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Had r/c done spent 2 days icu then went back to ward, then I caght pnuemonia and ended up back in intensive care and on life support for 10 days. Been home 5 days and feel so weak food tasts awful and I have a terrible thirst. I dont know if its because I was fed through tubes for a few weeks but nothing tastes right. I would love a cup of tea but it tastes awful. Has anyone got any tips for this if so I would be grateful. I have district nurse every day as I have had stitches out but not clips as...
tried on loads today decided on one but not in the colour i tried on getting the right colour next week stilll have my hair but my chemo nurse tells me it will fall out so i am prepared now have several bandanas as well as not gonna wear wig all the time.bring it on chemo if you dare
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I wonder if there is anyone who may share their experiences with me.
I had nephroureterectomy and lymph excision for transitional cell in pelvis of kidney 4 weeks ago - All that was visible was excised but it has come back as G3 T2 growth and my surgeon is so negative. I have been fer to oncologist for ? chemo. I have not had any further scans and am recovering from the surgery. Has anyone been through this or had any experience - I know its rare hence the poor info around it.
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I recieved a phone call 2 weeks ago about going for a medical because I am claiming ESP. Having heard all the horror stories and things being said I cant begin to tell you how stressed I was about going for this.
My appointment was today, by the time I reached the examination center I wasn't really worth a button. I was called in after 10 mins in the waiting room and can honestly say I was shocked. The Nurse was mortified that I had to attend and said that anyone being treated for cancer shouldn...
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I've just had a lovely cruise holiday while actually on treatment. The doctor gave me 4 weeks between treatments rather than 3 because the Topetecan I have needs 5 daily sessions and with Easter and bank holidays it leaves 3 weeks when I can't have it. We are doing 2 x 4 weeks instead of 3 weeks and 5 weeks. So.... withtreatment just a week later my CA 125 has gone up slightly from 225 to 239. Is it because of the later treatment or do I conclude that things are not really working...
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not been on for a bit. not sure why - busy and tired. finished my 4th session and came out to the sun shining and feeling great. still feel great but overwhelmed with tirdness - don't know whether its the heat or not. friends came down for a couple of hours on saturday afternoon and i sat out in the sun for a little bit - did get rays when i normally don't. went out for a meal at night and loved it. slept well and was up at half seven on sunday. got my papers and a few things but then had...
Well what can I say it seems like i am living with a different man lately. He has been getting some steroids via IV and his mood swings are awful. I am trying to have a conversation with him and all i get back is shouting and swearing.
He has also been coming off the Tramadol recently and i am unsure if that is what is causing everything. I am not sayign i am perfect but I am most definately not willing to be spoken to like a idiot.
Please tell me if i am being sensitive or stupid but how do other...
Had good day yesterday not so good today as had tired day.Pain getting better I think though.Wish appetite would improve as dont want to lose any more weight.Great weather today and keep popping outside then resting! My adorable wife and sons doing my jobs for me.
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