Izzy's Crazy Thoughts

  • getting on my soapbox!

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    well yesterday i went down to glasgow for the mesothelioma action day which was held at the city chambers - the first one to be held in scotland.

    the speakers were good and i was glad to see that they had a couple of people there who had meso speaking too (which was very brave of them) which i thought was quite inspiring.

    at lunch time, however, when we had the chance to talk to the speakers i suggested that maybe next…

  • my dad is dying and my best friend won't speak

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    the only time i really need support from my best friend she stops calling.  i don't get it... she can be there for her neighbour when her husband is dying of cancer but when it's my dad the conversation gets changed every time i mention him and now she won't even call.

    we can't see each other as often as we would like as she's in ayrshire and i'm in aberdeenshire but surely she could pick up the phone????…

  • mistletoe therapy for mesothelioma - any success??

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    my dad has mesothelioma and is to see about getting mistletoe therapy tomorrow.  just thought i would ask if anyone who has had this treatment has had any improvements or if they have seen any changes??

    thanks, Izzy xx

  • I want to scream!!

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My dad was diagnosed with mesothelioma on the 31st July.  So far he's doing okay. He's had his second lot of chemo so feeling quite tired and sick sometimes but trying to keep positive.

    My mum isn't doing so well.  She went to see a therapist today which helped a wee bit but we'll see as the sessions go on how it really helps, if any.  I try to get her to talk to me but she doesn't want to burden me with…