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Well thats the first fathers day without my dad and it was so hard. My brothers didnt even mention him they where acting as if he didnt even exist and that has upset me alot. How can they do that he was the most important man in our life and they dont care. I went and sat in my mums room where my dad ashes are and spent a bit of time talking to him i just wish he could have gave a hug and told me that he loves me and hes proud of me. I miss him so much and it doesnt seem to get any easier . I feel...
Was relieved to get the call today (Monday) inviting me to meet the consultant tomorrow afternoon. I had hoped for the call on Friday, so was glad that they rang before lunch so I didn't have to chase.
I'm not really sure what to expect but I'll be armed with questions about exactly what has been found (stage, size and location of tumour), radiotherapy - including when it might start and likely side effects*, what is likely in terms of surgery.
Apart from that it is business as usual...
God I dont know where to start, has never been cancer in the family and then suddenly 2 members in 2 weeks on bowel and one jawbone both requiring operations and chemo/RT. 4 weeks into this nightmare and I keep thinking oh my god do I have cancer breast, bowel, mouth, I brushed my teeth so much I made them bleed, I look up the least little thing on google and read stuff into it. Has anyone else experienced these feelings.
Trying to keep going today. It is so hard to get through the day, I make sure I am kept busy. Thank you all for your replies. Wish you all Strength to get through this episode of your life.
Well today was the day - last session (until the next recurrence), and as usual arrived at the normal time (9.15am) drugs arrived at 10.45am, and between changing over bags I 'bleeped' for at least 20 minutes each time, so left the hospital at 5.30pm from a 5 hour treatment. Solitary room and an upright chair did not help matters at all, but the staff shortages are ridiculous now. Hopefully by the time I have to go back the new staff will be experienced and be able to get the drip in first...
MY mac friends ,you know i love you all .. yes i want something :)
i am organising hopefully a fab memorial footy tournament / charity day for macmillan ,in memory of ju, and also to raise awareness of skin cancer and macmillan on 29th august , i am after any sort of help. donations, raffle prizes, even little lucky dip kids prizes,any unwanted xmas pressies ,or if you can think of anything else , unwanted vouchers or if you know a company, or work for a shop that would donate something, or just...
A macmillan nurse came out today and she has doubled his doses again and also added steroids to the mix too He is extremely uncomfortable and is virtually bed ridden. The pain is very very bad and i really hope this new dosage works....all he wants is some pain free time to spend with us and enjoy his grandkids. 
I spoke to my auntie today and she was talking as if it was nearly the end.....i don't think it is....my dad has always been so strong.
How can I love my cancer when all I want is for it to go away.
I returned today from a week abroad to find a dear friend same age same condition passed away he was a fantastic guy and I will miss his emails.
Four and a half years of living with a terminal illness and yet not feeling ill except when I took their treatment.
I had to learn quickly how to accept the side effects and condition my mind and body to take control.
Now I am taking a break from the drugs I worry about the cancer becoming...
Hi Guys - Sorry im having another ranting session here
Im 26 years old, My world was perfect with my husband and my newly born little girl 2 years on my wonderful little life took a knock when my little girl was diagnosed with leukemia. When i lost my little girl in December i though there was no way of going back to being happy i was devestated. On Monday my mum passed away and her funeral was on Friday. Needless to say i dont know what to do with myself, Im all alone with noone to turn to. Im...
Hi to all, not sure where to begin. Feeling pretty rough for the last week or so and not really sure why. Been taking Ibandronic Acid for the last month and can only assume these are some of the side effects that go with it. To start with I have a pain in the middle of my chest which my GP says is a pulled muscle, ok but hurts like hell.I have a frozen shoulder right side from using my wheelchair which is too wide and my right hip hurts,(GP diagnosis bursitis), can't take any anti-inflammatory pills...
