Lynne G's blog

Sad Moment

2010-05-09T16:19:22Z

After 18 months (mostly good ones) on 25th April Barry lost his fight with cancer.

He died in our local hospice and is at last at peace, this is so very hard as we were together for 35 years its like ive lost a part of me I am now so very lonely although I am still having conversations with him.

I know it was for the best as after his last op he was really struggling it is just so very sad

Good News (I think)

2009-05-22T18:31:49Z

Hi everyone, I have not written for a while but thought I would get everyone up to date. Barry had his latest scan a week ago, the results were quite good the cancer has not spread and is still the same size as last scan (3 months ago). He is feeling quite well so we have decided to go to Cyprus for a month. I promised him when he was first diagnosed that I would get him there and fingers crossed I will. He has to go back for his next scan in August so I suppose this will be the pattern from now on. The doctor has told us not to live from scan - to scan just to do what we want and enjoy, so thats what we are going to do. His attitude from the start has been really good he has fought every step of the way, we know he cant be cured but at least it seems weve got more time than we first thought! Anyway good luck to everyone and I will send a blog when we come back.

Good news

2009-02-16T16:26:53Z

Hi everyone we have had a really good day, Barry had his first scan (after 6 chemo sessions) the result was really good, his cancer hasnt spread, and there is no sign of cancer in his lyph nodes or stomach (which there was before) the original tumor is 2cm and is still there but dont know whether it has shrunk since his op as he didnt have a scan post op. The chemo is working and he will now have 6 more treatments then another scan. He was diagnosed as terminal so musnt get too carried away but we both feel really great at the moment, Love to all out there xx

Has anyone heard

2009-02-07T14:11:20Z

Barry has his scan next week to find out if the chemo has had any effect, he is on Oxaliplatin and 5FU, I have been on the web and found other drugs Capecitabine (Xeloda) and Cetuximab, just want to know if anyone has taken these drugs or knows anything about them thanks Lynne

coping with caring

2009-01-15T10:22:28Z

Really good idea this site, I know how awful this disease is and must be the most horrible thing to live with but as a carer I think we are probably a little bit forgotton and taken for granted. Its nice to know there are others out there battling along and will read the blogs with interest. Keep your hopes up love Lynne

Hopeful

2008-12-29T16:09:55Z

Hi everyone, mixed holiday blogs, but to all of you a very happy new year. I do have a question, Barry my hubby has now had 3 chemo sessions and he feels so well, he was told that his cancer was treatable but not cureable so why does he feel so well? I am not knocking it but is there some hope or are we heading for a great big fall, has anyone out there been in this situation, he doesnt even get any real bad side effects from the chemo (as yet) and he is on a real strong doseage! not complaining just wondering lots of love Lynne

!st Chemo

2008-12-01T14:56:26Z

Barry has had his first lot of chemo, other that being shattered and nausea he is better than before. I think the worry and not knowing what to expect made him a nervous wreck !! Actually went into town today he was really tired but at least I got him out.

Lynne

2008-11-10T17:22:50Z

Is there anyone logged on that is the wife or husband of cancer patient and needs to talk ?