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  • Allpeachy's blog
    One year's remission!
    Just got back from my now three monthly clinics - it's officially ONE YEAR TODAY since the consultant told me there was no evidence of disease - it doesn't seem possible. I am elated and vow not to worry so much next time the clinic comes round - in fact I suggested my Onco pre-fills in my forms with 'NED'! He was kind enough to laugh .. I have yearly CT scans, my next isn't until July. I asked him if he was confident in the 'inspection' he gives me between times. Full marks for diplomacy -...
    Former Member
  • AJ's blog
    Hospital
    Last night my Dad became quite ill, vomitting and lots of pain. My sister took him to the NHS walk in centre where they tested him for urine infection, it showed keytones meaning dehydration. The Dr there said that there were no signs of infection but because of the amount of pain he was in she suggested taking him up to the A&E department. He was admitted to a day case ward and stayed there all night, seeing a Dr this morning, who ran the same test and it showed infection. She said that it...
    Former Member
  • poppet1802's blog
    latest on mother-in-law
    Today My mother-in-law had her 2nd session of chemo this time she only had one type where as last week it was two. She now has two weeks off and then starts the cycle again 2 types and then week later 1 type then 2 weeks off. She hasn't been feeling too good this week, very sick her doctor has prescribed a different anti-sickness tablet which she pops under her lip. My sister-in-law took her today and found out she can get a couple of free sessions reflexology or massage, she has also got her blue...
    Former Member
  • nataliesmum's blog
    My Darling Natalie
    Had pet scan results today after 4 months of chemo, there are hot spots on her sternum which dr says could be chemo, fracture or more lymphoma, absolutely devastated, the good news is they are going to go ahead with natalies hip replacement, and pin her shoulder so she will be able to sit up, still dont know if she will walk again, another wait to see if physio will help she has some feeling back in her legs but still cant move them. i just wish it was me, i feel so lost trying to stay strong but...
    Former Member
  • markm's blog
    Prostate cancer
    Has anyone out there had a radical prostatectomy? I'm recovering after having mine in September. Just wondered how other guys recoveries have gone.
    Former Member
  • jenguypie's blog
    chemo or not?
    I saw my oncologist last week to discuss my treatment after surgery, i was offered chemo and said i would think about it. this is the second time i have had breast cancer the first time was eleven years ago, i had chemo then to shrink the tumour to save my breast and had a wide local exsision and then went on to have nine years of tamoxifen. this time i have had a mastctomy (same breast) and a reconstruction,my nodes were clear and it was a grade two eastrogen receptive, i will be having another...
    Former Member
  • pentland's blog
    My prostate cancer log
    My experience so far... First aware that something was wrong on 18/05/2008 - Sunday Passing blood! Next day GP referred me to local hospital 04/06/2008 - Thursday 9.15 X-ray 9.45 Urology Day Case, investigations 16/06/2008 - Monday 9.45 MRI Scan 14/07/2008 - Monday Pre-op assessment 18/07/2008 - Friday 8.00 Admitted to hospital for TURP op and biopsy 21/07/2008 - Monday Home from hospital 06/08/2008 - Wednesday 10.30 Appointment with consultant. Aggressive prostate cancer confirmed. ...
    Former Member
  • grahamj's blog
    scared about the future
    I'm scared about what the future holds....my partner is waiting to have an MRI scan which will decide whether she needs a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. Although she appears on the outside to be taking it all in her stride, I'm really worried about the long term impact for her, especially if she needs more major surgery. I would like to hear from anyone who's been through this, especially from those who's partners have had surgery about how they have coped and supported their loved one through this...
    Former Member
  • lumpy's blog
    Too young for cancer?
    That's what I thought. Far too young to get cancer. It isn't even something I had ever thought about before, that is until I found the lump. I'm 30. Not the youngest ever patient I know but the youngest person that I have ever known to have cancer and so I was knocked off my feet when I was diagnosed. That was over two months ago now and in that time I have had two surgeries and started chemo and in between that I have learned so much about this disease that I would probably pass the GCSE if...
    Former Member
  • Hallsworth's blog
    Introduction
    Hello hello, I just wanted to say hi as I've stumbled across this site and it seems to be a good place to unload a fatigued mind! It's unfortunate that so many are going through the troubles of cancer but at the same time, it's comforting to see such a close group of support available here! I was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in my neck following a lymph node biopsy in November. I was expecting radiotherapy but unfortunately a PET scan revealed that the cells had spread to both sides of my neck...
    Former Member
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