survival bags If a person has had colorectal cancer that has spread to the stomach what is the survival rate?
My mom is 58 years old, she had colon cancer 8 years ago, she was clear for 7 years and in the last year has had a tumor form in her pelvis and spots on her lungs, both biopsied and results showed the same as her colon cancer. Yesterday she was diagnosed by x-ray of having stomache cancer, no biopsy yet to see if it is the same cancer, but assuming it is what is her chances of survival? She has lost 75 pounds in a year, 25 or more in the last 2 weeks while hospitalized. She has needed a blood transfusion, and went into renal failure 2 weeks ago. (she only has one kidney) She cannot eat solid foods, she will vomit, she has no appetite and is nautious all the time even with anti nausea meds. She is in extreme pain some days. The other night they maxed her out on narcotics, couldnt give her anymore without it being unsafe.
also she has had a colostomy bag for the past year because of the pelvic tumor.
so how bad does this sound and what is her treatment options and chances?
My heart goes out to you. Have you talked to Cancer Treatment Centers of America? They say that they treat the whole person. I am including a link for their website, since it couldn't hurt for you to talk to someone with experience, especially since they specialize in treating cancer. Their website says that they do treat colon cancer, along with many others. I hope so much that you can find the answers that you seek.
What should I bring as a survival kit for my gigs? I'm a bellydancer.?
I have a small bag for my jewelery, repair-sewing kit, make-up box, and hair-accessories, it's all in one. And of course I have a small travel suitcase with wheels and a hanging hook to prevent my costumes from creasing or becoming clumped up. And I always carry 3 of everything in my costumes for any mishaps, mistakes, tears not noticed, stains not seen or to replace for any other reason. As well as my props. Am I missing anything else?
That's a pretty good start. I would also suggest if you don't have this already to make sure you have a back-up copy of your music and also it should be on both tape and CD. Most restaurants and other gigs now have CD players but you occasionally you still come accross someone who only has a tape player but then theres also the possibility of the CD player not working for one reason or another. Also with CD's make sure you always use a professionally made disk or a CD+-R because CD+-RW's do not work well in older machines which are still prevalent enough to make this an issue. I would also suggest you not forget emergency health items such as feminine products in case something comes unexpectedly and some aleeve(or your prefered analgesic) for headaches, soreness, and even menstrual cramping. Also make sure you have a tweezers, if not for last minute beutification keep them in case you ever dance over broken glass or get a sliver from a wood floor (It happens!). Bandaids would also be a goood thing to have incase you ever get a small injury, they also work well to cover spots on your feet if you get blisters from your dance shoes (if you wear them). Deodorant is always something you should pack as well as perfume. That way you can reapply them just before going on to ensure you smell you best. Crazy glue or frey check are great for stopping a broken strand of beads from continuing to worsen. If you have vision problems it's always a good idea to pack spere glasses or contacts/solution. A towel to wipe your self off with is nice to have. Also, talcum powder is good to sprinkle on sweaty hands when using a prop so it does not fly out of your hands.
