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  • Marshax2's blog
    My lump and I
    Well me and lumpy groin are just back from oncology. You will recall that the ultrasonographer proclaimed my lump to be just an enlarged lymph node, which surprised and concerned me, since I had the lymph nodes in my groin removed in February 2008. Today I saw a member of my consultant's team and she agreed that it is a bit suspicious and requires further investigation. However, she didn't want to order up any further tests without speaking to my consultant first, and he's on holiday for the entire...
    Former Member
  • tantan's blog
    just wittering on
    Haven't really got any 'earth moving' story to tell. Just wanted to chat to someone, even if its only a one sided conversation to the little man in the computer! I have to say that I think Ian looks a whole heap better that he did, although he says he feels just as crap as ever (i'm sure he does), he just 'seems' better in himself. It has been a whole week now since we got the news that the cancer was back, so he has been on the steroids a week. They must be doing something for him. We had a...
    Former Member
  • raayne's blog
    TODAY
    HMMM today I thought I would start my blog, come to think of it I think it might help. Ok so the last 24 hours have been another rollarcoaster ride yet again. For those wo dont know me or havent read any of my posts (thats one). I am raayne and i have been coping with cancer in the family. My aunt who has been given weeks to live is dying of cancer it began its nasty manifestation in the lung. it has spread and now my aunt is in the last stages of her epic cancer battle. I found this site when...
    Former Member
  • gemma1712's blog
    Life Insurance
    Hi, Does anuone know of any insurance companies that offer insurance to people who have suffered from cancer? I didnt have life cover when i was diagnosed with melanoma in october 2008 but have since tried to get it&have been rejected countless times! If anyone can help please let me know. Gemma xx
    Former Member
  • babydaisy's blog
    results
    mum got her pet scan results back yesterday and the good news is it hasnt spread anywhere else. We are all so pleased for her and look forward to her starting her chemo within the next week. An op is now back on the cards if the chemo works well. Thanks for all the support everyone. xxxx
    Former Member
  • Jen L's blog
    Feeding Peg
    Hi All, Anyone had any experience of having a feeding PEG fitted? My mum has stage 2B cancer of the gullet and was fitted with one after radiotherapy finished. Wondered if anyone else has been through this, she's finding it hard to adjust to it. Any advice would be great. Thanks Jen x
    Former Member
  • Negative Nellie's blog
    DIAGNOSED BREAST CANCER LAST WEEK - FEEL SO ALONE AND FRIGHTENED.
    Diagnosed last week with breast cancer. Biopsy after biopsy and now more as I found a lump on the other breast which was not found with either mammogram or ultrasound. Also waiting for MRI scan appointment. I am so frightened, and feel totally alone. Unable to cope. Please help me. Maralyn (alias Negative Nellie)
    Former Member
  • ClaireWEY's blog
    Could it have spread to the brain?
    Hi My mum has sclc and we know it has started to spread to her adrenal glands and liver. In the last few days she has complained of hearing funny noises. She says it sounds like a washing machine in her head, then yesterday she woke up with a searing headache behind her right eye and the right side of her head. Do you think this could be the start of a spread to the brain? Does anyone have experience of lung cancer spreading to the brain? Thanks for reading. Claire xx
    Former Member
  • sunmaid's blog
    LIFE-SAVING CHEMO, LIFE-THREATENING SIDE EFFECTS
    The past 10 days have been a nightmare and never before have we faced chemotherapy side effects of such proportions. My son had to be confined for platelet transfusion and just in the nick of time as we found out that his platelet count had plunged to 17 (thousand) and even dipped to a low of 6 (thousand) putting him in grave danger of spontaneous bleeding. The days became a frantic, desperate race against time to transfuse the platelets and also to find the needed amount of the right blood type...
    Former Member
  • Noj's blog
    The first tax was... not so taxing....
    Well it is that time of the month when I have returned from my latest chemo session and on this occasion ... there is not much to tell! My blood results were good on Friday which meant today could go ahead. The other pre-requisite was taking 3 sets of tablets (more steroids) in advance to help guard against an allergic reaction, vomiting and fluid retention. The great news is that for the first time in a treatment session the nurse managed to access the port first time - woohoo! The treatment...
    Former Member
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