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  • joanny's blog
    Mums having Surgery
    Just got back from hospital with mum, she has decided she will go for the operation after all. We had quite a long talk with the Surgeon and she has explained everything to my mum, the risks of surgery and the complications which may arise after surgery and of course the consequencies if she decides not to have it, so mum has decided she will take her chances with surgery , although we felt once again the surgeon was trying to talk mum out of it, she goes into hospital on Wed 26th Nov, 08 and has...
    Former Member
  • Angiebabe's blog
    Why do I feel so guilty.
    I have been waiting to be well enough to have breast reconstruction following a double mastectomy early last year. The operation is planned for Monday and I am feeling really guilty about putting my lovely family through yet more worry even though they have encouraged me because I hate the way I look.I think part of the problem was I had no choice about cancer, surgery, chemo and radio and here I am about to put myself through the mill again purely for cosmetic purposes. I will then have to go do...
    Former Member
  • Bertiebassetts Return Journey
    Bertie Bassetts Journey through AML
    We were on a much needed holiday when we got our first clue that all was not well. Bert had had Bronchitis all through our holiday and against his better judgement he went to see the Dr the day we were due to fly home. The Dr in Turkey was amazing done loads of tests and told us after only 45 mins we were told that his white cell count was really low at 1.2 and that we were to see a Dr on our arrival home. He was admitted on the 15th of September and we were given the diagnosis on the 18th the...
    Former Member
  • Babybear's Blog
    Bertie Bassetts Journey through AML
    We were on a much needed holiday when we got our first clue that all was not well. Bert had had Bronchitis all through our holiday and against his better judgement he went to see the Dr the day we were due to fly home. The Dr in Turkey was amazing done loads of tests and told us after only 45 mins we were told that his white cell count was really low at 1.2 and that we were to see a Dr on our arrival home. He was admitted on the 15th of September and we were given the diagnosis on the 18th the...
    Former Member
  • Lou28's blog
    Oh what a fat day!
    Well, after the year that I have had, I wonder why I worry about being a few pounds overweight and having bad hair days (at least my hair is growing back, and I am back to full strength). At 36 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with a non-hodgkins lymphoma, the world collapsed around me, but I found an inner strength (like so many people on this site) to fight for my life and for mine and my new families future together. I got through 6 rounds of R-CHOP chemotherapy relatively unscathed, had no baby...
    Former Member
  • fudgecake's blog
    look of horror
    I had this look again today from someone i had not seen for a while, did the usual how are you and the family etc.I then told her that my hubby had been diagnosed with AML acute myeloid leukeamia in july and was undergoing treatment, it was then i saw the look of horror on her face,i've had this look a few times now and i am curious to know if it's due to genuine shock,surprise or they think it's a definate death sentance, which we know it's not ,maybe 30 years ago,and do other people with other...
    Former Member
  • shamrockx2's blog
    Breast cancer
    Hi again,i know it is some time since i last wrote but have had problems with broadband connection which put me off trying to log on to the computer but as it is working just now hopefully it will stay connected, but if i stop in mid sentence then you will know i have been cut off . I have had cycle 3 of my 6 cycles of chemo on Friday past 31st,nearly dident go ahead as my bloods were low and a repeat sample on fri morning showed they had come up but not enough so i was sent home to wait another...
    Former Member
  • linguica819's blog
    missing my brother
    well,two months since my brother has passed away and still having a difficult time without him. i just can't believe he's not here.i want to pick up the phone and call him, i want to see him just one more time. i lost my dad in march and my brother in august and i know the holidays without these two very special people will be very difficult. thank goodness for the support of my husband and children.
    Former Member
  • judyr's blog
    2nd Herceptin cycle
    As I'm new to blogging I didn't know whether to post this on my original blog or write a new one. I have already posted this comment it in the wrong place! I previously said I would let 'Jayne ' know how I got on with my second cycle of herceptin. I felt very fatigued for 2 weeks following my first cycle and the Onc said it was due to a build up of chemo/radio in my system and should subside in time. I have just had my second cycle and, although feel fatigued, it's nowhere near the level it...
    Former Member
  • vikkieb's blog
    struggling to cope, no matter what your age is!
    Hi, my name is Vikkie I’m 24 and an only child to my amazing parents Lynne and Peter. I’m just trying to understand everything a little bit better, if that’s possible. My mum was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer a few years ago at stage 2b, she underwent radio & chemotherapy and came out fighting at the other side! Last year I found out me and my boyfriend was expecting our first child but towards the end of my pregnancy my mum seemed to get very weak and frail and lost around 2/3 stone in wait, constantly...
    Former Member
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