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  • Fiona Jane's blog
    Hello
    Hello, I am new to this site. My name is Fiona and my husband Paul has just been diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in his throat. He has just come out of hospital after starting DAP chemotherapy and had a hickman line inserted. I would love to hear from anyone with experience of DAP chemo and chat to anyone in a similar situation to myself. Paul was first diagnosed and treated 10 years ago, so this time I am a bit wiser and aware of what to expect. Look forward to hearing from you all...
    Former Member
  • AMx2's blog
    Seanty
    Looks like Seán will not be back on here, despite the clearly expressed majority view. Can't see any point in sticking around myself.
    Former Member
  • nanaboo's blog
    Tierdness
    Well Hubby is now heading towards his 5th chemo.That will be next week tomorrow is his day to see the consulant. Do hope he is ok to go, he has been so tierd after his last chemo has spent lots of time in bed its 11.50am now and hes up there fast asleep. I think the chemo has effected him more this time, far more tierd than past ones.
    Former Member
  • ChrisC's blog
    Where to begin?
    Hi There is not much information out there for a tumour attached to the corited artery. How do I know who is the best to deal with this. My GP sent me to a ENT consultant but who is to say he is the best. He was very blase at the only meeting to discuss what he had found. I have 1 million questions and have had to ask him to see me again. Should I just keep the faith? My faimly and I are demented. It is the not knowing. Any advice out there? Chris
    Former Member
  • poppyanne's blog
    Rollercoaster
    I've just joined the carers group. Its amazing how many of us are out there !!! My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to his spine last september . it has been a roller coaster of a ride since then. He has had radiotherapy to the top of his spine to put a halt to the damage the cancer has done up there. He had chemo for the large tumour plus all the other spots he has and in march he had another lot of RT to his chest and back . That was particulary difficult as it has caused...
    Former Member
  • joeyx2's blog
    chemo / biopsy for bone marrow
    hi again mum had her first chemo and she had a biopsy on her spine for bone marrow it was really scary and upsetting to see my mum go though pain . i am glad i was there for her with the biopsy holding her hand she was so scare and worried . then my mum started her chemo seeing her lying there was heart breaking i just cried with her i know she got a long way to go we just take each day as it comes thats the only thing we can do . love joey
    Former Member
  • positivelady's blog
    anxious times
    my partner had his ct scan today, had mri scan last week. within hours of coming home we receive phone call from stoma nurse asking us to attend colorectal ward on wednesday and to meet with colorectal surgeon. he had bowel cancer 5 years ago and had a colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis. i dont know whether to be optimistic that it was the stoma nurse that phoned and the fact that we have to go to the ward means they probably gonna book him in for surgery? i know im jumping the gun and should...
    Former Member
  • Happy-Annie's blog
    Running Riot!!
    Emotions running riot over the weekend. Poor hubby got both barrels with knobs on!!! I guess now that I start chemo on Friday it is all sinking in just how much of a fight I will have on my hands and hubby cant ‘fix’ me ARGHHHHHHHHHH why not – he has always fixed things right in the past. Love to everybody Ann xxx
    Former Member
  • gemma1712's blog
    Race For Life/another mole!!
    Hey everyone! I did my very first race for life 2day&loved every minute of it!Although i must admit i did feel a bit emotional readining everyones reasons for taking part,its unreal how many peoples lives have been affected by cancer. I will defo be taking part next year. Its still not to let to take sponsors so if any of you have anything to spare please sponsor me at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/gemmawaddell Remember every little bit helps,nothing is 2 small. p.s I am getting my...
    Former Member
  • AMx2's blog
    Bride of Seanty II
    Yesterday I completed my first race for life and raised £300 for CRUK. I would just like to say thank you to everyone who sent me messages of support and/or sponsored me. It means a lot to Sean and I to know we have so many well-wishers on this site.
    Former Member
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