Effing cancer is an effing effer, frankly
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AJB88 said:
Thanks all.
It is a big relief that he's gone and is no longer suffering, but wish I could hear his voice again.
I lost my father to a sudden massive heart attach when I was exactly your age . It is a big relief that he's gone and is no longer suffering, but wish I could hear his voice again.
I feel the same about wanting to hear his voice or shake his hand . It was 20yrs ago now but I still look at pictures and remember him as if it were yesterday.
You will have the same trust me
Yes I know I will. going to see him tomorrow.
When my nan passed away years ago I didn't see her once she had gone and could never bring myself to go see her. I have always been worried about seeing a passed person.
I sat with dad as he went, so I am feeling quite relaxed about seeing him tomorrow now.
When my nan passed away years ago I didn't see her once she had gone and could never bring myself to go see her. I have always been worried about seeing a passed person.
I sat with dad as he went, so I am feeling quite relaxed about seeing him tomorrow now.
Just bobbed into Health Matters to look at/post something completely unrelated and saw this thread I started was back on page one, so I’ve spent a few minutes catching up with it.
I had a fairly nasty motorbike accident at the end of May last year - shattered femur, fractured pelvis, fractured wrist, post op infection, blood clots on both lungs, pneumonia. 12 weeks in hospital and I’m back in this last week for operation number four to try and sort my non healing femur out (everything else is all pretty much sorted). I’ve got probably a minimum of two more ops and I’m now sporting an external rail/fixator, designed to start “lengthening” my femur in six or so weeks once I’m over this most recent bout of surgery.
God, I feel lucky and I’m truly sorry to read what some of you have been through or are going through. I’m in a bit of discomfort (I wouldn’t describe it quite as bad as pain) and I’m hobbling round on my good leg and crutches. I’ve a way to go but I’m 99% assured of a full recovery by my consultant, so I’m lucky I don’t have the near constant worry hanging over me too.
Thinking of you all.
I had a fairly nasty motorbike accident at the end of May last year - shattered femur, fractured pelvis, fractured wrist, post op infection, blood clots on both lungs, pneumonia. 12 weeks in hospital and I’m back in this last week for operation number four to try and sort my non healing femur out (everything else is all pretty much sorted). I’ve got probably a minimum of two more ops and I’m now sporting an external rail/fixator, designed to start “lengthening” my femur in six or so weeks once I’m over this most recent bout of surgery.
God, I feel lucky and I’m truly sorry to read what some of you have been through or are going through. I’m in a bit of discomfort (I wouldn’t describe it quite as bad as pain) and I’m hobbling round on my good leg and crutches. I’ve a way to go but I’m 99% assured of a full recovery by my consultant, so I’m lucky I don’t have the near constant worry hanging over me too.
Thinking of you all.
Today marks 4 years since I was diagnosed with acute leukaemia, a point that changed my life and that of my wife and young kids dramatically.
Two sets of severe chemo, one relapse and one stem cell transplant later I’m still here, something I will be celebrating by taking the kids out today. I have joint and leg pain but other than that am ok, able to work, and have a normal life. We are off on a fun run for a hospice next Saturday, and in 3 weeks are off to meet and thank my donor, who saved my life.
For those of you going through this or recovering, it is a tough gig, but things can get better, do hang in there.
Two sets of severe chemo, one relapse and one stem cell transplant later I’m still here, something I will be celebrating by taking the kids out today. I have joint and leg pain but other than that am ok, able to work, and have a normal life. We are off on a fun run for a hospice next Saturday, and in 3 weeks are off to meet and thank my donor, who saved my life.
For those of you going through this or recovering, it is a tough gig, but things can get better, do hang in there.
Dgr90 said:
After a short(ish - 2 years) battle with lung cancer, mum passed away at 12.20pm today. She was in no pain, surrounded by family and friends, and gently slipped away at her hospice. I'm absolutely heartbroken.
I am so sorry for your loss, I am glad she passed on peacefully but the pain for you is going to be raw I know, take care. After 16 cycles of chemo, the results from my last CT scan are encouraging and I continue to make good progress. 
What's not so good are the side-effects from the chemo. The Cetuximab has weakened the bones in my spine, effectively giving me osteoporosis, which explains the crippling back pain and muscle spasms I've been suffering for the last few weeks.
As a result, oncology will reduce the dosage and give me something to try and strengthen my spine. Meanwhile, the Cocodamol works well.
What's not so good are the side-effects from the chemo. The Cetuximab has weakened the bones in my spine, effectively giving me osteoporosis, which explains the crippling back pain and muscle spasms I've been suffering for the last few weeks.
As a result, oncology will reduce the dosage and give me something to try and strengthen my spine. Meanwhile, the Cocodamol works well.
mp3manager said:
After 16 cycles of chemo, the results from my last CT scan are encouraging and I continue to make good progress.
What's not so good are the side-effects from the chemo. The Cetuximab has weakened the bones in my spine, effectively giving me osteoporosis, which explains the crippling back pain and muscle spasms I've been suffering for the last few weeks.
As a result, oncology will reduce the dosage and give me something to try and strengthen my spine. Meanwhile, the Cocodamol works well.
Good to read of your good progress. Side effects of chemo really are something else to deal with grrrr.What's not so good are the side-effects from the chemo. The Cetuximab has weakened the bones in my spine, effectively giving me osteoporosis, which explains the crippling back pain and muscle spasms I've been suffering for the last few weeks.
As a result, oncology will reduce the dosage and give me something to try and strengthen my spine. Meanwhile, the Cocodamol works well.
mp3manager said:
After 16 cycles of chemo, the results from my last CT scan are encouraging and I continue to make good progress.
What's not so good are the side-effects from the chemo. The Cetuximab has weakened the bones in my spine, effectively giving me osteoporosis, which explains the crippling back pain and muscle spasms I've been suffering for the last few weeks.
As a result, oncology will reduce the dosage and give me something to try and strengthen my spine. Meanwhile, the Cocodamol works well.
As previously mentioned it’s good to read your update. What's not so good are the side-effects from the chemo. The Cetuximab has weakened the bones in my spine, effectively giving me osteoporosis, which explains the crippling back pain and muscle spasms I've been suffering for the last few weeks.
As a result, oncology will reduce the dosage and give me something to try and strengthen my spine. Meanwhile, the Cocodamol works well.
Hope the side effects can be contrailled somewhat .
Some may remember my Transcontinental Race from 2016 when I first raised funds for Cancer Research UK. Two years on and I’m now an official ambassador for them and about to begin an even bigger challenge for them.
On Saturday the 7,000km Trans Am Bike Race begins and I’ll be racing my bike non stop, solo and unsupported all the from Oregon to Virginia. PH was a huge supporter last time around and We raised a good chunk of money for the great work they do. This time we’re shooting for the moon!
If anybody is keen to learn more or share the story around (hugely encouraged) you’ll find the details at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/my-arse-hurts or through my blog www.theadventurecapitalist.wordpress.com/
On Saturday the 7,000km Trans Am Bike Race begins and I’ll be racing my bike non stop, solo and unsupported all the from Oregon to Virginia. PH was a huge supporter last time around and We raised a good chunk of money for the great work they do. This time we’re shooting for the moon!
If anybody is keen to learn more or share the story around (hugely encouraged) you’ll find the details at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/my-arse-hurts or through my blog www.theadventurecapitalist.wordpress.com/
Biggles111 said:
Today marks 4 years since I was diagnosed with acute leukaemia, a point that changed my life and that of my wife and young kids dramatically.
Two sets of severe chemo, one relapse and one stem cell transplant later I’m still here, something I will be celebrating by taking the kids out today. I have joint and leg pain but other than that am ok, able to work, and have a normal life. We are off on a fun run for a hospice next Saturday, and in 3 weeks are off to meet and thank my donor, who saved my life.
For those of you going through this or recovering, it is a tough gig, but things can get better, do hang in there.
Great to hear Biggles. Two sets of severe chemo, one relapse and one stem cell transplant later I’m still here, something I will be celebrating by taking the kids out today. I have joint and leg pain but other than that am ok, able to work, and have a normal life. We are off on a fun run for a hospice next Saturday, and in 3 weeks are off to meet and thank my donor, who saved my life.
For those of you going through this or recovering, it is a tough gig, but things can get better, do hang in there.
If I could shamelessly jump on your post and ask people again to register with DKMS or the Anthony Nolan Trust as a potential donor.
https://www.dkms.org.uk/en
You don't have to do anything - they send you a mouth swab, you swab your cheek, send it back.
Then in the future if you are ever a match you might just save someones life.
A very close friend of mine wasn't so lucky 18 months ago and left his wife and 3 year old behind.
My dad hand lung cancer treated successfully about 15 months ago, required surgery and chemo. In last 2 weeks he started to have mild fits he went into hospital at weekend and they did scans and can see something near the brain rest of the body is fine, he having full head MRI tomorrow to confirm but not looking good, without the meds now he fits. My question is he has had regular scans since the lung cancer was treated but not one has been on the head, if it had been may be this would of been caught earlier. After lung cancer treatments should head scan be part of the normal process? I know NHS is limited but if secondary cancer to the brain is common shouldnt they have checked before ? He is obviously a bit peeved his head wasnt checked before.
Thanks
Thanks
Edited by PostHeads123 on Monday 4th June 18:46
Edited by PostHeads123 on Monday 4th June 18:46
Tumbler said:
There is no routine scanning for brain metastasis as yet, they should be able to control the symptoms, which lung cancer did he have?
Thanks, I thought they would check, he had small cell adenocarcinoma they recon from smoking even though he gave up smoking 36 years ago. Dan_1981 said:
Great to hear Biggles.
If I could shamelessly jump on your post and ask people again to register with DKMS or the Anthony Nolan Trust as a potential donor.
https://www.dkms.org.uk/en
You don't have to do anything - they send you a mouth swab, you swab your cheek, send it back.
Then in the future if you are ever a match you might just save someones life.
A very close friend of mine wasn't so lucky 18 months ago and left his wife and 3 year old behind.
Just registered. I feel quite ignorant that I did not even know I could do this. However I will promote this through work in a big way. If I could shamelessly jump on your post and ask people again to register with DKMS or the Anthony Nolan Trust as a potential donor.
https://www.dkms.org.uk/en
You don't have to do anything - they send you a mouth swab, you swab your cheek, send it back.
Then in the future if you are ever a match you might just save someones life.
A very close friend of mine wasn't so lucky 18 months ago and left his wife and 3 year old behind.
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