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Latest blog posts

• My journey with oesophageal cancer.

  My journey with cancer

  About two years ago I was struggling to eat, spoke to a GP who said it was indigestion, I knew it wasn’t as food wasn’t getting down to my stomach. The GP put me on indigestion tablets for two months. After the first month the pain on try...

  GrandmaS over 3 years ago
• When lightening strikes twice.....

  How, why and......

  Hi, I am the sole carer of my dad. 11 years ago we had a rough ride on the cancer train when dad was diagnosed with tongue cancer. He under went chemo and radiotherapy. He suffered a stroke and a heart attack whilst undergoing treatment. We have had ...

  Seas over 3 years ago
• Chondrosarcoma of the Rib - a journey

  Next steps - finding a surgeon

  Following the diagnosis, I received a 'fast track' for the NHS sarcoma service but an appointment wasn't available for two weeks and was with a respiratory doctor rather than a surgeon.  If I'd have stayed with the NHS I would ha...

  NetTiger over 3 years ago
• Chondrosarcoma of the Rib - a journey

  Finding Out

  Just a bit of background - I'm a non-smoker, run 5 miles several times a week, generally active because of two dogs to exercise.  Fit and healthy in all respects.  In January 2023 I had a brief flu - nothing really bad - but I found mys...

  NetTiger over 3 years ago
• My journey with Bladder Cancer

  Update: Week 9: The Chemo phase!

  As cycle 1 draws to a close, and a well earned treatment free week, as I build my strength up to deal with the next cycle. It seems strange to consider that is already 25% of chemo completed and the Cancer is dead and dying! It has been a challenge,...

  kaspont over 3 years ago
• Stomach cancer at 25

  Advice?

  Hello, dear people…  I never thought I would be one to join this forum, but here I am. I have been diagnosed with stomach cancer about 2 months ago and yesterday I got out of the hospital, where I have been admitted for 2 weeks. I had tot...

  Newtothis.. over 3 years ago
• APR Surgery with Sharon (August 2023)

  SATURDAY 12th AUGUST 2023

  Didn’t sleep great last night. My mind is so full. The biggest worry I have is that my body might not being strong enough physically, to get through the surgery. Having lost my Dad, Granda, Nana, Cousin and friends to this cruel disease, I...

  Shalaway over 3 years ago
• APR Surgery with Sharon (August 2023)

  FRIDAY 11th AUGUST 2023

  My muscles are seized up after sitting for so long in the car yesterday. (Over 4hrs while driving home from the hospital) I wonder do others get really tired after a busy day before. It was never an issue for me prior to cancer but I do very much loo...

  Shalaway over 3 years ago
• APR Surgery with Sharon (August 2023)

  THURSDAY 10th AUGUST 2023

  On the way to the hospital we had the strangest experience. I should say at this point although we live in Inverness, our youngest daughter 21 began her degree in Glasgow during the pandemic so is about to start her 4th & final year in September....

  Shalaway over 3 years ago
• My journey with Bladder Cancer

  Update: Week 8 after Surgery, Chemotherapy

  Session 2 of the first cycle is done, that is 25% of the killing of the Cancer! This blog might be a little bit of a ramble … Chemo fogs the head a little Next week involves no treatment, a chance to get over the last two weeks and regroup rea...

  kaspont over 3 years ago