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sorry ,but im feeling very low and hopefully getting it out will help,
This time last year we were all so happy ,school hols had started ,we had 2 weeks off together ,for fun and family , i was also preparing lots of suprises for ju,s 40 th birthday on 3rd august ,water skiing ,meals out ,lots of fun and quality time ,
Then his symptoms started ,so we knew he wasnt well, anyway various appts followed ,but me being me stayed positive ,we tried our best for kids to enjoy his birthday but we knew...
feeling quite down today, errol is doing good at the moment cause sinitib is coming out of his system so not as sleepy, ( he seems quite distant sometimes not sure what this is ) not heard about the trials yet still waiting, worried that he will be feeling good and then will try something that will make him so ill again.
have been to see my lovely dad today he is in a residential home he is 87, i havent been able to go as often because i am looking after errol, i cried all the way home , he is not...
first week back at work finished. i do hope it gets better. lymphoedema out of control around ankle and feet.. should get the stockings next week... hope they work as i think thats whats stopping the final healing of the wound which doesnt look any better than 2 weeks ago.
spending the weekend relaxing but have only 2 weeks more before i need to move out. looking at a new flat tomorrow... just hope its ok and can move in.. its near to where i work and a lot cheaper. being off work for 4 weeks was...
Hi,
I was diagnosed with lung cancer yesterday I'm still in a state of shock was really pleased to come across this site last nigh and I'm sure I will be using it quite a bit in the future and everyone seems to be kind and understanding
Val
I haven't been on this site since my darling Ray passed over as I found it too hard. He has been gone 1 year on the 3rd August and it has been the year from hell. 2 weeks after his funeral my younger sister Jane was diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer (a form of ovarian cancer). Up to that point she didn't even feel unwell, it was so sudden. She had an op to remove all the cancer and they told her she was 'microscopically clean' and they would give her chemo just to mop up. She had chemo...
Hello to everyone. this is a quick post to ask you for some advice. My two sisters are taking me on holiday in Sept to Corfu and I would be grateful if anyone has any advice on which travel insurance to use.
Any other advice on the holiday in general very welcome. thank you.
On the general health front I'm feeling ok not to bad at all really, pain is now under control and feeling quite good.
Still using crutches and wheelchair for long trips but day to day can get by with crutches.
Love and...
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Just joined this site.Mum has just been told she has months to live following trwatment for womb cancer that spread to surrounding lymph glands and now liver.I do not know how I am going to cope with losing mum.Dad is disabled following a brain haemmoraghe 5 years ago and helping him through all of this is going to make it harder. Sandy
…..Me, I do and lots of it! I know, you know and lots of other people know that it’s not advisable to take steroids after about 6pm. My chemo appointment yesterday was running a bit late and it was about 5.45pm when my pre-chemo steroids were sent firing through my veins. Oh what a night! It was quite obvious that it wasn’t going to be an early one, steroids make me a bit hyper. I leave the chemo suite ready to dance around the car park … the reason why Mr Bad Fairy won’t let...
hello to all!!! back from hospital after having that annoying little port removed, feel a bit sore like i've been kicked in the ribs but i am sure it will pass, weird seeing the consultant again but she is very friendly, nice to be awake for surgery this time, she had terrible hiccups which made me laugh!!!! hugs to allxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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