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hi, dont know if anyone can help please. My mum went for a routine check up at the doctors and while she was there was told she needed to have a smear, (she didnt think she needed one as she was 69) anyway she had one and the results was told by a nurse that she has womb cancer, go away and wait for a hospital apointment. We have had a telephone call to say that she has an appointment at hospital on thursday, but we have had no letter as to tell us what we are going for. As she has been diagnosed...
Hi All,
I haven't been on-line for a few months as my lovely mum passed away in Jan after her battle with cancer. Hard to try and carry on with day to day life but you have to and soem days are better than others. Shorlty after going through this, my boyfirends mum was diagnosed with cancer of the ovaries and bowel. She is only 48 and has had 5 sessions of chemo now, which has been working so far. Surgey has been talked about but has now been put on hold for some reason.
As my mum had radiotherapy...
Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions. Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. They knew when this happened; their friend was dead, gone forever.
Then, one day, one little water beetle felt an irresistible...
Hi everyone, I am Katie, just tuned 20 and I am new to the Macmillan Site. I hope to meet new people, as I feel scared. I will tell......
I work as a Graphic Designer and had been taking migraine tablets for 9 years as they do get worse. Well me, the Boss and the Manager noticed my colours were incorrect. I would see orange if a banner was brown or green if a sticker was black. My left eye became blurred and tunnel visioned even though I had my glasses on, which I were prescribed when I was 15....
Am so thankful that my chemo has finally ended, what a journey this has been! Watched friends and colleagues run Race for Life today in Blackheath was soooo hot but what an amazing atmosphere, that'll be me next year for sure.
Been told will have a four to five week break before I start Radiotherapy at Guys which will be brill, not more backwards and forwards to the hospital or needles etc.
To all of you starting this journey, keep you chin up it really does fly by and to all of those finishing...
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More of the same... Hope there will be a good report on Tuesday when I go back to have it reviewed. I will have redressed it 3 times at home as requested.
Wish the bloody pain of lyphoedema would go...
Have a good weekend
Peter
Hi,
I'm just wondering whether anyone has heard from stars in her eyes since last night? I've only just read the blog that she wrote last night & noticed that she has added the comment on her home page "is going to the stars". I'm just feeling rather concerned at the moment. Is any one aware whether admin might be able to get on touch with her?
If you are reading this "stars in her eyes", then please add a comment, as I am sure that I am not the only person very worried about you...
Hi everyone! I feel the time is right for me to lay my emotions open regarding the last 16 weeks (today) since my beloved hubby Peter passed away!
In the first couple of months I did what I knew I had to do, arranging funeral, paying bills, in my name. Sorting out Peter's clothes, etc. Pretending things were being dealt with in a normal 'bereaved' way, trying to put on an act for the family, friends and neighbours! I managed reasonably well which surprised me. I thought....this isn't as difficult...
You all must be thinking by now Here she goes again! Last one i promise, the tears are flowing as i am writing this x
I would like to say a big thanks you to all in chat who over the past few months have helped me in any way especially you johnoconnor im really grateful that you took the time thats first day you got me talking - you gave me the kick i needed to open up.
I have tried so hard over the last few months to get myself sorted but losing my daughter has really gave me a bump. Still now...
Well i am off on Holiday next Friday 9th July italy sorrento for 2 weeks then when i return the pet scan and results, i am going to forget if i can and just enjoy my hols i am feeling quite good which frightens me a little? dont know why. I never thouight i would get through the chemo and radiotherapy, my oncologist said he has never known anyone to get side effects like me!! i told him i was unique he said you cetrtainly are!! i had bad side effect swith the chemo who doesnt !! the usual loss of...
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