Liquid Biopsy Technique

Scripter or the Day

The Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path

    I am a biga advocate of done self checks and early detection. I believe that early detection saved me. 

This liquid biopsy sounds promising to me. It says that early detection leads to better outcomes and I on board with that. This would be a less invasive procedure to discover if some one has breast cancer and the stage they would be in. This is definately and article worth the read. Again, I promote nothing but  things to think about. Never make and decisions without consulting your doctor.

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    If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless with his healing touch. I know he loves you. 

Cancer and Steroids

Scripter of the Day

But you, O Lord,  are a shield for me, my glory and the one who lifts up my head.

Psalm 3:3

   

  I have been listening to my friend who is fighting cancer again talking about being on steroids and the responses she's getting from others that have been on steroids for a number of reasons.  I didn't think I had ever been, but in researching my own chemotherapy drugs it turns out that I was . Some of the side effects of steroids are increased appetite, acne, rapid mood swings, easily bruised, muscle weakness and slow wound healing. I do remember some of this. The muscle weakness was so bad that we bought another car that I could get into and out of more easily.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/steroids In this website, I found what steroids are supposed to do for the cancer patient. One of these are contradictory. On one site its say s that increases appetite and on this one it says it improves the appetite

    

• treat the cancer itself
• reduce inflammation
• help prevent an allergic reaction to cancer treatments
• reduce your body’s immune response, for example after a bone marrow transplant
• help reduce sickness when having cancer treatment
• improve your appetite

I am not promoting the use of steroids, just hoping to give better understanding of what they are supposed to do for the cancer patient. I would certainly discuss with you doctor about the use of steroids in your program. Never be afraid to ask question.

    

    If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless with his healing touch. I know he loves you. 

Podcast for People of Faith Who are Living with Cancer 

Scripture of the Day

Matthew 4:23        

And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

 

     I have recently taken up listening to some podcasts. I found this one and thought it was interesting. There are 10 episodes listed here and indicates that they will send you  free resources to help you in your journey. https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/start-here/

 

    If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless you with his healing touch. I know he loves you.

 

Assistance Paying for Chemotherapy  

Scripture of the Day

Psalm 3:3

But you, Oh Lord, are the shield for me, 

my glory and the one who lifts up my head.

    I currently have  friend who is going through cancer for a second time. This time it is more difficult to make ends meet. So far I have found a few. I have to say that I'm only trying to point people in a possible direction for assistance.  I know nothing about these sites other than what they say they are. https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/resource/financial-assistance-resources. This link indicates that there are grants out there to help pay for you chemo. https://www.findhelp.org/ This link indicates that there are local places in your area that may be able to help. https://www.211.org/ This is a 24/7 phone line that  says it helps with local referrals  and services. https://standuptocancer.org/for-patientsand-caregivers/ has a section on Patients and care givers.

If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless you with his healing touch. I know he loves you. 

Day to Day Matters 

Scripture of the Day

 Isaiah 53:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we were healed.

When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, there were so many things to think about and address. First, I had to tell my husband and then my children and family. Then in the 25 days from diagnosis to surgery, the day to day things were decisions that I had to make in attacking this disease. 

Once all of that was done and the all the decisions were made, I had to get on with my life. I had to find a way to "keep on keeping on". I had a job as a teacher and I just couldn't stop. Simple things like laundry and grocery shopping still had to get done. It was sometimes hard not to crawl back into bed and let someone else do it. I did have help in my husband, but I just couldn't hide and wait for someone else to do it. 

Added to the simple things, I now had to keep track of doctor's appointments, think about nutrition. I  found this article about managing your day to day life. There are several things on the list that really never occurred to me to keep a watch on and maybe I should have. There also things on there that my oncologist kept track of and I either did what I was told or discussed the necessity with my doctor.  

This is the link to the article: Day To Day If you are going through this, maybe this article will be helpful.

If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless with His healing touch. I know He loves you. 

Halaven - A Chemo Therapy

 Scripture of the Day

Genesis 15:1

…Fear not Abram, I am thy shield and thy exceeding great reward.

I will every now and then just plug in Breast Cancer and see what comes up. I found a website about a possible chemo therapy treatment. I want to share this because there choices out that may benefit the breast cancer patient. I don't advocate making any decisions without talking to your doctor, But the choice is always your!! The article is about Halaven and alternative chemo treatment. '"In a clinical study of more than 750 women, HALAVEN® was compared with other chemotherapies or hormone therapies commonly used to treat metastatic breast cancer (mBC). Although some women lived longer and some women did not live as long, women who were treated with HALAVEN lived, on average, 25% longer (13.2 months vs 10.6 months, respectively) than those who received another chemotherapy or hormone treatment."  The origination of the quote is from this website. Halaven This website includes Patient's stories, safety precaution, treatment with Halaven and side effects. Please if you look at this site, make sure that you look at all of it.

If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless you with His healing touch. I know He loves you. 

 Free Mammograms

Scripture of the Day. 

Psalm 30:2
O Lord my God, I cried unto Thee and Thou hast healed me

You can get good information in the must unusual places. I was listening to IHeart Radio yesterday and they spoke of a website that helps you to find a place to get a free mammogram. There are so many women that are unable to pay for a mammogram and need one desperately. So I went to the website and it's there and it looks very helpful. At this site you have to join and sign in, but it has a place to look at free clinics, apply for financial assistance or donate to help others. Freemammograms.org is a user-contributed data base of health care centers that offer free breast exams. In addition to free clinics, freemammogram.org pays directly for mammograms for qualifying candidates. Free Mammogram Registeration is the link that will take you to this page and get you started. I have looked, and this is not the only place that will help you get your mammogram.

If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless you with His healing touch. I know He loves you.  ams.

In addition to free clinics, Freemammograms.org pays directly for mammograms for qualifying candidates.mmograms.org is a user-contributed database of health care centers that offer free breast exams.

In addition to free clinics, Freemammograms.org pays directly for mammograms for qualifying candidates.