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Yesterday we went down to the Royal Free, London, to get Dad's latest MRI results which would tell us if he could have a resection. After a few months of having PVE's to try and enlarge the liver (already small due to naturally having a small liver) to give it enough volume/function, we were told that the latest PVE had enlarged the liver, but not enough. First bit of bad news. However, the Dr then said that Dads liver volume was borderline ok, only just not enough. Apparently, the liver volume needs...
I was diagonised with vulva cancer and operated on 25 October 2011, I also had lymph nodes in right and left groin removed. Luckily cancer hadnt spread so didnt need any further treatment. However, i have started itching again and have had no periods for last eight weeks. What if its back???? How do they test if it has returned.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Lisa
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I'm the niece of a man with cancer. A man with quick wit; creative genius; boundless intelligence; an affinity with the natural world; unique handwriting; scratchy woollen jumpers; a distinguished beard; an eye for light and colour; a taste for coffee and red wine; an aptitude in conversation with anyone approaching or at a crossroads; an interest in history; an apetite for culture; humility; humour; a genuinely original way with words; and cancer; terminal cancer.
He was just diagnosed a few...
Well it is progressing now and I can see more changes in Mum.Totally bed ridden now very sleepy and confused.
Sometimes her chat can be good and other times difficult and slow. I did not sleep last night as I was worrying myself silly.. whats next ? what to expect ? will I cope ? is she in pain ..I always ask her but she says not so that s a blessing I suppose.
I can cry in a instant and hate what this has done to Mum . its not gone as we planned but I suppose nothing can be for certain and you...
This is my first blog, and probably the first time i've felt like going into any depth about losing my mum to breast and lung cancer, but here it goes, i know i'll probably flood my keyboard with tears but its ok because i have a spare one.
My mum battled cancer for three years and battled depression and other demons for over 40 years before that. My dad left when i was too young to remember so i suppose my mum was the main mother and father figure in my life, always full of compassion and...
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