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I have been sent a rather interesting, but slightly doubtful report from a friend today, with regards to Asparagus and it properties.It claims that there are certain substances in it that can reduce cancer cell counts?
Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones, which are believed to be active in controlling cell growth. It has been reported by the US National Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, which is considered one of the...
Lots going on. Most years (indeed all that I remember!) I have had a birthday on the 13th Jan. This year it is being postponed to Saturday.
Tomorrow I have the pleasure of going to the hospital for 7.30 in the morning. Not for me this time: P is having grommets fitted and adenoids removed. She has to stay off school for a week which is lovely timing as I am back at work next week for the first time since the op. Once again, we are indebted to her grandparents (my mum and dad) for keeping the household...
well today is the day for my first chemo im apprehensive to say the least and found it really difficult to sleep last night still saw 3 am and i had to be up at 7 to get my son up for school funny how things just go on as normal but i feel like screaming and running away but i wont!!!
im not ill thats the thing but i know that the side effects will hit me like it does everyone else i dont want to be sick lose my hair or anything else who the hell does but ive just got to keep thinking this is going...
My beautiful brave pop lost his fight against cancer tonight and died at 8.30. Sadly he got very distressed and had to go into hospital which i didnt want but had no choice.
I spent all day with him and it was soooo horrible to see him as distressed as he was and me so helpless to do anything. At half seven i felt the need again to tell pop that i loved him more than the world and that hes been the best pop anyone could ask for, he wiped away my tears and said thankyou for everything and i love...
Well that's chemo number 5 out of the way! It was a long wait today, we arrived at 9:30 as usual and were sent straight to the day ward for Rich to settle himself on a bed (after his fainting episode he is no longer allowed to sit in the comfy chairs). Tracy, his assigned nurse, came and put the heat pack on his hand straight away and after a few minutes Dr Mike came and put his cannula in.
Then we waited, and waited and waited a bit longer.......I got a little bit peckish and wandered off to the...
well after a pretty sxxt start to last year.....wot a fantastic end to 2010. i've just had a clear scan AND had lots of cuddles with my gorgeous grandson Joshua. i know that cancer will win in the end BUT I DONT GIVE IN EASY, i aim to enjoy many more years, so IT will just have to wait. LOOK OUT LIFE HERE I COME LOL! love to everyone sue xxxx
p.s. Kezzer i'm hoping to get down your way in the summer, although it may have to be in the car ....its ok the cars blue not pink lol will let you know...
We brought pop home tonight and it was worth all the hard work just to see that beautiful smile on his face. The doctor told us that he doesnt think he has much time but im sure with good care and lots of love we can keep him for alittle longer.
Im feeling alittle weepy tonight and dont really know what to do with myself but i think its just the stress of today and tommorow ill be back and fighting.
Thanks for all the earlier comments it really warms my heart to know that i can come on here and...
I hate the night before chemo, I feel nervous, sick, scared, anxious and a million and one other negative things. I worry about how he will react, how many times he will be sick, how long will it take for him to start feeling better.....thank goodness im not the one having the chemo otherwise id be a gibbering mess on the floor!
We are still waiting to hear from Cardiff about the lumbar puncture and spinal chemo and i am praying that they dont find any traces of it in his spinal fluid, i dont think...
Well today Grandad was diagnosed with bladder cancer. I knew he was going in for tests with my Mum but we had no idea he is 91 and an amazing man which is why we were so shocked. Feel kinda not with it a bit shell shocked really and the tears keep coming. Worried about his op in 2 weeks and about him not having any chemo etc Just hope he pulls through this .
Got my surgery date, the 31st of January...then more waiting....patient as I have said is a very apt name!!
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