I was diagnosed with Cancer in March and although we knew it was Cancer its still a shock to be told it. I have had 2 chemo cycles now and have my 3rd at the end of the month. I would love to chat about the chemo side affects to anyone..
Thanks Dizzy, not surprised the new member couldn't find us - must remember to post more often to keep thread 'active' and reassure everyone we are ok (ish!)
Having lived with this for 21/2 years its hard to know what to post, hi I'm fine sounds to much like tempting fate lol. Dot and Eileen I don't feel I suffer as much as you guys so I guess we can all basically cope with what we have but don't like the sound of what others have lol. The itch is annoying but then I don't feel ill like you would with say a cold, so I tell myself if I don't feel ill I must be ok! and I'm only half way to beating my self imposed 5 year mark - will soon be time to extend it .
Like Eileen I'm about to undergo massive changes, not moving house but having an extension built and total re-organisation and redecoration! not sure which is worse as I still need to pack up a lot of stuff but sure it will be worth it in the end. The extension will include a new bedroom for my friend plus each of us ends up with an ensuite bathroom. Mine will be designed to accommodate a wheelchair just in case and can't wait to have a shower which I can easily use - the legs struggle to get me in and out of the bath and that's when I'm good lol. The old bedroom will be turned into a lounge which will allow me to view the garden instead of the road and gives me a place to put a conservatory! unfortunately that bit means knocking down walls etc which I am not looking forward to, would move out for a while but the dogs won't let me lol. oh nearly forgot having the place re-wired to, which means at some point will lose Internet but hopefully not for long cos that would not be good
Good luck for Tues Dot, daft as it sounds I go into these appointments expecting the very worse, my theory is if it is that bad I'm prepared and if it isn't as bad as that, then its time to celebrate but then my doc told me at the start mine wasn't curable but it was treatable. I know I'm dying but I refuse to do so quickly or quietly but knowing that stops me worrying about it come back cos in reality mine never goes away!
Enough waffling for now
Keep calm till the results ladies (worrying won't change anything!)
I'm so pleased that this thread is active again. Please do not feel that you're complaining or competing, it is very helpful to know what others are feeling and thinking. I know that Mary gets paranoid every time she gets a pain or a twinge somewhere. Unforunately the experiences that we have all been through messes with your head, and even though the oncologists are very happy with Mary at the moment, she is a long way from being convinced that she is ok.
What can I say, Mary deals with it in her own way, she cannot discuss her feelings with fellow sufferers, that's just the way she is. That is why I'm here, I have learned a lot from you all and that has helped me so much to support Mary. So thank you all for that, and long may we continue to support each other, or just come and share our fears and feelings, or let off steam.
I hope too that readers of this thread will also contribute, if only in a small way, because your comment may just help someone a little.
You don't know how good it is to have you back on here.
I think I am in a much position having to move again as all that work and mess will be awful ( get to Ireland for a few weeks ) I am dreading it as tomorrow I getting nearly all my furniture moved to my daughters. She is putting it in her conservatory as the cottage I am moving to is a small one bed on 3 floors ( It is so quirky ) and it has lots of built in cupboards so I am only taking my settees, bed, Mexican chest, and boxes oh and my plants from outside. my kitchen is downstairs with a galley kitchen & patio doors opening up to a large patio area with woodland and a stream running at the back . Just what I need....
I like you Jackie always expect to hear the worst news possible as then anything good is a bonus. It's not that I am negative but I think it pays not to be too complacent if you understand that.
Hi everyone.........good news ctscan was completely clear, my lungs, liver and pelvic area, not a trace.............sooooooooooo happy, on my way there I had a lovely feeling that all was good and it wasssss. I have been booked in with the Lymphoedema nurse for fluid build up around my body, I think it consists of massage and those really fashionable compression stockings lol, they said it is a very common complaint.
Eileen I am hoping that you will have some good news, but I am a prime example of being given a bleak prognosis and have come through it........I will still live day by day and be thankful for that.....so no more appointments until Christmas.
Jackie and everyone else I wish you all positive progress.
