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.