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Introduce yourself on Cancer Chat

Moderator Sarah

Hello everyone

Today marks a year since we launched the new Cancer Chat, how time flies! In the last 12 months we've shared our stories, laughed and cried and become a real community so I thought it was about time that  we introduced ourselves to you properly.

I'm Sarah and I'm the Cancer Chat manager. I have managed other online communities before coming to Cancer Research UK and am a cancer survivor myself. I went through my treatment in 2009, and so I know how helpful and supportive Cancer Chat can be from personal experience.

There are three moderators who work with me, Renata, Jane and Lucie. All three moderators juggle their Cancer Chat duties with their roles as busy mums and work different shifts throughout the week to ensure that Cancer Chat is appropriately moderated. They help direct members to appropriate information on our main Cancer Research UK website and liaise closely with the specialist nurse team to help answer questions or offer support. Above all, they ensure that Cancer Chat is a safe, secure and welcoming place where anyone affected by cancer can come and ask questions, share experiences and meet people who are also affected by cancer.

We thought it would be fun to tell you a few interesting facts and also share our new avatars which you'll be seeing whenever we are online.

Sarah - is a 70s music addict

Renata - is a mad George Michael fan

Jane -  is a journalist

Lucie - is French

Now it's your turn! We'd love to know more about you, so we've set up this new topic area where you can introduce yourselves and say hello to new members. Don't forget everything is public so don't disclose anything too personal!!

Best Wishes

Sarah

  • Offline in reply to Rubble

    Hi Rubble,

    Thanks for introducing yourself and sharing your story of your wife's battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    It's wonderful that you've found good friends on Cancer Chat and that their support has helped you with the grieving process.

    Good tip about asking questions and not holding back - I agree!

    Best wishes

    Renata

    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Cougar69

    Hi Cougar69

    Thanks for introducing yourself on this thread.

    Your sense of humour and plain speaking are very much appreciated by a lot of other users on here, I'm sure of that!

    Keep us posted when you get your theatre date, there are lots of people on here following your story and wishing you the best.

    Best wishes

    Renata

    Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi there every one .  me and my mum are so close we are like joined at the hip , she as been battling with breast cancer and now it as spread to her liver god bless her . my mum as had the c and been pushing thro with it for 4 years and now been told they wont gie her any more treatment and as only 2 to 3 weeks left in her short life . she is 68 and bloody hell she is a strong women i not told her that she as only a few weeks left because she might just give up all her hope and faith and strenth in her self i wish i could take the cancer away and i have it . i really dont wont her to leave me and i be so so lost with out her in my life. cause she not only a fantastic mum she is also my friend and soul mate there is not a day goes by that i wipe the tears away even when am writing this there are tears falling from her sons eyes  i dont no how to cope and i wish i could take the pain away from my hart . i think to my self do i tell her that she as only moments left in her life and then she can ask for all her wishes or do i be spite full and not tell her for my own greed so that she can spend all her strenth living ? god bless you xxx

  • Offline in reply to kevla

    Hi kevla,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat and thanks for introducing yourself and sharing your moving story and the really difficult decision you face. I am sure your mum realises what a wonderful son she has. It is hard to be strong in a situation like this, and I hope that you will meet other people here who have gone through or are going through a similar situation and will be along shortly, if not to try and wipe your tears, at least to bring you some comfort and understanding because they also understand only too well what this feels like.

    Keep in touch and feel free to come here if you need a space to talk to others in the same boat.

    Lucie

    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Lucie

    Hi Everyone

    I have found this site a lifeline in a stormy sea.I am 39,my name is emma and i have been lucky in everything except my genetics which have sent me in and out of hospital like a yo yo.They say god sends you what you need and she sent me a wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter who can always make me laugh .I am in remission at the moment(stage 4 breast cancer)and planning to get a puppy and no more operations untill next year so roll n christmas.

  • Offline in reply to grumpy

    Hi to everyone

    I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in March 2011.

    Had APR surgery this September.Due to start 6months adjuvant chemotherapy(Xeloda)in a weeks time.

    I find this site and the people on it so helpful.

    I have been and still am following;

    Dizzie,Tonysong,Cougar,Graham,Jack Holly

    and others all travelling a very hard road.

    Warmest regards

    Mimi

    Xxxx

  • Offline in reply to grumpy

    Hi Emma,

    It's nice to hear a bit more about you although I do feel we have got to know you a little with all your great contributions on the forum. It is wonderful news that you are in remission and we hope that you will have a great Christmas break ffree of operations and with your little one: they do know how to cheer us up children on our down days! I bet your little girl is also looking forward to having a puppy. Any idea as to what breed of dog you are considering?

    Lucie, the mod!

  • Offline in reply to Mimi1

    Hi Mimi1,

    Thanks for introducing yourself on this thread and also for the nice feedback about the site. There are some truly inspirational people on this site like the ones you mention and it is nice to see you are all virtually holding hands, all united and travelling on, as you say, this hard road.

    Warmest wishes,

    Lucie

  • Offline in reply to M.HEALY-9

    to M.HEALY-9,  I am so sorry, but don't want to lie brain tumors are grim, they are so cruel.  In the early days I wanted to know what to expect and found this website http://www.brainhospice.com.  It is my stepdad with it, currently he is showing symptoms typical of 2-3 weeks before death, he got diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago in May, and got told "dont make plans for Christmas" but only started getting really bad about 4 months ago.

  • Offline in reply to FCP

    Hi FCP,

    Thanks for sharing this. Sorry to hear about your stepdad's latest symptoms. You have come to the right place though if you need to talk to someone like M-HEALY-9 in a similar situation.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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