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Hi all this is Susanah.
I just wanted to write a poem somebody sent to me after my husband died its called "A Letter from Heaven".
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say, but first of all to let you know that I have arrived O.K. I am writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above, where there is no more tears or sadness just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning noon and night. That day...
Hi everyone, and thanks for the kind messages :)
I went down to the Christie today, and saw one of the main doctors. (Kim)
She agreed it's time they intervened, and they have decided I will be having Vinblastine every 2 weeks, until I get accepted on the trial - then I will stop, and have to be off chemo for a month before I start the trial.
I start next Wednesday.
I've had this drug before, 8 years ago when I first had chemo, but never on it's own.
I've also been put onto steroids again....
Ron's mum has been admitted to hospital today with acute renal failure. She had been getting worse and worse over the last year and had just been admitted to a care home as his dad, who is 85, could not cope anymore. I do rather wonder whether her symptoms had been put down to her age(84) and general dementia but it's too late for recriminations. It is possible that she wont last the day out. Being so far away means that he can't easily go to see her even if with the chemo he is allowed to travel...
My dad has prostrate cancer, he will have hormone therapy and radiotherapy. today the consultant said its 'aggressive' cancer... what does that mean?
I think i have been in denial until today, hearing the consultant explain the side effects threw me completely.
i'm just so scared
I would love to hear from those who have had a radical cystectomy or a loved one effected by invasive bladder cancer. x
Really early appointment this morning so a bit of a rush. I was in getting changed when they called my name. I was in and out of the hospital within 15 minutes!!! I only have one more treatment left, on Monday. It's a shame I have to go back again after the weekend, but that's just the way it is.
I haven't seen any doctor or anyone throughout my treatment and not heard from anyone about what happens next. Talked to the nurses today and I should have had a follow up appointment through...
Hi everyone
Had my 3 week check with consultant today. He is very happy with my recovery from surgery. Says I am healing well which is good news.
He also said that my resulst from my lymph nodes have come back and they are all completely cancer free. Also they got clear margins around the tumor. So I dont need to have any further treatment which is very exciting news.
I am so happy, but at the same time feel a little lost. What now?
Guess thats a question for tommorrow after I celebrate tonight...
Hi everyone,
Never done a blog before or even belonged to an online community - but I want to give this a try.
What I should have said for my open line was - Hello....I'm pleased to me you. I've recently been diagnosed with Breat cancer (DCIS) and I feel quite alone right now.
Going to the hospital in a moment to talk about reconstruction surgery and my mastectomy.
These are words I thought I'd never hear myself saying.
Anyway - while I'm at the hospital, I really hope someone...
My son's girlfriend gave birth this morning to a healthy girl. Mother and baby are doing well. Steve would have loved this. At last I have some good news to celebrate
