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  • Bibby's blog
    It's off again...lol
    So, it's a steroid week. And he's off...........been demanding food in the night and it's not even 9am and he is asking for chips and nuggets (this is after his weetabix and shreddies). Frankie's face has become bigger already, I'm sure it's not my imagination. I've noticed that the Vincrinstine upsets his tummy. He's been on and off the toilet all night. I'm glad he sleeps with me and I've got an en-suite! Less walking to do in the night. Anyway, he's quite bright and happy. His brother and sister...
    Former Member
  • tonix2's blog
    i thought this is lively

    An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments...

    Former Member
  • My-Mum-is-my-world's blog
    scared but strong - secondary liver cancer after bowel cancer
    I have a 3 year old daughter and as a working Mum I have been lucky enough have relied on my 66 year old Mum to care for her since she was 3 months old and they have such a wonderful connection I need to do all I can to ensure my daughter doesn't lose the experience of having the most wonderful and loving Nana at such a young age. Please help!! We have a history of cancer in my family and as a result aged 65 my Mum insisted her GP arranged a full colonoscopy in Sept 08 but all biopsys came back clear...
    Former Member
  • DebbiesDaughterxxx's blog
    Mum's starting to break!
    Mum had a little cry today, she wouldnt let me hug her she say's ''If it turns out i only have a few weeks left i dont want to be doing all of this shit!!'' Meaning the housework and bills ect. I do try n help around the house but i'm not much use!! She ended up pushing me out of the door and telling me to go away, so i did. When i came back tried to get her to eat lunch bujt she was adamant she wasnt hungry, so i emptied and loaded the dishwasher brought in the washing from the line and made her...
    Former Member
  • dazzlex2's blog
    Darrens pelivic tumour
    Had a good day today - spent a fun morning at Acorn Animal Farm in Knowsley near Liverpool. Chased up my Mac grant today, i should have the paperwork through on Monday i hope i get it approved to help pay for Sarah's accomodation whilst im in hospital. Pain was a bit worse today had to take a bit extra Oramorph then previously, although the Mac nurse said i'm having hardly any at the moment so i guess thats good to know. 32 days to my op.
    Former Member
  • raxxan jenny's blog
    throat cancer
    Does anyone who has had RT for throat cancer and has suffered excessive sticky phglem like mucus know how long this problem is likely to last, my husband nearly chokes with it at times. Jenny
    Former Member
  • robsean's blog
    The last 24 hours or so
    This is my 3rd blog on here, and I still feel lik i dont belong, think that is what we all feel though. Yesterday my mum was going to Rotherham hospital to have a Bronchoscopy, I had very mixed feelings about this as it was the first real appointment that my mum has had since we found out that she had Lung cancer and secondry Brain tumour, Me and my partner picked my mum up at 10am and made our way there, the mod was sooooo quite in the car on the way there. When we got there my mum felt so relax...
    Former Member
  • Luna's blog
    Next stop, Oncology Dept...
    Hello One and All, Have a request to send a wee prayer on my behalf as I am scheduled to meet with my Oncologist this Monday, August 17th. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer( invasive, grade III) this past June. An annual mammogram picked up a cluster and the rest is history. I know Dr. Chan is going to lay out a course of treatment for me, and I am getting nervous with the prospects. Am scheduled to start rad. in September. Thank you in advance for your well wishes and prayers. ...
    Former Member
  • purdeybru's blog
    Hope this is just a blip!!
    Having a down day today, in tears all morning imagining the worst. I knew it would come, but wasn't sure when. Went downstairs this morning and was greeted by chaos, dishes everywhere, enough dog hair on the kitchen floor to stuff a cushion, and a pile of dirty washing. Nothing changes, life around you just carries on as normal!! A friend asked me if I had sourced any nightwear or bra's for after my op and to be quite honest I had to confess that the thought hadn't even occurred to me. Would be...
    Former Member
  • one day at a time's blog
    dad passed away
    i never expected to be writing this so soon, i thought i was coping quite well and that when it eventually happened i would be very well prepared, but i think i was only just coming to terms with the diagnosis, my special dad survived 3 months and 2 days since his gastroscopy (the day of diagnosis). on wednesday night i gave him some oral pain relief kissed him goodnight and told him i loved him, so did my older brother, we were staying with my mum and dad because he was so poorly, it was just like...
    Former Member
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