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Hi nan-nan

I'm so sorry to hear that you are so upset, sometimes these things are so stressful to deal with.  

Having to make a choice is hard, but you have to make the decision that is right for you.  Do you have someone who you can talk things through with?

If you have the details of your Cancer Specialist Nurse or Key Worker you can ring them and ask them to explain the options to you in a way that is easier to understand - sometimes consultants forget that it is hard to take in everything that is being said to us.

Macmillan have an excellent help and support line, the number is 0808 808 00 00 ant it is available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm every day.  You can ask to speak to someone for emotional support as well as all cancer related matters, and there is always a friendly voice at the end of the line.

Take care, and I send you a hug.

VickiLynne

Thank-you VickiLynne,yes i had loved 1s with me when i heard the news, they have been by my side through all of this, and they will help me choose the right treatment, its just so hard to take in, im on my own most of the time, then my mind starts wondering,and when that happens i cry buckets, but i TY for answering my post ,and Take care yourself, and a big hug sent back to you too x

Hi nan-nan

I'm glad you had someone with you when you received your diagnosis, often they are able to understand the information we are given, as sometimes we just don't retain all the that is said.  I'm sure they will help you come to the decision that is right for you.

Being by yourself often makes you think too much about your cancer and it is so stressful, often it is easier to cope with once you know your treatment plan and when the treatment is to start.

Take care,

VickiLynne

Dear nan-nan,

Sorry to hear that you have had bad news and that you are upset. I am having chemo at the moment and I am not going to say it's easy, but I am glad I am started on this stage.

I always knew I would have chemo, so I didn't have the big shock you have had today. I had no spread to the lymphs  or other organs but my tumour was big and cells were found in the blood vessels and the margins were not clear so having adjuvant chemo to hopefully eradicate the cells.

It is hard nan-nan but do-able. Please try not to get low, your family will help you get through this and there are lots of lovely kind people on here to talk to when you feel sad. These awful times we have been through with lockdown has not helped any of us going through cancer treatment, I would have loved hugs from my family.

All I keep thinking is in 6 months hopefully this will all be over. 

Take care, we are always here for a chat .

Lots of love x

I’m so sorry Nan nan, hope the chemo won’t be so bad. It is very hard to take all the news in specially when all we want is to get well. Glad you had someone with you when you got your diagnosis. I wish you well and happy thoughts. Big hugs to you.

Anac-C

Thank-you Phoebeb21, i had chemo & radio therapy start back in Nov finished in Dec,i got through that without any side effects, i hope you can do the same too, i knew i had spots on my lungs ,but was told then , they were nothing to worry about ,but different story when i saw Dr at hospital, i think they were feeding my diagnosis to me in slow stages, after my opp i was lucky enough that the tumour had been sent packing, but its left a reminder in my lungs,just hope i can get through  this next hurdle the same way, and its so nice to know i /we can come vent our worries on here, this group is full of caring people who have been /going through the same things as we are, and lockdown has been an extra  worry for all of us, being away from some of our loved ones, when we could have done with a hug and them telling us things will be ok, but they are at the end of the phone if we need them ,although its not the same, i wish you good luck with all that you have to face in the future too, we all stand together and share out stories on here, and that helps in a big big way,   Love & a big hug sent to you, xx

Sending lots of love nan-nan . It takes time to centre again after news like that . We are here to help you as you find your feet again . Have you had a PET scan ? 

Take care ,

Court

Thank-you Anac-c, i know this next bout of chemo is going to be tougher than the 1st , but i will fight it  again with all ive got, i would like to see my Grand-children grow up ,and give them the kisses and cuddles they deserve, thats my main fight ,for them, i have been through different illness stages this last few years, so im a tough cookie, hope you are coping with everything ,and i wish you well also, Take care, and hugs sent your way too,xx.

Hi Court,i had a scan a few weeks ago , and got the news about the results when i saw Dr ,i think my next treatment involves a tube put into a vein in my chest, i had the choice of 3 treatments, but this is supposed to be the best, so hopefully when i see Dr again i can tell him which i would like, they did say in a week or two, and start me on treatment as soon as possible, so come next month i will know whats going on again,1 hurdle after another for all of us, but we will get there hopefully, and if writing all our stories on here ,helps those just starting out on treatment, then they know we have done it, and try and put them at ease a bit,just as i was when i 1st joined this lovely group,  even tho some treatment seem harsh,there is always someone around to answer questions and offer advice,               Take care , love & hugs  sent to you xx.

Hi nan-nan,

This will be the picc line that goes in through your arm and up into your chest into a vein near your heart. This is what I have and it will be there for the whole of the treatment. It's a better way of getting the chemotherapy drugs into you and saves looking for a good vein and putting a cannula in every time. They take all the bloods through it also so no more needles. It is less painful I believe for the chemo I am on which is folfox. I have 2 hours of iv and then come home with a little pump which is disconnected after 48 hrs.

I have heard today that the cancer unit at my local hospital is re opening on Saturday, which is 2 miles away instead of about 15. This will cut down so much on the time.

On the way there now to be disconnected, then 12 free days until cycle 5!

Take care and have a lovely weekend

Big hugs to you xx