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  • bren26's blog
    Confused
    My husband was lead to believe that he had pancreatic cancer, hospital said he had a mass there and it didn't look good. After a long wait, we finally saw the oncologist last week, almost two weeks now. He said the pancreas looks normal but there is something wrapped around it, lymph nodes are swollen which would cause the pain and fluid on the lungs. My husband has COPD and has gone through very rough experiences with pneumonia before, ventilator for three weeks one time. We ended up in emergency...
    Former Member
  • jo mac's blog
    Liz G becomes a Grandmother
    May I be the first to congratulate my sister Liz G on the birth of her first grandchild. Corey, Braden, David Lagan made his entrance to the world tonight at 7.03pm, he weighed in a 7lb 6ozs and has a lovely head of blonde hair. i know the birth of any grandchild is special, but for Liz it was a little bit more than that. For those of you who have been reading her blogs and who have become mine and Liz's friends you will know that in March 2008 her prognosis was poor 3 - 4 months. Among other...
    Former Member
  • jo1978's blog
    anyone from northampton area recently lost through cancer
    i wonder if there is anyone that can help? My aunty lost her husband early this year to cancer. He was diagnosed and within a few months he sadly passed away. She has been with him since she was 16 and she is now 60! My aunty is now very alone and not coping at all.she wouldnt even know how to turn a computer on let alone use the internet which is a shame as i feel that this site would be ideal for her to talk to others in a simular situation and to feel that people understand what she is going...
    Former Member
  • emmaemily34's blog
    Alone
    My second day at work and after the delivery was put away i was knackered which i find a scary feeling has it makes it real again. the rest of my shift i managed to take it easy and have an enjoyable time. Being a Friday means my two darling sons have gone to the their dads and will be there till Sunday. I hate them being away but i know they will have a great time. so here i am all alone only Marlin (my spoilt cat) for company, got to try and not let the depressing thoughts creep in its hard to...
    Former Member
  • pottypam's blog
    catching up with me ,
    Well things have been very busy over last few months and since my cancer went into remision, but maybe someone can tell me how angry should i be that i was told my cancer was back. Just before xmas last year , a year after my treatment ,i wastold it looked like it back ,the ct looked like it was back but she not sure cos she could not read it but she was certain. refered me to sugeon who was only option now, For 3 weeks i kept this bomb shell to myself , did not want ot ruin another xmas for my kids...
    Former Member
  • pottypam's blog
    catching up with me ,
    Well things have been very busy over last few months and since my cancer went into remision, but maybe someone can tell me how angry should i be that i was told my cancer was back. Just before xmas last year , a year after my treatment ,i wastold it looked like it back ,the ct looked like it was back but she not sure cos she could not read it but she was certain. refered me to sugeon who was only option now, For 3 weeks i kept this bomb shell to myself , did not want ot ruin another xmas for my kids...
    Former Member
  • SophieD's blog
    Work load after lumpectomy grade 1
    Hiyall, I am self-employed working from home on a computer, so nothing too physically straining. Luckily I have plenty of work plenty of work at the moment. These are mostly small research/writing assignments easy to move around, but I don't want to let my clients down. My grade 1 lumpectomy op is on 30 Sept. How long would you say before I can get out of the house and sit in a conference for the day? I know we are all different, but I would like to take it easy without losing too much business...
    Former Member
  • Jen L's blog
    Acid Reflux
    Hi everyone, Has anyone had this nasty acid reflux? My mum finished radioterapy to her gullet just over a month ago and has a peg fitted. Recently she has started having this acid refulx and brining drinks and meds back etc. Her Dr said it's made worse due to having radio to the gullet and that it can go in spasms but there isn't anything you can do about it. Wondered if anyone had any advice, mum says it literally takes her breat away and I feel very helpless. Thanks Jen
    Former Member
  • sheila gibsonx2's blog
    Lost My Mum
    Hi This is my first time on here, I lost my mum on the 26th June 2008 to Cancer, I remember the day like it was yesterday, It was a Thursday the time was 10.30, at Northwick Park Hospital same ward I lost my nan in 5 years before. As sad as this is I can not grieve for her, It not a case I don't I just can not I've tried looking at old photos, playing the song we had on in the church I've even went into the loft and open some boxes with some of her stuff in it, but still no tears.People have said...
    Former Member
  • porchiajeff's blog
    More healthy liver
    I had my sixth session on new chemo. Had a scan in the week and there is 30% improvement. Blood cells improved. I was crying and laughing at the same time. More healthy liver at last. Still taking it day by day. Thanks go to our Almighty Father and secondly my beloved husband who passed away 2 months ago. He is my guardian angel, covering me with his wings. [he also had cancer]. I'm holding on and fighting back for my liitle kids. To all of you out there, keep the faith and stay positive...
    Former Member
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