Guest guest Posted January 23, 2000 Report Share Posted January 23, 2000 Here's what I found after doing a search on Alta Vista: " An Alternative to Vaseline and other PETROLEUM Jellies Vegelatum is an unscented vegetable-based gelly used instead of petroleum-based jellies. This smooth, soothing, moisturizing rub is less greasy then petroleum jelly, and is made from seed oil rather than petroleum. Gentle on all skin types including infants. 4 oz. Note: Vegelatum uses naturally derived propylparaben derived from the Southeast Asian Benzoin plant. The manufacturer has found that infants are less likely to have allergic skin reactions when this naturally-derived preservative is used as opposed to when petroleum-derived products, grapefruit seed extract and other naturally-derived preservatives are used. " ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2000 Report Share Posted January 23, 2000 Here's what I found after doing a search on Alta Vista: " An Alternative to Vaseline and other PETROLEUM Jellies Vegelatum is an unscented vegetable-based gelly used instead of petroleum-based jellies. This smooth, soothing, moisturizing rub is less greasy then petroleum jelly, and is made from seed oil rather than petroleum. Gentle on all skin types including infants. 4 oz. Note: Vegelatum uses naturally derived propylparaben derived from the Southeast Asian Benzoin plant. The manufacturer has found that infants are less likely to have allergic skin reactions when this naturally-derived preservative is used as opposed to when petroleum-derived products, grapefruit seed extract and other naturally-derived preservatives are used. " ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2000 Report Share Posted January 23, 2000 Here's what I found after doing a search on Alta Vista: " An Alternative to Vaseline and other PETROLEUM Jellies Vegelatum is an unscented vegetable-based gelly used instead of petroleum-based jellies. This smooth, soothing, moisturizing rub is less greasy then petroleum jelly, and is made from seed oil rather than petroleum. Gentle on all skin types including infants. 4 oz. Note: Vegelatum uses naturally derived propylparaben derived from the Southeast Asian Benzoin plant. The manufacturer has found that infants are less likely to have allergic skin reactions when this naturally-derived preservative is used as opposed to when petroleum-derived products, grapefruit seed extract and other naturally-derived preservatives are used. " ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Judi- I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Such news is very scary. Although not everyone responds to chemotherapy, there are a number of us who do. There are more chemotherapy options that have become available. Avastin, an inhibitor of blood vessel growth, and Erbitux which works on growth factors were recently approved, and may improve response. I would certainly encourage your friend to investigate further treatment. A second opinion from a major cancer center is often helpful. I was diagnosed with metastatic rectal carcinoma 9/02, with progression following chemotherapy and surgery to remove metastatic peritoneal metastatic lesions 2/03. I have been on chemotherapy (oxaliplatin/ Xeloda) since, and am feeling well. Although I had a great deal of pain from a growing liver metastatic lesion at one point, your friend's surgery was only 2 wks ago, and I would think he would still be feeling some pain. I would suggest he talk with the surgeon to see if he agrees and to see if there can be some adjustment in dose or type of pain medication to make him more comfortable. Here is hoping that your friend is more comfortable soon and that he finds treatment that will control his tumors. Take care, Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Judi- I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Such news is very scary. Although not everyone responds to chemotherapy, there are a number of us who do. There are more chemotherapy options that have become available. Avastin, an inhibitor of blood vessel growth, and Erbitux which works on growth factors were recently approved, and may improve response. I would certainly encourage your friend to investigate further treatment. A second opinion from a major cancer center is often helpful. I was diagnosed with metastatic rectal carcinoma 9/02, with progression following chemotherapy and surgery to remove metastatic peritoneal metastatic lesions 2/03. I have been on chemotherapy (oxaliplatin/ Xeloda) since, and am feeling well. Although I had a great deal of pain from a growing liver metastatic lesion at one point, your friend's surgery was only 2 wks ago, and I would think he would still be feeling some pain. I would suggest he talk with the surgeon to see if he agrees and to see if there can be some adjustment in dose or type of pain medication to make him more comfortable. Here is hoping that your friend is more comfortable soon and that he finds treatment that will control his tumors. Take care, Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Judi- I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Such news is very scary. Although not everyone responds to chemotherapy, there are a number of us who do. There are more chemotherapy options that have become available. Avastin, an inhibitor of blood vessel growth, and Erbitux which works on growth factors were recently approved, and may improve response. I would certainly encourage your friend to investigate further treatment. A second opinion from a major cancer center is often helpful. I was diagnosed with metastatic rectal carcinoma 9/02, with progression following chemotherapy and surgery to remove metastatic peritoneal metastatic lesions 2/03. I have been on chemotherapy (oxaliplatin/ Xeloda) since, and am feeling well. Although I had a great deal of pain from a growing liver metastatic lesion at one point, your friend's surgery was only 2 wks ago, and I would think he would still be feeling some pain. I would suggest he talk with the surgeon to see if he agrees and to see if there can be some adjustment in dose or type of pain medication to make him more comfortable. Here is hoping that your friend is more comfortable soon and that he finds treatment that will control his tumors. Take care, Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 > Judi- I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Such news is very > scary. Although not everyone responds to chemotherapy, there are a > number of us who do. There are more chemotherapy options that have > become available. Avastin, an inhibitor of blood vessel growth, and > Erbitux which works on growth factors were recently approved, and may > improve response. I would certainly encourage your friend to > investigate further treatment. A second opinion from a major cancer > center is often helpful. > > I was diagnosed with metastatic rectal carcinoma 9/02, with > progression following chemotherapy and surgery to remove metastatic > peritoneal metastatic lesions 2/03. I have been on chemotherapy > (oxaliplatin/ Xeloda) since, and am feeling well. Although I had a > great deal of pain from a growing liver metastatic lesion at one > point, your friend's surgery was only 2 wks ago, and I would think he > would still be feeling some pain. I would suggest he talk with the > surgeon to see if he agrees and to see if there can be some > adjustment in dose or type of pain medication to make him more > comfortable. > > Here is hoping that your friend is more comfortable soon and that he > finds treatment that will control his tumors. > > Take care, > > Kris Kris..........thank you so much for your response. We went to the doctor today, and he did recommend more chemo. Erbitux was one of the treatments he chose along with another I can't spell, (compasure) something like that. He also saw the surgeon that said the pain he was feeling was most likely from the surgery and not to expect to gain weight for about 3 or 4 more weeks after the operation. He said it takes about 6 weeks to get back on your feet. I appreciate your quick response. It has helped me a great deal. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope you continue to be in better health. Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Judi- Thank you for your prayers. I am glad to hear that the surgeon thought that your friend's discomfort was expected. The drug which the oncologist wants to give along with Erbitux is undoubtably Camptosar, also called irinotecan or CPT 11. All these names can get awefully confusing when you are getting started. I hope and pray that your friend has a great and lasting response Best wishes, Kris > > Kris..........thank you so much for your response. We went to the > doctor today, and he did recommend more chemo. Erbitux was one of > the treatments he chose along with another I can't spell, (compasure) > something like that. He also saw the surgeon that said the pain he > was feeling was most likely from the surgery and not to expect to > gain weight for about 3 or 4 more weeks after the operation. He said > it takes about 6 weeks to get back on your feet. I appreciate your > quick response. It has helped me a great deal. I will keep you in > my prayers. I hope you continue to be in better health. Judi` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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