Effing cancer is an effing effer, frankly
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Legend83 said:
Bernie_78 said:
Also my over riding thought, care less about me and more about those watching me go through it.
Scan last Thursday, results Wednesday where we'll see if the the last 3 months rollercoaster has been worth it ??
Any update Bernie? Fingers were all crossed for you.Scan last Thursday, results Wednesday where we'll see if the the last 3 months rollercoaster has been worth it ??
I'm now on scans every 3 months to keep an eye on things and had exactly 1 week of happiness before colitis flared up from steroids reduction (kicked off 3am on my birthday!)
Keep fighting everyone
TameRacingDriver said:
I've just got off the phone to my mother, my dad (terminal liver cancer) is now bed bound and has basically stopped eating and drinking. From what I have read, this means he's now at the end of life and may pass within days or up to a couple of weeks. At this point it would probably be merciful for it to happen fairly quickly as nobody wants any more suffering and he's had no quality of life for months now.
Thoughts very much with you and the family.Bernie_78 said:
Actually the best update. NED (no evidence of disease) which oncogist said is best we can hope for. No cure for melanoma but ill take the breathing space.
I'm now on scans every 3 months to keep an eye on things and had exactly 1 week of happiness before colitis flared up from steroids reduction (kicked off 3am on my birthday!)
Keep fighting everyone
I'm now on scans every 3 months to keep an eye on things and had exactly 1 week of happiness before colitis flared up from steroids reduction (kicked off 3am on my birthday!)
Keep fighting everyone
Bernie_78 said:
Actually the best update. NED (no evidence of disease) which oncogist said is best we can hope for. No cure for melanoma but ill take the breathing space.
I'm now on scans every 3 months to keep an eye on things and had exactly 1 week of happiness before colitis flared up from steroids reduction (kicked off 3am on my birthday!)
Keep fighting everyone
Fabulous news - very happy for you!I'm now on scans every 3 months to keep an eye on things and had exactly 1 week of happiness before colitis flared up from steroids reduction (kicked off 3am on my birthday!)
Keep fighting everyone
Been following this thread for a long time since my dad died of a brain tumour.
Sadly this awful disease is impacting us for a second time. My wife's best friend (42 years of age) fought breast cancer twice, long and hard (including removal of both breasts and ovaries), and was given the "all clear". Secretly however, the evil little s
t was metastatic. A horrific cough was poorly cared for by the NHS, who after 6 months thought it was finally worthwhile doing a CT scan - they failed to do full a body, giving assurance the cough was just a lung infection, but ultimately missing the growths on her liver and lower spine until it was too late.
She has survived another year, but one peppered with hospital stays and discomfort. She has managed to do as many amazing things with her husband and sole child of 8 years old as she can and my wife is currently pulling photobooks and reminders for everyone left of what they were able to do together in the short time they had left.
Now she is home for the final time.
Sadly this awful disease is impacting us for a second time. My wife's best friend (42 years of age) fought breast cancer twice, long and hard (including removal of both breasts and ovaries), and was given the "all clear". Secretly however, the evil little s
t was metastatic. A horrific cough was poorly cared for by the NHS, who after 6 months thought it was finally worthwhile doing a CT scan - they failed to do full a body, giving assurance the cough was just a lung infection, but ultimately missing the growths on her liver and lower spine until it was too late.She has survived another year, but one peppered with hospital stays and discomfort. She has managed to do as many amazing things with her husband and sole child of 8 years old as she can and my wife is currently pulling photobooks and reminders for everyone left of what they were able to do together in the short time they had left.
Now she is home for the final time.
TameRacingDriver said:
Legend83 said:
Scrump said:
TRD, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Echo this.
My mam is a little trooper, I will say that, she's so strong. I think this process has brought us closer together in a way.
I am quite shell shocked and a little traumatised by watching someone die in front of my very eyes, but I'm glad he isn't suffering anymore.
RIP Dad x
Lost him and a good mate in the space of a fortnight.
Cancer, f
k off you 
Legend83 said:
Been following this thread for a long time since my dad died of a brain tumour.
Sadly this awful disease is impacting us for a second time. My wife's best friend (42 years of age) fought breast cancer twice, long and hard (including removal of both breasts and ovaries), and was given the "all clear". Secretly however, the evil little st was metastatic. A horrific cough was poorly cared for by the NHS, who after 6 months thought it was finally worthwhile doing a CT scan - they failed to do full a body, giving assurance the cough was just a lung infection, but ultimately missing the growths on her liver and lower spine until it was too late.
She has survived another year, but one peppered with hospital stays and discomfort. She has managed to do as many amazing things with her husband and sole child of 8 years old as she can and my wife is currently pulling photobooks and reminders for everyone left of what they were able to do together in the short time they had left.
Now she is home for the final time.
She passed peacefully on Saturday night, much quicker than everyone thought, but in some ways it's a blessing. My mate could finally try to get some sleep last night without nurse interruptions, the noise of oxygen pumps, and the dread of getting through the night. Sadly this awful disease is impacting us for a second time. My wife's best friend (42 years of age) fought breast cancer twice, long and hard (including removal of both breasts and ovaries), and was given the "all clear". Secretly however, the evil little s
t was metastatic. A horrific cough was poorly cared for by the NHS, who after 6 months thought it was finally worthwhile doing a CT scan - they failed to do full a body, giving assurance the cough was just a lung infection, but ultimately missing the growths on her liver and lower spine until it was too late.She has survived another year, but one peppered with hospital stays and discomfort. She has managed to do as many amazing things with her husband and sole child of 8 years old as she can and my wife is currently pulling photobooks and reminders for everyone left of what they were able to do together in the short time they had left.
Now she is home for the final time.
My wife was able to spend some quality time with her last weekend - she thankfully got the best of it. Other friends gathered on Friday and they were not so lucky. She was at rest at home when we arrived, which I will be honest was a surreal experience, but allowed a sort of final farewell.
I am in awe of my mate, I can only hope I could be as strong as he has. It's all very raw and I am still struggling in my head with a lot of it. Witnessing him with complete composure give the smart gents the nod, that they could, to all intents and purposes, bag his wife up and put her in the back of a van, never to be seen again, will stay with me for a long time.
Some very sad updates on this thread recently. Sorry for everyone that has been affected.
To try to redress the balance a little, and in the hope that it may provide some comfort to others (and without being glib), my most recent results are still clear (testicular cancer diagnosis in spring 2022). I am still a bit up and down about the whole thing, but the next check-up will be at the two-year stage since my chemotherapy which is an important marking point.
I am still scared that it will come back, but for now there's no sign of it and I am of course under much closer observation than the general population so it would be caught quickly if it did.
To try to redress the balance a little, and in the hope that it may provide some comfort to others (and without being glib), my most recent results are still clear (testicular cancer diagnosis in spring 2022). I am still a bit up and down about the whole thing, but the next check-up will be at the two-year stage since my chemotherapy which is an important marking point.
I am still scared that it will come back, but for now there's no sign of it and I am of course under much closer observation than the general population so it would be caught quickly if it did.
billflin said:
Some very sad updates on this thread recently. Sorry for everyone that has been affected.
To try to redress the balance a little, and in the hope that it may provide some comfort to others (and without being glib), my most recent results are still clear (testicular cancer diagnosis in spring 2022). I am still a bit up and down about the whole thing, but the next check-up will be at the two-year stage since my chemotherapy which is an important marking point.
I am still scared that it will come back, but for now there's no sign of it and I am of course under much closer observation than the general population so it would be caught quickly if it did.
Thank you for sharing great news. You have no idea how much joy I get from messages like this. It just shows it can work out for some lucky people. To try to redress the balance a little, and in the hope that it may provide some comfort to others (and without being glib), my most recent results are still clear (testicular cancer diagnosis in spring 2022). I am still a bit up and down about the whole thing, but the next check-up will be at the two-year stage since my chemotherapy which is an important marking point.
I am still scared that it will come back, but for now there's no sign of it and I am of course under much closer observation than the general population so it would be caught quickly if it did.
Long may it continue!
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