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I lost my best friend to brain cancer. For the 18 months she survived, I was her caregiver and was with her 24/7. I was with her through surgery, every doctor’s appointment, every MRI, every radiation treatment, every infusion, every PT/OT appoint...
November 24
Again...I agree that emphasis on prevention and detection are certainly very important...and the recent reports against mammograms and self-exams are ridiculous. Paying attention to diet and factors we control in our everyday lives is critical. An...
November 23
On top of this...even with early detection, surgery may not be a viable option with brain cancer. Treatment then is essential. And when doing surgery you can't remove surrounding tissue for good measure. Please don't make sweeping statements...
November 23
Lets not lump cancer all into one ball. Is there effective early screening for pancreatic cancer? I don't know. There is not for kinds of brain cancer unless you are going to give MRIs yearly. Heck they don't even want to do yearly mammograms now....
November 23
uvmer joined Adrienne's group
Do you have personal experience with cancer? Discuss the latest news, research and treatment. Patients, caregivers, families and loved ones are all welcome.
November 23
uvmer is now friends with George H. and Alicia C. Staley
November 16
Let's work together to find ways to raise awareness for brain cancer! This is a great start. This is the best line I've ever read: The incidence of brain cancer is not as high as some of the others....but if it is the one that strikes you or the o...
November 16
November 16
There are some cancers that are able to progress unchecked almost, due to lack of awareness and funding for research. Brain cancer and the most highly aggressive form of cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme is high on that list. Glioblastoma strikes pe...
November 16
uvmer added a blog post
There are some cancers that are able to progress unchecked almost, due to lack of awareness and funding for research. Brain cancer and the most highly aggressive form of cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme is high on that list. Glioblastoma strikes pe...
November 16
uvmer is now a member of WEGO Health
November 16

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War on Cancer...some battles need reinforcements

There are some cancers that are able to progress unchecked almost, due to lack of awareness and funding for research. Brain cancer and the most highly aggressive form of cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme is high on that list. Glioblastoma strikes people with little or no warning. There is no self-exam, no better diet to eat, and no real screenings for this, unless with your annual mammogram and colonoscopy, you want to have a brain MRI. Once someone experiences symptoms, it is basically too late.… Continue

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:03am — 1 Comment

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At 11:12am on November 16, 2009, Alicia C. Staley said…
HI there! welcome to WEGO Health. I hope we can talk more about raising awareness for brain Cancer!
 
 
 

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