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  • SheilaK's blog
    Lost my sister unexpectedly

    Had a sad phone call on 2nd September to tell me one of my sisters had died. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 28th July but decided not to tell anyone until she knew how to but she was admitted to hospital on 25th August so none of us knew until it was over. Great shock, went to the funeral last Monday and, as funerals go, it was quiet and dignified. Seems strange to think I can't just pick up the phone anymore. Glad it was quick for her and her treatment in hospital was, apparently, second...

    Former Member
  • Bea's blog
    Getting back to 'normal'

    How many times are people going to ask me if I am 'back to normal' yet?

    If they mean am I back to being the old me, that's obviously silly as having cancer and treatment has changed one's body and outlook.

    How does one get the old perspective back eg. assuming one was going to be enjoying getting a bus pass and maybe even becoming a Granny.

    You can't even look at your medical exemption card and wonder if you can outlive it.

    Perhaps they mean have I recovered my sense of...

    Former Member
  • Pecantim's blog
    First radio.............
    First radio............. Submitted by Pecantim on Mon, 14/09/2009 - 21:26. Thanku so much for all your good wishes for today. I was ok about going this afternoon and was amazed at how quick and simple it all was. One thing i was surprised at though, i got given the next 24 appointments and they are all over the place, some really late approaching 7pm and some as early as 7.30am! Gosh, i will have to keep my wits about me a bit :-) I am pleased to say that i have managed to get free parking for my...
    Former Member
  • positivelady's blog
    Good news - long overdue!
    Hi all, today we went for the results of my partners halfway ct scan, and the news was good! Shrinkage in all areas-the bowel tumor markedly so, so the plan is to give 2 more cycles of oxi and 5fu, then a break followed by another scan then-who knows? So why then is he in so much pain? Over the last 3 days he has been experiencing considerable pain in his bottom which even the morphine is not shifting-if the tumor has shrunk why this pain? Tols the oncologist and she didnt seem overly concerned...
    Former Member
  • nanaboo's blog
    Chemo end
    Well 6 months have gone and Alan had his last chemo today .He has a scan on 28th then see the doc in october ,we will have fingers crossed,Thks to all that have given support .No fellow chatters i am not planning on going just yet .Ofrf on holiday next Mon for 5 days it will be a break and a change of scenery. take care all Nanaboo
    Former Member
  • PamMitch's blog
    hi
    hi how are u all, i havnt been on here for a while. how yur lymphodema folks im coping with mine come to the conclusion im stuck with it so have had a couple of fav rings made bigger so feel better with rings on my fingers again i just need bel ls o toes, still wouldnt be able to dance. well been in garden with my gloves on of course, planting japanese onions, suppose to grow over winter maybe they come up with slits in them!!!! joke. welll im offf to other site now keep welllll ...
    Former Member
  • Pollydoodle's blog
    dealing with feelings
    I have joined this site to talk to others who have had cancer. I've realised that although I have excellent support from my partner, I want to know how other people feel in a similar situation to me. I had a small tumour, with no spread to the lymph glands so the future looks good and I'm lucky. My treatment is finished , surgery (lumpectomy) and radiotherapy and I'm now on tamoxifen. I've been feeling ok these last few months, getting over the fatigue from the radiotherapy, but I have not returned...
    Former Member
  • Muddled1940's blog
    What Now -very true
    I have recently had a further scan on the instructions of my Oncologist. I have been dreading chemo , but to my utter surprise the cancer has not progressed and he proposes no further ction for 3 months. I am also seeing a Urologist and althought he should agree he might consider removing the offending nodule and repair the hernia which I was left with after my nephrectomy. I do wonder if this will stir things up and will be interested in anybody else is a similar position
    Former Member
  • Pecantim's blog
    First radiotherapy tomorrow.....
    Well last week i had all my radiotherapy planning done, scans, simulator and tattooing, so now tomorow afternoon i am to have my first radiotherapy session. I have read lots about the treatment but i am still wondering what they will do with me when i get to the hospital. When i was on the couch having my little pinprick tattoos and my measuring done, (with the lights dimmed down!) i was thinking of all of you on the site that have gone through this before me and writing all the blogs........it...
    Former Member
  • parishilton's blog
    Newbie
    Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the site and I'm a 23 year old receptionist. I had a vulvectomy last week to treat vulval cancer and am now recovering at home. I'm due to get my final results on Friday so fingers crossed! I am keen to speak to anyone who has been through this operation or similar and to find out what life has been like afterwards, as I have quite a few concerns x
    Former Member
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