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Blogging can be a great way to journal your experiences and share with others. Why not create your own cancer journey blog, or have a read of other blogs created by our members?

Unsure how to get started? Take a look at our help pages on blogs. 

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Latest blog posts

  • lisa j
    hospital appt

    Evening

    Well what day full of emotions again, my mom had her results today of her the CT scan she had last week. It was abit of a mixed bag really, the consultant said the cancer has spread again its seems a bit worse in her back. But he did say they wasn't really sure if it was the radiotherpy or if it was the cancer.

    He won'ts her to start a differant kind of chemo ( tablet form) but he told us NHS does not fund it so he will have to apply for it, at this point I must admiit my heart went...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • chat room
    chat room

    Hi

    I joined the chat room 3 weeks ago. I am a carer looking after my Dad who now has a prognosis of 4 weeks. Without the friends in chat, i dont know how i would have coped. I feel, lately, by the comments of another blog that carers are not welcome. I am sad about this and would value your views? sue xxx

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • sam
    omg
    OMG my bloody hair is falling out allready and its only been 13 days so not good :(
    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Juleshoneybunny
    The cruel hand of fate

    I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, well in fact  just 5 long whole days ago.  I am not sure how I am feeling as it is all still quite surreal i am numb. I think i may have lost touch with reality or in total denial.......................

    Before i know it i will be going through a mastectomy in the next  two weeks, i want the slice and dice to be over, i want the chemo now! I want to cry, shout scream and ask the question we probably all do initially WHY.

    My family are wonderful but are strugg...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • paulinef
    FINISHED CHEMO YEAH !!!

    Just got back from hospital after last chemo, I got there! Donated a ships bell to the unit, an end of chemo bell to be rang after last chemo, they were really pleased, got the idea from a ladies blog from America there was a bell which she heard ringing and she eventually asked and found it she would soon be able to ring it, think its a really positive thing and hey if its good enough in USA its good enough here! Love to all you lovely people Pauline xxx

    PS, CAN'T PUT INTO WORDS HOW GOOD IT FELT...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Tale of A Very Young Widow
    Bad day

    New post http://veryyoungwidow.blogspot.com/2011/05/bad-day.html

    I had a bad day yesterday. Emotionally drained and still not sleeping well.

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • lisa j
    OUR JOURNEY WITH RENAL CANCER

    Evening

    Well just got in from work I'm a bit tied today its been a busy one.

    Mom's seems a bit down to night and she's in a bit of pain, she's just told me that she's worried about her appointment to see the consultant about her results.

    God what do you say to that.

    I've tried to be positve about it and say the wright words but I'm not sure if I'am.  Deep down I know Ive got the exact same feeling, she must be so scared . What do you say?

    I don't think Ive slept...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • caroljay
    Hello

    Hi, I am a newbie here and thought I would join for some support. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last june. After my mastectomy I was told that my cancer had spread to my lungs. I am receiving hormonal treatment for my cancer and so far my lesions on the lung have shrunk by about 50%. I think that its only now I am beginning to realise all the implications.

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Diane
    One year today

    One year today my cancer journey started at about 9pm when I returned home from work to find answer phone message from a hosptial I had never heard of. My local hospital had referred me to a specialist bone cancer hospital but had neglected to tell me.  So there I was at 9 at night with a traumatic awareness that the lump at the side of my knee that I had for at least 9 months and was nothing to worry about (GP, Basildon hospital and Orsett hospial told me this) to find actually they now considered...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • lisa j
    out journey with renal cancer

    Evening chaps

    Just a quick blog.

    Just got in from work god its been a long day!!! When I got home my sister and brother in-law was here, they just popped in to see mom was ok.  Mom seems quite up beat to night.

    As promised my auntie came to see mom at lunch time  and spent a couple of hours with her, my mom wouldn't admit it but I think she enjoyed having a bit of company while I'm at work. I'm hoping she will do it again tomorrow because I'm on a 12 hour shift.

    Ive spoken to one...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
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