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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?

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Latest blog posts

  • CLL NEWBIE
    Gardening and CLL on W&W
     
    Hi all
     
    Into my third week of the garden, I am thinking of its effects on me. The first reality is that I am not as capable as last time round, but I am feeling better for the effort. This week I suffered my first backlash from the disease, bone and joint issues reacted badly to some of the exertion and has put me off my feet for several days at a time.
     
    I have taken on board the advice from other CLL patients and wear gloves, wide brimmed hat and factor 30 sunscreen, this will help counter...
    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • chrissiQx2's blog
    Losing friends, support and not fitting in

    Last year I met up with another woman nearby who also has secondary breast cancer. This was really nice for me as she was nearer to my age, we both have children and found lots of common ground. We met a few times for coffee and a chat and at last I felt I had someone to confide in who really understood me.  Well in January she got some bad news on a scan and told me she was going on chemo again but wouldnt tell me about her scan. I sent her some flowers to cheer her up and let her know I am here...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • my big boy
    a year

    My boy has been in remission for a year im so so proud of him he is such a trooper and i love him so much. He still gets very tired and white when he has over done it im just wondering how long it will take for him to go back to the way he was. Brandon was a typical wee boy running around all day and night without stopping now he goes out for 10 minutes and comes in as white as a sheet and exhausted and it breaks my heart everytime. I am grateful that he is better but i just wish he could do things...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • My Lovely Wife Julie
    My Lovely Wife Julie 11

    The Onc did an examination on Tuesday and Julie was on the table again on Friday.  This time they gave a 2 minit Radio blast to an area of the rib cage adjacent to the original T10 spine site.  This time the Onc didn't even bother to XRay or CT scan - I suppose she just knows what to expect.  

    Just when we were starting to get a bit mobile, Julie is having to cope with the side effects of Radio Therapy again.

    With a bit of luck, when the weather picks up, we will be out and about again.

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • julie580
    Positive thinking

    Feeling quite positive today, decided the only way to tackle this thing for both mine and mums sake is to take it day by day.  Mum looked so much better yesterday.... She is hoping they will let her out of hospital today, I hope so she will feel so much better at home. Big op on 3rd May we will tackle that one then.

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Clint journey
    New Journey

    Well after the appointment with Dr Fyfe on Wednesday we found out that Clint requires to get another biopsy and a bone marrow thing done too many technical names for my liking.

     

    Friday 25.03.11

    What a day I took Clint down to the hospital at 10am this morning and went through to the Medical Day Unit where all sorts of treatments take place and that was  avery scary thing to see all those people sitting their getting treatment or waiting for scan or biopsies. The Doctor came in and spoke with Clint...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Tom's cancer journey
    On Wed I said goodbye

    Well on Wednesday afternoon I said goodbye to the love of my life,it was a beautiful day and the sun was shining but inside I was empty. After my first marriage ended I vowed I would never marry again as it had been the worst years of my life and I thought I would never feel safe with another man then along came Tom 18years older than me and life suddenly became worth living we had 21 years together 8 of them as man and wife  and I couldn't have been happier until that day 19 months ago when Tom...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • Bridget - Michelle's blog
    Dad <3

    Tommorow is my nineteenth birthday and im excited however i cant help but wish to share this memory, this stepping stone in my life with my Dad. He was always there to cheer me up, put a smile on my face and listen to EVERYTHING that i had to say.

    My dad died of prostate cancer just over a year ago. What really upsets me is knowing how he suffered. He didnt deserve it, he was the most loving person he could never hurt a fly. He did so much for me and i wish that he could know how much i loved him...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • julie580
    I want some answers

    I of on the 120 mile round trip to see my mum today, I hope I can hold it together for her sake. Its so frustrating cause my mum and stepdad dont want to know anything,. they only want to no what they have to know.  Me and my sisters want some answers.Why are they not happy with her levels? What should they be Why have they shut part of her liver down? Simple things like that. Mum has said she is happy for us to find out but she doesn't want to no.  Will the doctors tell us? only one way to find...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
  • orange123
    life is a bitch

    HI everyone,Just thought i would write down how i am feeling,you seem to have a phase throgh life when nothing ever goes wrong you never get any problems and you just think all the bad things are in the newspapers or that its happening to someone else,then BANG everything seems to be going wrong in your life and you think well what have i done to deserve this im not a bad person ive worked all my life so contributed to society,could;nt have my own children,so decided to take some out of a life that...

    Former Member over 15 years ago
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