We got informed that he is fighting for his life, right now. Or he can be paralized from this. Is this a though thing to survive from, my friend is very young he's 14, and I'd be devastated if he died so young. In the beginning of the school year, he was pretty normal, but towards the end of the year, he couldn't walk without a cast.
2007-04-24 16:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by West Jefferson Alum 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
hi, im not a Dr. im just a woman with alot of health problems ,i have also got a spinal tumor(tarluv cyst) mine is really large it has the sciatica nerve roots inside it,it effects my hips & legs i have constant nerve pain that runs down my legs &into the bottom of my feet,i can relate to your friends pain ,& also the emotional stress that is involved,his is evidentally different than mine you called his a tumor,did yhey say it could be cancer? i really hope not ,maybe it can be removed, my neuroligist told me mine wasconnected to the nerve roots & it is filled with spinal fluid &they cannot remove it it could be more dangerous to remove than to just leave it in there,if it was removed it most likly would come back ,they are so many risks ,wnen it involves your spinnal cord &nerves ,your friend is just a child ,this heart breaking to me,his life has only begun,i am 42 and my life is so ,not good ,i can only pray he can be well ,icould tell you more if you had explained a little more about his tumor ,like where it is in his spine ,if it is cancer or if it could be removed since he is so young he will get better care than me ,after all he is only 14 the Drs. will do every thing in thier power to make him as well as possible,this is a young life and they will try to save it,pray in a higher power to help him get well ,im asuming you believe in GOD ,ifget more news about his condition,please post it ,i am so heart felt about this young person,it makes me sad for him and all that know and love him,good luck and lots of love ,GOD BLESS YOU ALL
2007-04-24 17:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by KATHY A W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are great to be so honest and caring about your friend!
Never assume anyone will be here tomorrow. What I mean is that each day you should treat everyone as though it is the last time you might see them.
Be company to your friend and accept his battle. Share with him what u want to and what he can do. I'm sure he knows less than you do about his illness, but if he knows more, he will tell you if he feels he can trust you.
Take one day at a time and encourage him.
2007-04-24 16:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of tumor is it? The prognosis varies greatly depending on the tumor cell type, location, stage, age and, general health.
If it's a lymphoma, some lymphomas have an excellent prognosis. However, if he has got worse despite treatment, it sounds like he doesn't have a lymphoma.
2007-04-24 19:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by oncogenomics 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how it feels to be paralyzed for the rest of your life (trust me, I got in a car accident, wasn't pretty and now I can't move anything under my chest) and I know how hard it is to have cancer (I got A.L.L and brain cancer) best you can do is don't think the "what ifs" I've learn not to think that, ever. Be there for him and if he doesn't want help, don't. (Trust me I've had enough people asking me if I need help getting out of my truck or not...)
Just be there would be the best. If you or him needs someone to talk to, feel free to email me at paraboy89@aol.com I'm always looking for friends and helping people out.
Good luck.
2007-04-25 03:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by John A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋