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  • BrambleDigger's blog
    The boy is back! (Well, most of him is)
    Greeting, one and all. All hail the return of the BrambleDigger. All gifts and cash offerings should be left in a LARGE pile on the table at the side of my chair. I still cannot bend down too far. Socks are bloody impossible, so my feet are all on show. By that, I mean that all of both of my feet are on show - not that all of my feet are on show.........I think? So - I'm out. Discharged on Wednesday, only 5 days and two hours after I was wheeled out of the Operating Theatre! I'm not home at the...
    Former Member
  • lil51's blog
    New to this and very nervous
    My husband has been diagnosed with locally advanced prostate caner and has to make up his mind whether radiatherapy or surgery. Had bone scan and MRI bone scan thank god clear. awaiting MRI think he is going for surgery and then radiotherapy but I am very scareed. He is 58 and gleeson score of 9 surgeon says T3 and very agressive. Would like to find someone who has been through the surgery and what to expect how I can help him. I am all over the place at present. Have appointment early tomorrow...
    Former Member
  • Babybear's Blog
    Remission
    Hi Folks Just a note to say that Bert's Bone marrow biopsy was that he is still in remission and everything is looking good. No we just have to build up his strength.
    Former Member
  • Bertiebassetts Return Journey
    Remission
    Hi Folks Just a note to say that Bert's Bone marrow biopsy was that he is still in remission and everything is looking good. No we just have to build up his strength.
    Former Member
  • GERARDDEAN1's blog
    macmillan on facebook
    i have just joined macmillan on facebook it is good have a look for yourselves .best wishes to all gerard
    Former Member
  • SLW's blog
    BRACA FEMALE CANCER GENE
    ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH i havent got cancer i have the female cancer gene but cant find any1 in the same position im havin both breasts removed an new 1s made from my tummy in 7 wks time please sum1 whos in the same position come find me an talk to me b4 i crack up lol take care xxx
    Former Member
  • rachie rach's blog
    Acute myeloid leukaemia
    My sister aged 28 was diagnosed with AML last tuesday and starter chemo that night. She has just finished her first course of chemo and is returning to hospital friday in preperation for her next dose of chemo. I am going through every feeling you could imagine of shock, disbelief, blame, etc. She is scared of loosing her hair. If any one has been through a simular situation I would love to hear from you
    Former Member
  • craigl's blog
    Traceva treatment
    Celia/Everyone First of all thank you very much for your reply. I wonder if i could just ask you a bit more? The consultant told me Tarceva is only sanctioned for second line use in lung cancer. He also says he wonders if my dad is well enough to have the usual 'chemo regime'. As Tarceva seems to be more effective, easily adminstered and with less toxic side effects than traditional chemo, i am at a losss to know why he shouldn't be allowed it, so far as i can see it's down to NICE guidelines and...
    Former Member
  • ymthomas's blog
    first day after result
    Not sure how I'm feeling today. A bit shell shocked I guess. Another waiting game starts until I have surgery and now have to start letting people know. Everyone has been saying how awful it is but what else can they say. Off to work in a bit. Just turning things around and now I'll be off.
    Former Member
  • kirst's blog
    hello, this is my first post on this site
    Hello Folks My Dad passed away on the 13Th April 2009, he had AML. He was diagnosed last year in March, into remission in August 2009 and the leukaemia returned in Feb this year, he was given 8 weeks at the most and Dad, being Dad managed to prove the doctor's wrong and lasted another week. His funeral was on the 17Th April a day before my first wedding anniversary. I am due to go back to work tomorrow, and I'm a nurse and you would think that the NHS would have some sympathy, however because I...
    Former Member
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