Update on unbelievable

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Not sure where to start 

I will go in order of my day yesterday 

Had my telephone assessment with occupational health they suggested  I have a risk assessment n complete all my treatment and not taking any of my controlled drugs oxycodone and fentanyl  patches b4 returning to work  well I said I'm on treatment for the rest of my life can u specify what part of my treatment r u referring 2 .and as 4 my medication if I dont take it I cant come to work due to the pain I will b in .... spoke to Macmillan afterwards they are going to help me as I'm protected by equity law as cancer is a disability................

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Good news my daughter was accepted on the young carers 

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Hospital appointment with orthopaedic consultant

I was told I also have sarcoma cancer on my left arm the rotator cuff and humerus bone  going to be transferred for treatment at the stanmore hospital in london 

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Daughter got a call at 8pm one of her close friends was admitted into hospital with blood clot in her lung n she had 3 mild heart attacks 

At 3 minutes pass 12 she was informed her friend had sadly passed away 

15 years old god bless 

                 HeartR.I.P CHLOEHeart

  • Aw Kym 

    You have such a mixture of good and had news. 

    Last thing you need is sarcoma cancer. I'm glad you contacted MacMillan like I and others advised. There sre equality laws and which protect you from victimisation. Also when you go for a job, your health is not allowed to be asked about. My father was a shop steward and I think that he has instilled some of that in me, fighting for rights. Oddly enough, I'm fighting a disability discrimination case against a local bus company. 

    I feel for your daughter,Kym. To lose a close friend is a horrible event to experience. I hope the school lays on counsellors to help people through this awful period. 

    You look after yourself, Kym, and try to keep your health good. I'll be crossing everything for you Kym.

    Tvman xx

    Love life and family.
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    FormerMember in reply to tvman

    Thank you Tvman

    Yes the school had sent a email to inform parents n have counselling  in place ready for the children return after half term  

    Take care 

    Kym x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi

    What an absolutely horrible day. You must be reeling. I am so sorry for everything you’ve been through today.

    My heart goes out to the parents of that poor girl but also to your daughter. That is a tragedy. Such a young life cut short. 

    The news about your sarcoma is also shocking. Did you expect this or was it out of the blue? Do you have any idea what treatment might be? What’s the journey to Stanmore like? It’s always best to be treated by the experts but it can also be a strain. 

    I am glad to hear you have Macmillan on your case. The less I say about your occupational health people the better. I might get banned from the site for language.

    My daughters are also registered young Carers. They do not use the services much but it’s allowed me to get free school bus passes for them and my older daughter gets an additional grant at university to supplement her maintenance loan. 

    I wish I could do more than offer you a big virtual hug. It is a heartfelt hug though 

    xxx

  • Hi Kym, What a mixed bag of a day you have had! What can I say! I hope the journey to get treatment at Stanmore isn't too far or too taxing for you. Regarding the sarcoma, I was going to ask the same questions as Daloni, so I will wait and read your reply.

    Your poor daughter, no one of that age should loose a friend, how very sad. Do you think your daughter will speak to a councillor at school? Just let her know you are there if she wants to talk about it! No one can comfort you like a parent!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Daloni 

    It's been a rollercoaster of a day  got a email from school they have set up counselling in school for the return after the half term all I could do was cuddle my daughter today I cant ever recorded any memory of her crying like she has today xxx 

    Young carer offered more along the lines of youth clubs but I will ask about bus pass  

    The sarcoma was a big shock no I wasnt expecting to b told thought I had been referred due to no movement in my left arm after all the ct ,mri ,bone scans   thought if any thing wrong I would have been told  . 

    Getting to stanmore will b about a 4hour journey by train I did ask 4 transport but will have to apply via gp 

    Hope u r ok n all well at hospital  

    I'm goin to try n get some sleep xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to anndanv

    Hi Annette 

    Thank u 

    Kym xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Jeez that’s rough. Just keep cuddling your daughter. It’s good she’s able to let it out. Counselling is all well and good but a mum cuddle is better. Reassure her that what happened to her friend is astonishingly rare and it’s not going to happen to her  - but I guess you already did that. 

    I am really sorry to hear it was a shock finding with the sarcoma. I hope to goodness you had someone with you. The journey to Stanmore sounds a nightmare. Four hours each way? Is that even doable when guy have a long day of treatment? 

    Oh dear. I am not sure I’m helping. You must have these questions running around your head already so you hardly need me to repeat them. 

    I am going back to sleep now. I hope you can get some sleep too. 

    Love and hugs xxx

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Had my tattoos done for radiotherapy yesterday ready to start on the 13th 

    my poor arm was held up by straps was in so much pain last night when I got home  my daughter had a nice cuppa  n a cheese sandwich ready for me but even better she put my dressing gown in the tumble dryer it was lovely  n warm 

    Kym xx

  • Oh Kym, I'm so, so sorry for all that you're going through. 

    Your daughter must be heartbroken and it breaks my heart too to think of such a young life lost and her poor family.

    I was shocked to hear about your sarcoma so can only imagine how you must be feeling. I hope the radiotherapy brings you some pain relief, your daughter sounds like a wee darling.

    Well wouldn't it be lovely if the plan OH came up with was even a remote possibility. Will leave it there because I could give a sailor a run for their money and like Daloni don't want to get chucked off the site. Big hug Kym, I'll be thinking of you and your daughter. xx

    Tinalay 
    Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen.
    Amy Winehouse.
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Tinalay

    Dear kym

    don t really know where to start 

    your poor daughter is dealing with so much ,how tragic to lose a friend at this age , cannot imagine ,lots of mum hugs ,,are her siblings around for hugs and sleepovers ,i used to sleep in bed with sister if very upset 

    i can t imagine your shock at new diagnosis,but Stanmore orthopaedic is ,according to friends ,a wonderful hospital,but an awful place to get to , 

    sending virtual hugs and love 

    janet

    xxxxx

    is it possible you could have a friend rota to take you to hospital ,is it two hours by car ? 

    Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx