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  • in reply to: Itching #18852
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    Thanks everyone.

    I will pass this info on to him today.

    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17788
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    Good morning Jeff

    According to my wife ( Computer Geek ), our board will not allow me to paste the entire link. You have to carefully highlight those numbers and paste into your address bar.
    I am able to cut and paste the entire link into email if it doesn’t work for you.
    Let me know if I can help.

    Tom

    in reply to: Jerome Canady, M.D #17712
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    Cherryle,

    I posted a link under the “Experiences” section today. The link is to the Johns Hopkins forum where some people have posted info. about the outcome of recent surgeries that Dr. Canady performed.
    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17785
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    Sad news from Johns Hopkins site on patients who recently underwent Dr. Canady’s surgery. One of these patients was Katia’s father.

    http://162.129.103.56/N/n.web?EP=N&URL=/MCGI/SEND1^WEBUTLTY(199,106)/990925679

    To get the above link to work, please copy and paste the whole link.

    Please note, this is secondhand information, I have not spoken to any of these people personally.

    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17784
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    Here is the video news coverage link to Dr. Canady’s reinstatement.

    http://kdka.com/local/Jerome.Canady.hospital.2.595751.html

    in reply to: Davanat #17880
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    Thank You

    I was able to find what I needed in the search results.

    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17779
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    Laura,

    I’m sorry to hear that your husband was unable to proceed with surgery. Thank you for sharing your information and your experience. I have also read other members posts that speak of how caring and dedicated Dr. Canady is to his patients, that is great to hear. I know my father’s experiences with doctors have mostly been rushed and impersonal, so it is nice to hear that there are still some doctors out there that take the time to get to know their patients, it means alot.
    I hope your husband recovers quickly from the surgery.

    Best wishes to you,
    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17777
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    Jeff, I feel that my posts are being taken in the wrong context, I am not trying to persuade people not to see Dr. Canady, I have never said that. In fact, my family has already contacted Dr. Canady and he agreed to see my dad, but I felt that I needed to do a little research before jumping into such a serious surgery. My wife and I both just had one of those “gut” feelings that we needed to get more information before sending my dad to see Dr. Canady, that’s all.
    As far as following “media hype”, that is exactly why I have posted the links. I know that it is so easy for people that feel there are no options available to jump into something based on what they have heard on TV or the internet. The links that I posted were based on facts, I only wanted people to know that Dr. Canady has had his privileges revoked on more than one occasion and by more than one hopsital. These are important facts to know when choosing a surgeon. I have received emails with words of appreciation from some members for posting the information that I have found, so I am glad to hear that is has been helpful for some.
    This site is for the sharing of information, family experiences, what works, what doesn’t work, etc. I am not trying to “pressure” anyone to post about their experiences, I just simply wanted to let them know that I and others would be interested to hear about their experiences if they wish to share. Time is of the essence with this disease and anyone that is willing to post about their recent experience helps us all.

    Wishing everyone the best.
    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17774
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    Hi Melody

    First I would like to welcome you. I am glad to hear the good news about your mom. Please keep us up to date if you can find the time.
    Also would like to hear from the 4 other families that went to Dr. Canady if possible.

    Thank You

    Tom

    in reply to: Therasphere – too many veins / arteries #17875
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    Thanks G

    The lungs is what disqualified my dad.
    My dad had chemoembo. and it ruined his lungs anyway. Never was the same after that.

    Thank you.

    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17771
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    Hi Ron,

    I also had some of the same questions that you have raised. I truly hope that Dr. Canady is a miracle doctor that can help cure people of this terrible disease, but I also want those who are considering this drastic surgery to have both sides of the story with this doctor in order to make an informed decision. I hope we hear some good news from those members who are meeting with Dr. Canady. Those of you who have met with Dr. Canady, please post about your experiences. It will help everyone to hear your stories.

    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17769
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    Hi Jules

    I think you’re taking my post the wrong way. I just wanted all ( Good or Bad ) information in one area so we can read it instead of searching. No witch hunt intended here so I hope you’re not taking it that way. I am sorry if more positive news about Dr. Canady has not been posted but I am sure there is some to come……..
    Trust me when I say this, we ALL hope this Dr. can do what he says he can. I just want some positive news before I give the thumbs up to my dad and tell him in my opinion, this guy can do what he says he can. I give my advice based on facts, and the fact that this doctor has had his privileges revoked in more than one hospital raises a red flag for me. I know that he is viewed as the last hope for many people, and when you have no other options it is easy to overlook the sort of research that should be done on a surgeon prior to making such a serious decision.
    My wife and I hope that Dr. Canady can help cc patients, but we are not willing to make the choice of sending my father to him without doing our research first. We do not dispute the fact that Cindy appears to be doing well after Dr. Canady’s surgery. I think everyone on this site who is aware of Dr. Canady has read about Cindy, but we just feel that we need more information before making the choice of using Dr. Canady.
    The way we finally looked at this was to ask ourselves if we were looking for a surgeon for one of our children, would we feel confident sending them to this doctor if we had a choice of surgeons? Unfortunately, the answer for us was ‘no’ with the information that is available now. We hope that more positive news will arise and if it does, we may adivise my father to use Dr. Canady.

    We wish the best for everyone. This is a personal decision for each person and we only want to make sure that all people have the current facts and don’t have to spend time searching for them. I have spent much time researching treatments for this disease and feel that if I find information, why should someone else have to spend their time to find the same information? It is much easier to have these links posted in one place and if I find some positive news, I will definitely post that too.

    Best Wishes

    Tom

    in reply to: Dr. Jerome Canady #17766
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    Here is a new article dated Nov. 15 about Dr. Canady’s suspension from surgery.

    http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/news/s_538131.html

    in reply to: Sorafenib, is there a certain criteria? #17171
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    Thanks Bill

    I will have my dad call about it monday.

    Thanks everyone for your support.

    Tom

    in reply to: Sorafenib, is there a certain criteria? #17169
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    Thank You Stacie.

    Tom

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