so low

Hi Sandra

First of all let me say I am so sorry for what you are going through.

My mother has just been diagnosed with mets on the brain from lung cancer (she has got cancer on her spine too) and from what you say this sounds a bit like what happened to her. I don't want to scare you as this might not be the same but is there anyway you can get tim checked out? My mum had mets on the spine first. Also, swelling of ankles does sound very much like DVT especially if he has had this before. I would think about calling his doctor or an ambulance it does sound like it needs attention? What about calling the nurse again if you are worried. Love Anita x

hi anita, the nuse came out and checked tims leg, but said its most likley side effects of chemo and a rather large dose of radiotherapy, she just said if his leg feels hard and tight again it might be DVT, so we will keep checking it. many thanks for your reply

sandra...x

hi sandra, all i can say is trust your instincts hun, you will know if you need to get nurse or doc out,and do ring them they wont mind at all, im here if you need to talk love jenni x

thanks jenni, i agree il trust my instincts, hes not been sleeping well we go to bed at 9pm and were up between 3.30am-4.30am as he get uncomftable, and he cant go back to sleep, so it maybe that his tiredness is catching up with him! his mum and sister are coming tomorrow for the weekend, hes looking forward to seeing them, so it might lift his spirits abit.

take care

love and hugs

sandra...xxx

Hi Sandra

Yes go with your instincts! I just understand what you mean when they have low days and I was so afraid when my mum got really ill. It is good that the nurse has been out and that your family are coming and things are looking positive for the weekend. My mum had radiation last week for her brain tumour and she's having some good days now as she was lucky to get radiotherapy in time. So I really hope I didn't panic you! Hugs to you - Anita xx