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FormerMember
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Hello

I was diagnosed on NYE with Hodgkins and will be having a biopsy tomorrow.

I'm obviously scared and frightened, alongside the heady concoction of denial (it doesn't feel like it's me), sadness, hope (it's really treatable and the success rate is high), attempts to distract myself and confusion. .

How did you guys find dealing with the bit before you find out the extent of everything? I mean, I don't know what stage it's at or anything  so it's a bit of a daunting question if I look over it. What happens after the biopsy?

Sorry, so many questions... just thought it'd be nice to find people who also went through the same.

Thank you so much in advance

Tom

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks for the advise Jakki! Yes I'm going to tell them to get shot of it! My boy is really looking forward to it being removed, and it's a constant reminder of my illness! 

    I hope you have a lovely party -  you are an inspiration. 

    Congrats to you on the 5K. Just wondered, I have not ran since March, but I'm keen to get going ASAP! Running gives me a feel good factor that I think I'll need! How long did it take you to get started following final chemo? 

    A question for everyone, I'm due to finish treatment two weeks on Tuesday (oh and I know Daisy is too - whoohoo), what I want to know is, when can I eat a Chinese,? when can I have a steak?, and more importantly, when can I go to a crowed pub! ?

    Hope you're all good and having a lovely sunday

    Take care

  • Hi Cezza (and thanks for sharing my petition on fb) 

    i think common sense has to rule here, if a tried and really trusted Chinese prepared meal is what you crave, and you know the place that cooks it has an excellent reputation, (I would be careful of rice) then why not? 

    Otherwise, simply wait till you think your white counts are pretty high ( probably around a month? ) and hope for the best. If in any doubt, ask your nurse when you go for this final (yay) chemo. 

    I hope too, that you get your line removed straight away.....

    hugs to all xxx

    Moomy

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    FormerMember in reply to moomy

    Cezza

    I had my picc removed straight after final chemo infusion, nurse just pulled it out. I even took a photo of the big moment lol. You'll have to ask your consultant to ok it and write it in your notes so make sure you nag him/her to do it as nurses need the go ahead before they'll do it. Regards to the take away i had them before I'd finished. We have a good chinese with 5* rating and i trust them. I got so peed off towards the end it was my way of rebelling lol. 

    Daisy Krazy and others still being treated hope that you're still plodding on ok. Mark well done for the results, keep positive for everything else

    Jakki hope you enjoy your 'r word' party! 

    Also to reiterate Moomy you really are great on here for everyone we are all lucky you care so much

    Hi to all you other post treatmenters too. Hope lifes treating you kind

    Clare

  • Hi guys,

    Hope you are all feeling well this Sunday afternoon?

    Jakki a party is a lovely idea, hope it goes well. 

    Cezza, just to echo what everyone else has said about your line, tell them you want it removing, its your body after all. I miss having a Chinese we have a really nice one round the corner from us can't wait until I can have one again.

    Moomy I have signed your petition and shares it on my facebook page.  

    hope everyone else is doing oka

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    FormerMember in reply to Krazy

    Hello my lovelies,

    Tipsy post time; just had the best day ever, all my most favourite people in the world in one place. Makes you realise how lucky you are! My best moment was my 7 year old nephew saying (unprompted) "Auntie Jakki well done for fighting cancer" made me realise  that I had battled and won little tears in my eyes!

    Cezza my nurse said go back to normal after two weeks and I did, all was fine! You have done so well mate, remained positive and you and Daisy are nearly there I am so impressed, we need to order champagne when we meet up in November, we are definitely worth it!

    xxxx

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember
    Claire good to hear from you, how are things? Xx
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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Aw Jakki.....so pleased your party was a blast!! You deserve every second as you fought the big fight and won!!  So sweet what your nephew said.....out of the mouths of babes eh?

    Party on Jakki......lots of love and admiration, Dxx

  • Hi Jakki,

    So VERY please for you, lovey.....

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

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    FormerMember in reply to moomy

    Jakki - Very pleased your party was a blast - you go get em

    You're my little ray of sunshine and inspiration! It fills me with lots of hope seeing you having fun

    Facebook pictures are amazing, as always! Your boys are also very handsome! 

    Take Care

  • Cezza, Daisy, hope todays chemo goes without incident and the days that follow are not to tough

    john

    we all know this is a roller coaster ride, where we ride blind, never knowing where the highs and lows are