My eyeballs hurt, Ellen is reading to Becky and Kris took Hayden,Wyatt and Jackson to a movie. we had dinner here at RMH, Brooks shoe company gave everyone shoes and athletic gear. The people here have been more than heart felt and kind, one young boy named Hunter came up to me, he is very shy, and said that Logan and I were his only friends here and that he is sad about Logan and and feels bad for us.....it was extremely touching and warmed my heart to hear these sweet words from this young man who has his own challenges.
A comment or correction on what I wrote earlier ...rather than change it Ill explain it.....Describing Logans Heart attack in the tub, and I only assume it was the heart. I used the word massive, a dear friend suggested that it could be taken as more violent and horrible than it was. It was sudden and it was not prolonged, he did not linger and suffer in the moment, it was powerful.
I don't think I have ever in my life felt such Love in so many ways that all of you have been expressing. Acquaintances, friends , family all have shared so much in such a genuine way that it makes me feel so proud to have been a part of his life.
Logan the last few years
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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About Me
- logan
- Missoula, Montana
- Logan Missoula, Montana Hi, my name is Logan I just got back from my cancer expiereience. I had a rare tumer called Renal cell carsinoma. I was life flighted on Thanksgiving day to Seatle,Washington I had surgery on November 26th, 2007,where they removed an eight pound tumer. I was very lucky I didn't have to have Chemo therapy and It should never come back. The reason I'm making a blog is that I think kids with cancer should be able to share there expiereience with each other.
fun stuff
Super Star
carries picks
Walter Wainright ......watch and learn!
We all face the inevitable...BUT....
Logan meets the Penguins
Milk does a body.....what?......Cancer!!!!
The UMP Will Not Promote the Fact that IGF-1 is a Powerful Cancer Promoter
Consumption of animal products increases the levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 in your body. However, modern dairy technology has made dairy products an even more potent source of this growth stimulant. Since 1985, U.S. dairy farmers have been allowed to inject cows with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbGH), a genetically engineered bovine growth hormone that increases milk production. RbGH treatment produces an increase in IGF-1 in cow's milk, by as much as 10-fold. (53,54) IGF-1 is not destroyed by pasteurization. (53) The overall effect is that milk seems to raise IGF-1 levels in people more than any other component of our diet. (55)
The direct evidence of the effects of cow's milk on IGF-1 levels in people has been provided by the dairy industry's own efforts. Two recent studies, one on adolescent girls and the other on post-menopausal women, showed increasing milk consumption actually raises plasma levels of IGF-1 in the person's body by an average of 10%. (56,57)
Consumption of animal products increases the levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 in your body. However, modern dairy technology has made dairy products an even more potent source of this growth stimulant. Since 1985, U.S. dairy farmers have been allowed to inject cows with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbGH), a genetically engineered bovine growth hormone that increases milk production. RbGH treatment produces an increase in IGF-1 in cow's milk, by as much as 10-fold. (53,54) IGF-1 is not destroyed by pasteurization. (53) The overall effect is that milk seems to raise IGF-1 levels in people more than any other component of our diet. (55)
The direct evidence of the effects of cow's milk on IGF-1 levels in people has been provided by the dairy industry's own efforts. Two recent studies, one on adolescent girls and the other on post-menopausal women, showed increasing milk consumption actually raises plasma levels of IGF-1 in the person's body by an average of 10%. (56,57)
NG tube replacement
Annie Apple seed prject
great site annie apple seed project
FDA News, December 2007:New Safety Concerns On ESAs Prompt FDA To Consult ODACBy Paul GoldbergThe Cancer Letter, volume 34, no 1Two studies pointing to increased mortality and disease progression from erythropoiesis-stimulating agents will cause FDA to seek guidance from an advisory committee, the agency announced. Initially, the agency communicated its plans to the sponsors, who are obligated to share such development with the public (The Cancer Letter, Dec. 7, 2007).Then, on Jan. 3, FDA issued a press release stating that the most recent studies amplify the safety concerns observed in six studies now listed on the ESA label. “Taken together, all eight studies show more rapid tumor growth or shortened survival when patients with breast, non-small cell lung, head and neck, lymphoid or cervical cancers received ESAs compared to patients who did not receive this treatment.In all of these recent studies, ESAs were administered in an attempt to achieve a hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL or greater, although many patients did not reach that level,” the agency said in a statement.November 13, 2003, Press Release Contact: CDC Press Office770-488-5131NCI Press Office301-496-6641Latest Cancer Incidence Report Shows Prostate Leading Cancer Among Men, Breast Cancer Leads for WomenThe most comprehensive federal report available on state-specific cancer incidence rates for the first time includes information on Asians/Pacific Islanders as well as a new section on childhood cancers. U.S. Cancer Statistics: 2000 Incidence - released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - also shows prostate cancer is the leading cancer overall in men in the United States and breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in U.S. women.The latest report marks the second time the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, have combined data to produce official federal statistics on cancer incidence.The report includes data from 41 states, six metropolitan areas, and the District of Columbia, covering 84 percent of the U.S. population - www.seer.cancer.gov/statistics.
annie apple seed project
FDA News, December 2007:New Safety Concerns On ESAs Prompt FDA To Consult ODACBy Paul GoldbergThe Cancer Letter, volume 34, no 1Two studies pointing to increased mortality and disease progression from erythropoiesis-stimulating agents will cause FDA to seek guidance from an advisory committee, the agency announced. Initially, the agency communicated its plans to the sponsors, who are obligated to share such development with the public (The Cancer Letter, Dec. 7, 2007).Then, on Jan. 3, FDA issued a press release stating that the most recent studies amplify the safety concerns observed in six studies now listed on the ESA label. “Taken together, all eight studies show more rapid tumor growth or shortened survival when patients with breast, non-small cell lung, head and neck, lymphoid or cervical cancers received ESAs compared to patients who did not receive this treatment.In all of these recent studies, ESAs were administered in an attempt to achieve a hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL or greater, although many patients did not reach that level,” the agency said in a statement.November 13, 2003, Press Release Contact: CDC Press Office770-488-5131NCI Press Office301-496-6641Latest Cancer Incidence Report Shows Prostate Leading Cancer Among Men, Breast Cancer Leads for WomenThe most comprehensive federal report available on state-specific cancer incidence rates for the first time includes information on Asians/Pacific Islanders as well as a new section on childhood cancers. U.S. Cancer Statistics: 2000 Incidence - released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - also shows prostate cancer is the leading cancer overall in men in the United States and breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in U.S. women.The latest report marks the second time the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, have combined data to produce official federal statistics on cancer incidence.The report includes data from 41 states, six metropolitan areas, and the District of Columbia, covering 84 percent of the U.S. population - www.seer.cancer.gov/statistics.
annie apple seed project
Does alcohol increase cancer risk?
Yes. Alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), esophagus, liver, and breast, and probably of the colon and rectum. People who drink alcohol should limit their intake to no more than 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women. A drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. The combination of alcohol and tobacco increases the risk of some cancers far more than the effect of either drinking or smoking. Regular consumption of even a few drinks per week is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women, especially in women who do not get enough folate. Women at high risk of breast cancer may want to consider not drinking any alcohol.
(this is from the american cancer society web site, they didnt seem to offer much...just a bunch of fence sitting advice, like "strong evidence suggest yet there is no proof"....we will post more info from the site as the days pass)
Wikpedia says this------>The International Agency for Research on Cancer (Centre International de Recherche sur le Cancer) of the World Health Organization has classified alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen. Its evaluation states, "There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of alcoholic beverages in humans.… Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."[4]
Im a little suspicious of the W.H.O. but it is interesting that alcohol is in the same group as ..X-radiation, tomaxafin, mustard gas,HIV-type1,HPV, and arsenic.....
Mike
(this is from the american cancer society web site, they didnt seem to offer much...just a bunch of fence sitting advice, like "strong evidence suggest yet there is no proof"....we will post more info from the site as the days pass)
Wikpedia says this------>The International Agency for Research on Cancer (Centre International de Recherche sur le Cancer) of the World Health Organization has classified alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen. Its evaluation states, "There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of alcoholic beverages in humans.… Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."[4]
Im a little suspicious of the W.H.O. but it is interesting that alcohol is in the same group as ..X-radiation, tomaxafin, mustard gas,HIV-type1,HPV, and arsenic.....
Mike
So much info....
Improving Effectiveness of Conventional Cancer Treatment
Numerous natural therapies have been proposed for enhancing the cancer-fighting effects of standard therapies. However, most of the supporting research falls short of the necessary standard for proof: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Numerous natural therapies have been proposed for enhancing the cancer-fighting effects of standard therapies. However, most of the supporting research falls short of the necessary standard for proof: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Social Support and Other Psychological Factors
from... http://healthlibrary.epnet.com
Cancer treatment puts tremendous stress, both physical and emotional, on those that undergo it. Several studies have examined the potential benefits of social support for women with breast cancer. According to most, but not all, studies, such support improves survival and/or enhances quality of life.16-18,104 In one famous study of women with advanced breast cancer, participants who attended a support group twice weekly doubled their survival time as compared to study participants who did not attend the group.18
It is also commonly said that certain psychological coping styles (for example, fighting spirit versus helpless acceptance) can lead to longer life in people with cancer. However, a review of the evidence found that in fact there is little to no evidence that psychological attitude makes much of a difference.105 People with cancer should not feel pressured into adopting particular coping styles to improve survival or reduce the risk of recurrence, the study's authors concluded.
One study evaluated guided imagery and relaxation therapy following surgery for colon cancer.125 The results indicated no more than a short-term, mood-elevating benefit; those receiving the treatment did not recover more quickly.
Cancer treatment puts tremendous stress, both physical and emotional, on those that undergo it. Several studies have examined the potential benefits of social support for women with breast cancer. According to most, but not all, studies, such support improves survival and/or enhances quality of life.16-18,104 In one famous study of women with advanced breast cancer, participants who attended a support group twice weekly doubled their survival time as compared to study participants who did not attend the group.18
It is also commonly said that certain psychological coping styles (for example, fighting spirit versus helpless acceptance) can lead to longer life in people with cancer. However, a review of the evidence found that in fact there is little to no evidence that psychological attitude makes much of a difference.105 People with cancer should not feel pressured into adopting particular coping styles to improve survival or reduce the risk of recurrence, the study's authors concluded.
One study evaluated guided imagery and relaxation therapy following surgery for colon cancer.125 The results indicated no more than a short-term, mood-elevating benefit; those receiving the treatment did not recover more quickly.
pictures as of april 4th
Back to school
When you go back to school you start getting more aches the reason for that is you get more active. you need to stay active and they will start to hurt less and less.
logan
logan
Round 2 underway......
Seattle childrens hospital information
About Children's
U.S. News & World Report ranked Children's 9th in pediatrics in 2007.
Ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazines, Children's serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Founded in 1907, Children's provides excellent patient care with compassion and respect, and conducts cutting-edge pediatric research. We also serve as a respected educational resource for parents and healthcare professionals alike.
Overview of Our Services
The main hospital campus occupies a 24-acre site in Seattle's Laurelhurst neighborhood.
With the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, we specialize in meeting the unique physical, emotional and developmental needs of children from infancy through young adulthood.
Inpatient Care
Our state-of-the art inpatient facilities support a high-tech, high touch approach to patient care:
250 inpatient beds (single and double occupancy rooms).
Level IV Infant Intensive Care Unit provides the highest level of intensive care for newborns.
Medical Unit's multidisciplinary team treats children newborn to age 21 with a variety of medical conditions.
Surgical Unit provides care for surgical, cardiac, nephrology and solid organ transplant patients.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides intensive care for children 6 months to age 21.
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit treats children with psychiatric conditions including eating disorders.
Rehabilitation / Complex Care Unit provides evaluation and treatment for patients with disabilities due to illness, injury or congenital origin.
Letting Kids Be Kids
We follow a child- and teen-friendly approach to health care and healing. From the friendly replicas of African Sahara animals and mesmerizing aquarium tanks to the kid-friendly medical equipment and the decidedly non-hospital smell, children and teens feel welcome.
Our Playroom is stocked with toys and features events for all ages. Make an origami paper sculpture, watch a magician or polish rocks; the Playroom offers a different activity every day.
Children confined to their rooms still have the chance to play with volunteers who bring toys and games to the bedside.
The Teen Zone, with Xbox® and foosball, hosts fun evening activities.
Teen Rooms on each patient care unit allow for quiet time with books, magazines, games, crafts and cards.
The Children's Park with outdoor play equipment and a sport court provides fresh air and room to run.
The Therapy Pool provides weekly water-play sessions.
Special therapeutic play programs such as pet, music and art therapy support children and teens during their hospital stay.
Our Clown Care Unit® dishes out giggles and plenty of diversion with entertainment by Drs. Bonky, Hamsterfuzz and others.
G- and PG-rated movies run daily on TVs in all patient rooms.
Family Centered Care
When a child is hospitalized, the whole family is affected. Our patient care units include amenities to help reduce the inevitable stress of a hospitalization by providing private spaces on each floor for parents to meet with doctors or family members and pull-out couches in each room.
The Family Resource Center provides information and support for patients, families, staff and the community. Child health information is available on specific illnesses and conditions, parenting, growth and development, grief and loss and safety.
Services and facilities are free and include parent massage, vending area with coffee and tea, computers with Internet access, phones, fax, lockers, showers and laundry.
Emergency Services
We provide emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Surgery Center
Providing a broad range of services for children with simple or complex surgical problems, including care before and after surgery.
Specialty and Sub-specialty Clinics
We offer the region's premier diagnosis and specialty care for short-term illness and chronic conditions. We provide leading edge treatment in 54 pediatric specialties.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Children's 9th in pediatrics in 2007.
Ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazines, Children's serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Founded in 1907, Children's provides excellent patient care with compassion and respect, and conducts cutting-edge pediatric research. We also serve as a respected educational resource for parents and healthcare professionals alike.
Overview of Our Services
The main hospital campus occupies a 24-acre site in Seattle's Laurelhurst neighborhood.
With the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, we specialize in meeting the unique physical, emotional and developmental needs of children from infancy through young adulthood.
Inpatient Care
Our state-of-the art inpatient facilities support a high-tech, high touch approach to patient care:
250 inpatient beds (single and double occupancy rooms).
Level IV Infant Intensive Care Unit provides the highest level of intensive care for newborns.
Medical Unit's multidisciplinary team treats children newborn to age 21 with a variety of medical conditions.
Surgical Unit provides care for surgical, cardiac, nephrology and solid organ transplant patients.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides intensive care for children 6 months to age 21.
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit treats children with psychiatric conditions including eating disorders.
Rehabilitation / Complex Care Unit provides evaluation and treatment for patients with disabilities due to illness, injury or congenital origin.
Letting Kids Be Kids
We follow a child- and teen-friendly approach to health care and healing. From the friendly replicas of African Sahara animals and mesmerizing aquarium tanks to the kid-friendly medical equipment and the decidedly non-hospital smell, children and teens feel welcome.
Our Playroom is stocked with toys and features events for all ages. Make an origami paper sculpture, watch a magician or polish rocks; the Playroom offers a different activity every day.
Children confined to their rooms still have the chance to play with volunteers who bring toys and games to the bedside.
The Teen Zone, with Xbox® and foosball, hosts fun evening activities.
Teen Rooms on each patient care unit allow for quiet time with books, magazines, games, crafts and cards.
The Children's Park with outdoor play equipment and a sport court provides fresh air and room to run.
The Therapy Pool provides weekly water-play sessions.
Special therapeutic play programs such as pet, music and art therapy support children and teens during their hospital stay.
Our Clown Care Unit® dishes out giggles and plenty of diversion with entertainment by Drs. Bonky, Hamsterfuzz and others.
G- and PG-rated movies run daily on TVs in all patient rooms.
Family Centered Care
When a child is hospitalized, the whole family is affected. Our patient care units include amenities to help reduce the inevitable stress of a hospitalization by providing private spaces on each floor for parents to meet with doctors or family members and pull-out couches in each room.
The Family Resource Center provides information and support for patients, families, staff and the community. Child health information is available on specific illnesses and conditions, parenting, growth and development, grief and loss and safety.
Services and facilities are free and include parent massage, vending area with coffee and tea, computers with Internet access, phones, fax, lockers, showers and laundry.
Emergency Services
We provide emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Surgery Center
Providing a broad range of services for children with simple or complex surgical problems, including care before and after surgery.
Specialty and Sub-specialty Clinics
We offer the region's premier diagnosis and specialty care for short-term illness and chronic conditions. We provide leading edge treatment in 54 pediatric specialties.
about my family
My family is very active and we eat healthy we never go to McDonalds or most other fast food places we eat at home and eat oganic foods I hope you do too, in my opinion McDonalds is POISON!
SINCERLY,
Logan
SINCERLY,
Logan
4 comments:
Although I did not know Logan, I have been following his story closely and reading the blogs since August. He was always in my prayers. I am tremendously sorry for your loss. He has touched my life and inspired me in such a huge way. I wish I could have met him in person, what a strong little boy. I will never forget him.
Love
Bonnie Stedman
Becky, Michael, and boys,
We just heard about Logan and wish we were there to hold a hand, whatever. When we were there for Mairissa's checkup last week we didn't see Logan, but I was able to visit with Becky a little. You are all so lucky to have each other. No mother could have worked harder to be there for a child. Logan was wise beyond his years and from reading his blog was preparing all of you. Danny and Mollie were very sad and were asking about all of you. Life lessons are difficult for all ages. They loved the time they spent with your boys, and the b-ball games with Michael.
We too appreciate the lifelong friendships we were gifted with at Ronald McDonald House and hold you close in our hearts. God Bless all of you. Know we are here for any support you need.
Barb & Mairissa Peoples
Becky, Wyatt, Hayden & Michael,
Missoula is full of wet cheeks and bruised hearts. Thanks so much for your strength and courage as you took the journey with Logan, and thanks so much for the words and images that allowed us along for the ride.
Please know that there's a great big nest of love, hugs and tears waiting for you back home. We will be with you always.
Dawn, Nick & Finny P
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." Gibran
Becky, Wyatt, Hayden and Michael, may you know All Love, All Blessings.
Nan
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