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Heruka:
Sorry for the confusion. They're not MY problems, they other peoples.

The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) System is used to distinguish the stages of liver cancer. Stage I consists of a single tumor no larger than 2 cm (about ľ inch) in size, with no progression into the blood vessels. Patients with Stage I have the best prognosis.

Stage II is a more advanced disease with vascular (blood vessel) involvement and/or tumor(s) larger than 2 cm (3/4 inches) in diameter. Cancer in the blood vessels provides a route for malignant cells to move to other sites and has a significant negative effect on prognosis. Large tumors are also more likely to be associated with vascular involvement.

Stage III disease generally indicates disease progression in which the tumors are large and may include lymph node and vascular involvement. When patients are initially diagnosed at this stage, prognosis for survival is usually less than one year.

Stage IV disease reflects widespread, significant malignant lesions as well as vascular invasion and lymph node involvement. Prognosis for patients with this late stage disease is poor. Few patients survive more than one year after transplantation or surgery.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:51:39 pm)

Heruka:
I don't feel bad for me at all. None. I feel bad for them. I hope that diesn't sound mean.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:52:21 pm)

Chewing Wax:
That's not mean.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:53:59 pm)

A testamonial by a phase 4 guy:
oncologist (Dr. Amy Tiersten of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital) recommended I participate in a three-month multi-cycle regimen that involved taking stem cells from my body, giving me three separate high doses of chemotherapy, transplanting the stem cells back into me, and giving myself injections to promote stem cell growth. This was an aggressive approach given the fact that I had stage 4 cancer. The study was funded by the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation. The study was a novel one in that it involved this multi-cycle approach and the first use of Topotecan in a high dose regimen. What was really beneficial for me was that much of the treatment was done on an outpatient basis. I could be at my apartment and see my friends in a relaxed, normal environment. I read books, made a drawing for a nurse and watched videos. The medical staff monitored me all the time, even when I was an outpatient. They’re really like angels; you’re protected. Once I was out of the hospital, it was a little disconcerting. I didn’t realize how much I had lost strength-wise. The answer was, I got it all back. In two months, I was really feeling good. I could return to my passion of riding thoroughbreds. I still have a little arthritis in my fingers and a small ringing in my ear. My oncologist said this might be permanent. Now I’m helping others by participating in monthly patient meetings and telling my experiences. The doctors and nurses are compassionate and well informed, but it takes someone who has been there to really tell new patients about the survival skills they will need. That is a part I am honored to play. The doctor told me that we’ve never lost a patient with this treatment. It’s been over two years for me since I completed my last phase. I receive monthly blood tests and quarterly catscans. While taking the high doses of chemotherapy, I had a loss of appetite and ate a lot of bland foods. Now I can enjoy my love of food and drinking wines. My visits to the Russian Tea Room are fabulous. When something is taken away, you really appreciate it when you get it back. It’s a delight.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:54:14 pm)

Chewing Wax:
Mean would be, "at least it's not me".
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:54:15 pm)

Detlef Sping:
Science is amazing, eh?
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:56:08 pm)

Chewing Wax:
It really is
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:56:46 pm)

Detlef Sping:
It's all in the stem cells
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:57:18 pm)

Heruka:
There are people that survive several years with stage 4. But it's extremely rare. It's a expect the worst, hope for the best type situation.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:57:34 pm)

Detlef Sping:
Yes, but it is not the end.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:58:40 pm)

Heruka:
It's all i the "high doses of chemotherapy".
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 12:59:01 pm)

Chewing Wax:
It's the stem cell rescue. Amazing. My Mom had that for her multiple myloma.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:00:59 pm)

Chewing Wax:
That's a different disease though. But it worked. Knock on wood.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:01:34 pm)

bela:
If they didn't think there was a chance, they wouldn't give him chemo. Most importantly, how is your dad taking it?
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:04:27 pm)

Heruka:
as well as can be expected I suppose.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:07:56 pm)

Detlef Sping:
All worrying does is fuck up your day. Tell your dad how much you love him it's all you can do.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:08:02 pm)

Chewing Wax:
I've been eating a whole lot of steak lately.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:55:14 pm)

bela:
I've been eating a whole lot of junk food lately. Last night when I was doing the laundry I ate one of those Nutri grain twist bar. It was so digusting. It was cappuccino and creme. Totally gross but I had to try it.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:57:03 pm)

bela:
Poor Heruka, I feel bad for him, thats a lot to have on your mind.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:58:08 pm)

Chewing Wax:
Yeh. Speaking of which, how are your poor animals?
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 1:58:42 pm)

(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:03:39 pm)

Chewing Wax:
That's the spriit.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:04:13 pm)

bela:
I don't know, they're ok. bela has to go for a checkup soon. If her urinary tract infection isn't gone she has to get an xray which I totally do not have the money for. Franco is in good form. I'm going to send you a photo of him getting ready to schitz out on Peanut Kitty. Its funny. I uploaded all my pictures this weekend. AND I still have to scan the photo of me and Mr. Winkle. I show it to everyone that comes over.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:05:59 pm)

bela:
I got Franco all worked up yesterday and he chomped my nose.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:07:15 pm)

Queenie:
So you know what my producer did? In a fit of sheer fucking brilliance, she got the leading man his plane ticket under his acting name, which is completely different than his real name, and for which he has no identification whatsoever. So there is pretty much no way they'll let him get on that plane.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:12:49 pm)

Chewing Wax:
Now that's what I call producing.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:14:22 pm)

Chewing Wax:
I can't wait to see that picture. I love Mr. Winkle.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:15:20 pm)

bela:
Looks like your producer is dropping the acid. What movie is this now, Frank Principle - or is that Kaputt.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:17:56 pm)

Queenie:
A good producer would know that Mr. Winkle's real name is Issur Danielovitch Demsky and purchase his plane ticket accordingly.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:18:03 pm)

Queenie:
It's a short film goddammit, I swear you people never listen to me.
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:18:34 pm)

(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:18:48 pm)

bela:
Short film about whatsky?
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:19:08 pm)

bela:
Whatski?
(Mon Jul 8, 2002 - 2:19:14 pm)