only Accurate But a Whole Lot Faster Saturday 22 November 2008 @ 12:32 am Colorectal cancer will take nearly 50,000 lives the year, and is our country’s second largest killer. Screening is available, though there is a significant effort required in terms of preparation and the time needed to perform the test. For most people, the recommendation for your first colonoscopy is at age 50, though it may be sooner if you have risk factors for colon cancer or
Is There Any Such Thing As a Safe Sun Tan?
Is There Any Such Thing As a Safe Sun Tan? Saturday 22 November 2008 @ 12:26 am The question about whether any sort of sun tan is safe is one that’s asked constantly and brings a different answer depending on who you ask. Recently U.S. and British researchers reviewed published studies and noticed that both tans and skin cancer start with changes to the DNA that comes from ultraviolet light. “The signals in the cells that induce sun tanning appear to be DNA damage,” said Dorothy Bennett,
What to ask your Doctor about Mammograms
We all know the importance of mammograms for women over 40 (or earlier if your health care professional recommends it or there is a family history of breast cancer.) A few questions can make sure you get the full benefit from your mammogram. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and keep asking until you are satisfied. Your health is your responsibility and your most valuable assest. You have the right to be informed about the choices you make. There are 5 questions every women needs to ask he
Hutcherson Gets Little Microsoft Support for Anti-Gay Proposal
Microsoft had their annual shareholders meeting the other day. As anticipated, His Royal Homobigot, The Reverend Ken Hutcherson was there to "put the fear of god" into Microsoft for not hating on the gays. His proposal got 4.59% of the vote, and was not approved. The language of the wacky proposal and the official transcript of Hutcherson's defense of it before the shareholders are below the fold. You can listen to his presentation by clicking on "Webcast" under the heading Recent Events, Mi
What Comes First "Healthy Profits" Or "Healthy People"?
What Comes First "Healthy Profits" Or "Healthy People"? Today, many people believe, there exists a shameful practice throughout modern medicine of prioritizing "healthy profits" over "healthy people". Many medical procedures and synthetic drugs are prescribed for the purpose of making money first and helping the patient second. Another belief is that information on inexpensive "alternative" medical treatment is deliberately withheld from patients because natural products do not create prof
Technology & Science
Technology & Science 21-Nov-08 Web Sites Wage Holiday Price Wars As deserted malls and department stores struggle to court consumers with steep discounts, an even more ferocious price war is being waged online. Cell phone in man’s chest pocket stops bullet A man says his cell phone saved his life. A stray .45-caliber bullet hit R.J. Richard’s chest while he was mowing the lawn — hitting so hard he thought it was a stone kicked out by his tractor. He pulled out the phone. It fell apart.
Practical Astrology: The Moon In Signs
As some of you may know, I use astrology for personal development. Among some other stuff, of course. And by that I mean I use it constantly as a symbolic model of reality. The position of the planets on the sky is having some kind of influence on our lives and I learned how to understand that. Today I’ll share a little experiment which lasted for more than a month. It’s about the Moon and its position on the sky during a complete cycle from New Moon to Full Moon. If you still think astrology i
Breast Cancer: Prevention to Prognosis
By now we are probably all familiar with the risk factors for breast cancer. Heredity. Age. Previous history of cancer. While those at high risk will want to talk to their doctors about prevention options, all of us need to realize that these are risk factors, not causes. You can get breast cancer before 30, you can be the first woman in your family to get it. No one is immune but the resources to protect ourselves are available to us all. Protect yourself According to the American Cancer Soc
Family Volunteer Day - Teaching Kids to Give Thanks
One of my favorite stories books as a kid was the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series. Remember those? In every story there was kid misbehaving, the parents were always hopelessly stumped, and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle would then come to the rescue with a ingenious trick to get them to behave. This time of year, with large special dinners and the holiday rush and tumble of gift giving, it's easy for everyone, but especially kids, to focus only on what they want at the expense of the needs of those around them.
Stress Less, Live More
Stress can be an overwhelmingly powerful emotion. Ask anyone who’s ever experienced an anxiety attack while standing in line at the grocery store and they can quickly attest to the powerful punch that stress packs. Long-term neglect of a stressful lifestyle can contribute to premature aging and medical conditions, including hypertension, and digestive disorders. According to the American Psychiatric Association, women ranging in age from mid twenties to late thirties are more prone to experie
Friday's Connections Abound
Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point to Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.Lost and Found is open to anyone in the infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infe
The Great American Smokeout and 9 resources to help you stop smoking
The cool folks from Mashable had a great post yesterday to recognize The American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout" - held each third Thursday of November since 1977. The Great American Smokeout has one purpose - to help you stop smoking. I don't have to go into the reasons you shouldn't smoke, if you do. But I recommend reading Mashable's story on 9 resources to help you quit. My favorite might be the Quit Meter. Pretty cool. Remember, only quitters quit quitting.
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