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Whether you’re here to talk to others, join a group, ask questions or just listen, everyone is here to offer emotional and practical support to help you with your cancer journey.

We know it can sometimes be confusing when you first arrive, with lots of forums and groups to choose from. So this thread is to welcome you, make friends and help you find your way around the site. Whether you are a patient, family member, friend or a carer, feel free to post any thoughts or questions here and other Share users will be happy to help you navigate around the site and find what you are looking for.

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Ty so much for your replys, and was great to hear that you are getting better mick. I am sorry for going on to much before i was very upset at the time when typin, your reply though has made me think maybe there is some hope then and i will try to stay positive for my dad.
ooh also ty for the advise about the forums on specific types of cancer i will chek them out :)

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Hi,
I thought I would just update you all, my grandma sadly passed away this morning. She is no longer suffering from this cruel disease. At least she is at rest now.

Thankyou all for your help, especially Alster, you have given me a lot of support over this hard time and i appreciate it so much. I hope it all works out for you!

Xx

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Dear *
So, so sorry to hear the sad news about your grandma.No more pain, no more suffering.

so glad that you managed to see her a couple of days ago; cherish that memory.

Sue x

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Hi, I have just registered with this forum. So, hello everybody (*waving*)

I was diagnosed with breast cancer with spread to lymph nodes 22 March, had mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes 12 May (5 weeks from biopsy taken until operation done - which I think is marvellous). They found 2 cancers in the breast and 2 lymph nodes also cancerous.

I will have my first chemo on Wednesday - and at the moment I am quite anxious as to how I will react to it.

Have already got my wig - I went for a copper red one (my own hair is dark blonde) which a professional hairdresser will style for me for free on Tuesday!
My husband will use his razor to get rid of my hair on 18 June as we are going to Silverstone for the whole weekend 19, 20 and 21 for the Formula 1. Go, Button, go.

Will keep you updated.

Love,
Stavanger

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Stavanger, hi, welcome to the site, but sorry you've had to join it also. My, you seem quite a corageous type of lady. My mum has got a lovely gorgeous wig, we paid for one and she and dad got the other. and I tell you what, you don't even notice its not her real hair, its incredible.

Yes its best to shave off your normal hair when it gets to that point, something your in control of then. Make sure you moisturise it very well, you may even find in this lovely warm weather that you can wear head scarves too, like a bandana (have I spelt that right).

Well hope your chemo sessions when they begin go very well, you have got the perfect attitude at the moment for your journey, good luck to you Stavanger and you take care x

FormerMember over 16 years ago

oh and Stavanger have an excellent time at Silverstone. Me and my partner are going to Loughborough soon for a weekend, I got him a lamborghini experience ride. He can't wait for that. And I need the break too. bye for now

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Not really sure where to start with this, only just registered this afternoon. Thought it might help talking to people who are experiencing some of the same things...............................

I found out on Monday that I have cervical cancer, after a long couple of months of smears and biopsys etc. I have to wait til thursday for an MRI scan to find out how bad things are, but have been told to expect a hysterectomy. Think that news knocked me more than the news of having cancer, i'm 31 with no children but always assumed I would have them at some point and now having trouble getting my head round the fact that choice is being taken away from me.

Apart from the initial shock of being told on monday (and also having to inform my friends and family) I haven't really cried, at all. I have just carried on as usual, going out with friends, shopping etc, just not allowed to go back into work. Feel like i'm in limbo.......I know I have cancer but I dont know how bad it is, whether it has spread, or what to expect for the future. I'm not much of a talker so feel like i'm just bottling things up, which I know is not good for me, but I know people are finding it hard to come to terms with what I have told them and I hate seeing them upset so just end up talking about normal things like the weather etc. Don't get me wrong, my family and friends have been amazing and are keeping me busy, think i'd have loost the plot if it wasn't for them. I'm just finding it hard to talk about.

Anyway feel like i'm rambling now

emmajay x

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Hi Emma

Welcome to the site, but sorry you need to be here. I'm so sorry for your illness. We all have different ways of coping and yours at the moment is not to talk about it right now. Thats OK. It may also change at some point, and you will feel the need to talk about the whole thing, and that too is OK. Do whatever you need to do at the time. If you want to talk to others with similar problems, it may be a good idea to search the Tags for cervical, which should bring up some relevant posts. It might also be an idea to fill in your profile and open it to view.
Do make sure when you go for the results of your MRI scan, to go armed with written list of questions. It is so easy to forget when you are in the situation. It helps to take someone with you too, as sometimes the patient doesn't "hear" everything the docs say, because they are still pondering over the first thing, or thinking of other things to ask.

This is a great site , and I hope you can find friendship and support on here.

Love HarryB x x

FormerMember over 16 years ago

Alster,

I had a Ferrari experience at Loughboro given to me for my 50th birthday. It was blowing horrendously the day we went for it, but as the Testarossa is 2 tons it didn't do anything to the car. It blew all the signs off the circuit though!! They had taken the speedometer out of the car so I don't know how fast I was driving. But it was a nice experience.

We have a Lamborhini shop in the town where I live, so I know the kind of car he will be driving. Good luck!

FormerMember over 16 years ago

HI *

Not alot I can say sweetheart, but at least your Gran is resting in peace now, she must of been in alot of pain, bless her. She is an angel now I am sure xx I think it is lovely that you want to create and read a poem for your Gran. Do not feel any shame though * if you cannot actually read it when you need too, I am sure that there will be somebody who can do that for you if need be, but it will be your words.

Also very pleased for you about the exams side of things, at least you can now concentrate on dealing with your grief, and then eventually remembering all the funny happy times you had with your Gran.

Take care and we will all still be here if you just need that little chat, especially in the next few days/weeks xxx

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