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  • Merryscott's blog
    Still here
    Hi Everyone.... I last wrote how frightrened i was... starting chemo. Well it went on for 6 months and I am still here. Its taken me a while to find out how to log on having forgotten my details :-) Do hope there is more hope to come for all of us... Take care XXX
    Former Member
  • purdeybru's blog
    Day started badly again.
    Day didn't start too promising again today, didn't even want to get out of bed! Eventually got my sorry a**e up and at 'em and tidied up a bit. Silence shattered when 2 girls and grandchildren came in. They were allready bickering and had been here 5 minutes. That then put me in a bad mood and we all ended up shouting at each other. Think I am going through a bit of an angry phase at the moment. Seems like the girls are oblivious to what's going on, but know they are not as Lauren (Youngest) is...
    Former Member
  • Julesx2's blog
    Tamoxifen
    Hi Have read on this site and others about the many side effects that Tamoxifen can cause. I have been quite lucky with this drug I think and have not had many effects. However I am struggling to cope with a problem back and am now beginning to wonder if this drug may in some way be contributing towards it. I have always had bother with my lower back but a month or so after starting Tamoxifen it flared up and I have probs bending. My mobility is not as good as it was in the sense I am now afraid...
    Former Member
  • Reneex2's blog
    A first and probably only blog
    Hello - I am a stranger to blogs and this is the first one I have ever done. It is simply to say to the many friends I have met on here through PM's and private emails that I know I am hopelessly behind in responding to all of you and I owe many emails! I do apologise sincerely. Since my daughter became ill I seem to have been wholly involved in her probelems and worries. At the moment, as she is a professional person, I am actually acting as her PA in order to take some of her workaday stress...
    Former Member
  • Bibby's blog
    It's off again...lol
    So, it's a steroid week. And he's off...........been demanding food in the night and it's not even 9am and he is asking for chips and nuggets (this is after his weetabix and shreddies). Frankie's face has become bigger already, I'm sure it's not my imagination. I've noticed that the Vincrinstine upsets his tummy. He's been on and off the toilet all night. I'm glad he sleeps with me and I've got an en-suite! Less walking to do in the night. Anyway, he's quite bright and happy. His brother and sister...
    Former Member
  • tonix2's blog
    i thought this is lively

    An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments...

    Former Member
  • My-Mum-is-my-world's blog
    scared but strong - secondary liver cancer after bowel cancer
    I have a 3 year old daughter and as a working Mum I have been lucky enough have relied on my 66 year old Mum to care for her since she was 3 months old and they have such a wonderful connection I need to do all I can to ensure my daughter doesn't lose the experience of having the most wonderful and loving Nana at such a young age. Please help!! We have a history of cancer in my family and as a result aged 65 my Mum insisted her GP arranged a full colonoscopy in Sept 08 but all biopsys came back clear...
    Former Member
  • DebbiesDaughterxxx's blog
    Mum's starting to break!
    Mum had a little cry today, she wouldnt let me hug her she say's ''If it turns out i only have a few weeks left i dont want to be doing all of this shit!!'' Meaning the housework and bills ect. I do try n help around the house but i'm not much use!! She ended up pushing me out of the door and telling me to go away, so i did. When i came back tried to get her to eat lunch bujt she was adamant she wasnt hungry, so i emptied and loaded the dishwasher brought in the washing from the line and made her...
    Former Member
  • dazzlex2's blog
    Darrens pelivic tumour
    Had a good day today - spent a fun morning at Acorn Animal Farm in Knowsley near Liverpool. Chased up my Mac grant today, i should have the paperwork through on Monday i hope i get it approved to help pay for Sarah's accomodation whilst im in hospital. Pain was a bit worse today had to take a bit extra Oramorph then previously, although the Mac nurse said i'm having hardly any at the moment so i guess thats good to know. 32 days to my op.
    Former Member
  • raxxan jenny's blog
    throat cancer
    Does anyone who has had RT for throat cancer and has suffered excessive sticky phglem like mucus know how long this problem is likely to last, my husband nearly chokes with it at times. Jenny
    Former Member
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