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  • Geddiemonster's blog
    Ding ding ding, round 2
    We just found out in the beginning of April that my cancer, follicular lymphoma, has returned. I am depressed and at the same time, not very surprised. We knew going in that the average time for reoccurance is 5 to 7 years. I had my last chemo treatment 4 years ago. Does anybody know anything about the 2nd time? I don't go back to the doctor until July, so I am in a holding pattern and the not knowing is worse than chemo. I cannot take retuxin, I am HIGHLY alleric to it, so who knows what will...
    Former Member
  • deejay's blog
    the news was bad today
    We got the worst news today. Our lovely, kind, newly-married son (9months) has a tumour too. My cancer is hereditary. And he has a tumour measuring 11 cms in his abdomen next to the left kidney. I am beyond grief - I feel sort of dead. When you know you have cancer yourself, and it's an incurable type it's bad enough. When you find out your only child has it too - well, multiply that bad feeling by about a 1000. Sorry if I sound self-pitying. Actually all my pity is for him. Ok - maybe a bit's for...
    Former Member
  • Cella's blog
    Sticky chemo
    Had chemo last Wednesday and I am still feeling it...nausea, numb tingling feet, tremulous hands, runny nose, can't breath right because of the pleural effusions the chemo is supposed to fix, can only sleep sitting up, can only eat small bits at a time, can only move one room to one room at a time with oxygen on. Ummm...this is not exactly my idea of living, 'ya know? Tired of the abdominal injections, tired of the pills, tired of bothering honey for everything...sigh...
    Former Member
  • Nickyred's blog
    worried about mums results
    I am taking my mum to get her results tomorrow afternoon. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer 3 weeks ago and had the last tests last week. Part of me just wants to know exactly what we have to deal with but on the other hand I am really worried. Mum is a bit of a worrier anyway and she is beside herself - she thinks they are going to say there is nothing that can be done at all. I have read loads about it - but am not sure if it has helped. She is 62 and has always been healthy. Her mum died from...
    Former Member
  • deejay's blog
    terrified for my son
    I could really do with some words to calm me down. I have a rare form of cancer which is hereditary, a dominant gene which offspring have a 50-50 chance of inheriting, I have 1 son of 24, newly married, starting to forge his way in life, career etc. He had a scan on Thursday to see if he has any tumours, and he casually told me this afternoon that the doctor rang him on Friday afternoon and asked him to go and see her tomorrow for the results. My heart suddenly went ice cold, and I swear my stomach...
    Former Member
  • BrambleDigger's blog
    Almost there.....
    Well, I might not be a regular poster at the moment (although I do have All Bran for breakfast every morning), but I would like to share the start of the end of my cancer with you. Monday is Pre-Op day – a trip to Salisbury for all the form-filling, prodding and poking that, I’m told, is vital for the safe completion of my operation. I’ve got to be there by 09:00 – do you think I’ll be able to swing a whole day off work? I’ve started to read through the booklets and fill in the questionnaires ...
    Former Member
  • susanp's blog
    Trying to cope with mesothelioma
    It is almost 8 weeks since my husband David passed away with Mesothelioma,he was only 59 yrs old.He was ill for only 6months.He never had chemo (dont know why).I nursed him to the very end,and I am so glad I done that. I must say that his GP and Hospice Nurse,and the local nurses where really great,they all offered great and much needed support to me and David.But nothing can perpare you for the end,but you cope .
    Former Member
  • ilovehersomuch's blog
    Tower of Strength
    Thank you to everyone that replies to my blogs, it is such a help and a comfort. I appreciate we are all dealing with issue that are painful and some people who are having a tougher time than us, so I really do appreciate every word that is written. This blog has been my saving grace so far.
    Former Member
  • positivelady's blog
    panic over dla!
    hi all. my partner was dx 2 weeks ago with advanced bowel cancer with secondary liver, we have been told it is inoperable but treatable and we are awaiting an appointment to see oncologist with regard to palliative chemo and radio. we have applied for disability allowance and our mac nurse has told us to apply under the special rules ie not expected to live more than 6 months!! this has really upset me as no one has mentioned the t word and even our consultant has said he didnt want to go down that...
    Former Member
  • lupem's blog
    Im here
    Its unbelievable, the many lives that we discovered as we went through our chemo/radiation treaments. It was so nice to speak to others going through hearing their stories, of their families, their previous jobs, hobbies, and their life now and how they cope. they've adapted to improve the new obstacle called cancer. its amazing where we find ourselves to be even stronger that we've never knew we could be. As we battled this 2nd round of cancer i just want to be here to help out others if just...
    Former Member
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