<p>A Dr. told me to eat a few brazil nuts daily for selenium. In addition to being a natural suppliment, it is one of the few sustainable products grown in the Amazon basin, so well worth supporting economically.</p>
<p>The dietary advice is fascinating, and good reminder for the rest of us to eat healthfully. My natural foods background would anticipate this advice. That it has reached mainstream dietetics is heartening.</p>
<p>I am very busy and disorganized, but I do make homemade rolls regularly. It is very easy with the dough cycle on the breadmaker, and this way you can use unbromated and unbleached flour. I just throw the ingredients in, it goes for just under two hours, I shape the rolls, let them rise for 20 mins, and bake for about that time. The whole cycle is 3 hours but only about 20 mins of that is my time. Our favorites are sweet potato rolls and oatmeal rolls. King Arthur makes a wonderful 100% white whole wheat flour that is nutritionally whole wheat, but does not taste like whole wheat.</p>
<p>My bread machine was gathering dust a few years ago, because I was frustrated by inconsistent results, but then I learned two tricks that now allow me to get perfect results every time. If anyone is interested, I’ll post them.</p>
<p>When I was pregnant, I found broccoli repulsive. I tried to make myself eat it once, because it was supposed to be so good for you, and I vomited. I think that these vegetables may not be good for you in certain situations.</p>
<p>The first onc I went to had a dietician on staff – but the doc wasn’t comfortable with me not being on Gleevec, so I went to a better-known specialist who was previously at JHU. Now I see her, and I ask about seeing a dietician, and they all look at me like I have three heads.</p>
<p>Given that diabetes runs in my family, I could definitely stand to lose weight, and I’d like to continue beating my original odds, I could definitely use some professional guidance!</p>
<p>The secrets to success with bread machines - yes, NYMomof2, please enlighten us.</p>
<p>I hereby volunteer to roll out the red carpet (literally) for LTS’s walk into the Congressional Hearing Room. 
LTS, you continue to amaze me. I am sending cyber strengthening molecules to you.</p>
<p>Two secrets:</p>
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<li><p>Proper measuring of flour. Fluff it up with a fork, gently spoon it into a measuring cup, and level it with a knife, all without smashing it down.</p></li>
<li><p>Adjust the dough after a few minutes of kneading. If it looks too wet, add a little flour; if too dry, add a few drops of liquid. It should form a nice, smooth, elastic dough that you will quickly learn to recognize.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>momof3sons…I’ll be right beside you, smoothing out any wrinkles in the carpet before LTS walks into Congress. LTS, your experiences are amazing, and terrifying…thinking of all the MANY cancer patients who take what is given to them because they don’t have the strength to fight, or don’t remotely think that they have any other options than what their doctors (or idiot people who actually run the show in the hospitals) tell them to do. Your resolve is a beacon for all of us.</p>
<p>Congress…hmmm…I am disappointed in this congress…I am not sure at all that congress has an immediate role in any solution related to health care, and even when it works out that they do, reform will be a very long time in coming. In any event I am in the House or Senate buildings with some frequency, although with very different committees and for very different reasons, and, I am wondering if it would surprise anyone here to know that there are some key staffers of members of congress who still haven’t unpacked yet because they are still arguing over office space (when the majority party loses, they have to give up their bigger, better offices to the incoming party who was in the minority) - anyway, I think reform begins today, and at the grassroots level. Congress will simply have to catch up whenever it can - hopefully when we have a new president. I for one need to stop talking about it and start doing something about it. I’m thinking about just starting to give people money wherever I find suffering specific to lung cancer, even if it’s in a disorganized, haphard way. </p>
<p>Today, my oncologist called as promised - he spoke to doctor who is the head of the radiation oncology department; this man has been in his position for nearly 40 years it turns out. He has agreed to review my films and my file; my oncologist told me to call him tomorrow to make an appointment. I didn’t wait; I called his private number this afternoon (which caught him by surprise - how did I get it, he was dying to know) - anyway, we spoke for some time, and he reassured me about the safety of wbr, he has been radiating brains for 40+ years, and said, no, dementia, etc., doesn’t happen. </p>
<p>So I said, well, what about the Wake Forest study - the one that says that 50% of persons who receive wbr end up with dementia at the two year mark. Oh and what about the MD Anderson study that says 30% develop gait problems, can’t walk, talk, or stay awake very long, and become incontinent. Oh and what about the UCLA study that says everyone grows extra limbs followed by horns and third eyeballs - excuse me sir I’m exiting a taxi let me just pay the driver here…</p>
<p>So now he’s even more amazed (“you initiated this call in a taxi???” “yes, I just returned from New York”…“oh, you went to Memorial Sloan Kettering then?” “NO. VERY unfortunate assumption on your part. I work. Full time. Haven’t missed a day since diagnosis. I have been in client meetings all day. And I intend to continue to have client meetings all day long, every day, regardless of if I live only a few more weeks, or many more years, which is EXACTLY why I am so concerned about how much radiation my brain gets and that is why we are having this conversation…”) anyway, when he catches up to me he wants to talk about patient loads at his facility vs. Wake Forest, etc., and he insists that particular study might be true for Wake Forest, but has no relevance to me, or to his institution.</p>
<p>We ended the call as if we were good friends and he cannot wait to meet me. Now he’s curious. We have an appointment tomorrow afternoon - at a minimum, I have him assigned to my case now. </p>
<p>So I don’t know where this goes or what happens next. I don’t see the difference between patients at Wake Forest or patients at any other place. I cannot imagine what geography has to do with wbr. Perhaps he will be able to explain it to me tomorrow. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, I really do appreciate the support, friendship, kindess and information offered here. This is a very difficult experience. Thank you - all of you - for your contributions.</p>
<p>Two weeks ago, I had a sinus infection so I spent my Wednesday in bed. Boy, do I feel like a wimp! LTS, if anybody can kick this thing, you can.</p>
<p>(Your typical spandrel, by the by, has a 25" depth with 2 ft. width, 2-#8sT&B with 2-#5s face reinforcement, and #4 S15 torsionally-resistant shear stirrups at 1@3/R@7 spacing.)</p>
<p>LTS: winning MDs and influencing people!</p>
<p>Bravo! :)</p>
<p>Coming soon to a bookstore near you: “The Amazing Adventures of Latetoschool!”</p>
<p>Followed shortly by the movie…A truly memorable character, that LTS. An unbelievable, unique heroine!</p>
<p>But she would modestly say she is just Doing What Needs to Be Done. ;)</p>
<p>Your typical spandrel clearly kicks butt, just like LTS! And LTS, you are becoming the master at working the medical system – finding out who can help you and getting them on your side. It is truly an education to watch.</p>
<p>LTS, how DID you get his private number? Inquiring minds are dying to know…</p>
<p>I did know about the office switch, but I’m amazed that things are still not sorted out!</p>
<p>WHO do we cast as LTS in the movie? Can Chuck Norris play a girl?</p>
<p>Yes, you absolutely HAVE to write a screenplay!</p>
<p>Social engineering. Asked an assistant, hi there Nancy, is his number still 123-4567 or did it change when the office moved? No, she said, it’s 987-6543. </p>
<p>In other words, instead of asking, what is his number, I asked, do I have it right? The moving part, I have no idea if they’ve ever moved or not, but it caused enough confusion in the brief discussion to where she just gave me the number. </p>
<p>O.K., so I cheated. But I got results. And I’ll never let it be known that she gave me the number, so, she won’t get into trouble for it. </p>
<p>I don’t know that I’m all that amazing. I suspect that the majority of parents here would be doing the exact same sorts of things - and then some - if they were in my situation. And probably a very high percentage of the high school and college student community members would too…</p>
<p>Stunning… SIMPLY STUNNING ! <applause from=“” south=“” jersey=“”></applause></p>
<p>LTS, my daughters-in-law, one of their friends and another young woman who just recently joined the staff at the church where I am employed, together with me and one of my son’s mom-in-law have a weekly bible study together. We met tonight and our topic is finding “contentment” and the discussion was about how we tend to look short-sightedly at our immediate circumstances and miss blessings all around us. Also about how it’s GOOD to not be content with things that are not as they should be…to long for and work for better.
I had to share how very much I have learned from you and your experiences…to be content with the wonderful things in my life, but not complacent about trying to change those things that need to be changed. And we also lifted you in prayer.</p>
<p>Thank YOU!</p>
<p>another lung cancer “survivor” (with two new lungs)</p>
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