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Hi all, I have to confess I haven't written for a while since my Mum was diagnosed with Non Hodgkinsons two years ago. We have recently found out she has a second cancer now in her breast so she is going in for surgery on Friday then following up with radiotherapy. I have to say I am absolutely petrified about the whole thing. She is incredibly strong but it has also really affected my Dad as all of a sudden there is something in life he has no control over. I feel really low at the moment as...
Yes folks its time for my second cycle of chemo tomorrow so I better stock up on my supply of magazines and good books for all that sitting around.
will also try and visit my cousin whos being treated for the dreaded disease in the same hospital as me he is in really bad shape so needs all the support he can get.
laters peeps
pete.
Today went pretty well, probably the best day since she came home from the hospice, she dressed herself, used the bathroom, and ate well, she even said she was hungry at one point, which hasn't happened for a long time. In the evening she showered on her own, although she was very tired afterwards. She had morphine and a nebuliser before she went to bed, and slept pretty well, taking morphine at about 3 and a nebuliser when she woke up at 6.
I took a step back yesterday, and let her do things...
I was told that my cancer was terminal about 11 months ago. At that time they told me that I had between 6 months and 2 years to live. Since then I have had radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and have had a good response. I had my last chemo in May and have been so well since then that they have not done any further treatment. A couple of weeks ago the latest scan showed that everything is still good - and I won't need another scan until December.
So why do I feel so desperate? I keep wanting to...
september 26th - well today trev got released from hospital!!! got out this mornin!! sooo pleased!! we got him all sorted with his meds and he said his byes to THE LADS!! they gonna miss him! he was the baby in the ward and he s really helped them out. goerge...one of the lads...said eee trev son, am gonna miss u. the sad thing is they more than likely still gonna be in when he goes back in three weeks . bless them
well we came home....saw trevs mam..and she was soo pleased he was home. he got changed...
Hello all, ive just read donnas post and she is by rights terrified , so the idea of this blog is not to say dont be scared, of course you are huni,
I wanted to do this blog to get everyones positive thoughts and vibes , as if anything will get you through this really scary time its that ,
I myself am sending you lots of luck and positivity for tue, when you are scared think of us holding your hand and giving you a huge hug , and i will be let loose on the wards tue so will def have you in my...
She got up and showered on her own, although with a watching eye, got a bit frustated dressing, but settled down nicely, had lasagna for lunch (and tea!), had my mother and aunt over while I went out. Restful evening.
Night not so good, nebuliser at 12, morphine at 1 (she did it herself) and again at 3.30. Real problems with bed sores although one side does show a definite improvement. Woke up at about 5, 7 and had some yogurt, and is currently stil asleep (10.30).
Losson - do nebuliser and take...
september 25th - well another good day!!! went up to the hospital to see trev...and he looked really well again!!! he d been on phone durin today....had been out and about gettin the papers etc for 'the lads'. think they gonna miss him when he s released....WHICH IS TOMORRO!!!! :) sooo happy!!! he s asked can i go for him after breakfast!! hell yeah!!!
he s had last chemo session today...and is still doin really well. tumour etc is still shrinkin...its visibly smaller again tonight!! brill...
I have not been on here for a while but mum has not got long now and I am not coping well.I am ok in front of her and other family members.When I am on my own I am crying all the time and feel so low.Not sure how I will be when she has gone.
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