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  • Jen L's blog
    Acid Reflux
    Hi everyone, Has anyone had this nasty acid reflux? My mum finished radioterapy to her gullet just over a month ago and has a peg fitted. Recently she has started having this acid refulx and brining drinks and meds back etc. Her Dr said it's made worse due to having radio to the gullet and that it can go in spasms but there isn't anything you can do about it. Wondered if anyone had any advice, mum says it literally takes her breat away and I feel very helpless. Thanks Jen
    Former Member
  • sheila gibsonx2's blog
    Lost My Mum
    Hi This is my first time on here, I lost my mum on the 26th June 2008 to Cancer, I remember the day like it was yesterday, It was a Thursday the time was 10.30, at Northwick Park Hospital same ward I lost my nan in 5 years before. As sad as this is I can not grieve for her, It not a case I don't I just can not I've tried looking at old photos, playing the song we had on in the church I've even went into the loft and open some boxes with some of her stuff in it, but still no tears.People have said...
    Former Member
  • porchiajeff's blog
    More healthy liver
    I had my sixth session on new chemo. Had a scan in the week and there is 30% improvement. Blood cells improved. I was crying and laughing at the same time. More healthy liver at last. Still taking it day by day. Thanks go to our Almighty Father and secondly my beloved husband who passed away 2 months ago. He is my guardian angel, covering me with his wings. [he also had cancer]. I'm holding on and fighting back for my liitle kids. To all of you out there, keep the faith and stay positive...
    Former Member
  • alleyh97's blog
    SHOULD I BE HAVING YEARLY SCANS!
    I'M ALMOST 20 MONTHS IN REMISSION AND AFTER READING VARIOUS BLOGS ON SITE , IT'S ONLY DAWNING ON ME (DOH!) SHOULD I NOT BE HAVING A YEARLY MRI OR SOMETHING,STARTING TO GET WORRIED AS THERE WERE QUITE A FEW TIMES THAT I'VE HAD TO CHASE UP RESULTS AND STUFF MYSELF, OMG! HOW CAN THEY KNOW FOR SURE THAT I'M STILL IN REMISSION BY FEELING AROUND MY NECK AND STICKING A CAMERA UP MY NOSE TO SEE DOWN MY THROAT! DOESN'T PAY TO BE OF A QUIET NATURE!
    Former Member
  • alleyh97's blog
    SHOULD I BE HAVING YEARLY SCANS!
    I'M ALMOST 20 MONTHS IN REMISSION AND AFTER READING VARIOUS BLOGS ON SITE , IT'S ONLY DAWNING ON ME (DOH!) SHOULD I NOT BE HAVING A YEARLY MRI OR SOMETHING,STARTING TO GET WORRIED AS THERE WERE QUITE A FEW TIMES THAT I'VE HAD TO CHASE UP RESULTS AND STUFF MYSELF, OMG! HOW CAN THEY KNOW FOR SURE THAT I'M STILL IN REMISSION BY FEELING AROUND MY NECK AND STICKING A CAMERA UP MY NOSE TO SEE DOWN MY THROAT! DOESN'T PAY TO BE OF A QUIET NATURE!
    Former Member
  • Marshax2's blog
    A day in the life of a lump
    Wow! It's been a day and a half!! Had my CT scan yesterday, pelvis, groin and chest. One of my better CT experiences, the technician knew what he was doing and managed to find a vein with ease (it's taken 20 minutes in the past). Today I went for the results, but first I had to walk the dog, shower, put some washing on, catch up on the ironing, do an emergency dash to the hospital to rescue the other half's dad's car from the potential clutches of a traffic warden, pack for our holiday tomorrow...
    Former Member
  • Marshax2's blog
    A day in the life of a lump
    Wow! It's been a day and a half!! Had my CT scan yesterday, pelvis, groin and chest. One of my better CT experiences, the technician knew what he was doing and managed to find a vein with ease (it's taken 20 minutes in the past). Today I went for the results, but first I had to walk the dog, shower, put some washing on, catch up on the ironing, do an emergency dash to the hospital to rescue the other half's dad's car from the potential clutches of a traffic warden, pack for our holiday tomorrow...
    Former Member
  • Mirrors's blog
    my darling mum has gone
    My wonderful darling mum has gone, passed away at 0110 hrs 10.09.09, myself and my daughter were with her, although we knew this was coming, IT HURST SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! She will leave such a huge hole in our lives..what a wonderful woman, mum and best friend......I love you mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx so glad you knew that
    Former Member
  • adintnah's blog
    OUCH!!!
    Well I went to hossy for my monthly blood check, I was determined to find out what the results of my MRI scan is. The scan was in June and despite me asking in the July clinic at which I was told that they can take some time but my stand in doc would chase them and let me know. It got to August clinic and still no word, so I made my mouth go a little. This time it was my own specialist that said he would chase it and ring me. Ring me he did, but he said that rather than tell me over the phone he...
    Former Member
  • ladygooner's blog
    side effects???
    Hi there people, I know that I havent been here for a while, I have been busy trying to get my life back to the new normal that we have to get to after the diagnosis and treatment for cancer! I am on the ICON 7 trial for ovarian cancer, having avastin 3 weekly for a year. I have recently developed vertigo, along with a stonking headache and sore neck, and no one seems to know if these may be related to the avastin, I know it is also given for colon cancer, lung and breast cancers as well, so was...
    Former Member
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