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  • Blog Post: day by day

    We are now into the second cycle of Dad’s chemo, he is still remaining mentally strong but physically is more tired each day. We have had some lovely times together, trips to the shops and lovely meals. Today is my middle niece’s first day at school, so her and her sister are coming to Dad’s for tea...
  • Blog Post: day by day

    We are now into the second cycle of Dad’s chemo, he is still remaining mentally strong but physically is more tired each day. We have had some lovely times together, trips to the shops and lovely meals. Today is my middle niece’s first day at school, so her and her sister are coming to Dad’s for tea...
  • Forum Post: CT scan

    Dad has had his first cycle of Chemo, second is 4th & 11th Sept followed by a CT scan on 17th Sept - how soon after will be get the results?? i feel sick already!
  • Blog Post: A great day x

    Today has been a great day, My sister came to visit wth her husband and one of her two sons, I was dreading her arrival as I knew that there would be alot of emotion as she has not seen my mum since we got the news that mum has cancer, I know that sounds selfish of me as I have had just over a week to...
  • Blog Post: Life is just not fair

    On the 22nd July my world collapsed around me when my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer which has already spread to his brain, he is 67 and he is my whole world. Dad is going through a divorce at the moment after parting from my Mam last August so he has had the worst year ever. Dad had his first chemo...
  • Blog Post: Life is just not fair

    On the 22nd July my world collapsed around me when my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer which has already spread to his brain, he is 67 and he is my whole world. Dad is going through a divorce at the moment after parting from my Mam last August so he has had the worst year ever. Dad had his first chemo...
  • Blog Post: The last 24 hours or so

    This is my 3rd blog on here, and I still feel lik i dont belong, think that is what we all feel though. Yesterday my mum was going to Rotherham hospital to have a Bronchoscopy, I had very mixed feelings about this as it was the first real appointment that my mum has had since we found out that she had...
  • Forum Post: Induction

    Hi everyone Today we have an appointment for my Dad to be registered at the chemo day unit – treatment to start on Friday. What should we expect? Anything we should ask?
  • Blog Post: getting it off my chest... again

    Well this is the second little blog that I have done in 2 days, And for some reason it makes me feel a little better inside being able to get all these words out sit back and read them, Its been 2 days now since mum was told that she had lung cancer and secondry brain cancer and it still does not seem...
  • Forum Post: Timescales

    My Dad has been diagnosed with lung and brain cancer (last Wednesday), they have said it is not curable but he will be given chemo for his lung (should start end of next week) and they have given him steroids for his brain. I am completely devastated by the news as is he. At the moment he is strong and...
  • Forum Post: ARRANGED UK MEETS - WALKERS GREAT TRIPS INFO -ALL WELCOME

    Hi All I was discussing with many in the Chat room last night that some of us would like to arrange some UK wide meet ups. Whilst we appreciate that some cant travel too far and also money is tight I have contacted Walkers to try and get them to support us in our ventures by offering one off codes...
  • Forum Post: New user looking for answers

    I am main carer for my husband who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and brain metz at the beginning of January. He was told that his condition was not curable and prognosis was very poor. We have both been fortunate in being blessed with good health and therefore this is a steep learning curve...
  • Forum Post: Are there any other Gay/Lesbian patients/relatives etc on here?

    Hi All Wondered if there were any other Gay/Lesbian patients, partners, carers, relatives, friends etc on this site. Have you found it harder/easier being Gay/Lesbian with your diagnosis. Have you been forced to "come out" with your sexuality because of your illness. Have you lost...
  • Forum Post: Dealing with FINDING OUT YOU HAVE CANCER!

    From oldgit > Hi Matt > > Recently diagnosed with early stage Prostate Cancer, and have just read your 10 tips. On the first reading they have put everything into perspective, and hopefully will help me discuss the "C" word. > > Whilst awaiting the start of treatment due...
  • Forum Post: *******FREE PRESCRIPTION FOR ALL CANCER PATIENTS*******

    I HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING REPLY FROM NO 10 TO EARLIER PETITION - READ AND BE AMAZED! Monday 24 November 2008 Cancer4free - epetition response We received a petition asking: “We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to allow free prescriptions for cancer patients.” Details...
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