alleyh97's blog

Travel Insurance.

2011-05-30T12:19:19Z

Hi all, some if you will already know me from the Head and Neck Group! For anyone else,please feel free to read my profile!

My best friend's mother has just been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer,(terminal).

Apart from developing Jaundice,her mum had no other symptoms and at 78 years of age she was/is a very active women. She does not want to know anything about her illness,she has not let the Doctor's or her family mention the word Cancer!

The only thing she will talk about is having a wee break in the sun so of course the family what she wants! They would be extremely grateful if any of you on this brilliant support site of ours could advise on which Insurance Companies will insure a terminally ill person to travel abroad for one week.

Big hugs. Alison. x

An Irish Blessing.

2010-12-31T12:10:11Z

'May God give you..........For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile,

for every care a promise and a blessing in each trail.

For every problem life sends,a Faithful Friend to share,

for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each Prayer'

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2011,to everyone in MacLand!

Big Hugs, Alison.x

Beware of Alterrula123 blog!!!!!

2010-05-05T18:47:05Z

I've reported it to Admin!

Alison.x

The present or the future!

2010-03-02T18:31:09Z

Hi all,

Feeling a wee bit anxious as I have a 4 month review with ENT,on Thursday,never gets any easier,does it!

I think my husband might need to hire a JCB, to get me in through the doors of the hospital as I honestly hate it,especially the clinic,(I was on my own when I was diagnosed)

My best friend,dizzy as she is,lol!) phoned me today and told me that she was taking me to our local Theatre on Thursday night,as it would be something to distract me from all the panic!

I nearly choked when she told me that we are going to see Derek Acorah!!!

Omg, the after-life,she certainly has me distracted alright!

Has anybody on this site ever seen him Live!

Big Hugs to all.x

Alison.

Late-stage side- effects!!

2010-01-23T23:43:10Z

I am currently,just over 2 years post-treatment for Nasopharyngeal Cancer (Head & Neck) and recently I have noticed that I seem to loose my balance,now and again, for no apparent reason!

I know that my treatment can cause hearing problems, but does anyone know if your sense of balance can be effected at this late stage!!

At first I thought that I was just being a wee bit clumsy and I tended to laugh it off but after stumbling ,when I stopped at a pedestrian crossing, I have become a bit anxious!

My next review appointment is for March so if anyone has an answer, I'd be very grateful!

Thank-you,

Alison.x

Private E-Mail Alert!!!

2010-01-20T06:46:04Z

I have just recieved an email from a Suzan225 asking me for my details so money could be transfered into my bank account, it's a real sob story, Please don't be fooled,delete straight away!!!!

Big Hugs everyone,

Alison.x

Really hope to Quit Smoking this year!!!!!

2010-01-03T15:47:50Z

Shame on me..................I know!!!!!!

Nearly did not get to bring in the New Year as my hubby,Victor, was admitted to Altnagelvin Hospital with pain and tightness in his chest! He has a history of heart problems, Heart attack 1995, 6months later byepass heart surgery at the Royal Brompton in London! Stent to another artery 5 months ago and he still has unstable angina and type 2 Diabetes to contend with!

Blood tests showed no sign of another heart attack however, he was kept in overnight to be observed and he was discharged at 5.30 on NY'S eve with an appointment to the Cardic clinic to be arranged, Phew, I was so worried!

Back to the smoking,hmmmmmm!

What planet have I been living on, eh!!

OMG, 2 years post-treatment and still smoking!

Well hubby gave them up after his heart attack and he was a very heavy smoker ,40 a day!!

My turn, again! and this time for good, I hope!

I'm going to use this blog to take my withdrawal symtoms out on so please excuse the swearing, however politely, I disguise it!

If I was able to fight Mr Cancer then surely I can take on Mr Nicotene,the side effects will be nowhere near as bad!!

To Mr Nicotene,

get thee behind me Satan!!!

Just a wee thought!!!

2009-11-18T16:55:39Z

So often people with rare cancers join our community and feel so lost as nobody responds to their blogs, eg Parmitage.

I know that this can be hard because we know nothing about their cancer type and therefore we feel that we have no answers to give them so how about a "wee hello" for support!

Thankyou,

Big hugs to everyone

Alison.x

No sleep tonight for me!

2009-10-21T17:48:29Z

Tomorrow morning, I have to go to my local hospital for my 4 monthly review at the ENT clinic, s**t, why do I let myself get so worked up, so bloody anxious!!

I'll be 2 years post treatment on November, sooo lucky, but the effects of cancer never goes away! It's all about the "what if's" anxiety and depression with me, at times like this!

Does anyone else get so worked up! Since the end of my treatment, I have a real hard time walking into any hospital, even family births are hard!

Sorry for moaning , I'm going to take the dog for a work now(and have a wee squeal when nobody is about, Seriously!)

Big Hugs, always,

Alison.x

spammer alert!

2009-10-18T08:55:24Z

Hi all,

another spammer on board called Blessing4luv,

I have just reported to admin and deleted the fool!

Soft Diet

2009-09-30T23:38:11Z

This is no ordinary soft diet..........This an M&S soft diet!!! lol!

I have been left with eating problems (swallowing,chewing etc)

I managed to stabilise my weight enough to finally have my peg tube removed and at first it was wonderful, soups, custard scrambled eggs etc!

However after a few months my weight dropped as I became bored and depressed with eating the same old things,and because I have little to no saliva, I drink loads of water so I never seem to feel hungry!

Anyway, my family and friends remarked on my weight loss so much that I decided to try some new foods and off I went to M&S!

I discovered two packs of individual sponge puddings,chocolate,sticky toffee,eves,raspberry,so many different varieties!

Just stick in the microwave, add to custard and a dollop of cream......Mmmmmm!

I just discovered some really delicious individual toffee mousses,only 59p each and a 4pack of chocolate mousse for 99p

SHOULD I BE HAVING YEARLY SCANS!

2009-09-10T22:43:14Z

I'M ALMOST 20 MONTHS IN REMISSION AND AFTER READING VARIOUS BLOGS ON SITE , IT'S ONLY DAWNING ON ME (DOH!) SHOULD I NOT BE HAVING A YEARLY MRI OR SOMETHING,STARTING TO GET WORRIED AS THERE WERE QUITE A FEW TIMES THAT I'VE HAD TO CHASE UP RESULTS AND STUFF MYSELF, OMG! HOW CAN THEY KNOW FOR SURE THAT I'M STILL IN REMISSION BY FEELING AROUND MY NECK AND STICKING A CAMERA UP MY NOSE TO SEE DOWN MY THROAT! DOESN'T PAY TO BE OF A QUIET NATURE!

michael, my brightness on dark days

2009-09-07T23:58:11Z

Although I've been remission for 19months now, the fear of the cancer returning often comes back to bite me on the bum, big time! When it does I think of my nephew Michael and it comforts me so much! He was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and his outlook was not good, 15years old, his parents were devastated! Michael under went an 8 hour operation were the surgeons managed to remove just over 90 percent of the tumor, he then spent weeks in intensive care very very poorly! Chemotheraphy does not work on Michael's type of cancer,his parents were told, radiotheraphy is our only hope, the doctor said! Eventually michael's parents were told to take him home, time was precious!! Fast forward to 2009, Michael is now 29 years old and a strapping big man!!! I hope that Michael's story can bring someone else some comfort too! Alison x

NO SPIT AFTER TREATMENT

2009-08-31T23:28:15Z

HI, I'VE BEEN 19 MONTHS IN REMISSION AND I HAVE LITTLE TO NO SALVIA,(STILL!) HAS ANYONE ELSE THIS PROBLEM AS I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW HOW THEY ARE COPING!