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  • Mike Robinson's blog
    complimentary medication
    My wife has been recommended to try Zen Oxygen which apparently is a herbal medication which boosts the immune system. Does anyone have any experience of this product?
    Former Member
  • annielihaug's blog
    Great site I wish I understood what I was doing!
    Hi Found this site yesterday, but not sure what I am doing. Twitter blogs etc all new to me, but I would like to learn more in order to talk to other people with Non Hodkins Lymphona follicur cancer. I look forward to hearing from you but if I do not get back to you it will only be because I have not managed to find the site again so wish me luck. Regards Ann
    Former Member
  • chrissiQx2's blog
    Treatment tomorrow
    I have had an eventful weekend. Went to a party/bbq yesterday and got so drunk I came home at 7.30 puked and went to bed. I also made a total fool of myself by getting all emotional....that will teach me!! I am NEVER drinking again....EVER!!! Didnt feel too bad today though despite it all and my little ones came back from nanny's, I havent seen them for a week so its really nice to have them home. To top it all off I have really bad toothache :-( I have a crown on one of my teeth and its that...
    Former Member
  • sharonc1959's blog
    Hi..im new to this site
    Hi..im new to the site and i dont really know what im doing yet...ive been diagnosed with stage 1c ovarian cancer and i underwent a TAH/BSO in june 2009. Im currently waiting to start 6 cycles of chemotherapy. I hope to get in touch with women who have had similar experiences..just to see if the way i feel is normal...lol..
    Former Member
  • purdeybru's blog
    Things are looking up
    Had a good day today. Up at 7, went to work and when I got back hubby and kids had sorted out a barbie for me. Made the most of it and pottered around doing as little as possible. Also went out last night to another barbie, some friends who have been where Nick and I are now. Was quite nice to chat to someone who has "been there, done that" I realise that everyone is different in their approach to this and each person reacts differently to treatment. Managed to avoid looking up on the computer to...
    Former Member
  • robsean's blog
    A great day x
    Today has been a great day, My sister came to visit wth her husband and one of her two sons, I was dreading her arrival as I knew that there would be alot of emotion as she has not seen my mum since we got the news that mum has cancer, I know that sounds selfish of me as I have had just over a week to mull it over and spent every day woth mum. My sister took my mum shopping to Retail world and they had a fab time just the 2 of them, I really wanted to go with them but took a step back and let them...
    Former Member
  • babydaisy's blog
    Nightmare!!
    Hi All Mum should have started her chemo on friday but the PIC line has cuased her arm to swell. She is now being treated for a blod clot and an infection and yet again we dont know when the chemo will start. Maybe tomorrow maybe not!!! Over the last few days the special drinks the doctors have given mum to help her get her daily intake due to the fact that she cant swallow her food are also coming back up, Even a cup of tea can make her sick. She has declined very quickly and I am just wondering...
    Former Member
  • Claire leonie's blog
    My dad and boy
    I dont know what to say the wee man has appointment on wed for his foot. The nurse came up on friday and said hes ment to go in on tues for chemo and i argued with her. They had a meeting about brandon on mon and that was me just finding out. So i said they are not getting near him until i speak to the doctor. He was ment to wait 3wks not 2wks between surgery and chemo. I feel as if they are doing to much to him they are not giving him a chance for his body to heal with one thing before they put...
    Former Member
  • Mandy2105's blog
    Got Him Home
    I've got him home from hospital now, he discharged himself late on Thursday night. He is very quiet, very pale - he is eating & drinking more than he did whilst he was in hospital which is a good thing. He never complains of any pain, I see him wince or take a deep breath every now & then & when I question him he says he is ok, just a bit uncomfortable. He's been getting up 4/5 times during the night for a wee, since his original bowel cancer operation he has always had a problem weeing. He says...
    Former Member
  • bren26's blog
    I'm scared
    My husband has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I am terrified.
    Former Member
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