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health3 days ago•11 min saved

Pregnancy delays colon cancer diagnosis: a military spouse's fight and five-year remission

A gastroenterology nurse and military spouse began experiencing rectal bleeding as a young adult; doctors attributed it to hemorrhoids and pregnancy, delaying diagnosis until after delivery, when a colonoscopy revealed a golf-ball-sized rectal tumor. She was diagnosed with stage 3C cancer with lymph node involvement, underwent surgery and six months of chemotherapy, and is now five years cancer-free at 38. The experience highlighted the unique challenges of a military family, the importance of self-advocacy and screening, and the ongoing impact of treatment, including early menopause and stigma around colon cancer.

via Business Insider|

#advocacy #colon-cancer #early-onset-cancer

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Army Sergeant’s Wife Detained by ICE Spurs Debate on Immigration Enforcement and Military Families

A Salvadoran wife of a U.S. Army sergeant says ICE detained her at an El Paso immigration office despite protections she had to avoid deportation; the case highlights tensions between immigration enforcement and military families, with DHS saying she entered illegally and had a prior deportation order, while supporters argue due process was ignored and note similar detentions affecting service members’ spouses.

via The Guardian|

#deportation #due-process #ice

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"IVF Uncertainty: Navigating Alabama's Supreme Court Ruling on Frozen Embryos"

A military family faces uncertainty over having another child through IVF after Alabama's Supreme Court ruled that embryos are children, potentially holding those who destroy them liable for wrongful death. The ruling could make infertility treatments more expensive and discourage providers from offering them in Alabama, leaving families like the Eshelmans with difficult decisions about their frozen embryos and future family-building plans. The decision has sparked anxiety and stress among patients and healthcare providers, with concerns about limited access to reproductive assistance in the state.

via CNN|

#alabama-supreme-court #health #infertility-treatments

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden's Controversial Remarks on Son's Death Resurface in Call with Grieving Military Family"

President Biden mentioned his son Beau's death during a call with the family of a soldier killed in a drone strike in Jordan, offering posthumous promotion to the soldier. Beau Biden died of brain cancer, not in combat, but Biden has faced criticism for his repeated references to his son's death in Iraq. The president is set to attend the transfer of the soldiers' remains and has indicated that he has made a decision on how to respond to the drone strike.

via New York Post |

#beau-biden #drone-strike #iraq-war

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

2023 Gerber Baby: A Military Kid from Colorado

Madison Mendoza, a smiley baby from a proud military family, has been named the new Gerber Baby for 2023. Madison's parents emphasize her strong spirit and independence, as she overcame breathing difficulties shortly after birth. The Mendoza family, who are first-generation Americans with military backgrounds, are proud to have Madison represent military children. As the Gerber Baby, Madison receives various prizes and Gerber is making donations to charitable organizations. The annual Gerber Baby contest aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity, with previous winners including children with Down syndrome and limb differences.

via NBC News|

#adventure #first-generation #gerber-baby