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  • cornishmaid's blog
    Where we are now
    Well its been a while since I joined this group, since then Fran has started his chemo 2 out of 6 so far, his third was put off as his blood was low so he's back in this week. He also starts his Radiotheraphy as well Life is now very strange, up and down like a rollercoaster. Fran is still in denial, talking about doing things , moving house so we can have our dream house with a bit of land. Buying more equipment for the garage . Its great he's so positive, but thats because he does not know...
    Former Member
  • Moiramac's blog
    A brave man lost the fight
    John lost his three year battle against this dreadful disease on Sunday with his family around him. He remained quiet and dignified till the end. We salute all the medical staff that cared for him and for us - they were truly wonderful. We are missing him so already and are finding it hard to understand that he will never come home again. Rest in peace John. Love always Moiraxxx
    Former Member
  • ilawrie's blog
    Hiya
    Morning all!! I`m off to a day in hospital for infusion of chemo today at 9am till 8pm. Fine relaxing day then eh? This being the last one for the meantime before surgery-so all things crossed-just hope all goes to plan. Last time was put off, due to bloods not being good! Sorry for the panic-but had to tell somebody. Irene x
    Former Member
  • PamMitch's blog
    weeekend
    what a time hubby broke ankle on bike rally took 4 hours to find him in wood services had no torches would u believe!! they had to stretcher him out. i had to drive 2 hour to get him and then get mate to ride his bike home. set off from home at 2.30am and eventually got back at 8.30 what a nite. still getting over it. going to be fun now as he is self employed. we will be on ebay selling all the stuff we never have time to get around 2. look out for all the bargains!! good new is went for check...
    Former Member
  • Gina1's blog
    Esophageal Cancer. Need help please.
    Hello all. I am new to this site. My name is Gina and my father, Angel, who is 68years old, was just diagnosed last month with stage 4 esophageal cancer. I went into a depressive state for about a month, I am starting to accept what he has but it is so hard. I would give up everything if my dad gets cured. I asked God to spare his life and take me instead because I feel that I will be able to fight this. My dad is giving up and I dont know what to do. I cant see him in so much pain, it breaks my...
    Former Member
  • s casey's blog
    another tumor please read
    hi everyone my name is sarah and my mam has oesophegal cancer she had major surgery a year ago this month to remove the tumor and it was a great success, last thur we were back up for scan results which showed up a tumor in the lymph nodes under her left arm, my mam broke down and is really not coping very well as for me i keep strong around my mam but when i get home i cry myself to sleep fearing the worst for my mam. is there anyone out there who has had this shock of a second tumor and survied...
    Former Member
  • Bessx2's blog
    Palliative brain radiotherapy
    Hi - I'm very new to this - both dealing with the effects of the cancer on my Dad and trying to manage this web site. The computer age had passed me by a bit, and I'm doing my best to work out how to use the site - but I will get there! I suppose I've joined to stop feeling so isolated and hopefully to see if any one else has any experience of this type of cancer. The specialist we saw has said it is very unusual - perhaps one case every 2-3 years - its a cancer of the nerves in the skull and it...
    Former Member
  • ilovehersomuch's blog
    Race 4 Life
    Today was Race 4 Life in my local area and even though I have ran this rce every year today was even more important to me than it has ever been. I was so proud though as I managed to get my sisters and my nieces and even my newly born great niece togehter to complete the run. I ran it with vigor and shed he odd tear on the way round. Ironically Race 4 Life has always been an important part of who I am now. I first ran for my partner's dad who died of lymphoma. I had never ran before and I trained...
    Former Member
  • cd29's blog
    Support needed - Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
    Totally new to the site and seeking support!! My best friend was diagnosied with APL (which is a type of AML) in November 2007, went through chemo and lost her hair. She was in isolation for nearly 6 months and was allowed to go home in April of last year. She was doing fab until April this year when she re-lapsed and began treatment - arsenic trioxide. She was due to get maried last year but had to cancel because of the treatment and then today had the bad news that their wedding has been cancelled...
    Former Member
  • HippyJo's blog
    Stress
    Feel so down today and wonder, as I have done so many times, why the Cancer Curse has struck. Life is so unfair - I look at John and cannot understand why he is suffering so much. The consultant has postponed for a week John's sixth - and last - chemo as side effects are taking their toll. Chemo should have been next week, will now be week after - John wanted this as he has been feeling so poorly. He is being sick, has no appetite and has, subsequently, lost even more weight. We just want...
    Former Member
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