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I've been on chemo (5FU + Oxaliplatin + Avastin) since March, for colon cancer diagnosed in February; round nine is coming up this week. I've been off work since before the diagnosis. Right after diagnosis I got very sick and was three weeks in hospital, lost well over 20 kg, and came out of hospital very weak and with poor mobility. I got stronger in the first weeks, but as the chemo side effects accumulate, I'm finding it harder and harder to find the energy to do even basic household chores...
July 2nd 2010 is MESOTHELIOMA DAY,its aday to remember those who nolonger with us,and for those people and familes who sadley fighting this awful killer.I am doing a radio interview on friday,for which I am going to try and tell my husband (DAVID) story,in the hope it will bring to light of what they go through and the familys of those who suffered.
Its been over six weeks now since Mum had her operation and she is still in hospital. What I want to know is shouldnt she of started RT or chemo by now before the cancer starts to grow again. Please let me know your thoughts on this.
It turns out the oncologist is away this week so I know that it won't be until next week at the earliest. My very helpful nurse contact is going to check that the referral has been made correctly in the absence of any direct communication from anyone involved in sorting out my radiotherapy. Of course I just want to get on with it as soon as possible - or at the very least to have an idea of dates with (school) holidays coming up.
I am still very early in my journey - but my tip would be to keep...
Why when someone asks how are you cant i answer honestly....
I am stuck at home every day and night on my own, usually crying. I really dont know what to do. Im stuck.
Im so dissapointed in life i cant even explain it right. WHY. WHY my little girl she was only 4 and had her whole life ahead of her. When i was with her at the end watching her suffering was the worst pain i have ever felt. I would have done anything to take that pain away or even swap places with her.
Now shes gone there seems...
So I am not even sure if it is appropriate that I am on this website - my Mum has got cancer, but it's not like I am on my own (there are the other family members/ family friends etc) or she is in immediate danger. I am just incredibly lonely and scared - talking about anything with them evidently isn't helping them "deal" with things and I don't want to make things harder for any of them but since it all began last summer I feel like I am slowly sinking and this has got worse now I have moved...
Not been on for a while, dont even know what to say just now? Its been 2months and 2 days since my gorgeous sister passed away, and if anything i think i'm feeling worse as the days go on!!
Was at a psychic night on friday, and i was just so upset to think that this is the only possible way i could hope to communicate with my sister from now on!
When does the guilt subside? I feel guilty all the time about everything, is this normal? Guilty that i'm still here, guilty if i cry, guilty if...
Im sorry, I need a rant....who are we supposed to rant at??? I feel like screaming and I can't. I was diagnosed with renal Cell Carcinoma last week and most of the time I am fine. It was, like, you have kidney cancer now go home and deal with it until we call you in again. I know nothing apart from that. I have been strong for family and friends as I am known as the big brave strong one for everyone. My best friend was on holiday when I was having the tests and diagnosed. I was on my own the whole...
