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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

  • pinkvicki
    ups and downs....where are our ups?????

     

    Dad came out of hospital yesterday morning at 1.30am and was ok yesterday daytime. I went to visit this morning and mum was just of the phone to the unit again as dad was really poorly again today. I had the shock of my life when he came down the stairs- he was grey in colour and very thin and shaky he had no strength what so ever. He was told to go back up to the hospital and he has been there all day on a iv drip.

    They are now giving him steroids and his anti sickness via the iv too. He is...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • s casey's blog
    im so sad at the minute

    hi everyone, got bad news about mam the other day they are not offering anymore treatment as mam is to weak, needless to say my heart is breaking just really struggling to come to terms with it.  since bringing mam home from hospital she has become very confused and dis-orientated, its really hard to see mam in this way and i cry myself to sleep ever night just fed up with the whole lot. has anyone else experienced the confusion situation and any advice how to deal with it? thank you for reading this...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • Babybear's Blog
    27Th Jan 2010 Bertiebassett

    Bert had quite a bad fall last night. He lost his balance abd fell into the bath and got himself wedged in. I had to get a neighbour in to help me get him out. Now he is scared to go into the toilet in case it happens again.

    His mania has slowed down quite a bit so I am hoping he will return back to his usual self shortly. He is back to sleeping most of the day but I think we prefer that to the hyper way he was at the weekend.

    The Leukaemia that they think is in his brain is making him so different...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • radefied
    Caring for husband

    Today my husband keeps on about how he's got to make the most of the time he has left. 

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • How to Help your Mum Survive Pancreatic Cancer or Not
    Maggie's Centre

    Today I went to the Maggie's centre in Charring Cross Hospital. As a previous architect student I had been intrigued about the place since it won the stirling prize last year - strange to think I was there for this reason. It was a really beautiful space; flexible and open plan, full off adaptable spaces.

    I went prepared with a geeky list of questions as i thought i might become tongue tied. This Lady called Bernie talked to me for a while and I have to admit I welled up a little bit at the...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • robynn
    Yeah I did it

    MRI=0, Me=1

    Round two went to me. Did my mri with hardly any fuss at all.

    Yeah!

    Think I deserve a nice big glass of red wine to celebrate

     

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • rocky195
    round two

    going to hospital for my second round of chemo. only got one more after this then its radio. good tip if you are starting chemo take an ipod with you and watch films or listen to music.it passes the time nicely and dont forget your earphones!

     

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • DAFFIE's blog
    Collateral Damage
    Here we go again. Suitcases at the ready, piles of neatly folded clothes. But this time we are travelling for pleasure. A last minute booking for a weekend in a country hotel on the edge of Sherwood Forest. That’s what the brochure says, the reality is more like a holiday camp for grown ups. But who cares we are getting away!!!!!! And this time it is for pleasure. A two-hour drive, no hanging around airports just get in the car, drive, and we will be there. It’s awhile since I had occasion...
    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • How to Help your Mum Survive Pancreatic Cancer or Not
    The first oncologist appointment

    This morning my parents visited an oncologist who suggested a plan of how to proceed. On friday she will have a minor operation to place a stent that will stop her from becoming jaundice. After resting for a week she will begin a course of chemotherapy which will consist of 3 mondays of treatment and then a week off, repeated for three months.

    This chemo wont be too aggressive so she shouldn't lose any hair or anything like that. From what I have read it seems that everyone reacts differently to...

    Former Member over 16 years ago
  • feeling low
    it cant be

    how can it? .. when i think about the fact that i will never see my mum again? .. im only 20 .. this isnt right! i need her now more than ever! i miss her at home! i missed txtng her the other day to let her know i passed my exams! everyone else got to tell their mums! i have no one now!

    i just want her back so much!

    Former Member over 16 years ago
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