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Hi my name is Vikki and I am 38. I was diagnosed 1yr ago with stage 2 breast cancer. I had a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. I am now finding things hard to cope with and would like to speak to people who have come out the other end and how they delt with it as I dont know how to deal with the aftermath,
The story so far... (in brief!)
A couple of weeks ago my father - who is in his 90s - was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the groin. Nothing else has shown up on CAT scans, but there's also a suspicion (due to severe anaemia that isn't being helped that much by a tranfusion) that something may also be in the bone marrow.
My parents have been offered three basic choices (paraphrasing via my mother); a chemotherapy regime, a radiotherapy regime, or essentially nothing. He...
My chemo failed again, I've had 4 different drugs and no shrinkage to my lung mets. I had v successful surgery on my liver and bowel 18 months ago but the lung mets are increasing. My oncologist has said- v nicely- that I shouldn't bother with any more drugs and should try to enjoy my life. That's a tall order with this hanging over me but I am trying. I just can't get my head around the fact that I won't be here. I am 63 but young at heart and have not had any illness , even having chemo for 15...
friday had been such a nice day!
my tummy had been gurgling and dancing all day, but no problem because im used to that. after avery nice tea it started doing a war dance and there were many volcanic rumblings coming thru my mouth. the rumblings turned into quakes and then into volcanic eruptions of the vomiting kind. after 4 hours of this and enduring acute pain i was 999'd to my hospital on their instructions. i got there at midnight and after morphine, xrays, examinations etc, i was finally...
Hello,
I have been reading many other blogs and have found it really helpful, so thought I would outline a bit about my situation to see if any others have had similar experiences that I can learn from, or if anyone is going through the same thing now.
I first had breast cancer back in 2004 when I was 38 and had a lumpectomy, removal of lymph nodes, followed by 7 months of chemo and then radiotherapy. A horrible experience, as it is for everyone, made bearable by family and friends.
Since then...
Dad came home today from Willen hospice. He was there for 3 weeks and didnt want to spend any more time away from mum so they put things in place for dad to come home. The docter said he just has weeks left. I suppose it dosent help if he hasnt eaten for 3 weeks but we cant force him as it would make him uncomfortable. Dad is a fighter and Im so proud of him. it would be the best thing in the world if dad could make it past christmas but ive been told that would be too far ahead. I can only pray...
monday came. It was the longest day waiting for a 4.15pm appointment.
As a doctor, does it ever get easier to tell someone that the treatment hasn't worked?
Unfortunately, my husbands cancer has worsened. The existing tumours have doubled in size and are pressing against the wall of the oesophagus which itself has thickened. There are more lymph glands infected and now the liver too. All of this whilst on chemoradiotherapy. It beggers belief.
There is very little treatment available. Talk of...
Hi everyone, can anyone help with any information about clear cell cancer. Thanks, marion.
Hello everyone. I wanted to say hi to all my Macmillan friends, and thought that this was the best way to do it. I haven't been on here recently because I have been very busy with work and other stuff. But I have been thinking about you all and send lots of love and good wishes to all. :)
It would be good to hear how you are all doing; I'm not particularly good with the live chat in truth! So feel free to reply on here or message me.
As for me, as I said, I'm busy with work and have been...
So, it's off into hospital tomorrow for the op on Wednesday.
It's been a busy few days since seeing the surgeon when she described the operation to us. Lots of nice things: family get together the weekend before last including cuddling baby neice, swimming with siblings, and a garden fireworks display causing much excitement for the younger generation.
I seemed to be quite aware of doing various things for the last time before the operation last week: the last ballet class, the last day...
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