Awake and up all night

Hi Steve, I've had a long day at my hospice and a unscheduled visit to hospital, but I did read your earlier post my friend, I've only just had time to answer you guys. But thank you so much for your wonderful offer, by coincidence my 3 travelling companions also have cancer, and though I think we'll be ok getting round, maybe a meet-up could be possible, just a heads up, my friends are lovely, but all females, so no doubt our plans will change.

Eddie xx 

Awww, Cardigan bay is gorgeous, I'm not surprised you put down roots, to be able to see the dolphins, must be wonderful, though sadly we've never been to Cardigan, so Debbie why Cardigan and not the other places you've lived?. I bought my 1st house 4 doors away from the family home 42 years ago, and only very recently moved to the other side of town.

Eddie xx 

Oh Eddie, it just called to us, felt like home and we never wanted to leave. No idea why really, we’ve lived in lovely places but this just felt right. It felt like we belonged and we still love it 10 years later. 

You should add Cardigan to your list of places to visit and definitely let us know so we can arrange a quick meet up xx

Awww Deb, Cardigan is over 5 hours away, too much for me, but my son & family live in Shropshire, so 2 1/2 hours away, and Sheila's just told me we've been to Cardigan, it's got another name, lol.

Eddie xx 

Hi everyone, I’ve been awol this last week or so getting things tied up at work and at home anyways Just a little update from me, first day done, it went really smoothly in regard to treatment no symptoms or signs of side effects so far, I met some lovely nurses and patients and Graham with his tea trolly. everyone made me feel really welcome and comfortable, I’m going back tomorrow morning for a picc line fitted because I don’t think my poor veins can take 12 weeks of prodding and poking… and then I’m off to the hair salon  in the afternoon. Hope you are all ok and keeping as well as you can ️

Hi Chloe, it's lovely to hear from you again, and that your 1st treatment has gone as well as hoped, wonderful news, also like almost everyone I know and I, agree with you, whether having chemotherapy or radiotherapy, the guys look after you so well. the nicest people you could wish to meet in hospital many say, and good luck for tomorrow, will that be at Weston?, and enjoy being pampered at the hair salon. I wish I had hair lol.

Eddie xx 

Morning Eddie.  I've just read Chloe's post and it's fab to hear her first day has gone so well.  I thought I'd better not reply to her now as my phone jingles when there's action on the thread - I didn't want to risk waking her if her device does the same.

You're so right about the teams in the RT dept; ours were fantastic (Jimmy's) and went out of their way to help.  We rewarded their fine nursing skills with two carrier bags of as many different packs of biscuits I could cram in.  The last day of treatment was bittersweet as we'd made lots of new friends - staff, patients and drivers alike, and the bell ring at the end topped it off.  We haven't had any days out since last October, but count that as one we'll always remember with great fondness.  Love to you and Sheila xxx

Yea at Weston again, it’s gunna be my home from home for a little while lol 

the trip to the hair salon is for a wig  I still don’t like the thought of loosing my hair… but I think I’m getting better with accepting the idea. 

HAPPY YORKSHIRE DAY!
to my fellow Yorkshire people!

Morning Chloe and the same back to you from a born and bred Yorkshire biddy!

Well done on completing your first treatment - I hope you're relieved getting it out of the way and hopefully you'll get in the swing of the routine.  Did you get the voucher in your pack?  Let us know if you choose a wig similar to your own hair or try one completely different.  My OH didn't need chemo but hadn't much to lose anyway - bald as a coot on top!  I shave the lot off for him, every two weeks, as he likes it that way and so do I.

Anyway lass, take today as it comes and welcome the rattle of Graham's tea trolley - I bet he's a very popular guy at Weston!

Lots of love and hugs xxx