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  • bluemoonx2's blog
    New to site - mum just diagnosed
    Mum was diagnosed with lung cancer just last week and we are stumbling around in the dark. She had a bronchoscopy last week and we see a specialist tomorrow. I am sure the hospital she is going to is good but wanted some independent information about it. Does anyone know where I might find this? I was recommended the Drfosterhealth.co.uk website but not much joy there.
    Former Member
  • jmajor's blog
    chordoma
    I've just returned from hospital after a chordoma excision at the base of the spine. Coccyx and part of sacrum removed. Nerves have been affected meaning I have bowel and bladder complications - still have a catheter in place. Swelling in buttock area means its uncomfortable to sit down. I would love to hear from anyone who has been through similar experience
    Former Member
  • Cella's blog
    I'm tired
    I completed my 9th thoracentesis today. I am pretty tired of them I get sooooooo anxious before them, for anticipated pain, whether it's there or not. My pressure goes sky high, my fingers turn a lovely dusky shade of gray/blue from taking such shallow breaths on top of shallow breaths. My hands shake some and I jump a bit whenever the doc touches me. You would think I would be accustomed to it, but I don't think you ever get used to pain, do 'ya? Today's pain wasn't as bad but I am still somewhat...
    Former Member
  • dotty57's blog
    treatment
    going into hospital tomorrow for my operation to remove lump and lymph nodes not sure what to expect, still in shcok have had the lump 5 years and been told four times it was ok wonder if it was and what will happen now
    Former Member
  • skyliner's blog
    glioblastoma multiforme
    im new in here and i have been searching the internet for a forum that deals with loved ones cancer,we just got told last tuesday 3rd march 2009 that my sons dad has terminal cancer of the brain,his doctor said he was lucky as most people with this cancer don't manage to live past 2 years or so,he has now had it for alittle over 4 years....we split up whan our son was 4 years old but have remained firm friends... he never told me the extent of his tumour! i learnt this all last week.so as you can...
    Former Member
  • chai's blog
    ?Sunbathing? - HNPCC
    I 've been reading up on my faulty gene ie HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome It predisposes me to cancer in a few different body areas, I've already had it in my bowel but, I have read that it also can increase the risk to my skin. I'm rather partial to a bikini and have even been known to go 'au natrel' in hotter climates. Does any1 know if I should give this pastime up for my health??
    Former Member
  • ilovehersomuch's blog
    Why Do I feel so useless
    I feel so bloody useless. I live 30 miles away from my mum and dad, have a busy job that requires me to be on top of my game otherwise I put lifes at risk and I feel I cannot do enough to help. I love my mum so much and want to spend every minute of every day with her but it is just not possible but I feel bad about it. My sister is always there at the right time helping out and being all practical and I am not. When I get to visit I am always jolly and make her laugh and that makes me happy...
    Former Member
  • joyces's blog
    Info on pancreatic cancer
    Hi all Just wondering if anyone had any info on pancreatic cancer. I am a carer with husband with pancreatic cancer. Next week is last week of chemo. First scan showed no movement including progression. Next scan in 2 weeks. What can I expect? Is there a possibility that it could have stayed the same or is it likely that it will have got used to the chemo and progressed. I know every case will be different. I suppose the stress starts now that chemo has finished.
    Former Member
  • mick2p2001's blog
    living in east of england area
    Hi to all the cancer patients who use this site and all the people who care for us patients. I would like to know if there are any people who live in the east of england area.
    Former Member
  • Mad-Jo's blog
    Panic setting in - brain surgery
    Having waited 2 months to find out how they were going to treat this "beast" in my brain, surgery is my only real option of destroying it & maintaining my quality of life. Radiotherapy will not do it. I go in tomorrow & they operate on tuesday. The risks of dying during surgery have just hit me. I'm a survivor - I don't want to go - too much damage to do yet! I've coped well so far, but now I feel like going into hiding & not doing it. I will, of course, do it, otherwise I've no chance of living...
    Former Member
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