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hi to all that know me- and those that dont- dont lose heart!
If anyone has got a copy of januarys ed of prima magazine, thats me in the rubbishly titled 'my best friend saved my life'! The essence is true, but I feel a bit cheated as I specifically wanted it to focus on the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
I cant complain, I am nearly (1 month away) in 'remmision' or whatever that means, after being told I have advanced cancer. isnt it funny, you nearly reach one target then they give you another...
my partner had his review today after his radiotherapy on his brain was cut short.He has had his steroids cut down to just one a day for the next 8 days and after that they stop altogether,so dont know what to expect,he knows he will lose his hair in the next 10 days.He still thinks he can be cured of this cancer,even though he has been told its gone too far and the fact that they told him the radio was to ease the sympoms of the cancer,i just dont know what to say when he goes into a conversation...
Has any lady had there bladder removed. I am seeing a specialist next week about surgery and was wondering what is the easiest, bag, neo bladder or theres another one but I cant think what it is at this moment. I am scared but would like to know what it involves from someone who has been through this. I know the specialist will explain but I thought it would be better coming from someone with first hand experience.
Hello.
I am new to the site. I am unnoficially caring for my partner of 6 years who has been recently diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. She is 52, I am 26.
It all started a few months back when she bled from her vagina, after having been through the memopause. A smear test showed a raised level of....whatever the marker is called that indicates that you have cancer. We went for a few internal cameras. They still weren't happy. We then went for an MRI with contrast. Still not happy. We then...
Yesterday i went for my daily zap of radation and while lying on the bed i got the best news ever ,i was looking at having my last full zap on christmas eve with a week off then returning in january for 5 booster sessions but the nurse told me what what he has planned now is to do the booster alone side next weeks sessions so i will finish christmas eve ,i can tell you i cried i don't care now if i fry next week and have to sit with a bag of frozen peas on my boob on xmas day all of my treatment...
I walked into Oncologists room & before I had even sat down he said "Great scan", the relief was so intense, I told him I was going to kiss him if it was good so he told me to anyway.
I really feel overwhelmed, I know its incurable but if everytime it comes back I can kick its ass then thats what I'll strive to do.
Back in June I brought my wedding forward as didnt know what future held, had surgery again & then RFA on remaining kidney & all were successful with no signs of...
3 years today my wondeful son was cruelly taken so I just had to write something. I see Lee everyday in one way or another so you are never out of my mind. I see your wife and kids every week and spoil them best I can and remind your kids of your strength and bravery. You made us all so proud the way you conducted yourself throughout your pain trying to ease ours. We all miss you and know wherever you are is a better place for having you. I love you son.
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Well it was 12 months yesterday that Derek was diagnosed, i cant believe that the year has gone so quick, now after the chemo, Total gastrectomy then more chemo he is doing fantastically well, he looks amazing even though he doesnt think so, he says he is to skinny and when he looks in the mirror all he sees are bones sticking out everywhere but i love him just the way he is.
Whe the diagnosis is given you think your world has come to an end but here we are 12 months on and christmas...
Hi all
Well it was 12 months yesterday that Derek was diagnosed, i cant believe that the year has gone so quick, now after the chemo, Total gastrectomy then more chemo he is doing fantastically well, he looks amazing even though he doesnt think so, he says he is to skinny and when he looks in the mirror all he sees are bones sticking out everywhere but i love him just the way he is.
Whe the diagnosis is given you think your world has come to an end but here we are 12 months on and christmas again...
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