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  • emma7534's blog
    My father in law
    My father in law had a suspected COPD, he was given inhalers and has been quite ill for about six months. My little boy is 7 and adores his Grandad he has been so worried about him and kept asking if he ws going to die. We told him not to be so silly of course he wouldnt!! Last week my father in law was diagnosed with Stage 3a lung cancer. He has been given 3 to 6 months. Obviously I havent told my son, Grandad has had a new lease of life and is making the most of it all. Going for long walks with...
    Former Member
  • tantan's blog
    What can I say
    Ian has got a date for his CT scan today. 7 July, which is not far off, but a bit bizzare because they only booked him in for a scan because they said they didn't want to wait so long for the 'surgical investigations' which are actually on the 6 July!
    Former Member
  • positivelady's blog
    confused!!??
    Hi all. It is my understanding that next month NICE are expected to approve the use of cetuximab (think iv got that right) for advanced bowel cancer and also for some other types of cancer. However i have been reading some posts and it appears that some patients are already having this? Please can anyone tell me why this is? Many thanks
    Former Member
  • deejay's blog
    My son's op on Monday
    Started off today in tears reading Ribbsie's post about her sister dying. This bastard disease. Well, my son goes in on Friday to have 3 days of intravenous blood-pressure controlling drugs before his op on Monday. He is putting such a brave face on it, but inside I know he's really worried, and that does me in - he's trying to shoulder it all himself. We did have one piece of good news last week - his PET scan results came back clear apart from the tumour we obviously know about. I was in kitchen...
    Former Member
  • cornishmaid's blog
    Where we are now
    Well its been a while since I joined this group, since then Fran has started his chemo 2 out of 6 so far, his third was put off as his blood was low so he's back in this week. He also starts his Radiotheraphy as well Life is now very strange, up and down like a rollercoaster. Fran is still in denial, talking about doing things , moving house so we can have our dream house with a bit of land. Buying more equipment for the garage . Its great he's so positive, but thats because he does not know...
    Former Member
  • Moiramac's blog
    A brave man lost the fight
    John lost his three year battle against this dreadful disease on Sunday with his family around him. He remained quiet and dignified till the end. We salute all the medical staff that cared for him and for us - they were truly wonderful. We are missing him so already and are finding it hard to understand that he will never come home again. Rest in peace John. Love always Moiraxxx
    Former Member
  • ilawrie's blog
    Hiya
    Morning all!! I`m off to a day in hospital for infusion of chemo today at 9am till 8pm. Fine relaxing day then eh? This being the last one for the meantime before surgery-so all things crossed-just hope all goes to plan. Last time was put off, due to bloods not being good! Sorry for the panic-but had to tell somebody. Irene x
    Former Member
  • PamMitch's blog
    weeekend
    what a time hubby broke ankle on bike rally took 4 hours to find him in wood services had no torches would u believe!! they had to stretcher him out. i had to drive 2 hour to get him and then get mate to ride his bike home. set off from home at 2.30am and eventually got back at 8.30 what a nite. still getting over it. going to be fun now as he is self employed. we will be on ebay selling all the stuff we never have time to get around 2. look out for all the bargains!! good new is went for check...
    Former Member
  • Gina1's blog
    Esophageal Cancer. Need help please.
    Hello all. I am new to this site. My name is Gina and my father, Angel, who is 68years old, was just diagnosed last month with stage 4 esophageal cancer. I went into a depressive state for about a month, I am starting to accept what he has but it is so hard. I would give up everything if my dad gets cured. I asked God to spare his life and take me instead because I feel that I will be able to fight this. My dad is giving up and I dont know what to do. I cant see him in so much pain, it breaks my...
    Former Member
  • s casey's blog
    another tumor please read
    hi everyone my name is sarah and my mam has oesophegal cancer she had major surgery a year ago this month to remove the tumor and it was a great success, last thur we were back up for scan results which showed up a tumor in the lymph nodes under her left arm, my mam broke down and is really not coping very well as for me i keep strong around my mam but when i get home i cry myself to sleep fearing the worst for my mam. is there anyone out there who has had this shock of a second tumor and survied...
    Former Member
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