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Just thought i'd do an update on what's been happening. Ian went in for his chemo last Monday and has been in bed ever since. It has really taken it out of him. Up till Monday morning he was able to do some small jobs around the house meaning he had some quality of living. But once I brought him home on Tuesday all he could manage was to just get into bed. I knew he really wasn't feeling well when he asked me if I would do his meds for him. This was a bad sign as he never ever asks me to do...
Just got back from that interminable hospital waiting! (Surely someone could design better systems.)
However this time it was good news. For what seems like the first time since Christmas, we've come away from the hospital feeling better.
Tony was diagnosed with kidney cancer, "a massive tumour" (15cm) in February & had his left kiney removed at the end of March. He was recommended for a trial of Sorafenib but by the time he was due to start, 'seedlings' in his lungs had started to grow and...
My husband found out today that his chronic back pain is myeloma, we are due to see a specialist at our local hospital on Friday. He spent the whole of July and August at the osteopath having all sort back treatment, then he went to the doctor after the osteo said he was concerned and suggested the doctor. Put on pain killers and diazapan until last week when suddenly all the stops were pulled out and x rays three blood tests and then todays thunder bolt. Our daughter has just got engaged will my...
Hi,
Cannot get my head round this new site at all and can't seem to write a pm to you!
If you would like to contact me, I gave you my email address before and hopefully you'll be able to find it???
I'd love to hear from you and find out that you're doing ok - it's a tough time - Dad's been gone 12 weeks now and it's still hard!
Love to all
Sam
I am very agitated today I found out a family friends mum died last night she was terminally ill with cancer, then just minutes ago I found out a friends mum died last night. I know it sounds stupid but I believe in the fact that every comes in 3s its how I figured out my friend was pregnant last year as my 2 other close friends were expecting babies and I knew there would be a third and I asked and I was right she hadnt told anyone and was slightly freaked out that I had figured out without seeing...
Hair all gone now plucked up the courage to do it, have got some lovely scarves and hats and have even been out without anything on (my head that is). Next chemo tomorrow at christie, am doing a group photo with loads of mates on wednesday some who are bald anyway and some kind souls like my Jon and my sons and my brother who have all shaved theirs off in sympathy. Some of jons friends have done it so they'll be on the photo too.
Thats as long as I'm ok after the next dose of poison. will try...
Glad to report I am feeling better, and have done for a few days. I didnt get to talk to the Latch social worker as Holly was off school the day she was due and I didnt want her to know anything about it so I cancelled. So instead, I let it all out to a friend. I'd already warned her about my frustrations at people trying to say the right thing and it just making me feel worse - and not to use the word NORMAL! - I just needed someone to listen without judging. I was a little wary because this very...
Well I think Im slowly getting the hang of this site. Came on mid august(with no IT chat experience at all) with an open mind , no real expectations, and now find am drawn back again and again. Been impressed and touched by the support here.Iv blundered through some totally inspiring blogs and postings that have comforted me so much at those dark times and laughed out loud at others.I feel I'm getting to know your personalities and have tried to give a bit of myself too. Have posted on the anal cancer...
Its starting to hit me that my dad isnt here anymore for the advice and support he gave me. Im missing him so much and im trying to be strong for brandon but i feel as if im spiraling out of control the now. My dad was the one that would tell me how everything is going to be ok and just take it easy. When im worried about brandon he would be there to tell me he will be ok and now hes not. Brandon has became a bit withdrawn the now and wont talk to me about it. I wish i was made of strong stuff like...
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