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  • PhilConsequence's blog
    Thoughts from behind the frontline - 1
    Ok, this is a bit surreal, long story short: Both Dad and fiance Tgirl already post blogs on here so I dont need to go into any detail about whats happening to who and where and why and when... I joked in an email that i'd start writing a blog as dad's were too popular and as competitive as I'm tempted to be, this isn't for that reason. Writing as any therapist will tell you is cathartic, some write poetry, some write songs, some write letters to people just to tear them up.... purely becuase its...
    Former Member
  • Mike Robinson's blog
    Alternative therapy
    Hi all, We have heard that there are a lot of 'alternative' types of therapy out there. My wife has now completed 8 sets of FEC chemo and we would like to see if we could find something to complement the treatment she has already had. The doctors have ruled out radiotherapy or surgury due to the secondaries in liver and possibly bones. I suppose we just dont want to do 'nothing' now. Any recommendations greatfully recieved.
    Former Member
  • one day at a time's blog
    oesophagus stent or stretch? please help with any info also coping mechanisms please as tearful wreck thanks xx
    Hi I was wondering if anyone knows anything or has had any good or bad experiences with either a stent or having oesophagus stretched? my dads deteriating fast, he isn't on treatment anymore as he is terminal so there just looking at keeping him comfy and as his food has started to get stuck again they have mentioned stretching his gullet first and then a couple of weeks later putting a stent in place? he has lost 4 pounds this week, he is an awful colour and I can't get my head around how quick...
    Former Member
  • gerzabec's blog
    I FEEL SO USELESS AND AFRAID
    I have just come back from the hospital where my darling Ray had been told that the cancer in his liver has broken through the chemotherapy (doctors jargon). He was rushed in a week ago today with and very bad infection and his stomach very distended. They did CT Scan yesterday and told us the news at 6.46pm tonight that there really is not much hope. They are going to drain the fluid off his stomach tomorrow and give him diuretics to ease the build up. They have put a morphine line in his...
    Former Member
  • pupskin's blog
    getting a grip...
    Getting a grip is hard. I'm trying to get a hold on the present with a dread to the future - never been an optimist!! But finding the waiting period before Mum's op pretty unsettling along with the potential treatments in future. Feel so selfish about these feelings and angry with the whole bloody thing and what my Mum and so many other people have to go through - makes me want to scream. These feelings make it so hard to carry on with my normal routine which however tricky it becomes I will do because...
    Former Member
  • Jillyanna's blog
    Holidays
    Hello I have been given £600.00 from the RCN benvolent fund to spend on a holiday for me and someone else to spend 3 days away, Does anyone have any nice ideas what and where i could go?? It has been suggested 'Albany lodge' in bournmouth run by or owned by Macmillan nurses with thames valley hospice, has anyone been there for a break?? Thanks Jilly x
    Former Member
  • chrissiQx2's blog
    A better day
    Well I must say I feel alot better today and less tired. I think I have lightened the load a little!! Did some training at work which I really enjoyed so it was a much more layed back day, not rushing around the salon like a blue a@*#d fly!! I have had my best friend around for coffee and ordered a costume for a fancy dress party I am going to Saturday. I wasnt going to go because I was feeling low and didnt fancy it but am going to go because it will be a laugh. Its 80's so will try and put on...
    Former Member
  • ClaireWEY's blog
    Today is the day.
    Well, I have an appointment today at 2pm to find out my fate. Well done NHS - the urgent referral from my doctor was only sent last Tuesday and I already have the appointment. The two week rule is working I guess. So, I have had my scan and had my blood test, I am hoping today I will find out if I really do have cancer and if so what will happen next. Of course I have been reading up on the matter here on the site and I have a pretty good idea of what to expect but I still feel sick all the same...
    Former Member
  • chrissiQx2's blog
    Just sad
    This is my first blog so it probably wont be very good/interesting as my thoughts never materialise well onto ''paper'' but always sound good in my head. Like I said in the title I am just sad today. I keep thinking about what is happening to me and why and then thinking about my children and worrying about them and its all just alot to think about! My daughter who is 5 reminded me that I said she could have my wedding dress when she gets married. (Its a beautiful dress and she loves it, but shes...
    Former Member
  • suzanne_21351's blog
    liver secondary
    liver/ prostrate// blood vessels/
    Former Member
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