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  • sue G's blog
    Effects of Radiotherapy
    Hi I am new to this but would welcome any thoughts on what I am going through at the mo. I had a mastectomy and full anxillary clearance in April 08 followed by 6 sessions of chemo and 13 sessions of radiotherapy which finished Nov 08. Except for the painful burning under my arm at first I have been feeling very well and in no pain. In March this year I have been feeling incresingly tired and have been in pain in my left "breast" under my arms and in my top left rib. My GP took a chest x ray and...
  • BrambleDigger's blog
    Another Day Closer To Knowing
    Thanks to everyone for your messages of support - It's good to know that I'm not alone. That's another odd thing - I don't feel alone. I thought I might, along with the fear and emotion, but there's nothing - nothing different, anyway. I have always been able to compartmentalise my thoughts, filing stuff away in my head, then taking it out to have a look. If there's nothing I can do at that moment, it gets put back again. I think that's what I'm doing now. I know I've got cancer - but - until the...
    Former Member
  • Claire leonie's blog
    My son has cancer
    My son has been diagnosed with ewings sarcoma 6 weeks ago. My dad has got advanced lung cancer. and i feel my world is spinning out of control. My little boy who is 10 has had 2 blocks of chemo and i can see the weight drop off him. It is really hard to keep the brave face on in front of him and his little sister. My dad isnt doing to good either he made my mum promise not to send him back in hospital.
    Former Member
  • tweety-pie's blog
    Mum in Law diagnosed pancreatic cancer
    My husbands mum was seen by general surgery consultant last Monday after previously having had ultrasound and body scan We were told there was a tumour on her pancreas and cluster showing on her liver - I understand that it is difficult to dianose in the early stages Unfortunately as was spread to liver was inoperable and the way forward was to have a biopsy to the liver to confirm consultants diagnosis - we went home in a daze Later in the afternoon - telephone call from nurse to arrange biopsy...
    Former Member
  • BrambleDigger's blog
    It hasn't sunk in yet - or am I strange?
    Two days ago, I went to Salisbury Hospital for the results of a recent TRUS and biopsy. There it was - locally-advanced prostate cancer. I absorbed the news, accepted the information given to me and made an appointment for an MRI scan. It was just like going shopping! OK, so I drove home and opened a bottle of wine - but where is the panic, where are the emotions? I have read several blogs here - I only joined last night - and, while I relate to some of the things because I now carry the Cancer...
    Former Member
  • maureen41's blog
    Yay I feel good today
    Hi everyone Had my last cycle of FEC on 30/3 and I am over the worst from the Chemo and steroids. I'm on the up again and boy does it help knowing that was the last chemo. Still got Rads, Tamoxifen and Herceptin to go but I feel more positive now. Also about five weeks ago my hair started sprouting. Admittedly its soft and downy and less then a quarter of an inch long but like seeing daffodils in the spring my fuzzy protrusions have given me new hope. It took me by surprise because I'd heard that...
    Former Member
  • ilovehersomuch's blog
    Flower
    Can some one please tell me if it is a myth that cancer patients should not get flowers.
    Former Member
  • maureen41's blog
    Yay!!
    Hi everyone Feeling good cos I had my last chemo on 30 March and I am now back on the up after a groggy few days. Start my radiotherapy on 21 April. Got my planning session on Tuesday 14 April. Also my hair is sprouting already (started not long after cycle 4 - about five weeks ago) which took me by surprise as I had been told this would happen about 4 - 6 weeks after final session. Admittedly its very soft and downy and I am still without eyelashes and my eyebrows have all but disappeared. ...
    Former Member
  • dotty57's blog
    Unknown treatment
    I have breast cancer with two out of thirteen lymph nodes taken showing cancer cells I have grade one stage 2 cancer I am awaiting another operation as not enough healthy breast tissue was taken. Chemo has been mentioned but i would like to know what is the best thing to do if chemo is a choice
    Former Member
  • beanpole's blog
    Can we have some good news please!!!
    Went to see onclolgist today and after being really optimistic after 3 rounds of chemo which were significantly shrinking the tumour and lymph glands, we found out it has been growing again while having the last 3 rounds of chemo . Talk about an absolute shocker! We have been told he can try Taxotere to see if that works. Before he starts that we are definitely having a holiday, probably next week. We have 2 boys 11 and 12 years old and my husband is only 40. I don't know how I'm going to keep it...
    Former Member
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