hi Ian 

my hubby finished his treatment Nov the only thing that helped him through 6 wks was being on steroids as it helped keep inflammation down n carry on eating he went for ct scan today mri next thurs an we see doc on 13 fingers crossed treatment has worked good luck on your journey x

mandy 

Hi mandy

thank you for your message and like yourself hope you get good news when you see doc and will cross some extra fingures for you.

and im sure i will get past this fatigue and lack appetite soon

regards

ian

Crikey Ian its taking its time to heal for you but shows that we are all different and react differently to the treatmant I hope you turn the corner soon.

Im post week 5 today, energy levels really good no fatigue at all, mouth just about healed apart from one very small patch, Im eating well and putting weight on, another couple of pounds this week.

The only thing that Im having trouble with is my dry mouth, the saliva glands still havent kicked in,  I have to eat dry things with a drink and Im using the gel to get me through the night but overall Im feeling great all things considerered.

I see the doc next thursday on the 21st for my first check up and i`ll report back on what he says. 

Dave

thats great Dave and inspiring for others who might think that my recovery time may be the norm.

I'm sure a lot of its down to appetite and why no energy but hoping this will change soon. I went into the treatment not fit and after just been in hospital whereas I'm sure your fitness before has contributed to your speedy recovery,

I think you should buy a t shirt and get a big S on it.

Superdave with Superpowers! - can you hold your breath underwater for 10 minutes?

Seriously great you are doing so well

ian

Ha thanks Ian I didnt feel like Superman the day I got told I had cancer but I cant complain since..

you know what I cant hold my breath underwater for long so Im glad I dont have to but you are right about the fitness has really helped I reckon.

Dave 

Hi Ian

comeon lad we are all routing for you. 

Fatiugue sucks try a little walk tomend if streetbthis weekend just for me please. 

Have put your blog out there and know a few have read it  keep it up.

my news coating yesterdaybjust closing door for ent consultant at local hospital phone rang clinic cancelled to say I wasn’t happy understatement we sail to Spain next Friday come he’ll or high water oncologist gave me his blessing so others can sort it out. 

Woke up this am to local dr appointment cancelled anyine see a theme here all y 7;weeks at the cancer unit nothing ever cancelled or follow iOS getbto local level n it sucks 

just spent 45 mins in to get p to be told nothing for 2 weeks so pulled cancer card why donyou think I wanted to see dr today good if my health ive waited 10;days for this appointment Lo n behold the Red Sea parted a miracle happened come up at 1010. Don’t get me wrong I know drs can fall ill but have some common sense. 

Sermon over.

elbow sounds painful I can struggle swallowing a paracetamol some morning coz of gunk so good luck with horse tablets. 

Top ice cream with ensure over top and a xurlynwurly broken up over it ?

make it look pretty n eat with your eyes John says I just said easynfir him 

poached egg on toast 

baked egg and cheese in oven 

like unsay until yiuve been therebits blooming hard to explain 

week 25 for me 

come in suoerdave send some krypton it over.

will update about my hosital saga am having problems here obtaining my mouthwas no chemist have ut in and at &11 a bottle going to have to be amazon good job I don’t drink spending all my money in mouthwashes  lol

h x

Hi superman Dave

have put my saga in a post to ian might give u a laugh 

re stimulating saliva glands xitol chewing gum basically any sugar free gum helps along with sugar free sweets it does work to kickstart them I am niw getting 6/7;hours straight sleep without waking for a drink and when I do onky slight sticky mouth dontbget me weongbyhe saliva is thick but at least it’s there and each day getting better. 

Big game on Monday come on Ole Ole we lost coverage of the Pais game so what happened ?

onward n uoward

Hazsl spain beckons next Friday warmth  n my bike  bliss 

H x

Hi Hazel Im glad you got your appointment sorted out, thanks for the Chewing gum tips Iv been trying Werthers but its a short term fix with everything Iv tried so far.

The game against PSG was a disaster, that squad isnt good enough Im afraid and needs putting right in the summer, god knows why they are giving players like Jones a contract extension? but what do I know?  

Nice that you`ve got the Spain trip to look forward to, we are just waiting  until I get my scan results which will probably be early May then we will be off to Skiathos :)

Dave

Hi Hazel 

noticed you put link on blog so thanks for that and a  couple have already been in touch

I like your new hairstyle btw and it suits you - looking all glam now and supermodel ish

So we now have Superdave and HotHazel..Great characters in this little club !

Sorry to hear of your appointment drama but glad you sorted.

And yup do you know what, I have taken some inspiration from Superdave and forced myself out this morning. Went into other village and got hair cut, then picked up medications then went shopping.
Will force myself out tomorrow again.Gave myself a slap in the face with a wet fish this morning and determined to up the ensures again ( i've been slipping, me bad) and getting out more. Even if Im tired im tired anyways. Think im short of a game of football but I do actually feel I should do more and I can honestly say it was a little wake up after reading how well Dave is doing ( so thanks Dave)
Will see how I get on but probably not helping myself by not  taking all my ensures and meals so what can I expect and just needed a little wake up call. Hopefully next week will have me on better terms

If I picked you up correctly do you still struggle with getting prescriptions from your GP?
Mine does not bat an eyelid and ive just picked up 168 bottles Ensure. As for mouthwash I get Caphasol tablets and 4 bottles of Difflam every 4 weeks so they give me a bottle a week to use.I noticed in the chemist Difflam mouthwash is about £8.60 a bottle ! but in anycase strange no chemist around you stocks as its on shelf in mine. Even so,can you not get an alternative prescribed?

At least you have some sunshine to look worward to and hope you really enjoy ( AGAIN LOL )

ian x

That’s the spirit Ian push yourself more if your body will allow it..do it and stay positive.

Dave

Hazel where do we stand with travel insurance once you get the all clear?

Dave

Hazel where do we stand with travel insurance once you get the all clear?

Dave

OHi use b u pa coz I need a 99:day cover. They don’t cover the cancer but don’t intend getting it again !  I know a couple who rung boots up and gotva 2 week she cover declared the cancer for £49 don't try n do it  online as you have e to be screened but it’s nit as bad as u think price wise. For our joint yearly policy we pay £245 

agree re football need to spend some pennies mind un£19 mil to get rid of Jose !!!!!!

 Re my hospital have put info on post tomIan I am not best pleased at min looks like inwas bumped off yesterday’s coz I have finished treatment !

h x