Question 1

what does the cancer ribbon mean to cancer survivors?

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A great deal.: This is a symbol of cancer awareness, especially breast cancer.  It is also a symbol of all that the survivors have been through, and how precious life is.  To quote sulik 2010, "the pink ribbon is associated with individual generosity, faith in scientific progress, and a "can-do" attitude. It encourages consumers to focus on the emotionally appealing ultimate vision of a cure for breast cancer".

Question 2

how many estimated survivors of hepatoblastoma?

Accepted Answer

Many: if the tumor is caught early when the tumor is small and involves only one lobe of liver then combined surgery and chemotherapy is very effective. best done at childrens hospital where pediatric surgery and pediatric oncology are on board.

Question 3

t caint stroke survivors donate plasma?

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: It depends on why the person had the stroke and the current health of the person.
Visit this site for guidelines on blood donation: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html

Question 4

when are you officially a survivor of cancer?

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Perspective: "Surviving" cancer is a day to day process depending on how active or aggressive one's cancer tends to be.  Typically, studies look at 5 year and 10 year rates of death, but depending on the cancer, this can also be a "cancer-free" statistic.

Question 5

how to cope as an adult survivor of child abuse?

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Thanks for asking: It must be very hard to reach out after suffering for many years. I have (and am) in your shoes. That trauma is never forgotten, but you can learn to go on despite and in spite of what you lived through - I have that personal experience. It takes therapy, though, to have someone skilled in abuse counseling to help you put it in your rearview mirror, instead of staring at you head on. Seek a pro!

Question 6

what are some reputable support groups for incest survivors?

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You have to search: Locally. Try asking around, at local hospitals, community mental health centers, women's health centers, and the private offices of counselors who do this kind of work.

Question 7

can there be a ribbon color that represents cancer in general?

Accepted Answer

Lavender ribbon: A lavender color ribbon has been used to  designate general cancer awareness.

Question 8

is there a website for families or survivors of childhood leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Curesearch.org: Excellent resource specifically for childhood cancer including leukemia.

Question 9

are there any massage programs for survivors on disability for mental illness?

Accepted Answer

Massage: Not sure if there are any approved massage indications for mental illness even if you had fibromylagia I do not believe there are massage programs to the best of my knowledge.

Question 10

could hereditary retinoblastoma survivors have more also wonder how is retinoblastoma actually cured?

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Other Cancers, Yes: Children treated in U.S. &amp; other developed countries who receive early detection have a 95% cure rate. Treatment consists of surgery, cryotherapy, chemotherapy; irradiation is avoided if possible. Survivors have a 21% probability at age 50 yrs of developing other cancers, usually Sarcomas &amp; Melanomas; this increases to 38.2% if radiation received; this risk also increases with presence of Lipomas.

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