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  • Kellylynn's blog
    Massive weight loss
    My Dad has lung cancer that has spread to his bones and brain. He has lost a ton of weight since his diagnosis last month (July). He is taking more morphine as well. Has anyone had experience with the cancer moving so fast?? As a family we are scared, because weekly we see a decline in my father.
    Former Member
  • Cbr55's blog
    first step!
    Well, I've been for my first scan last wed and when i got home on Friday there was my letter waiting for me. Then phone rang, It's the hospital they need me to go back again this tuesday(12 Aug 08)for a second scan. Wed they will tell me the results of what they have found, If it's spread or not, Then unless they change the date i'm in on Friday15th. I have a question for everyone, When you told people you had cancer what reaction did you get? I was very suprised by some of the people i work with...
    Former Member
  • jennywrenny's blog
    jennywrenny
    Hi has anyone out there got mantle cell lymphoma if so can can you tell me how you are getting on. I'm still waiting to find out where mine is and what chemo I will have, Specialist said it will probably be R.Chop
    Former Member
  • Rebeccax2's blog
    GP complaints. Where to start? Any experience of putting a complaint in?
    Hi, just wondered if any of you have put complaints in about a GP, that was obstructive in getting treatment or getting the diagnosis? Really angry that my mums GP did this twice at critical times! After 18mths of being fobbed off with different diagnosis from IBS to middle-aged spread mum was finally diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, which had spread to both ovaries, omentum etc. She had 6 litres of ascites drained from her stomach! Some middle-aged spread! She is petite and slim so looked...
    Former Member
  • sable's blog
    sable
    Hi, I am waiting to have a double mastectomy in 4 days time. This treatment was my choice as the doctor said that lumpectomy and radiation would be OK. I am having reconstruction at the same time, implant under the muscle. I am just not sure if I have made the right choices and no one I have asked can tell me either.
    Former Member
  • Julesx2's blog
    First chemo 2 days ago
    My chemo started 2 days ago, the next session is in 3 weeks. I was anxious about it cos I didnt know what to expect but it went ok.Problem is I now spend all my time waiting on the effects to hit me and I know I cant go on like this. I know that not everyone experiences all theses effects and at the mo I feel sick in the morning but it soon disappears and I have been given medication to help me with this. For the first time in a while I have been having a wee cry when I get up I hate feeling sorry...
    Former Member
  • meesh's blog
    bile duct
    29/07/08 mum passed away. no one told us it would be so soon. diagnosed just under 4 months ago and told it was inoperable. mum went on a chemo trial she had only done 3 weeks and was on a rest week when she got what they thought was a chest infection. it turned out to be be a lung infection. she went to critical care and pulled through, whilst still recovering she then got 2 more infections. twice we were called in and told it was 50/50. but she carried on then on weds we were called in again and...
    Former Member
  • Julesx2's blog
    Hickman Line
    ok here goes, hope I do this right. Am due to start chemo next Tuesday. Was postponed for a week as they decided I needed to have a Hickman Line put in cos no-none can find any good veins!!So of to the hospital I went and gets this line put in and can I just say that at the mo I am not too impressed with it.Can only hope that I get used to it as its there for the next 6/7 months.Have been told how much easier this will make things for me and the nursing staff.Has anyone had experience of this? Any...
    Former Member
  • xrachaelx's blog
    Thank you
    Hi everyone, Firstly i just want to say thank you for this site, and to all you wonderful people who have made it what it is. I found this site yesterday whilst searching for help and information about cancer/chemotherapy, and since then have spent the last two days reading your blogs. They have been very helpful and informative and you all deserve a hug for the help and support you show each other. I am due to start chemo (carboplatin & paclitaxel) for ovarian cancer in two weeks and i have...
    Former Member
  • Rebeccax2's blog
    mum diagnosed with secondary brain cancer, originally ovarian cancer
    Hi, just had devastating news mum (just aged 60yrs) diagnosed with secondary brain cancer from ovarian cancer, she was diagnosed in june 2006 with stage 3 ovarian, had successful surgery and 6 chemo's, now about to start radiation for brain. So gutted can't believe it has been missed again for so long by her G.P! Any advice, similar experiences love to hear from you, heartbroken-Rebecca xx
    Former Member
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