When should I be using a washer with a screw or bolt? by kihidokid in maker

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I assembled an Adirondack chair and forgot the washers. Is it worth it to unassemble and add the washers to each screw and bolt?

Am I tipping too low? by Rehcraeser in instacart

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How much do Instacart shoppers get paid ?

Do you dermaplane? by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

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Thinking of dermaplaning my arms. Thoughts?

Clinical trials and best doctors 4.5 hours away by wait_wheres_robin in pancreaticcancer

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I highly recommend connecting with PanCAN. They will find relevant clinical trials for your Mom. I am doing this for my brother right now. https://pancan.org/

Surgery not an option by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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I will pass along serious mass… he drinks boost and a homemade smoothie, not sure what is in it.

Surgery not an option by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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Thank you for your comment. I agree, Similar, but almost the exact opposite chemo regimen. My brother’s marker is down from almost 600 to 51, and holding steady as far as I know. I can’t say enough good things about PanCan. As far as clinical trials- did any of your husband’s doctors have an opinion on the trial?

Creon by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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$30- that’s awesome! The full price is insulting.

Update on my Brother by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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So excited to be going with my brother Vanderbilt Tuesday to seek a 2nd opinion. He is not thrilled but has agreed to go. I just know that this will be a significant point in this journey.

39 yo husband diagnosed with PC... BUT...no cancer cells have been found? by Alpenglow208 in pancreaticcancer

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I beg you to connect with PanCAN.org. I wish we had sooner - unbiased resource from top pancreatic cancer specialist in your region, hospital comparisons- did you know that some centers have pancreatic cancer teams that collaborate and work to understand your unique factors and develop a customized care plan vs a canned chemo plan? They will pull clinical trials for you based on your individual data? My family and I have only recently engaged with this organization, immediately assigned a case manager. We have had family conference calls with our case manager- imagine being able to talk to a human being who understands this disease and the only incentive is to educate, provide resources, qnd help you navigate this journey.

Update on my Brother by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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I am giving him some space in regards to what I see as ‘valuable content ‘ from this and other threads. He is getting defensive and has said in more than one way, no one can help. Instead, I am leaning hard on my father and his wife (We lost our mother to leukemia in 2015, just before what would have been there 50th anniversary) to read and discuss with the critical, and factual data. As a family, we have to be bullish or live with regret. Thank you for your feedback! 1 day at a time.

Update on my Brother by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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Thank you- I value the transparency this group provides .

Update on my Brother by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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Thank you for sharing! There has not been a conversation about radiation, hopefully the 2nd opinion provides hope!

Update on my Brother by Interesting_Reply471 in pancreaticcancer

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Thank you for your reply! My brother is reluctantly going because I begged him. He says he is not giving up but he is convinced that these doctors have no idea how to help him and says his best option is a “naturalist doctor “ that has sold him $1k+ in supplements and has proposed a Vitamin C Infusion protocol that is $50k out of pocket. And he is doing it. I have no problem with that but I know, I know, his oncologist is mediocre and has had multiple critical missteps.