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My father was diagnosed with renal cancer last year, and has since has an operation to remove the infected kidney (left). At first we didn't believe the diagnosis because he didn't seem 'sick'. But knowing the risks we (the family) vocalised the risks of not having the surgery to my father, and made him realise that it was his best chance of survival (though he could've died on the table). Thankfully he pulled through the operation, and his remaining kidney was functioning well enough that he didn...
Hi everyone - I wonder if anyone else has experienced this? Finished chemo 7 months ago following colon cancer surgery (stage 2 tumour), lymph nodes clear but some 'veinous incursion', therefore chemo given as 'belt and braces' to hopefully protect me for the future. Was considered 'low risk' and felt confident. However, CT scan has shown a small nodule and node on the site of the surgery, therefore another scan in 3 months to see if it has grown or not. If grown then possibilities...
Stefon has invited those of us who read and enjoyed his blog about a walk in Oare Marshes to chip in with descriptions of our favourite walks. Well, this was music to my ears. I wrote last time of my desire to go and see the bluebells at my secret place, but I was a bit concerned that I don't at present have quite enough energy to get there and back. However, my husband (J) kindly offered to accompany me and to go and get the car when I felt I'd had enough. So today we set off. There was a...
2 b honest I don't know what to say as im still in shock im a 29 year old mother of 3 and I have been told I have breast cancer I started my treatment last week and I felt terrible but part of me is upset and blaming myself coz I kept putting it off to go see the doctor but now I did and got told the treatment is hoprrible but I hope I will get better as I want to see my kids grow up but im keeping myself busy atm as im trying to set up my own business to do a support group/phone line to help...
Im bored of this cancer game .i would like to play a new game.well two sets of stem cell injections two to go. Cancer really is very annoying. It really interfears with enjoying things Chemo to come.to be honest its not the chemo that gets me.its the fact your stuck in hospital for weeks on end
At last we can get out in the garden and get some Sun.After a difficult few days dealing with pain control we have finally had a nice afternoon .This promted me to suggest some time away. I surprised myself because up until now I have found it so hard to plan anything.Does this mean I am excepting things slowly.. not sure!! I even suggested buying a new car must be mad I hear you say.. well there is nothing more insane than cancer,it has no restraint so why should we. Next week we have the delightful...
24/33 Monday 28 April 2014: Weight 74.5 kilos. A bit sluggish this morning, trying to get out of the house for 11.00, to arrive one hour before the 13.05 appointment. Needed a shower and shave but it all takes time. Slightly constipated. Needn’t have worried as one of the R/T machines had broken down and everything was 30 minutes behind. Because of this, I waited until I was told before starting to drink water. They only made me wait 35 minutes after drinking before calling me through, which was...
My husband has started erlotinib two weeks ago (diagnosis = NSCLC advanced stage, spread to lymph nodes, vertebra and two ribs + small tumour in brain). Whilst the cough has more or less disappeared, he has a rash on his whole head. He is also getting very tired and has acquired a bitter taste for many foods, which is making eating less palatable. Has anyone else experienced the change of taste? Is anyone on erlotinib happy to exchange their experience with us for mutual support?
