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I'm new to this forum.

I lost my sister Sophia to cervical cancer 18 months ago. She was 29 when she died. It was a rare kind of cancer, and the doctors said it was the most aggressive they'd ever seen. 5 months after she was diagnosed, she passed away. The doctors did what they could but i don't think there was a chance - the cancer was just too powerful. And the macmillan nurses were really great, coming to visit every day, and even made sure my sister could have a last family holiday before she left us - ie arranged for her care while she was away.

Of course we were all devastated when Soph died. She's left behind my parents, another sister, a brother, and twin nephews. The nephews were less than 2 when she died - it's so sad cos she doted on them, and now they'll never get to know her. But it's a blessing for us that we have them - i don't think we would have coped as well as we have if we didn't have them. And they've kept my parents smiling :)

Obviously things move on, and although we still miss Soph and think about her, we have to get on with the rest of our lives.

One thing i'm doing (which was actually the reason i signed up on this in the first place) is organising an event called Relay for Life, in Enfield (North London) next Summer.

Initially i joined up to the forum to see if i could find interested people who might like to help with the organising, but actually, reading through everything, it's really nice just to be here and see what everyone has to say...

But anyway, if anyone would like to see more about the event Relay for Life, and might be interested in helping with the organising, check out the website www.onlinepani.co.uk and click on the banner for more info.

I hope you're all as well as can be
pani x

Hi Folks,

Just a few lines about my mum after a long absence from the forum. After deteriorating slowly and being sapped of the strength to help herself, Mum had to move to a nursing home from the residential home that she was in. Mum had enjoyed the year & a bit that she was at the residential home despite her weakening condition. A week ago mum was struck with a chest infection which quickly turned to pneumonia from which she never recovered. She passed away on Friday(15th May).

I know I will be able to get the support on these forums from others who have suffered loss from cancer and the associated problems. It is very comforting to know this.

For others who are new to the forum - there are plenty of people on here that will support you in your time of need. I'm sure that there will be a time when I am in need. I know my emotions are going to creep up on me and bite me on the backside when I am least expecting it.

I will finish now as I think I am starting to ramble! :)

My love and support goes out to others that are in the same position as me at this time

Ken

Ken, I hope you find the support you need, when you need it. the site has changed a bit, but I expect you know your way around, or can find things easily.....so sorry about the loss of your Mum, but it sounds as though the time she had was good for her, being looked after in the residential home, so you will need to concentrate on that, too, to help. best wishes.....

hi, this is my first time and although i know nobody can see me i still feeel quite shy. i am 39 years old and was diagnosed with lung cancer on 1st april i am a mum of 4 daughters and happily married. to most people i am strong and coping with this i do put on a brave face and try and stay positive, but inside i feel so weak and vulnerable i feel like my life has been snatched away before i've even had chance to live it. i would like to speak with other people in the same situation as myself i know there are so many others like me yet i feel so alone.

hello maggsy im really sorry to hear your bad news i donk know how you feel but i will pray for you im sure things are very tough and im sure that you will get in touch with people in a similiar situation,please check out some other tags people here are very supportive and do help a lot.take care lisa xx

Hello just thought id come Introduce myself, Im charlie, have just joined share..

Hi Mags

I know how you feel, I too am puting on a brave face at home and work.
I'm also newly diagnosed with tumours in the stomach and liver.
I'm 40 (life beings or ends?) Have two children 10 and 12 and feel I need to stay positive for them. I have been making the most of the past few weeks before treatment starts just in case things go down hill from then. Reading some of the tags on this site does help alot. Try to take each day as it comes.

Lots of love
Take care.
Nayna