2nd ramble & thanks.....

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FormerMember

24 Mar 2011

thank you to all that commented on my 1st ramble, i knew i was not alone but was also concerned at my confusion!!

i feel as if i dont make much sense and believe it or not i am fairly intelligent until it comes to things like this!! i will heed the advice to stop looking on the internet for anwers/solutions because there are sooooo many conflicting articles/sites and this is the only site that i have found of use.

Dad is currently receiving his 1st chemo today, 7 long hours of anti sickness drugs, fluids, ecx, etc etc. i feel for him and hope he is ok, although i know he will be looked after on the ward. My dad & mum went for the assesment yesterday and were showed around so dad knew what to expect. the sun is shining and he is stuck in hospital facing the unknown.

dads been told its 18 solid weeks of chemo and reading some of your profiles i worry that this will take its toll on him, he will catch an infection, be hospitalised or worse - again this is me feeling useless and selfish!!

myself and my son have a sickness bg at the moment which means we are steering well clear of my parents ;( not that i would be of much use to be fair, so many things i want to say to dad yet just cant.

again, thank you to this site, those that replied and to those that are reading this and smiling.....i hope i make sense :)

xxxx

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Butterfly,

You make a lot of sense. Dont worry the time will come when its right for you to talk to your Dad and dont Forget your Mum she will need your support as well. I hope you and your son get better soon.

Look after eachother.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Butterfly,

Will try and just reply the once this time ! - Glad you came back and actually found help on the site. it does sound like a tough time for you, your Mum and Dad - This thing affects more than just the patient in every case.

The only crumb of comfort I can offer that treatment is both expensive and time consuming not just for your Dad but for a complex team of professionals who do not invest their resources unless they think it will pay benefits.

The thought you need to keep in mind ? the side effects can be so tough at times and difficult to cope with for patient and family, but are temporary but honest the side effects of not having treatment can be so much harder and permanent.

Hugs to You and Yours and hope the boys get over their bugs

J xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Butterfly

Selfishly I have taken some comfort in what you have said, I am very close to my mum and find I am frighten to see her or speak to her at the moment for fear I will not be able to keep my emotions in check, and then upset her to. I to am strong but have been turnt into a bubbling wreck who makes no sense to anyone. Difficult times ahead for us. This site is fantastic we no we are not alone in our feelings. I hope your dad is ok x
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