Brian99

Good Progress

2011-05-31T23:22:58Z

It's been a while since I was last on here. Mum is doing really well with her chemo, had a few hiccups concerning the effects of her treatment. She now only has 8 weeks left but, mum has had to miss one week due to ill health brought on by her chemo. We've all been behind her, supporting her by listening to her and reassuring her that she is doing so well and it'll all soon be over. Mum told me that at the moment it is difficult for her to walk. Mum has got over that problem by getting a motability scooter and I try to reassure her that when the chemo has finished and starts to wear off, her strength will come back and she'll feel a whole lot better. Well done mum, you're a superstar :) xxx

Yahooo!!

2011-02-09T17:54:35Z

In relation to my last blog............it's finally happened. My mum has now been given the all clear and is at last in remission. I'm so happy and pleased for her. She has been so brave and upbeat about it all and with the help of us (her family) and the hospital caring for her she finally beat it. Well done mum xxxx

Light at the end of the tunnel

2011-02-08T21:53:27Z

Well........there is a light at the end of the tunnel and things are starting to look up. Mum is doing really well with her chemo and her spirits are sky high. The worry of my sister is not so bad now, although she still has some concerns going on but it's becoming more clear now. I do hope things continue to improve for them both.

Another blow!!

2010-12-10T20:01:43Z

Just spoken to my sister on the phone and it's looking like she may have cervical cancer!!! When will the blows end?!!

Meanwhile my mum is doing fine and starts her chemo next week. She will be having 5 FU which I'm told is not such an aggressive treatment. Unfortunately it has been overshadowed by my sisters bad news!!

Wow, thank you!!

2010-11-30T10:10:57Z

Well, I'm not sure how to write personally yet but, to everyone who replied to my last blog 'Can anyone help please?!!!' I would like to say a huge thank you for all your reassurances. I know I will have more moments when I get worried about something and it's good to know that there are people out there who can help. We may be strangers and distant in familiarisation but, we're not so estranged and unfamiliar in under one main title......we're all human beings in a time of need.

Thank you all again

Regards and all the very best Brian99 :)

Can anyone advise please?!!!

2010-11-28T00:42:39Z

When my mum was first diagnosed with bowel cancer a few months ago, I thought that once the shock of it all had passed and the operation done that would be the hard part. Now she is going for chemotherapy to make sure that the cancer is completely eradicated. Now I'm not so sure which is the hard part! Like a roller coaster you get over the first hill and as you head down the other side another one looms. I'm told that while she is having chemo, not just the obvious occurs i.e. hairloss, tiredness etc. But, the more deeper emotional changes occur like memory loss, mood swings perhaps, it makes me nervous almost scared to call her incase she can't remember who I am or is a total stranger.

If anyone who reads this has experienced what I am facing with my mother please tell me what to expect!!!

Update on mum

2010-11-22T20:52:41Z

Well, good news, mum starts her Chemo in a couple of weeks just to tidy things up a bit and catch any remaining cells that may have been missed. Also been told that my Aunt who has cancer of the pancreas is responding well to treatment too. The infection mum had picked up is clearing up with the ant-biotics too and she is sounding more upbeat and positive. I've got to really cook up the courage to go for my blood tests to determine if I've got the gene that has been passed through the family.

First time

2010-11-18T12:39:26Z

Well, hello evryone. This is my first time on here so excuse if it isn't very interesting. My mum has recently just had a bowel cancer op to remove the cancer. All is looking good except all the worries and emotions that come with it. Never had cancer so close in the family so when it hits, it hits hard. So thought writing things down might help, and where better than a site where the readers understand and can relate, and hopefully share experiences so I can learn what to expect and how to deal with what's coming up in the future. I think like most people, I don't really know what to expect so any advice, comments etc would be greatly welcomed.

Thanks