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My dad hasnt got long left and wants to leave hospital and go home to spend his remaining time with his family. the doctors have told him he can go home but its taking ages to set up the care, nurses and equipment before he can go home. Why is it taking so long?
Saw new consultant today to continue investigation. Arranged colonoscopy and biopsy of the lung. for over next two weeks.
Getting lots of support in work especially those who have experience of cancer either personally or with family members. All very encouraging.
Hi had my second fec chemo yesterday not too bad they found a vein more easily and were able to administer the drugs more quickly. Still used the coldcap even though my hair has been coming out lots since Sunday I still thought it worth a try! Not feeling too bad today but fingers crossed don't want to jinx myself. Hope you lovely people are getting on ok, take care x
My ex-wife was diagnosed with lung cancer on Monday, she is coming home from hospital this afternoon and I have moved back to what was the matrimonial home to become her full time carer.
I know that sooner or later I will be in need of help in dealing with my ex and also dealing with my own problems as her condition worstens.
She is going back to hospital tomorrow morning for a biopsy, but we know that the cancer has already moved to multiple sites on her spine so I am not very optimistic.
My daughter went for a cone biopsy this week and when the doctor came round the ward the following day he told her he was not able to get proper access to the cervix and had to do a loop excission instead. Has this happened to anyone else before? Can anyone offer me an explanation?
I had my second IV dose of oxaliplatin on Tuesday and started the two weeks of oral capecitibine.
The good news is the localised pain to the arm it went in is much less this time. The bad news is the nausea is much worse and even with Ondansetron (supposedly a strong anti-sickness drug) I didn't manage to keep anything down at all yesterday - even sips of water were a struggle. I'm not feeling great today, but at least managed to hold onto a bit of breakfast by lying extremely still in bed all...
when i was diagnosed with cancer in oct 2010 like everyone else i was just going to work leading a normal life and seeing my friends every so often and then the devastation set in!!!!
the disbelieving and the feeling of total despair and why me syndrome then i shook myself off and thought oh no bloody way is this bloody thing getting to me so overnight i changed from being a snivelling mess who couldnt look at my kids without crying to where i am today positive and taking each day as it arrives...
DH has now had radio and chemo therapy (6 weeks) and we are now waiting to see if the tumour has shrunk.
But I hate waiting.
I have been ok with it this time but I can feel myself sinking and getting generally fed up with everything.
I am also feeling lonely as people have lives to get on with and don't want to here my moaning.
Not much point really, just need to get things out!
Mum had a visit from the pallative care nurse who was asking where she would like to be when her time comes to die.... it all seems to have become real. Iv'e not slept so god knows how mum is feeling. :o(
Can anyone tell me how they coped?
im new to this but weirly find this quite helpful just randomly typing not knowing whether anyone will read or not.
I was diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma on new years eve 2010. (i know happy new year). Luckily this tumor was removed within a week of being diagnosed by a wonderful Dr in Manchester. The tumor was in the top part of my leg so not just removed but also had my hamstring reconstructed.
I am now about to embark on radiotherapy treatment at th Christie hospital.
I think i have stayed...
