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http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... clever dumb balance isnt restored! My experience of it.
10 Pence Short said:
One of my best friends sat with his Mum as she died at home from cancer on Thursday morning last week. She'd been clinging on since the 30th December. It was a long and slow death that gradually took away all her mobility, pride and quality of life.
Sadly this was the second parent he's had to watch go in exactly the same way.
All he feels at the moment is relief, following months of stress and worry.
If they can find a cure, hopefully it will be soon.
My sister went the same way a couple of years back. For me it was the feeling of not being able to do anything to help her and instead just watching her die that messed me up.Sadly this was the second parent he's had to watch go in exactly the same way.
All he feels at the moment is relief, following months of stress and worry.
If they can find a cure, hopefully it will be soon.
Tonto said:
Think there will be a cure for most kinds in the not too distant future. I may be too late for the likes of me though! I'm booked in for a slice and dice on my Liver on Wednesday. This is after having lung cancer and bowel cancer over the last 2 years. Hopefully the Op will go ok, but there's a good chance of it coming back again.
It could be worse, if I'd had this 10 years ago, I'd have been stuffed for certain.
Stay strong mate and fight all the way, dont give up, ever.It could be worse, if I'd had this 10 years ago, I'd have been stuffed for certain.
It is an awful disease - cunning too. I have advanced bowel cancer with lung secondaries - I had no symptoms whatsoever. They found it when I had camera/scan investigations after a blood test showed very low haemoglobin when I had a leg ulcer & toe nail/nail bed removal wound that were stubborn to heal. I had none of the symptoms they tell you to look out for with the bowel cancer, and had no breathing/chest problems even though I had several lung tumours. All this at the age of 53.
Because the lung tumours were central they are inoperable so I've had chemo last summer & autumn which shrunk the tumours by about 50% and am now playing "wait & see" to see if they stay shrunk. That's easy on the brain.
Tonto - good luck for Wednesday. I see my guy tomorrow so I'll ask about the treatment you pointed out to me.
Because the lung tumours were central they are inoperable so I've had chemo last summer & autumn which shrunk the tumours by about 50% and am now playing "wait & see" to see if they stay shrunk. That's easy on the brain.
Tonto - good luck for Wednesday. I see my guy tomorrow so I'll ask about the treatment you pointed out to me.
parakitaMol. said:
Blast cells in Leukemia.
Cancer and I was trying to help him with a bit of creativity for a presentation involving 'blasting' blast cells....
Not diverting away from the original post but its well within the realms of the topic title so I will press ahead.Cancer and I was trying to help him with a bit of creativity for a presentation involving 'blasting' blast cells....
Blast Cells from what I have just researched are the early stages of cancerous white blood cells.
http://meds.queensu.ca/medicine/deptmed/hemonc/ane...
http://info.cancer.ca/E/glossary/B/Blast_Cells.htm
Not wanting to get all lefty but things like this are not discussed enough which is why so many people think 'its not going to happen to me'. Then when they find out its too late.
So chaps, since I was researching cancer I may as well put up the link -
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page...
I've stage 4b thyroid cancer and it seems that it's the mestasised secondary growths that are the problem. Well, whatever, I plan to beat it and enjoy my life a bit longer yet and if you see a black N400 whiz past then give a cheery wave cos it could be me! My thoughts are with all those affected and I am trying to give back a little by supporting others that have had some bad luck.
Shellshine said:
King Herald said:
I've been donating monthly to Cancer Research for some six or seven years now, but the odd thing is I don't actually know anybody with cancer. I'm not really sure why I started donating, but it seemed like a good cause, and still does.
You are blessed indeed KH. It is a very good cause indeed. If the old '1 in 3' advert is to be believed, it probably won't be long before you will know someone with Cancer unfortunately. (Really hope not though - it's a horrible thing to happen to anybody).
Its one of the few words that scares the life out of me I must admit.
However there are survivors.
One particular survivor that i personally know smokes!! I can't quite see their logic there... I know smoking is far from the only cause (I'm an ex smoker myself) But that one really does astound me!
However there are survivors.
One particular survivor that i personally know smokes!! I can't quite see their logic there... I know smoking is far from the only cause (I'm an ex smoker myself) But that one really does astound me!
For the 2 guys currently fighting cancer, I hope your treatment goes well and best wishes for your future.
This is what my family went through in 2007.
http://www.petrolheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
This is what my family went through in 2007.
http://www.petrolheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
monthefish said:
Shellshine said:
King Herald said:
I've been donating monthly to Cancer Research for some six or seven years now, but the odd thing is I don't actually know anybody with cancer. I'm not really sure why I started donating, but it seemed like a good cause, and still does.
You are blessed indeed KH. It is a very good cause indeed. If the old '1 in 3' advert is to be believed, it probably won't be long before you will know someone with Cancer unfortunately. (Really hope not though - it's a horrible thing to happen to anybody).
I had a Basal Cell removed from my nose last year and a skin graft in its place but luckily this is an OK skin cancer as although it may return it does not spread to other organs.
So something as minor as mine is hopefully included in that 1 in 3 statistic.
My thoughts are with all of you that are suffering themselves or have loved ones that are affected. All the best.
My thoughts are with all of you directly and indirectly affected, I feel so blessed that the big C hasn't touched my family, I don't think I could cope seeing its terrible affect on my loved ones 
My brother is working on something with a team for his PHd, they're working on developing polymers which surround rapidly dividing cells and halt the progression.
My brother is working on something with a team for his PHd, they're working on developing polymers which surround rapidly dividing cells and halt the progression.
Tonto said:
Think there will be a cure for most kinds in the not too distant future. I may be too late for the likes of me though! I'm booked in for a slice and dice on my Liver on Wednesday. This is after having lung cancer and bowel cancer over the last 2 years. Hopefully the Op will go ok, but there's a good chance of it coming back again.
It could be worse, if I'd had this 10 years ago, I'd have been stuffed for certain.
Best wishes Tonto. Take care fella. It could be worse, if I'd had this 10 years ago, I'd have been stuffed for certain.
Last year, at the age of 29, I was diagnosed with stage 4B lymphoma and a 50/50 chance with standard treatment. It was a shock considering I have never smoked, hardly drank and was a national level athlete. I ended up having a brutal type of chemotherapy that only 6 people or thereabouts have ever had. It was a horrendous battle and there were times I'd rather have been dead than be "getting better" in the fashion the medication allowed. In hindsight, of course it was worth it and the memory is being repressed nicely.
With the love and support of my family, my wonderful girlfriend the excellent staff at UCLH, not to mention the grace of God I have made it. I look and feel like me again and I feel more certain everyday that it will not touch my life again.
Unfortunately, my secretary was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 months before I had my diagnosis. I saw her two weeks before she died, just as I started my remission. It was heartbreaking to have just beaten the disease and see this brave woman who had seen so many false dawns reduced to what she was.
The "switch" that turns an altruistic, good cell into a murderous piece of cr*p is as I understand it, the key to curing cancer. The treatments we have for the symptoms, such as chemotherapy, etcm are blunt instruments. Let's all hope that the great day and the cure that will one day come, comes soon.
All I want to say is this, and in particular to those on this thread who are facing their fears the old cliche of "staying positive" is vital. I'll say a prayer for you, God or no God.
Every good wish.
AD
With the love and support of my family, my wonderful girlfriend the excellent staff at UCLH, not to mention the grace of God I have made it. I look and feel like me again and I feel more certain everyday that it will not touch my life again.
Unfortunately, my secretary was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 months before I had my diagnosis. I saw her two weeks before she died, just as I started my remission. It was heartbreaking to have just beaten the disease and see this brave woman who had seen so many false dawns reduced to what she was.
The "switch" that turns an altruistic, good cell into a murderous piece of cr*p is as I understand it, the key to curing cancer. The treatments we have for the symptoms, such as chemotherapy, etcm are blunt instruments. Let's all hope that the great day and the cure that will one day come, comes soon.
All I want to say is this, and in particular to those on this thread who are facing their fears the old cliche of "staying positive" is vital. I'll say a prayer for you, God or no God.
Every good wish.
AD
Thanks Central!
It was actually a total non-event in the end thanks to the Nurse specialist who did it. A proper pro and in the end it was far easier than any of the previous bone marrows I've had.
To the OP and everyone who been affected by this horrid disease. It is awful and there is nothing that can prepare you for a loved one getting it. I actually think it's worse for thefamilies and friends than it is for those of us who get it. Whilst we have to go through the misery of chemo, surgery and other treatments. It is simpler for us as we just have to get on with it and turn up when we are told. If you feel rubbish, then you go to bed or just hide away. Everyone else is running around scared to bits and not sure what to do.
I've been very lucky. My treatment has been successful, there's no guarantee it won't come back, but the chances for me are extremely good.
SteveHall, Ariel and Tonto. Good luck chaps. I send you my best wishes and hope that everything turns out as well for you as it did for me. I found the treatment not as bad as everyone thinks it is going to be and all you can do is take it day by day. If you feel OK one day, then do stuff, if you feel rubbish, then don't. Do not beat yourself up for not being able to do anything.
If you want any help, advice or simply chat to someone who's been through something similar, then please feel free to message me through here. I've had chemo, surgery and a stem cell transplant so I know a little bit about it, though I had Lymphoma so am not really up on other types of cancer, but as I said, I'm happy to just chat.
It was actually a total non-event in the end thanks to the Nurse specialist who did it. A proper pro and in the end it was far easier than any of the previous bone marrows I've had.
To the OP and everyone who been affected by this horrid disease. It is awful and there is nothing that can prepare you for a loved one getting it. I actually think it's worse for thefamilies and friends than it is for those of us who get it. Whilst we have to go through the misery of chemo, surgery and other treatments. It is simpler for us as we just have to get on with it and turn up when we are told. If you feel rubbish, then you go to bed or just hide away. Everyone else is running around scared to bits and not sure what to do.
I've been very lucky. My treatment has been successful, there's no guarantee it won't come back, but the chances for me are extremely good.
SteveHall, Ariel and Tonto. Good luck chaps. I send you my best wishes and hope that everything turns out as well for you as it did for me. I found the treatment not as bad as everyone thinks it is going to be and all you can do is take it day by day. If you feel OK one day, then do stuff, if you feel rubbish, then don't. Do not beat yourself up for not being able to do anything.
If you want any help, advice or simply chat to someone who's been through something similar, then please feel free to message me through here. I've had chemo, surgery and a stem cell transplant so I know a little bit about it, though I had Lymphoma so am not really up on other types of cancer, but as I said, I'm happy to just chat.
My thoughts are with all suffering and having suffered with cancer. I personally have lost both my grandfathers and my own father to the disease. The latter being the harder to deal with as I watched an active, healthy man who I loved very dearly turn into a barely living skeleton and pass away over a period of six months. The NHS was extremely incompetent throughout the whole experience but that is another thread altogether.
The disease itself is a horrible thing. The treatment is also a horrible thing. Only the people who have been exposed to chemotherapy can appreciate how truly dreadful it is. It is sometimes difficult to understand that what's being done to our loved ones is supposed to be making them better, when in appearances it seems to be making them worse.
Does anyone on here know if there is a hereditary link to cancer?
The disease itself is a horrible thing. The treatment is also a horrible thing. Only the people who have been exposed to chemotherapy can appreciate how truly dreadful it is. It is sometimes difficult to understand that what's being done to our loved ones is supposed to be making them better, when in appearances it seems to be making them worse.
Does anyone on here know if there is a hereditary link to cancer?
The Skunk said:
Does anyone on here know if there is a hereditary link to cancer?
There are hereditary factors in most types of cancer.My area of research is radiotherapy and I'm essentially working on targeted techniques for treating 'difficult' tumors. Specifically aggressive brain tumors. I don't about cures but treatments are progressing very nicely.
Rolex sorry to hear about that.
Tonto and Steve Hall hope everything goes well.
I am currntly watching my Mum struggle with lung, lymph and kidney cancer, she's fighting it but my god is it hard to watch. She has taken on a medical trial too where i inject her with a test drug every evening.
My OH's sister has cancer too, she's 42 and they've told her they can't do any more for her, it's in her blood and they can't keep up with treating it. She, by contrast to my mum, has slipped in to depression - it is so hard watching people who were fit and healthy become shadows of themselves.
It was never really on my radar before, but anyone who has to deal with cancer in any way gets my sympathy and hope.
Tonto and Steve Hall hope everything goes well.
I am currntly watching my Mum struggle with lung, lymph and kidney cancer, she's fighting it but my god is it hard to watch. She has taken on a medical trial too where i inject her with a test drug every evening.
My OH's sister has cancer too, she's 42 and they've told her they can't do any more for her, it's in her blood and they can't keep up with treating it. She, by contrast to my mum, has slipped in to depression - it is so hard watching people who were fit and healthy become shadows of themselves.
It was never really on my radar before, but anyone who has to deal with cancer in any way gets my sympathy and hope.
Edited by Ozone on Monday 12th January 16:01
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