chaser

Jenn,

Never underestimate the importance of closure. We are not always given the chance to say goodbye.

I know searching for answers and treatments helps keep your mind occupied. Recognize you are not being selfish, you are being human. Don't feel a need a to put on a front, just be honest. Delegate what you can so you can focus on him. I empathize with you; this time last year one of my very best friends died of esophageal cancer. He was dx'ed at stage iv, and given 6 months. He lived for 13 months. But I was able to kiss him goodbye, and tell him what he meant to me.

...He has a poor prognosis less than 2 months! He does not want chemo, he was in ICU, but he wanted to go home... can someone tell me the best place to go to get research done on what cancer of the KIDNEYS will do over time to my father? ...

Jenn,

I am sorry to hear about your situation with your father. Here's a site with good info- http://www.cancer.gov/, however, I think your focus is misdirected. Concentrate on the time you have with him right now. Remember to listen. Seek out help from hospice and social workers.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Well Beck, at least its shaken, not stirred. 8)

Amen.........proceed.......

I think this also happens at frat parties.................

Show me a criminal who really IS innocent............

Isn't this an oxymoron???

contagious feeling.......

http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/disease_info.htm or, to avoid being so cynical I will add this too ( since Michael's was so sweet )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l0dZuI7vRQ

So mine is a man asking for directions.....

thou shall not yell..................... [-X

You know chaser, an idiot and ass kisser can probably find some way cool ways to spend a weekend!)

Oddly enough, that is often how I spend my weekends....... 8)

While HAVIOL may be suited for some, my doctor suggested this:

http://tobkes.othellomaster.com/archives/2005/04/02/fukitol/

I don't know if its too late because you washed it already, but try bleach. Isolate the area that is stained (use a rubber band) and soak just that portion in bleach for a few hours. Try to wash again.

I haven't tried this myself, but might be worth a shot. Mix a bit of water with unseasoned meat tenderizer (which breaks down the protein in the blood) and apply to the area.

Or you can always dye the whole thing red.

Good luck.

My real name was a chef, Chaser was "anywhere you can kiss ass" lol

Dwayne- try your name......

LMAO!!

Hey, I never said I did any of those things, I was just commenting on how they are ranked.

How do they figure the fine for each act or situation? Cracks me up, lied to your mate is $5 (but if you lie regarding sex its $25), doing acid is $5, but peeing in the pool is $50?

I got 375.

Ruthless.

Coloring inside the lines is overrated.

You chose to emotionally and intellectually show up in your pajamas...No difference really

Well said.

I give this one about 3-4 days before it descends into complete uselessness and gets locked ....

Pretty good prediction Wendy......

-25 points for being a typical volunteer and making me repost stuff I have already said many different times in many different forums. My suggestion: Get the jump suits back.

25 yard Penalty for Unnecessary Roughness

Okay, I'll think of some more, but those were pretty good.

"I'm still right and that's all that matters"

Doesn't come close to topping the candy striper comment. Even with pretty please and a cherry on top.

OK, I volunteer to write all the faqs concerning animal training in EMS!

No, no need to thank me...really...I don't mind....stop it...it's nothing...I'm just happy to be of sevice....

Dwayne

Sit, stay. Heal.

Best of luck training those beasts.

You are my hero.

L

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFPrHQfbZp4

I don't think it is possible to not laugh or at the very least smile at the baby laughing video.

If not PMike, try this. I love Dane, makes me laugh.

I agree, they were good and shows every thing has two different sides...

3. You don't get to pick your own IV site. This

>>will irritate me and I will probably miss your IV on

>>purpose and start your site in the place I wanted to

>>initially to prove a point

7. Don't ever say things like, "I usually get 4 mg

>>of Dilaudid". Requesting your med and dosage will

>>prompt me to squirt out half of the med before I

>>inject, then I lie about the dose.

When I worked at a cancer research campus, the children of patients (many under the age of 6) would talk about white count results and IV therapy. Nothing wrong with the patient and the families being involved and knowledgeable about treatments. If that threatens you, time to switch careers. What point are you proving by picking your own IV site? Some patients do know the best sites and to turn it into a power play is just unprofessional and juvenile. Yes, I see the humor in the post and do agree with a lot of the statements, just not these malicious ones. Yes, there are whiners and drug seekers out there, but this does not encompass every patient.

We all have our own view points, tolerance and patience do go a long way. Once that is lost it may be time to move on.

Just this once.

Cross my heart, from now on, just the FAQ's....

and I will restrain myself from winking.

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7. Why are people on this Forum so mean?

quote stolen from Michael..............hope you don't sue. :wink:

The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

Clouseau: Does your dog bite?

Hotel Clerk: No.

Clouseau: [bowing down to pet the dog] Nice doggie.

[Dog barks and bites Clouseau in the hand]

Clouseau: I thought you said your dog did not bite!

Hotel Clerk: That is not my dog.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Sir Lancelot: We were in the nick of time. You were in great peril.

Sir Galahad: I don't think I was.

Sir Lancelot: Yes, you were. You were in terrible peril.

Sir Galahad: Look, let me go back in there and face the peril.

Sir Lancelot: No, it's too perilous.

Sir Galahad: Look, it's my duty as a knight to sample as much peril as I can.

Sir Lancelot: No, we've got to find the Holy Grail. Come on.

Sir Galahad: Oh, let me have just a little bit of peril?

Sir Lancelot: No. It's unhealthy.

Sir Galahad: I bet you're gay.

Sir Lancelot: Am not.

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King Arthur: [after Arthur's cut off both of the Black Knight's arms] Look, you stupid Bastard. You've got no arms left.

Black Knight: Yes I have.

King Arthur: *Look*!

Black Knight: It's just a flesh wound.

[repeated line]

King Arthur: Run away!

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Sir Bedevere: What makes you think she's a witch?

Peasant 3: Well, she turned me into a newt!

Sir Bedevere: A newt?

Peasant 3: [meekly after a long pause] ... I got better.

Crowd: [shouts] Burn her anyway!

(Hell, she was most likely a bad driver too...........)