 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | What she needs is tried and true approved medical approaches and that never will include internet cures. We all know the frustration that comes with being told we have cancer and then hit with the harsh realities of treatment but believe me if you want to see her turn 30 you better stop feeding her emotions with unproven quackery and endorse proven medical science. You can always encourage her to get second "qualified" opinions at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Here's a list for your convenience: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htmDon't mean to be so abrupt but this is a very aggressive cancer and I have seen far to many people die an inhumane death from it.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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