14th Sept 10

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FormerMember

14 Sep 2010

Ok so it's now been 10 days since we found out about Dad's brain mets and done what seems a lifetime of waiting although I know that that is only a drop in the ocean.

Haven't got much further forward altho Dad does have a really nice Mac nurse and we know that he is going to have a weeks RT to try and shrink the tumours.

CT scan was put back by a week so is now on Friday so we will find out soon I hope the full extent of the cancer.

After saying he has had no obvious symptoms apart from the mini stroke which is how they found all this out in the first place, it is becoming clearer that he does have symptoms which is quite heartbreaking as he doesn't see them and it means that it could be affecting him a lot quicker than we thought.

Every little thing is reminding me of him and we are doing our best to make sure that he has everything he wants and needs but the shock hasn't disapated.

Just feeling really tearful right now but I know I can't let that show.

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Vee,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm glad you have a good Mac Nurse though, they are worth their weight in gold and will be able to support you and your family as well as Dad. I hope that the RT can zap your Dad's mets, and that the results of the CT scan are promising.

It is a hard ride Vee but you will find the strength to get you through, it just appears out of nowhere sometimes, when we least expect it.

My mum too has brain mets, discovered in January. It takes a while for the shock to subside, I remember feeling guilty that I hadn't picked anything up at the time, although I knew mum wasn't her usual self, I put that down to grieving cos we had only recently lost Dad. I eventually found her collapsed at home and it was thought she had a stroke too. Mum's Onc told us that brain mets are the hardest thing to notice sometimes, because the symptoms can be so minor on the outside, just subtle little differences.

If you ever need an ear, I am here to listen Vee and support. The waiting for results is often the worst thing Vee and I hope your Dads results are good ones.

Take care of yourself

Nic x
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Vee

Isnt it strange how timje seems to slow down when we are waiting for something! I know how hard the wait to see what you are dealing with can be.Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your dad. Make every day count, and remember that it's perfectly okay and normal to let the tears out. Make sure that you look after you too!

Best wishes and (((hugs))) sharonx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Thank you. Sorry I didn't see the replies until today.

Am trying to make sure we make the most of everything now xx
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