I just want to thank you all for your responses! I'm home now (YAY!) and of course, SO glad to be here. We found out today that the infection was a staff...
I would like to bring to everyone's attention (and I hope you share the same outrage I do) of a new computer game called "Super Aneurysm". This has come to...
My husband had two seizures last Wednesday. Went to the hospital and was there four days. They ran all kinds of tests. But came up with no answers. His...
You are not helpless in your support of him in your unwavering devotion to be with him during this trying time. _____ From: BrainSurgery@yahoogroups.com...
Hello everyone, I joined this group not long after my mom was diagnosed with GBM in April, and she lost her fight 9/27 at only 57 years young. It's a horrible...
Kath, I have seen some recently and have contacted someone who might know where they can be obtained. A message will be posted to let you know when the answer...
Katherine, http://www.choosehope.com/product/731/ Found this link with some brain cancer is gray, but have many colors for all types of cancer. Hope this...
<< It upsets me that you can buy pink (breast cancer) appliances or anything else and it helps breast cancer, but I can't find a simple car magnet. If anyone...
Hi Everyone, Thanks for passing along more information about this topic. I checked out the magnets on _www.choosehope.com_ (http://www.choosehope.com) and...
Thanks for taking the time to send the kink. I wish m's had there own color. _____ From: BrainSurgery@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BrainSurgery@yahoogroups.com] On ...
Hello everyone. I hope that the holiday time is one where you can find some joy and even relaxation. Of course this time of year doesn't necessarily fix what's...
The topic of awareness and power with reference to the Breast Cancer fundraising campaign has been discussed on another Board. This article underlines the...
Thank you for taking a moment on or about 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, November 28 for a smooth exploratory surgery. I really appreciate all of your support. I...
I wish there were some medals for exceptional bravery on this site. You definitely would be a good candidate. Your letter gives hope to so many of us who dwell...
hi to all i am new here and i just want to say that i am happy to find a place that cares 7 years ago my daughter at the age of 4 started having symptoms that...
Glad to meet you. I was reading messages when yours popped up so I get to be the first to greet you. This is a mixed group with connections all over, so you...
If anyone has had a VP Shunt inserted I would be curious to know how long they have had it and any issues that may have arisen over time. Mine has been in...
Lisa, I have a VP Shunt since 10/2001 and I have had to change my it several times because it wasnt working very well, i think (I dont remember because they...
I wanted to thank everyone for the links and advice. I ordered 4 magnets from choosehope.com. I should have them around the 1st of the year. I also found some...
Hi, Lisa My name is J.R. Medina, and tomorrow, December 16, marks the ninth anniversary of my VP shunt insertion! December 16, 1997 I had to have a vp shunt....
Hi everybody, and Anna in particular! Like I mentioned a few weeks ago, I was up for surgery after a regrowth of an old stable oligo. I decided on a new and...
... WOW! Another shunt recipient! I had 2 (of the earliest, #23, #26) shunt operations (I'm sorry but I do not know what a "VP" shunt) back in 1985 (to drain...
Thank you to all that responded to my post. It is nice to know that there are other "shuntees" out there living with the implant without many issues. That is...
Congratulations on your anniversary - I wish you the continued best. I look forward to my anniversary! They told me I may feel the same symptoms you describe...
Hi Were you being treated originally by a traditional neurosurgeon? and if so what were his/her thoughts on your decision to try the new surgery? Lisa ...
Thanks. Testimonies always make me feel encouraged to celebrate life, even if one does have a tube under your very skin ha ha My shunt was inserted, as I...
Well so much for me is going wonderfully. I am finally really back in the groove with my running. For a long time I was just doing it because I was able but...