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Midwest Alice · 07-25-2009, 01:59 PM

Hey Sarah just a little detail on our life expectancy here in the United States.

Our cancer life expectancy here in the United States is one of the top two in the world.

They say our over all life expectancy is lower than France and Canada for example, because of cause of death.

I remember one reason our life expectancy is low is because we have the highest rate of diabetes. We eat too much and the wrong stuff. The other I remember was our high homicide rate. Go figure on that one… I can see the diabetes relationship. There are others I can’t remember. Rich may have documentation, he is so good about finding those type of things. Sorry I don’t have it but I will look around and see what I can find.

Any way… from my research I agree with the folks, who say; if we want to compare two countries life expectancy, and draw a conclusion about their health care systems, cause of death has to be factored in.

Treating Cancer is something we do very well here in the States.

I met the Executive Director of our area Susan B Komen on Friday. She was so nice I think we talked for an hour. I went to see her about applying for a travel scholarship to attend the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December. Looks like I may be able to help by speaking to groups about the symposium and IBC.

Any way…. she was telling me stories of women who have been dx with cancer and uninsured or unable to meet co-pays. She and many others are making progress in funding treatment for our needy citizens.

Sarah I would like to help your friends who are following through the cracks in our country. If you would put them in touch with me I will contact our local Komen director and we will get them in contact with the right people in their area.

Peace, Alice

07-25-2009, 01:59 PM	#14
Midwest Alice Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 455	Hey Sarah just a little detail on our life expectancy here in the United States. Our cancer life expectancy here in the United States is one of the top two in the world. They say our over all life expectancy is lower than France and Canada for example, because of cause of death. I remember one reason our life expectancy is low is because we have the highest rate of diabetes. We eat too much and the wrong stuff. The other I remember was our high homicide rate. Go figure on that one… I can see the diabetes relationship. There are others I can’t remember. Rich may have documentation, he is so good about finding those type of things. Sorry I don’t have it but I will look around and see what I can find. Any way… from my research I agree with the folks, who say; if we want to compare two countries life expectancy, and draw a conclusion about their health care systems, cause of death has to be factored in. Treating Cancer is something we do very well here in the States. I met the Executive Director of our area Susan B Komen on Friday. She was so nice I think we talked for an hour. I went to see her about applying for a travel scholarship to attend the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December. Looks like I may be able to help by speaking to groups about the symposium and IBC. Any way…. she was telling me stories of women who have been dx with cancer and uninsured or unable to meet co-pays. She and many others are making progress in funding treatment for our needy citizens. Sarah I would like to help your friends who are following through the cracks in our country. If you would put them in touch with me I will contact our local Komen director and we will get them in contact with the right people in their area. Peace, Alice __________________ Alice 04/08 age 50 III IBC Her2+++ ER/PR-8cm 14/14 Double M, Body and Brain CT/PET clear, ? on spine,Muga 53 06/08, 4 A/C, Neulasta 08/08, Herceptin/tax 12 every week 10/08, CT/PET clear, ? on pelvis, hips, MUGA 43, started Enalaprial for heart, Herceptin every 3 weeks 11/08 33Rads; 12/08 MUGA 48 2/09 MRI spine and bone scan, old mets to spine, Chest x-ray, blood work, IV NED,regular CPAP use,Zometa x6, first -flue like symptoms 2 days;Herceptin x3; stage 2 lymphoedema..sleeve and glove 4/09 Brain MRI - CLEAR; MUGA 54 7/09 chest ultrasound, 10/09 PET, brain and spin MRI NED Herceptin only. MUGA 59!!! 1/11 Hip replacement 7/11 Hip 2 replacement 4/12 4 years!! Herceptin 6/12 start reconstruction finish in 12/12 2/14 Herception - 6 years!!! 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."