first let me re-introduce myself my name is Jeff alias(dad1929), my first post on this site was in 2010 when I found out I had a blood cancer,chronic lymphocytic leukemia,for which I received chemo in 2010/2011,and I am glad to say that I am doing fine which for anyone out there newly diagnosed I hope you can take some inspiration from the fact i am still here and going strong,despite this dreaded corona virus being around ( God bless all those affected by it),I know that when I first contacted the site it certainly helped me and I was greeted by a lovely man by the name of Tony songhurst who unfortunately past away and also a lovely lady called dizzie who also past away but they were really inspirational people who always kept you going despite their own cancers and i will never forget them,and the many others who were always there for you,so I thought it was about time I updated on my current state of health which is (champion) which we say up here in Newcastle,so for now take care and try to stay positive and keep your chin up,cyber hugs to you all. Jeff alias (dad1929).
It's great to hear from you after such a long time and, to hear that you are keeping well - that's champion!
I first came across this forum in 2010 too, just after my first diagnosis of breast cancer. Like you, I got great support from Dizzie and Tony. Both were inspirational people and, it is so sad that both are no longer with us. I unfortunately had a second bout of breast cancer the following year and, ended up with a double mastectomy, but I've still got a fulfilling life after all this time.
I'm sure that there are many people on this site now who will take inspiration from the fact that we are both still here and doing well - long may it last!
Hi jolamine, It's really nice to hear from you after all this time, and as you say we are proof that things can carry on and time keeps rolling by and hopefully for a lot longer,as now I'm a granda of two,my granddaughter who is three in August and my grandsonwho is only six days old and it is so hard not be able to welcome to our family because of this lockdown but soon maybe I will get the chance,I'm glad to hear that you doing ok despite the double mastectomy,so keep up the good work and let us both fight on so for now take care and I hope to hear from you again,cyber hugs to you x. Jeff.
Well, congratulations on the birth of your new grandson. I expect that you are desperate to meet him in person and to see your granddaughter, who I'm sure is a very proud big sister. I have 2 granddaughters who are 8 & 12. Unfortunately, we live at opposite ends of the country but Facetime is great, as it gives us a chance to keep in touch.
We shall certainly continue to fight on and, I'm sure that we shall be in touch again.
Well, congratulations on the birth of your new grandson. I expect that you are desperate to meet him in person and to see your granddaughter, who I'm sure is a very proud big sister. I have 2 granddaughters who are 8 & 12. Unfortunately, we live at opposite ends of the country but Facetime is great, as it gives us a chance to keep in touch.
We shall certainly continue to fight on and, I'm sure that we shall be in touch again.
you are right I cannot wait to meet him and hold him in my arms,my heart is bursting at the moment and the tears roll down my cheeks just thinking of him,as it is when he was born my wife dawn and I had to have our granddaughter for twenty four hours,while her mam and dad were in hospital and she is a real treasure,who certainly keeps you on your toes,so we look forward to the time when can all be together again as a family,and hopefully we can have some kind of answer or control of this corona virus that is causing so much heartache all over the world, you are right about technology and being able to see each other but nothing beats being together.
so thanks once again and keep yourself safe and stay in touch cyber hugs x jeff
