Hi and a warm welcome to our family and friends group though as always just a little bit sorry to see a new friend here.
I see you also joined the specific group for your mum's kind of cancer and that is very sensible so you have really made a great start.
We all recognise the place you and no doubt the rest of your family are in to, my wife's diagnosis was over six years ago now but I don't think anyone will ever forget that moment when they first heard of cancer. I ended up doing a living with less stress course that was very helpful to me and we have some information on this site I'm looking after someone with cancer especially the section on the emotional effects.
<<hugs>>
Steve
Hope you're well and wife (Has she been in remission?)
Yes it was very hard to join but it helps a little as it not easy when a diagnosis is made everyday seems raw as if it's the first time of hearing the news. I wake up in the middle of the night wanting it to be a bad dream but reality hits me and I cry
. I agree can't ever forget that moment. Breaks my heart every time.
I have joined the group and found lovely people on there who have helped me but still very raw. Mom has her appointment with her hematologist this coming Monday. Pray all goes well with the treatment as it has not begun yet most likely this coming week. I think on Monday they'll discuss the plan?
Thankfully we are 6 sisters- have a daily rota and take turns which is very helpful as together we will get through this difficult time.
Thank you for understanding and reaching out to me I sincerely appreciate it as you have taken time out for me from your life.
Warmest regards to your wife hope she is doing well.
Ray
Hi Ray,
strictly speaking her cancer is currently classified as stable but that has become our gold standard. The second lot of chemo seems to have stopped it growing so now they only monitor every 9 months. Oncologists are amazed really but Janice is one tough old bird - even survived having a lung collapse - 6 times. Blessed to have a wonderful GP who really supports us as a whole family.
I used to cry in the shower but with a lot of help and frankly some luck we are now in the "happy" state of living with rather than dying from cancer and have a much better appreciation of life. When I was first recruited by Macmillan I did wonder what difference I could make but the power of empathy we share on here is totally amazing.
Waiting for treatment is hard, lets hope you get a clear plan on Monday and things go to plan as far as possible thereafter.
<<hugs>>
Steve
Good evening Steve hope you're well and family
That's is great of the it being stable I suppose that gives you some happy vibes. So they have stopped treatment?
Janice seems amazing..lots of hugs for her.
Yes appreciation is key- it makes us think and appreciate everything and everyone.
I cry everyday a couple of times probably.. just a sudden ache in my heart starts and the tears roll.
You're doing a great job on here I absolutely agree ..empathy is vital part of life.
Yes waiting is difficult too.. hopefully all goes well once.treatment in place. I still need to add to my profile.
