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HI I am new here my husband has just been diagnosed with Lymphoma. At this moment in time he needs more tests as the do not know for sure if he has hodgkins or non hodgkins, he will need chemo but he has a little wait to see what type and for how long but I know head. Guess I am scared what to expect at this stage worried about finances as he is a chef and may not be able to work during treatment
KMy partner had a lower rectal bleed, had colorectal cancer diagnosed and a stoma formed all within the first month of the year.
Since the he's had a blood transfusion, hospital acquired pneumonia, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and started treatment for high blood pressure.
He had an MRI and CT scan last Monday and now he's been called back for an MRI scan of the liver. No explanation why just an appointment first thing Sunday.
He's scared to ask why, so am I. Shan't be asking what next...
Well,nothing happened for a while - then yesterday the phone rang - the mainland hospital offering me dates - a rehearsal on 7th June followed by 2 weeks of PICT, 5 days a week, once daily, from 13th June..... ........so all systems are go. I wonder if they had a cancellation or if it's always this way? It all seems very quick,suddenly, after a couple of months wait. It's short notice to find accommodation in a tourist area - but have covered all but 2 nights now between 2 cottages and a B&B. There...
Why the red face, people keep asking, and when I look in the mirror, iv gone a very tomatoe red, infacted I'd say it's worris than that, it's like a burn from a fire.
This over the the last year or so has got worse..
I don't wear make up, or cream, because my daughter say don't, because the heat from your red face could cook an egg, love you to baby..
Having had cancer is one hell of a learning kerf, but this red face without having a nice colour after is a hole different...
So, it all began about 3 years ago now. I was working in a clothes shop and I felt the need to go to the toilet so I went and I noticed that my nickers were wet as if I'd wet myself, concerned I kept an eye on it and it happened again so I went to the shop and brought some sanitary towels to wear to catch the 'water'. Little did I know this was the start, this kept happening over a number of days then suddenly stopped.
It was a couple of weeks later it happened again but this time...
I've just returned from a very enjoyable weekend at a music festival. trying to do normal daft stuff. But what hit me was how tired I got and that's even before the chemo starts.
My chemo starts on Friday and I don't think I can read anymore about the side effects I may experience. From other posts I realise we're all very different and whether we get some, all or no side effects seems a bit of a lottery.
Friday can't come quick enough. After all the scans and tests and consultations...
Have just tried Aloe Vera Juice for the first time
Found it very refreshing and soothing. The tropical one is best.
My mum has ovarian cancer. She has been battling for the last 5 years and this is her 3rd recurrence.. After ascites constantly building up, she has had a permanent drain fitted and has been in hospital for over a week now. She is extremely poorly at the moment. We were told 2 weeks ago that the chemo had stopped working - resulting in the fluid build up. She can't eat, sleep or walk properly at the moment and it is heart breaking. I am 22 years old.. And also lost my dad last year. I have quit my...
Before my diagnosis, I had little experience of cancer. I was offered the cold cap but due to time practicalities, decided to go without. However, despite all the information I was given about my hair falling out during chemo, naively I thought that due to the thickness of my hair, perhaps I would be the exception? Or if not, maybe I could get away with thin hair for a while. Wrong!
