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In case you didn’t see my comment attached to the previous blog post, I would like to thank all those who have commented so kindly on what I write. I am very touched by the support I am receiving here, especially from the other ladies in the AC group. Some have said that I’m ‘an inspiration’: I can’t say that I recognise myself in that description, but if I do inspire others that can only be a positive thing. I simply say it like it is. Now, I must warn you that this...
you guys on this forum must be getting fed up with my winges, but i am a tad worried, upset and scared, back in april i was worried but optemistic that i would get though this ordeal and go on to get on with my life with out the prospect of a terminal verdict, in june we knew it was a challenge as for some reason they decided not to give me a chance at a third collection of stem cells, but straight to hdc whoopie i thought i skip an extra week of chemo, not relising it may of been better to have...
So I've been meaning to write here again for a while but as usual the stress of work started again and honestly, it's easier to try and avoid all things cancer when I'm feeling the pressure, despite the fact that it still seems to be everywhere. I'm not sure whether that feeling ever leaves you.
A couple of people I work with have had reason to consider the possibility of cancer and it brings it back to me when I'm trying to support them. I work in the health service and so there...
Well its now febuary and im still in cancer limbo land, well not exactly limbo land as i know i have a 5mm tumor in my right lung, well it was 5mm a month ago so by now would of grown, plus a very small spot in my lower left lobe, the thing is am i terminal or curable, i thought a month ago i was curable with surgery but the surgery has been delayed for at least three months, i have an xray next week and a follow up consultation will they tell me im terminal?
I see a lot of posts about hair on here and I have written a page about my 'hair journey' that I hope might help someone else going through chemo. I am only on my 3rd chemo EC treatment so far but I'm now completely bald. It's funny but by the end of the 'journey' I didn't really care much about my hair anymore. Other ladies going through this have told me the same thing. For me it was one of the only things I had / have control over during this crazy time. Anyway... here is the link to the page...
26 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes and 2 seconds since my Mum was diagnosed with Carcinoma in situ Bladder Cancer. Now it just seems like time is flying past, I feel like I'm losing grip of myself whilst trying to be strong for my mum and my brother, I'm even tearing up just writing this and anyone who knows me would be shocked as I am not the teary eyed kind of guy. The specialists, oncologists, nurses and advisors are great and they do there best to show you the positives throughout this whole ordeal...
Oh dear, as directed I washed my entire face and tried to apply the antibiotic cream to my graft and in doing so the entire scab came off. It is now a bright red, moist patch and I'm now frightened to apply the antibiotic cream to an open wound.
Any ideas / knowledge / suggestions?
I had a BCC removed from my nose by MOHS plus a skin graft on 16th Jan15. I kept the graft covered and moist until the stitches were removed after 14 days. I am now exposing the graft to the air unless I go outside when I cover it; as recommended by the doctor.
I am washing my face with soap and water 2 x a day and applying antibiotic cream to the graft. It is only day 2 since removal of stitches but the graft is covered in a sort of crystallised scab making it difficult to apply the antibiotic...
Its been roughly 1year and a half since I lost my mum, everyday just seems to blur past me. It hasn't been easy to cope without her and I have only just been able to start talking about what happened and talking to people on this website about it.
I'm 21 years old and still live at home with my dad. I lost my mum on my birthday, 11th August. It hasn't been easy since me and my dad have never seen eye to eye and without mum it has become more and more difficult. Finding some where else...
