Our helpful squamous cell lung cancer forum is a valuable source of information and community support. Join CancerCompass.com to research topics and explore our online resources. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-squamous-cell/1,0,119,3,56.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My father is in Stage 4 Lung Cancer which has also gone to his brain.He has finished radiation and is now expierencing mouth sores and fever blisters.  Is there anything that can help with these? I have found that honey is to help along with numbing mouthwashes but if anyone has anything they have found to help, I would appreciate the info. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40273,0.htm Washedclean2 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dx'd with squamous cell lung cancer 8/4/09. Met to brain was what caused first symptoms. First course of treatment was Stereostatic Radiosurgery for 1cm brain met.  SRS was sucsessfully done on 9/1/09. To have f/u MRI in about 90 days. 1st chemo treatment was 9/17/09. If my blood counts hold up I'm to have 6 more courses of taxol and carboplatin 3 weeks apart. Everybodies story is a little different and I realize that treatments are individualized. I'm a 63 year old male, who prior to the cancer dx thought I was in good health. Oncology team seems competent and never hurry me or blow of questions. At the very best I think I'm in the control cancer group. Does anyone else have a similar story, some insights, advice, or what to expect. Going to go to a local support group on 9/21. Thanks. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,39972,0.htm MEIRCOLES Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT My dad had his appointment Tuesday (9/15/09) and learned that one of his tumors (the larger one) grew from 3.6 to 4.6.  I guess its good news since dad has not been given his Erbitux cocktail for two months now.  The doctor stopped his treatment because of the swelling of the feet and the cracked toe nails.  He wanted to give his a body a rest.  Well, my dads feet are still bad and the doctor wants to hold off chemo for another month.His doctor told him he has never experienced with any of his patients and told my dad he plans on talking to doctors at UCLA and plans to call the manufacture.Has anyone had this kind of trouble with Erbitux?  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,39901,0.htm jebna Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT My Mom was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Squamous cell lung cancer that has metastisized to her adrenal glands.  This past week her medical oncologis told her she had 3-10 monts to live based upon statistics and his experience in dealing with her type of cancer.  Besides being on oxygen, she is doing quite well. She is going to be going through radiation to shrik the tumor so she has a better quality of the life she has left and then she has the option to do chemo. The oncology radiologist told my Mom when she met her that she was surprised to see such a vital woman sitting before her.  She could not believe that after looking at her medical records that my Mom was doing as well as she was.  My heart is so broken and I am having a hard time believing she may not be with us for much longer.  My Mom is the most courageous woman I know and I do not want her spirit to get broken.  We are going to Stanford for a 2nd opinion.  I am looking for advice, support based upon experience.  Is there anything more I should be doing? Thank You! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,39436,0.htm Boofty Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT My dad started Erbitux in late February, stage iv lung cancer, and has no big problems until almost two months ago.My dad's fingers, tips, have cracked and split due to dryness.  His feet have also cracked, split and are swollen.  The doctor stopped his chemo until his feet heal, this was two months ago.  The doctor stopped his treatment for fear of infection. I talked with my dad yesterday and he said there has been no change.  Is there anything he can do to speed up the healing of his feet and hands? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38649,0.htm jebna Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mother has stage I nsclc, she has been offered 2 choices for treatment, surgery or sterotactic radiography- Each specialist is pushing for their own treatment- She has limited lung capacity due to emphysema and limited mobility as a result of severe spinal stenosis- I worry about her recovery after surgery- Can anyone give me some insight into what the recovery is like (surgeon will do it thru portals rather than an incision) http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38474,0.htm TMCCP Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT HI ALL  Has any one heard about Baking Soda & Maple Syrup heated and mixed together and taken to assist with the killing of cancer cells?  I know it may sound strange but i have read an article and there seems to be some information on this and how it works. Any one heard/ used this as a source against their fight against CANCER  please comment  Thanks Tarsh http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38340,0.htm tarsh Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT hi,my mother is suffering from nslc (squamous lung cancer).which  is in stage 4.would like to know what therapy she should opt for .as doctors has advised her for chemo and immunotherapy.she is weak to bear the therapy.kindly advice .would also like to know the survival time for her stage. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37263,0.htm loveysri Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Just an FYI - I started having some trouble with my eye - blurry vision, red, irritated, etc.  I have been on Tarceva for nine months after being dx with BAC lung cancer stage 4.   There have been reports of ocular ulcers and cornea perforations for Tarceva users as well as some Intestinal problems.  See the attached FDA notice.  The downside is the recommendation to go off the meds if there are ulcerations.  http://www.nexcura.com/Newsletter/eNews.asp?CT=23&Month= good luck to all and stay healthy!! amb http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,36597,0.htm annb64 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT May I get your comment on what the following results show for my father? Opinions, please, on stage, metastasis, possible treatment options and timeframe?  Is surgery viable?  VATS?  He has a brain CT scan scheduled this week.  Thank you very much76YO Male, colon bisection in 2003 for cancerous polyps and possible lymph node.  CT scan in 7/06 showed no abnormalities.PET Scan 5/12/09:FINDINGS: Skull base and neck: No mass, adenopathy or focal abnormal FDG uptake is identified in the neck. There are moderate degenerative changes in the cervical spine. Thorax: A central LEFT upper lobe/LEFT hilar mass is again noted, not significantly changed from the recent CT chest dated 5/1/2009. The mass shows markedly abnormal FDG uptake with maximum SUV of 19.2. This is highly suspicious for malignancy. There is a mildly enlarged LEFT hilar lymph node which shows abnormal FDG uptake likely resenting a metastasis. No other sites of abnormal FDG uptake are identified in the chest. Calcified granulomas are noted in the pretracheal and subcarinal regions and as well as the RIGHT hilum. Atherosclerotic calcifications involve the coronary arteries and aorta. There is mild adenopathy in the aortopulmonic window. Increased activity is seen within several of these lymph nodes. The lymph node with the greatest uptake in the AP window has maximum SUV of 5.3 Peripheral to the LEFT upper lobe mass is a vague reticulonodular infiltrate which shows only mildly elevated FDG uptake with SUV of 1.9. This is probably post obstructive infiltrate although lymphangitic spread of tumor is not entirely excluded. Abdominal images show a few granulomas in the spleen. Otherwise, the liver and spleen are not remarkable. The gallbladder, pancreas, adrenal glands and kidneys are normal. No mass or adenopathy is seen. There is no intestinal distention. There is no focal abnormal FDG uptake in the abdomen or pelvis. No ascites is seen mild degenerative findings are present in the spine. IMPRESSION: The soft tissue mass at the superior aspect of the LEFT hilum involving the LEFT upper lobe shows abnormal FDG uptake consistent with malignancy. This may represent a primary lung carcinoma. Considering the patient's history of colon carcinoma, metastatic disease is not entirely excluded. Adenopathy in the aortopulmonic window and LEFT hilum also shows increased activity and is most likely metastatic adenopathy. Peripheral LEFT upper lobe infiltrate probably is due to to postobstructive infiltrate although lymphangitic spread of the neoplasm is not entirely excluded. No metastatic disease is identified in the abdomen or pelvis.CT Scan 5/1/09:FINDINGS: The heart size is within normal limits. There is no pericardial effusion or thickening. Coronary arteries calcifications are noted. The thoracic aorta enhances appropriately. Scattered calcifications are noted throughout the aorta. A 3.4 x 2.5 cm soft tissue mass is seen at the LEFT hilum. It is spiculated and extends into a reticulonodular pattern superiorly and laterally to the pleural margin in the LEFT upper lobe. This is most likely a neoplasm. A nodular density is seen in the RIGHT upper lobe along the minor fissure. It measures approximately 7 mm this was not demonstrated on prior study. In the posterior aspect of the RIGHT lower lobe there is a pleural based nodule measuring approximately 7 mm, it does not appear significantly changed since 2006. Emphysematous changes are seen bilaterally.There is a small amount of pleural thickening medially at the RIGHT base. No pleural effusion is seen. Several mildly enlarged lymph nodes measuring up to 14 mm in short axis are present at the AP window. Small calcified lymph nodes are noted in the paratracheal and subcarinal regions. No pathologically enlarged lymph nodes are seen at the RIGHT hilum or axillary regions. No focal lesion is seen within the visualized structures of the upper abdomen. Tiny calcifications noted in the spleen are likely representing granulomas. Degenerative change are present in the thoracic spine. IMPRESSION: Soft tissue mass at the LEFT hilum extending into the LEFT upper lobe most likely representing a neoplasm. Mediastinal adenopathy. Subcentimeter nodules within the RIGHT lung. Emphysema. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,36091,0.htm Kosmeaux5 Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi:I live in California and my grandmother lives in Michigan, she has been diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cancer.  About eight months ago she had surgery to remove the tumor and has recuperated pretty well for 78 yrs old.  When she went in for her scan they saw a mass in the lung and one in the liver which has turned out cancer, stage 4.   Today she had her first Chemo treatment and she nor any of my family have the nerve to ask will the Chemo cure or is in just to help prevent other organs from being infected.  (If my terminology is incorrect please forgive me, this is my first family member to be diagnosed with cancer).  Anyhow what I would like to know...is what are the satistics for life expendency. I know there are miracles everyday and I am praying for her daily, but I also want to be realistic about the situation.  On May 11th which is next Monday it will be three years since my father passed away.  He too was living in Michigan and his doctor kept insisting he was fine and that he would be released from the hospital soon, no need to fly out.  After a week in the hospital he died of congestive heart failure.  I beat myself up daily that I did not get on the plane to see him before he died.  It is a horrible feeling to live with.  So do I need to fly out to see my grandmother soon?  I don't want to see her the next time at her funeral. If someone would not mind answering me and be brutally honest, I would appreciate it.  I just want to know the facts.   Thank you! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35947,0.htm California_Mama Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT I was wondering if anyone has any idea if this is related to asbestos exposure? My father worked at an old Navy Ship yard installing asbestos on the Navy ships. His life was taken away to soon... Thank you marie http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35912,0.htm daddysgirl519 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT read a lot of posts here and this is the first time I have posted but things keep getting stranger and stranger...My Dad who is 70 years old and has parkinsons disease was diagnosed in Dec. of 2008 with nsclc stage 3B in Jan. 2009 he had a lung resection...the removed the lower half of his right lung..he had tumors in his lymph nodes that they couldn't get to ....he was supposed to have 33 rads and 6 weeks of chemo carbo and taxol..he had 3 rads and wound up back in the hospital with pneumonia for 9 days...came out of the hospital had 4 rads wound up back in the hospital with c-diff infection ..he was there 13 days...went home and had 4 more rads and went back into the hospital with VRE another infection....he was there another 12 days...it took 3 months to finish 33 rads ...his potassium level stays really low so they keep giving him more thru his port..and fluids too..he stopped chemo with only 3 left to go...His onc said he was just to weak...They did an mri 2 weeks ago and said he has had several mini strokes...he drags his left side...talks funny and does things like talk to his dead brothers and tried to get out of the moving car to get the puppies out of the road...there were no puppies...his onc said there were no mets to the brain....he is not doing well at all....will not eat...doesn't like to take his drugs...the pills hurt...they gave him marinol to stimulate his appetite but so far no luck....all he wants to do is sleep....Does any of this sound familiar? I need to know truly what am I looking at here?? He has gone from 240 down to 170 lbs.....his poor body is worn out....I talked to him on the phone and all of sudden he was trying to change the TV channel ...thought the phone was the remote.....I just hate it for him....any ideas...suggestions....prognosis?? anything at all!!! Thanks so much! Liz http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35268,0.htm Coco1 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT He has pneumonia again.....poor guy! I heard him coughing over the phone this morning...it even sounds like it hurts.....says his stomach is sore from coughing so much,...his throat is raw...I feel so bad for him...but he ate a good breakfast and sat up and read the paper which is a vast improvement over the last week so the antibiotics must be helping some....they have him on leviquin... Thanks for listening!liz  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35269,0.htm Coco1 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello I'm new to post but have read many of your stories to educate myself for my father. What I need to know is there anyone that has had throat cancer and has a stoma. My father has been diagnois again with cancer but this time its in his lmp-nodes and a 6x6 cm. mass in his left lower lung. He has gone though all his treatments and the radation-chemo has really burned his airway and he cough up scabs and its a bloody mess. The scabs build up block his airway and he has to make himself contienue to cough until he can make it turn loose. I've bought him humifiers and tell him to drink plenty of water and walk. Has anyone experienced this themselves to tell me what you have done that might help him. His 72 and has a squamas cell nonsmall http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35169,0.htm Best_dad Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed with BAC nearly two years ago.  I have been feeling great but lately I find that I am coughing more often and have been coughing up phlem.  My doctor wants me participate in a clinical trial (while my body and lungs are still strong)  where patients are given chemo and tarceva but you are randomly selected for which you recieve first.  In other words, I would be treated with one until I could not tolerate it or it didn't work, then they would switch me to the other.   In my research, I get the feeling that chemo is not too effective.  I would appreciate information about people who have taken chemo and what the results were.  Thank you. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34860,0.htm Mary_Katie Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT My husband had testicular cancer 35 years ago and as a result of radiation done at that time, he needed a pacemaker and 2 valve replacements 8 years ago.  Other than that he felt good and looked wonderful.  In Feb. 04 I brought him to the local hospital and he needed his galbladder removed.  Before doing the operation they did a TEE test to look around the heart and valves.  They came back and said they saw something but didn't know what it was.  His doctor insisted he be moved to a New York Hospital.  I told his doctor about the TEE test thinking there might have been something wrong with a valve.  My husband said he never felt right after the galbladder operation.  he started loosing weight, became anemic, out of breath, etc.  He kept complaining to his doctor all his ailments and the doctor kept telling him to have his pacemaker checked.  Nothing wrong with the pacemaker.  A year and a half later he was diagnosed with stage lV squamous cell lung cancer in the bronchi.  Does anyone think that something they saw doing the TEE test could have been the beginning of the cancer?  My husband died 9 months after diagnosis and I am haunted with the idea that this could have been prevented had they looked at that test.Any feedback would be greatly apppreciated.Jeanne http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,33589,0.htm jeannemac Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT My Mom was diagnosed last May with stage 3b lung cancer. She has been taking Traceva for about 5 months now, has lost 70 pounds. At her recent appt with cancer Dr. he told her the Traveva was helping, as the cancer had not grown any. However, she has lost 70 pounds, and he told her she is "wasting away" he said he'd like to reduce the dosage, and try & get her to gain some weight. She thinks by reducing the dosage she is comprmising her attempts to kill the cancer, and refuses to let him reduce the dosage. Can Traceva kill this cancer, or hold back it growth for very long? She eats so very little, about a cup of food a day (at best), and she drinks 2-3 ensure drinks a day.Will she wasteaway? I am affaid for her, as she also has bone cancer, the side effects from the Traceva seem like they are killing her. She lives 120 miles from me, and being my husband also has cancer, I get there to see her as often as I can, but not often enough, and I can't get her to move to the cities where I live. She just refuses to leave her home, and she is all alone. I woulkd appreciate any comments from anyone who has had or does have a simular situation. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,32522,0.htm Worriedbecky Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT I am on this board for the first time but no stranger to Cancer compass. Well first i am a very -happy-go-lucky type i am fifty years old and i feel like twenty. !6 months ago i was informed that my closest brother had Multiple Myeloma And for those of you that may not know ,this is a cancer of the plasma cell did anyone think this could be a cancer?? well it is and a nasty one. He is now in remission and the last year has been hell having to support him and the chemo and worry of what his family will do without him.(He is 51) the doctors said he may live for another year or so.My mother-in -law who lives in seattle came down with Septic shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome and has been in the hospital for 3 months she gets a little better then sinks she has been awake for 3 days in that time. I travel from connecticut to seattle to join with my wife and visit the extended family. Her prognosis is bleak at best. we pray.My mother was informed she has NSCLC in october of 08 and underwent double lung cancer surgery and recovery was very difficult for her. Her last MRI showed the cancer has returned and much more aggressive than before the tumor is larger in  3 months than it was when the doctors did surgery. We were very disappointed and saddened bu the latest news.she lives with me now and i do what i can for her.Life has become so filled with worry,sadness,uncertainty,and so many emotions that i find it difficult to even be a father to our two daughters.Their mother has been in seattle for a very long time and she calls with the news regarding her mom . I am in connecticut taking care of my very depressed mother and we talk of how to cope with our dying mothers. to make matters worse i take care of my 91 year old grandmother as well !! (who is right now in better shape than all of us!!)I  I want to run but i cant hide I am now close to collapse I just find it difficult to continue. I am sorry to ramble but i just do not know which way to turn. I was a real estate developer i was very successful  so i retired to enyoy the rest of my life with my family but all i am now is just tired. What can i do? I am the only person that my family comes to in times of need but i need somewhere to go !! any help?   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,32493,0.htm zazu1234 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT HI IT seems that my mum's cancer has spread to ribs, and probably spine, None of the pain medication that she has been given works. She is in so much pain can't move out of bed. I feel so helpless with this terrible disease. The onoclogist has not decided to do chemotherapy as she is so frail and quality of life .. Will the pain get worse (cancer of Lung squamous met to miidle chest)thanks one and all http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,31007,0.htm sloughj Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT In January I lost my real father and less than a year later my stepfather is dieing of lung cancer. My family has realy been through the wringer and I know that it is not right to wish him to just go to sleep. My mother, my brother and I are trying every thing that we know to keep him at home. Hospice of East Texas is great, but I am afraid for my mother. She is wearing her self out telling us since this is my step-father that we should go on with our lives. We both love our you might as well say father cause he has been there for us both for 30 years.Please tell me some thing to save my mother. We can't lose her too.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,29665,0.htm janiec Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hello.  I am new here.  I am 48 years old, female.  In 2006 I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, stage IIB.   I had 18 rounds of chemo, 35 radiation treatments and was doing well.  On a follow up PET scan in august 2008 a very small, 9 mm nodule was noted in my left lung.  I had a VATS which was converted to a lobectomy when frozen section proved it to be primary lung and not mets from the breast,  which was what all of the doctors thought.  My oncologist said that chemo is not needed, because it was so very small when found and it was competely removed.  Does this sound right to you??  I am thinking about getting a second opinion.  Any thoughts are appreciated!   Joyce http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,29346,0.htm tripnegsurvivor Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hello 2 weeks ago My Dad found out he has stage !V lung cancer /  chest wall cancer.  I am still in shock, as he has been going to the doctors regularly since April when he was diagnosed with Pneumonia .  He was hospitalized for 1 week and sent home.  A month later he had a recheck chest Xray which came back clear.  He felt ok for about 1 week and then developed burning pain down his left arm which he described as being on fire and back ache.  ( for years he has had a bad back and has recently had scans which have all been diagnosed with just back wear and tear ).  He had bladder cancer years ago and has his regular check ups which have all been fine. He went to the doctors and was told he had shingles !!! I did question this as he had no sign of rash and there were no bloods taken however dad believed in the doctors diagnoses and put up with the pain for two months. ( the doctor said the shingles would take at least 6 months to subside and no pain killers would help ).  After the two months the pain was getting worst and he went to another doctor who said it was definately not shingles but most probably a nerve in his shoulder and he was referred to a rheumatologist who agreed and injected quartazone and sent him on his way stating it would resolve in a few days and she would review him in a month after she returned from holidays.  The pain didnt go so dad went to another doctor who was obviously more switched on and informed dad he was concerned so sent him for ct scan, mri and chest xray.  The scans showed a growth on his left lung suspicious of tumor. This doctor got him in immediately to a thoracic surgeon who ordered bloods.  That night the surgeon came to dad shook his hand and said with a smile " Great news looks like it is all an infection secondary to the pneumonia ".  Thank God I Dad and the family were relieved.  But then the next day he returned and said sorry not all the results were back when I told you that  the other results show something sinicster.  He orderd a PET scan.  Within one day he was in theatre and was told by his surgeon very bluntly that he had 99 % chance of have incurable cancer  and if so they would put powder in between his lung and chest and that is all they could do.  When he came out of theatre we asked to see the doctor who had gone home but wanted to call us on our mobile.  To which he told me he had stage 1V cancer related to asbestos called myo something and he could not help and no one could.  He told that to dad the next day and even said he could get legal action regarding the asbestos.  Dad was too upset and not worried about the money as none of us were amd never will be.  He told dad no one could help him so to ride his bike and smoke his smokes.  When I asked him for a second opinion  2 days later for a referral he was not happy but said Ok as we had no hope anyway.  He went in to dad the next day and told him Who I wanted dad to see was like sending a broken care to a beutician instead of a mechanic.  He said goodbye to dad offered no councelling, no hope and not even pain killers.  As a nurse myself I am disgusted that he was treated like a statistic not a person.  At present dad has asked to be referred to Peter Mac in Melbourne Australia, His onlcologist who said he would refer him is obviously not happy that he opted for someone else and has not sent the referral to Peter Mac.  Dad has had to spend the last week going to GP to get referral for himself.  Peter Mac will call him this week to let him know if they will accept him.  In the mean time he has stage !V cancer of lung / chest wall which apparently is squamous cell. No treatment no pain regime and no councelling. I guess I just need to chat to someone who has gone through a simalar thing and who can offer some hope and positive advice.thanks for listening.                     5 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,28899,0.htm charsarlotte Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT I will try to be brief. First of all it doesn't look like this forum is very active and that concerns me because I might not get an answer.My husband was just diagnosed with stage 111-b Squamous cell lung cancer. It is inoperable. T-4,N-3,M-0. He has all the symptoms, coughing up blood, wheezing, pain, dyspnea, fatigue.The docs all say without treatment he will only last maybe 6 wks. With aggressive chemo/radiation combined he has a 20% chance.I don't know alot about cancer but this does not sound very good to me. I do believe that God can heal my husband although I am not sure how much the doc's can do with this thing.My husband is under the impression that he can go get his treatments, go back to work, when his treatments are finished the cancer will be gone and he will be fine. I think this positive attitude is great and is a big part of the battle but I am so afraid that he is in for a big let down and I worry about that. I need help here guys. I don't know what to do or say. Thanks Jimmyswife http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,28587,0.htm Jimmyswife Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT My father keeps running my mother from doctor's apt. to doctor's apt. although she is clearly dying from her lung cancer.  I have tried to convine him that it is futile and cannot possibly be comfortable for her.  She has been bed bound for about three weeks now and consumes less than 100 calories a day.  Any suggestions for how to cope with him and puting her through these useless doctor's visits?  If she were in her right mind, she would be protesting.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,28115,0.htm favdaughter Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT