Effing cancer is an effing effer, frankly
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mp3manager said:
I've been debating with myself whether or not to post here but fortune favours the brave.
Was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago but with an added complication of a stomach ulcer which refuses to clot meaning I'm anemic and have had two blood transfusions over the past month. My lowest blood count was 55, normal should be 140/150-ish. The first transfusion took me to over 100, which over time has again dropped to 73, another transfusion took me back to 101 but has again dropped to 93.
Got told I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for keyhole surgery on the tumour on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified.
Good luck and well done for posting on here. We have all been through the joys of cancer one way or another and some of us more than once. Was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago but with an added complication of a stomach ulcer which refuses to clot meaning I'm anemic and have had two blood transfusions over the past month. My lowest blood count was 55, normal should be 140/150-ish. The first transfusion took me to over 100, which over time has again dropped to 73, another transfusion took me back to 101 but has again dropped to 93.
Got told I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for keyhole surgery on the tumour on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified.
mp3manager said:
I've been debating with myself whether or not to post here but fortune favours the brave.
Was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago but with an added complication of a stomach ulcer which refuses to clot meaning I'm anemic and have had two blood transfusions over the past month. My lowest blood count was 55, normal should be 140/150-ish. The first transfusion took me to over 100, which over time has again dropped to 73, another transfusion took me back to 101 but has again dropped to 93.
Got told I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for keyhole surgery on the tumour on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified.
Good luck mate, let us know how it goes. Was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago but with an added complication of a stomach ulcer which refuses to clot meaning I'm anemic and have had two blood transfusions over the past month. My lowest blood count was 55, normal should be 140/150-ish. The first transfusion took me to over 100, which over time has again dropped to 73, another transfusion took me back to 101 but has again dropped to 93.
Got told I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for keyhole surgery on the tumour on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified.
mp3manager said:
I've been debating with myself whether or not to post here but fortune favours the brave.
Was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago but with an added complication of a stomach ulcer which refuses to clot meaning I'm anemic and have had two blood transfusions over the past month. My lowest blood count was 55, normal should be 140/150-ish. The first transfusion took me to over 100, which over time has again dropped to 73, another transfusion took me back to 101 but has again dropped to 93.
Got told I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for keyhole surgery on the tumour on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified.
I know it's not easy but try not to overthink things. At this point all of us (cancer patients) are in the passenger seat and along for the ride, whatever the outcome. Just be rest assured you'll be in the hands of consummate professionals who know what they're doing. Was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago but with an added complication of a stomach ulcer which refuses to clot meaning I'm anemic and have had two blood transfusions over the past month. My lowest blood count was 55, normal should be 140/150-ish. The first transfusion took me to over 100, which over time has again dropped to 73, another transfusion took me back to 101 but has again dropped to 93.
Got told I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for keyhole surgery on the tumour on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified.
Anyway I wish you the best of luck with the surgery and a speedy recovery.
Its now been four months since Mum was given the all-clear. She's now had the next checkup, and the consultant has confirmed the earlier view - nothing to see here! The relief was palpable on the other side of the planet. No drugs to continue taking, nothing else to do except have another check in, I think, 6 months.
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
PomBstard said:
Its now been four months since Mum was given the all-clear. She's now had the next checkup, and the consultant has confirmed the earlier view - nothing to see here! The relief was palpable on the other side of the planet. No drugs to continue taking, nothing else to do except have another check in, I think, 6 months.
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
Try Insurepink.co.uk specialise in existing conditions and ask all the right questions.However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
PomBstard said:
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
Lots of policies will cover her for the normal cost but excluding her pre existing condition. This really isn't so much of an issue with cancer. It's not like having a heart problem that needs immediate attention. She isn't going to be walking along and suddenly be taken ill with the return of her cancer. If she's out with you for 3 months, and she starts to feel unwell, and you fear the worst, then she can fly straight home again. Cheaper than paying a grand for travel cover. Worth considering. Got a few mates who have had cancer, and they always have it excluded on their travel cover and save the money. motco said:
PomBstard said:
Its now been four months since Mum was given the all-clear. She's now had the next checkup, and the consultant has confirmed the earlier view - nothing to see here! The relief was palpable on the other side of the planet. No drugs to continue taking, nothing else to do except have another check in, I think, 6 months.
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
Try Insurepink.co.uk specialise in existing conditions and ask all the right questions.However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
I've said to my wife on numerous occasions, she as the cancer patient has no unknowns with regular, bloods, CT, MRI and heart scans, I on the other hand am a complete unknown and get insurance easily.....
TwigtheWonderkid said:
PomBstard said:
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
Lots of policies will cover her for the normal cost but excluding her pre existing condition. This really isn't so much of an issue with cancer. It's not like having a heart problem that needs immediate attention. She isn't going to be walking along and suddenly be taken ill with the return of her cancer. If she's out with you for 3 months, and she starts to feel unwell, and you fear the worst, then she can fly straight home again. Cheaper than paying a grand for travel cover. Worth considering. Got a few mates who have had cancer, and they always have it excluded on their travel cover and save the money. Once again well done to your Mother.
HarryW said:
motco said:
PomBstard said:
Its now been four months since Mum was given the all-clear. She's now had the next checkup, and the consultant has confirmed the earlier view - nothing to see here! The relief was palpable on the other side of the planet. No drugs to continue taking, nothing else to do except have another check in, I think, 6 months.
However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
Try Insurepink.co.uk specialise in existing conditions and ask all the right questions.However, we have now encountered the next battle - travel insurance. Mum wants to come out for 3 months, and a policy is now close to one thousand of those fine British pounds, but that's almost a nice problem to have after the past year.
I wish equally well of those on here with their own battles. Cancer remains an effing effer.
I've said to my wife on numerous occasions, she as the cancer patient has no unknowns with regular, bloods, CT, MRI and heart scans, I on the other hand am a complete unknown and get insurance easily.....
Glad to hear it Tumbler, I hope that things go well.
We have some family round next weekend as they all know now, kind of dreading that. Its going to turn into some sort of morbid pre-death funeral, but she wants to see them all so that's that. Its taken a lot of hard work to try and come to terms with it as a household, I'm constantly trying to keep it all from seeming too much so I hope that this doesn't upset that. I have started to fill out my days a bit more by putting a portfolio together from messing around on blender, hoping to submit to some stock sites and maybe make some pennies.
Mum is due to start Immunotherapy Friday, instead of chemo. They changed it as they think that it could help without all the 'chemo' side affects. Has anyone else had this treatment before?
We have some family round next weekend as they all know now, kind of dreading that. Its going to turn into some sort of morbid pre-death funeral, but she wants to see them all so that's that. Its taken a lot of hard work to try and come to terms with it as a household, I'm constantly trying to keep it all from seeming too much so I hope that this doesn't upset that. I have started to fill out my days a bit more by putting a portfolio together from messing around on blender, hoping to submit to some stock sites and maybe make some pennies.
Mum is due to start Immunotherapy Friday, instead of chemo. They changed it as they think that it could help without all the 'chemo' side affects. Has anyone else had this treatment before?
rolex said:
so dads prostate cancer has now spread to his bones, particular painful in his back right now. morphine not helping much, any suggestions to relieve his pain?
Can they do any radiotherapy on his back? That's what they did with my wife when it'd spread there, that seemed to offer some relief with the pain. 
I've been in hospital for 8 weeks after a motorbike accident (fractured femur, fractured pelvis, fractured wrist, gravel rash). See the "ouch" thread if you want the full details!
I'm making a slow recovery as I've had a few complications (post op infection, pulmonary embolisms, pneumonia) but I've had it easy compared to what some people are going through here. I have seen close up just how fantastic the NHS can be, so I hope anyone dealing with cancer at the moment gets the same level of care I've had.
I also saw an interesting view a few days about John McCain having cancer and people saying he would "beat" it and "win the battle". It was an interesting point of view that people with cancer who didn't "beat" it hadn't fought hard enough or that it was a battle the patient would always win. I know I've thought of people fighting illness in the past, but life is never that simple and sadly bad things happen to good people...
Another friend of mine has had some symptoms return and is having a generally shifty time while the oncologists try to figure out exactly what is going on.
I hope anyone dealing with the s
t stick that is cancer has a good day today and a good day tomorrow. You're all in my thoughts.
And as usual, as the OP of this ghastly thread, once more from the top, with feeling:
"fk off cancer, you hoofwking bungle of an insidious little disease. Go on, fk off, all the way over there. And when you've got there, keep fking off until you're out of sight. And once you are, go and fk yourself, you utter ttspangle."
I'm making a slow recovery as I've had a few complications (post op infection, pulmonary embolisms, pneumonia) but I've had it easy compared to what some people are going through here. I have seen close up just how fantastic the NHS can be, so I hope anyone dealing with cancer at the moment gets the same level of care I've had.
I also saw an interesting view a few days about John McCain having cancer and people saying he would "beat" it and "win the battle". It was an interesting point of view that people with cancer who didn't "beat" it hadn't fought hard enough or that it was a battle the patient would always win. I know I've thought of people fighting illness in the past, but life is never that simple and sadly bad things happen to good people...
Another friend of mine has had some symptoms return and is having a generally shifty time while the oncologists try to figure out exactly what is going on.
I hope anyone dealing with the s
t stick that is cancer has a good day today and a good day tomorrow. You're all in my thoughts.And as usual, as the OP of this ghastly thread, once more from the top, with feeling:
"f
k off cancer, you hoofwking bungle of an insidious little disease. Go on, fk off, all the way over there. And when you've got there, keep fking off until you're out of sight. And once you are, go and fk yourself, you utter ttspangle."Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff