Hi all I'm feeling a tad sorry for myself right now, & just wanted to offload a bit - as this is such a great community to be able to do so. I had a good Xmas, seeing friends - but even better was to see my daughter & her partner last Tuesday, who...
Hi I wonder if anyone can shed some light on my sons position. It is 5 weeks since he was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He went through the initial tests ie sample, colonoscopy when he was told he had a tumor. He then had a TAP scan and CT Scan. He then...
Apparently, children are allowed in for visiting at the Beatson- it's still classed as a hospital although its specifically for cancer patients. He's had an output from the stoma and- so not to be too graphic- it's back to a healthy lumpy brown so don...
Well, last day of 2022. I didn't think I'd be spending it this way. Jay phoned this morning still not sure if he's getting out today or not. Said he didn't have a good night last night sleep wise. He's always hated hospital beds and finds then a tad uncomfortable...
I am half way through cycle 5 of 8.and I am now suffering with very red hands and feet and stomach issues, having to dash to the toilet usually about 4 occasions in 15 minutes. It’s is irregular I have spoken to the oncology nurses and they confirm...
So, A wee update on Jay. He's been on the phone and said the doctor came in this morning and said they `think` they have turned a corner with his dry kidneys not there quite yet but going in the right direction. He has had lunch of a bowl of soup and...
Hi Everyone! So, Jay is back in hospital. As posted earlier, he is suffering from dehydration. My fault as I have not been giving him his Loperamide tablets after his first new run of chemo. I thought these tablets were only to be taken on an `as...
Hi! Just a little update, still waiting on a surgery date, I have been told the surgery won’t be preformed at my local hospital due to waiting list and that I have been referred to Glasgow Golden Jubilee. When I seen the consultant a few weeks ago she...
So long story... I had back and abdo pain... really severe.. blood from back passage and vomiting coffee grounds ... Went to a and e .given morphine and on a drip while they ran tests.. possible constipation so sent home with laxatives... didn't help...
So, Had the phone consultation with the hospital this morning. Jay's bloods are showing that he is slightly dehydrated so for that reason they are not going to give him his chemo tomorrow and delay it for a week plus the fact he has had this chest...
