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Only wrote a blog a few days ago on how things seemed so much better and now i am not so sure,,
called the doctor yesterday errol is not feeling very well again very sleepy started coughing during the night and has a lump appear on his chest.
Wasnt our usual doctor and she said he might have a chest infection although she listened and said it was ok, doesnt know what the lump is and to show the doctor on monday when we go to birmingham regarding a trial, i was feeling not so good last week so maybe...
Well i will start with saying thanx for the pm,s ive had from friends on here and on facebook with support for sunday ,and since ,i know i havent replied but thats not coz im not grateful i am but i have had a few really tough days ,and yes i should have come on here and said that but i didnt want to upset anyone, i like to help people not make them sad ,but i have just been to see my dr and he has kicked my butt into realising if i dont talk and share how im feeling it will just get worse ,and yes...
Its been a while since I wrote my last blog - was in hospital last week for a biopsy on the hot spots in the left hand side breast area had the biopsy done last Wednesday and they have just phoned to say that they hope that the results will be through for me to see the consultant on Friday, they are phoning me tomorrow to confirm they are through and to make an appointment - the cancer nurse says that they need to do some more staining whatever that might mean.
I hate the waiting I know I definitely...
After my last blog yesturday i was going to the doctours as there was something wrong wth my tests.....well ive been and all is not rosey as i would say.... my Big C has spread but i have been offered a clinical trial to "improve my quality of life" as they put it...has anyone been on a clinical trial?? im alittle bit lost at the min in all honesty and my mummy was very good she promised not to cry.....they have also said that i can carry on with my chemo and see if that helps which i gladly accepted...
Hi everyone,
Unsure where to write but thanks to all who responded to my last note.
I finished first cycle of gemcitabine with few hitches, no nauseau and no hair thinning as yet. My white cell count dropped but I had an injection of GSF to boost this sucessfully. It's my week off and then I think I'm commencing Capcitabine with Gemcitabine 2nd cycle.
Does anyone know what benefits if any financially I would be entitles to. I'm currently still on full pay but that halves next month although...
Well after reading many peoples blogs on here...ive desided to have a little go....and see how i feel about it, im new to all this so you will have to bare with me.... well im Emma in 23 years of age, i have a little girl who is 2 called autumn and shes my little star....i was diagnosed with the big C around 4 months ago i have a stage 3B cancer and i have been undergoing treatment.....im on my last day of chemo cycle as we speak....had a phone call from the hospital today saying they need me in...
Hi everyone
Its been 3 wks since my trachelectomy,and 2 wks since bein given the all clear :) From the cervix and partial uterus removed the margins were clear no sign of any stage of Cin ( no residual tumour or pre cancerous cells)
Im just so relieved that this operation was a success and has given me a chance to carry my own child. I hope this gives ppl hope if they are going through the same choices and options, that you have to do whats right for you and try other options x x
Less than 3 weeks after the news that dad had terminal liver cancer, he has passed away. I cannot believe how quickly the time has flown by. He went into our local hospice last Friday and died late last night with my mum and their dogs by his side.
He went so quickly at the end, very peacefully. The last few days have been upsetting and exhausting, and I know the following days will be the same while I support my mum through death notifications, funeral arrangements and the needs of daily life. But...
Every friend i seem to tell ive got cancer too seems to vanish off the face of the earth !!! am i scaring them to much or what ,ive just tried to be my usual straight talking self i might of well of not bothered.oh well at least the sun is shining will get out on my bike while im feeling up to it
later pete.
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