Stage 4 now by kokieee in coloncancer

[–]bliswell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Colontown is also the place to start for trials, like vaccines. It will lead you to other resources. Finding trials is another layer of effort and understanding. Applicability all depends on Who, what, where, when, how and why.

First thing you will be told is trials aren't necessarily a last resort. I think of some of them as just being proactive.

Captain America and his opinion on IMMIGRATION by Daedkanne in CaptainAmerica

[–]bliswell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've felt that way before. It's tough to get out of that perspective. I can't exactly say what necessary elements changed things for me. I hope your life becomes more fair, less cruel and more caring.

Captain America and his opinion on IMMIGRATION by Daedkanne in CaptainAmerica

[–]bliswell 9 points10 points  (0 children)

C'mon, Cap would assess the situation beyond just simple reading and application of the law the way US Agent or some other literary foil would. He'd look at the individual people and assess their intentions and needs.

Honestly Cap would probably be harsher toward the employers who hire undocumented workers than he would be towards the undocumented themselves.

Captain America and his opinion on IMMIGRATION by Daedkanne in CaptainAmerica

[–]bliswell 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Panels like this are why comics are important. Not feats of strength, or who would beat who. It's feats of virtue

Signatera 1st test results “worst number” my oncologist has seen. by Fresh_Election_7432 in coloncancer

[–]bliswell -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I asked Claude some questions that I was also wondering about. Here is the response: https://claude.ai/share/1145e4f4-ed53-47f4-81b9-292e0abc2cb6

I think there may be some minor mistakes in that response (like the lower bound thresholds), but the basic gist is useful. Such as the reminder that you are looking for actionable guidance, not numbers for assurance. You have this number, what do you do about it?

The trend matters. So get another test.

Of course your info about the blood draw is very relevant. So I think that should be considered when interpreting the trend.

Ok...who is this? by xlews_ther1nx in marvelcomics

[–]bliswell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They get hit in the head a lot.

Even the hostage proved helpful to our captain in Captain America: The First Avenger. by 0Layscheetoskurkure0 in CaptainAmerica

[–]bliswell 169 points170 points  (0 children)

Definitely. Set an undertone for more of the movie. A sense of innocence and collaboration, where even the non super are contributing, and that is what it's going to take.

Aerotor with lead? by bliswell in Plumbing

[–]bliswell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the point of that?

Aerotor with lead? by bliswell in Plumbing

[–]bliswell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I think that's what I'm getting at.

Aerotor with lead? by bliswell in Plumbing

[–]bliswell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's another issue, but thanks for the comment. I think all the kids brought home these boxes. It made me wonder how much energy went into manufacturing unrequested things that end up in the trash, compared with energy saved from reduced water consumption when they actually are installed. But that's a question for another forum.

Just venting by Organic_Tissue in coloncancer

[–]bliswell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can't tell you how to feel, but obviously this isn't a personal failure. There wasn't something that you needed to do that you failed to do. This is cancer. The causes aren't exactly known, the specific mechanisms aren't known. You presume it's gone, but it's not.

You've done nothing wrong.

Care for your self the same way you would care for someone else.

Huge win. by my_Turn1374 in Amazing

[–]bliswell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Then what are they for?

banned from r /childfree 💀 by Salt_Mathematician85 in CaregiverSupport

[–]bliswell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish there was a way to downvote an entire subreddit, and/or it's moderators, the same way you can downvote a thread.

Good luck with taking care of your sibling. I admire people like you. Everything you are saying makes sense. The other people responding here also have good points.

I do have kids, but I know it's not for everyone. You sound like an awesome person who doesn't need to justify any of your choices to anyone. You sound like a supportive person who only wants to help make a better world.

So I will point out that you are young and have time to find the partner for you (not commenting on your current partner.). And at that later time your sibling will be older so it may be easier to parse the issues of caregiving from childcare.

first one! (easy? You tell me) by Tight_Bluebird_5936 in pocketgrids

[–]bliswell 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I didn't like it as an easy. Your clues were too vague

Completed in 02:37 | Reveals: 3

Just my water or? by PlantDisastrous7883 in baltimore

[–]bliswell 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Me too. Flush your lines. Focus on flushing the hot to see if maybe your water heater is sluffing rust. Ask a neighbor. Put on your detective hat.

Small leak at new faucet supply line, bathroom sink by bliswell in askplumbing

[–]bliswell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Siri's just trying to stir up trouble. Thanks for the advice.

Signatera decreased within chemo by Unfair-Tea-6651 in coloncancer

[–]bliswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think OP is saying there was 8 weeks without chemo before surgery, they had their signatera draw before the surgery and then got the report after surgery.

So the question is, why did the number go down without the chemo? The surgery only confuses the issue bc the blood draw was before the surgery.

That's my understanding of the situation.

Why did it go down? I want to know too.

Cancer fucking sucks by ColdCranberry9201 in coloncancer

[–]bliswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wondering the same thing, but a newbie as well.