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Childhood Cancers
Archives for February 2004
Discussion List
What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
bone marrow transplant for ALL
Our 11 year old with ALL is in need of a bone marrow transplant. What is the best facility...who have done the most procedures with the most success??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEEDED QUICKLY. THANKS
Hormone Replacement Therapy
I was diagnosed with cancer at 15. I'm 21 now and still on Birth control pills to "maintain bone density and perserve any chance of future children" according to my OBGYN. I've always felt uneasy about being on synthetic hormones, especially with all the studies out about the link to BC. My doctor claims that the link is…
survivor's guilt
Hi, I am a 22 year old long term survivor of childhood liver cancer. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there who feels guilty for making it when so many others don't. I've met so many people who have died from the disease, some even from my same diagnosis. I feel that it's not fair that I'm still here enjoying life when…
Physical effects from radiation
I had a Wilms tumor in 1960 when I was six years old. I'm almost 50 and doing very well. I was treated at the Boston Children's Hospital where my left kidney and spleen were removed. I also had chemotherapy and radiation. Issues have been infertility, osteoperosis, kidney stones, a non-malignant lump in my breast and…