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  • ladygooner's blog
    5 of 6 completed!
    Hi all, just reporting that as of friday, 5 of 6 chemos completed! whoopee- the end is in site, bloods were ok after my panic which actually was the start of shingles- done and dusted now. I also found my CA125 from cycle 4, which was down to 8, after starting at mid 30 after the op, so I guess its working, so I am sure not complaining about the side effects at the moment ( give me a while- I will!) I cant believe its nearly over, still got the avastin ongoing, but hell, it cant be as bad as with...
    Former Member
  • idunno's blog
    So there are other IBC patients out there!
    I know IBC is rare and at first I couldn't find any others on this site! I really thought I might be the only one!! Of course I'm sad that others have this shitty thing-but from a selfish prospective it is comforting and less isolating-I hope that comes over in the right way! I hope I can offer support to others, I do feel for those who are newly diagnosed-its terrifying enough to learn that you have BC let alone a rare, fast growing aggressive kind! It certainly takes some getting used to-if ever...
    Former Member
  • Jillyanna's blog
    would like to speak to others-especially with kidney cancer!!
    Hi everybody, Just wanted to speak to other people that have or carers that have experience with kidney cancer, I am Avastin & interferon injections, Had a radical nephrectomy and unfortunately it is grade 4, with mets in my neck! Just think it would be helpful to speak to other people, I know I'm not alone in this!!
    Former Member
  • marie millie's blog
    here for a talk anytime
    never feel alone i know how that feels myself at times so join in here there is someone always to just listen if you just need that..
    Former Member
  • marie millie's blog
    update about platelets
    hi there everyone,just to say platelets were ok so had my last chemo yesterday,saw doctor on wednesday,she said the cancer markers were great as were all the other tests so for now its 1ct scanto end the trial i was on then just blood tests,and a check at outpatiens in 6weeks,so for now thats it just a couple of weeks on feeling horrid from my last chemo nothing to worry about hope some of you have good news.
    Former Member
  • vinm's blog
    Sometimes we overlook the most obvious things...
    Today is Sal's CT prep day ahead of radiotherapy starting next week. I had been due to go with her as I have all her other appointments but instead I'm at the office - but with good reason. I think I've been guilty of being more than a little self-absorbed, of not seeing past her, myself and my kids and in doing so lost sight of how many people this has all affected. When I got home from work last night and asked her about timings and travel plans for today I sensed there was something she wasn...
    Former Member
  • gemma1712's blog
    Moles!
    Hi guys! I am wondering if anyone can tell me,does a mole have to be dark in colour for it to be melanoma??this might sound like a daft question but when i saw the dermatologist when i was having my first mole removed she said that she would generally only be concerned if a mole was dark in colour. I had another mole that i asked her to check on my stomach which she said was fine as it was light in colour,however this mole has increased in size it is a lightish colour with dark flecks through it...
    Former Member
  • ANDREAC's blog
    HELP & ADVICE PLEASE
    My mum has been to christies yesterday (Wed) for her 2nd course of chemo, as we live in Crewe she has transport to pick her up, this time i was not allowed to travel with her as they cannot alway accomodate passengers. I did expect that when she arrived they would help and assist her to get to Ward 5 etc, but this was not the case, she was left at the door and expected to find her own way, since last Sept she has been unwell and mainly now cannot remember things and her legs are always swollen so...
    Former Member
  • Claire leonie's blog
    Brandon
    My son was at hospital getting a check up today and found out his blood cout is low and means he might not get his chemo on monday. Which i dont know how i feel about that they never really explained. The way i saw it was on monday that would be him half way through it and now we are in limbo. He is getting very tired and grumpy the now but he wont stop he just snaps. Then later on he says sorry but i told him he has to slow down a wee bit. I dont mind him playing with the other kids but you can...
    Former Member
  • Jillyanna's blog
    Hospice Pampering day! kidney cancer lymph nodes cancer secondary
    Hi people Just thought I'd tell you I had fun today! I started my weekly visit at Paul Bevan house (Hospice care), where you are pampered, can do art & crafts have reflexology massages have your hair cut, have a lovely lunch, yoga, afternoon tea & cake! The bonus is that you can meet other people in the same situation plus they have medical personal on hand to give advice and if your ill or any other problems. As i'm new to all this it is certainly reassuring and lifts your spirits if your feeling...
    Former Member
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