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What do you do when a lung cancer patient says he can't understand why his breathing is worse, and why he keeps losing weight, even though he's eating quite well? He knows that there is no more treatment that can be given, but I'm not convinced that he has grasped the fact that his life is limited because the cancer hasn't been cured. He was told that his last Xray was one of the clearest he'd had, and he has interpreted that to mean that the cancer was gone. Sadly that wasn't the case. He's having...
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Well I have spent the weekend reading all I can about bone marrow transplants - partcularly as I will need an unrelated donor due to non existence of siblings. Wish I hadn't bothered - it sounds as much fun as having my eyes burnt out with red hot needles.
Also been practising for hair loss - trying on wig - still think it looks like a wig and also trying different ways to tie scarves and bought a few from a company on line. What is is the saying - fail to plan then plan to fail! Hospital...
It’s been 13 weeks since mum died, I thought I was alright but things keep getting worse, I finally went to the doctor and I’m now on antidepressants which I’m not to happy about, I feel really lost I’m been my mum’s daughter and carer for so long who am I now? I’m having money problems which means I had to borrow money to buy my prescription. What a mess to get it! , doctor suggested counselling I was willing for any help but I have heard nothing and that was 5
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Well had two days at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Got a bone marrow asp - which was more painful thatn the one I had last June when I was diagnosed. Also took loads of blood from me and ECG and echo cardiogram. I see the consultant again on Tuesday when - if he has happy with results I will be starting my new trial drug lenalidamide.
I have lots of mixed thoughts- whether I am right to accept treatment as I had decided before not to. However I am going for it - the worst...
As you all know how poorly my hubby is , you will be as amazed as me at what he did this morning , forget all the practical reasons why he cant leave the house, or even get up the stairs, or the fact he now sleeps most of the time , and can only just get out of his chair to go to the toilet, well bless him ,he sneaked out at 6 am to buy me some roses from local shop how he did it i dont know, but i do know i have never felt so loved or cherished as i do now,
So even though we are going through...
My husband died on 14th November and although I have my good and bad days I am coming slowly to terms with it. The problems I am now having relate ' to being own my own'. Last night I had a financial adviser round and although money isn't a problem at the moment as I am still working the problem will be when I retire. Also I am having problems with my electrics. Steve would have sorted it straight away and my brother, god bless him, did try but it looks like I will have to call out an...
Done know where to start.. dont even know if this is an appropriate place to write and i apologise if it isnt but i need somewhere other than facebook or similiar to vent, to offload my thoughts.. somewhere there is a good chance someone will understand ...
My beloved Nanna has bowel cancerl that has spread all round her abdomen we dont know exactly where or how far advanced it is as she has declined any tests or treatment so we have no idea what to expect... she is slowly fading away infront...
Just can't seem to write on this site anymore. When i joined just after mum was told she had kung cancer i was on site all the time i spoke to some lovely people and got such great support but since mum died i come on but can't seem to write.
I read the posts and want to reply but when i start i just can't. Tonight i just felt the need to write to myself
mum i miss you every day i have so much i need to tell you - my head is all messed up and i can't seem to function properly
...Thursday of this week I learned that ive got lung cancer also in the lymph glands, possibly because I live alone and through my job have no close friends, I am finding it hard to bear , how do folk cope , im not alone witgh this disese I know.
I am curious to know whether anyone else has transferred to a different hospital within the UK whilst undergoing cancer treatment, and whether they have been taken aback by the difference in the treatment environments; whether indeed they think that it might affect our prospects for a successful treatement.
For the record, I have Stage IV incurable breast cancer with bone metastases. Luckily (ha ha) I currently have no pain or other symptoms. I'm now receiving Herceptin for "life" which is a piece...
