Author Topic: Cancer (Read 50940 times)

Raul! · « **Reply #1360 on:** May 12, 2012, 05:09:04 AM »

All the best to everyone dealing with this.

Just to report that its notw a year since my Dad was diagnosed (for his secound bout of cancer - a brain tumour. After surgery and rounds of chemo, he's a lot better, other than occasional seizures that are apparently par for the course. Fingers remain firmly crossed.

Rafa_La · « **Reply #1361 on:** May 12, 2012, 11:09:27 AM »

Quote from: Raul. on May 12, 2012, 05:09:04 AM

All the best to everyone dealing with this.

Just to report that its notw a year since my Dad was diagnosed (for his secound bout of cancer - a brain tumour. After surgery and rounds of chemo, he's a lot better, other than occasional seizures that are apparently par for the course. Fingers remain firmly crossed.

Yes! Pleasing news.
I recall when you mentioned this last year.
Good one

-HH- · « **Reply #1362 on:** May 13, 2012, 08:25:42 PM »

Quote from: Raul. on May 12, 2012, 05:09:04 AM

All the best to everyone dealing with this.

Just to report that its notw a year since my Dad was diagnosed (for his secound bout of cancer - a brain tumour. After surgery and rounds of chemo, he's a lot better, other than occasional seizures that are apparently par for the course. Fingers remain firmly crossed.

Brilliant news mate, long may it continue. Hope you're keeping well an' all.

macca888 · « **Reply #1363 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:55:30 AM »

Horrible day today. I'm at the funeral later of my mate's uncle I mentioned a few weeks back while my sister is going in for her op as well. Just keeping my fingers crossed for her. Fuck cancer!

NatD · « **Reply #1364 on:** May 14, 2012, 04:38:01 AM »

In this morning for treatment on my Basal Cell Carcinoma - hopefully in and out (they are freezing it off) and hopefully that will be that.

Certainly not as serious as some of the stories and cases in here, and I'm confident it will get sorted.

Scaryscouse · « **Reply #1365 on:** May 14, 2012, 06:34:27 AM »

As a few people have posted some lovely things to me in this thread just wanted to pop in and wish everyone my best wishes for those who are having problems. My Girlfriend's Mum is doing good these days but her friend Dave is still struggling a bit coming to terms with the treatments.

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1366 on:** May 14, 2012, 11:39:19 AM »

Quote from: NatD on May 14, 2012, 04:38:01 AM

In this morning for treatment on my Basal Cell Carcinoma - hopefully in and out (they are freezing it off) and hopefully that will be that.

Certainly not as serious as some of the stories and cases in here, and I'm confident it will get sorted.

Good on you. It''l be grand.

My student has completed her treatment in the US and will be heading back to the UK in a couple of days. They are confident that the treatment has gone well. She has lost a bit of hair from the targeted area apparently, but better than losing it all through chemotherapy. The school has raised about £2500 in total to help the family out with their expenses, which I am delighted about. Thanks again to those of you who contributed to this total.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1367 on:** May 14, 2012, 11:47:06 AM »

Positive news Raul - excellent stuff.

Good luck to your sister Macca, and to you too NatD.

NatD · « **Reply #1368 on:** May 14, 2012, 06:17:25 PM »

Procedure cancelled as the insurance company hadn't approved it (typical Middle East!).

Back tomorrow morning.

golly51 · « **Reply #1369 on:** May 15, 2012, 10:09:08 PM »

I hav`nt been in here for a few months and decided to have a look in a couple of hours ago.
I found it very upsetting to read that the` sky I scrape` (Dan) had passed away. After I had posted in here of the death of my stepfather, he was very kind and supportive, not only to me but also to the other posters in here coping with the affects of cancer to themselves or friends and family,all the time whilst fighting the disease himself. Every time he posted he mentioned smiling and fighting. I had great admiration for him and the utmost respect and I still do. RIP Dan

aceface9 · « **Reply #1370 on:** May 16, 2012, 05:22:38 PM »

Literally (5 minutes ago) just found out my younger cousin has Hodgkins. Doctors found a lump a year ago and only recently decided to investigate it further. Little bit of anger and shock right now. Tough blow but the kid is a fighter.

PluckyUnderdog · « **Reply #1371 on:** May 17, 2012, 03:33:19 PM »

Quote from: aceface9 on May 16, 2012, 05:22:38 PM

Literally (5 minutes ago) just found out my younger cousin has Hodgkins. Doctors found a lump a year ago and only recently decided to investigate it further. Little bit of anger and shock right now. Tough blow but the kid is a fighter.

Hodgkins Lymphoma is apparently alot easier to cure than Non-Hodgkins, mate. I'm sure the prognosis will still be good

Bennekov · « **Reply #1372 on:** May 17, 2012, 10:05:12 PM »

Quote from: macca888 on May 14, 2012, 02:55:30 AM

Horrible day today. I'm at the funeral later of my mate's uncle I mentioned a few weeks back while my sister is going in for her op as well. Just keeping my fingers crossed for her. Fuck cancer!

How did it go, Sean?

Drake31 · « **Reply #1373 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:15:21 PM »

just been told my uncle howard has days left now he is back in hospital, we are aloud to go anytime to see him, but my other uncle has told me he is high on the morphine etc and been very aggresive to people saying he doent want to see anyone, its a hard decision but were supposed to be going to see him tomorrow, the thing is i dont know if i want to remember this way any advice would be a great help

TSC · « **Reply #1374 on:** May 19, 2012, 12:20:39 AM »

Quote from: Drake31 on May 18, 2012, 10:15:21 PM

just been told my uncle howard has days left now he is back in hospital, we are aloud to go anytime to see him, but my other uncle has told me he is high on the morphine etc and been very aggresive to people saying he doent want to see anyone, its a hard decision but were supposed to be going to see him tomorrow, the thing is i dont know if i want to remember this way any advice would be a great help

Go to see him. It's his last few hours, and no matter what his reaction, you'll always regret if you didnt go and see him once he's gone.

macca888 · « **Reply #1375 on:** May 19, 2012, 01:56:48 AM »

Quote from: Drake31 on May 18, 2012, 10:15:21 PM

just been told my uncle howard has days left now he is back in hospital, we are aloud to go anytime to see him, but my other uncle has told me he is high on the morphine etc and been very aggresive to people saying he doent want to see anyone, its a hard decision but were supposed to be going to see him tomorrow, the thing is i dont know if i want to remember this way any advice would be a great help

All I will say mate is to follow your heart. Just remember, you won't ever get the chance to change your decision so just make sure it's the one you are happiest with. If this helps though, there is a famous quote which says something like "Better to regret the things you did than regret the things you didn't."

Anyway, take care mate and best wishes to your family at this time.

macca888 · « **Reply #1376 on:** May 19, 2012, 01:59:52 AM »

Quote from: Bennekov on May 17, 2012, 10:05:12 PM

How did it go, Sean?

I really appreciate that mate, and everyone else's well wishes. Strange to say, but the funeral was an absolute scream. Obviously at first it was very emotional, but once we left the crematorium, we gave him the send off he would have wanted. 60 years of brilliant stories and yarns from ex girflriends, friends and family. It really was a fantastic celebration of his life.

And the brilliant news about Anne is that she's had the double mastectomy and all went well. Now I'm not certain of the order of things because I haven't been able to speak to her much while she's in hospital with her being in France, but my assumption is that she had the scan after the op and everything looks fantastic. She'll be out by about next Tuesday and then starts the radiotherapy in a couple of weeks. Obviously after that the reconstructive surgery starts, but she can't wait to start now!

I'd just like to say on here too a special thank you to Mark (-HH-) whose advice has been absolutely invaluable for me and for me to relay to our Anne. You are a star mate and I can never thank you enough, and i just want everyone to know that. I'll still probably be PMing you in the next couple of weeks with a few more questions though

thamks everyone,

Sean

Lady_Brandybuck · « **Reply #1377 on:** May 19, 2012, 03:03:33 AM »

Quote from: macca888 on May 19, 2012, 01:59:52 AM

I really appreciate that mate, and everyone else's well wishes. Strange to say, but the funeral was an absolute scream. Obviously at first it was very emotional, but once we left the crematorium, we gave him the send off he would have wanted. 60 years of brilliant stories and yarns from ex girflriends, friends and family. It really was a fantastic celebration of his life.

And the brilliant news about Anne is that she's had the double mastectomy and all went well. Now I'm not certain of the order of things because I haven't been able to speak to her much while she's in hospital with her being in France, but my assumption is that she had the scan after the op and everything looks fantastic. She'll be out by about next Tuesday and then starts the radiotherapy in a couple of weeks. Obviously after that the reconstructive surgery starts, but she can't wait to start now!

I'd just like to say on here too a special thank you to Mark (-HH-) whose advice has been absolutely invaluable for me and for me to relay to our Anne. You are a star mate and I can never thank you enough, and i just want everyone to know that. I'll still probably be PMing you in the next couple of weeks with a few more questions though

thamks everyone,

Sean

Hope your sister gets better soon Sean. All the best to her!

Drake31 · « **Reply #1378 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:07:28 PM »

thanks to everybody for there advice me and my brother and our gf's are gonna go see him in the next hour or so, dunno how i feel about it sadness i think at the thought of prob going to be the last time isee him.... GOD its hard,

rob1966 · « **Reply #1379 on:** May 19, 2012, 11:23:44 PM »

Quote from: aceface9 on May 16, 2012, 05:22:38 PM

Literally (5 minutes ago) just found out my younger cousin has Hodgkins. Doctors found a lump a year ago and only recently decided to investigate it further. Little bit of anger and shock right now. Tough blow but the kid is a fighter.

Lad i used to work with had Hodgkins twice, last time I saw him he was fine had made a full recovery.As has been said, its easier to beat than non hodgkins lymphoma. Hopefully everything will be fine for your cousin.

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1380 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:36:29 AM »

The latest news on my student - she finished her proton therapy treatment two weeks ahead of schedule. Flew back to the UK on Thursday, and jet lagged and exhausted, decided that she was so desperate to be back in school that she came in on Friday. The girl is an absolute loony! True to form, she even went and watched rounders practice at lunchtime (though she can't take part yet). The treatment has apparently gone very well, and she will not have to visit a hospital for a while now. They will be keeping a close eye on her with regular check ups and scans, but everyone seems to be really optimistic of success. Please keep your prayers coming as they're obviously doing a good job up to now! Thank you.

Drake31 · « **Reply #1381 on:** May 20, 2012, 09:30:05 AM »

RIP uncle Howard 57 years old

what a brave brave man you were

will be sadly missed

macca888 · « **Reply #1382 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:06:33 PM »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on May 20, 2012, 08:36:29 AM

The latest news on my student - she finished her proton therapy treatment two weeks ahead of schedule. Flew back to the UK on Thursday, and jet lagged and exhausted, decided that she was so desperate to be back in school that she came in on Friday. The girl is an absolute loony! True to form, she even went and watched rounders practice at lunchtime (though she can't take part yet). The treatment has apparently gone very well, and she will not have to visit a hospital for a while now. They will be keeping a close eye on her with regular check ups and scans, but everyone seems to be really optimistic of success. Please keep your prayers coming as they're obviously doing a good job up to now! Thank you.

Fantasic news Mark. Keep us all updated and give her my best wishes.

Quote from: Drake31 on May 20, 2012, 09:30:05 AM

RIP uncle Howard 57 years old

what a brave brave man you were

will be sadly missed

Sorry to hear mate. RIP Howard, and best wshes to you and your family.

-HH- · « **Reply #1383 on:** May 20, 2012, 10:03:36 PM »

Quote from: macca888 on May 19, 2012, 01:59:52 AM

I'd just like to say on here too a special thank you to Mark (-HH-) whose advice has been absolutely invaluable for me and for me to relay to our Anne. You are a star mate and I can never thank you enough, and i just want everyone to know that. I'll still probably be PMing you in the next couple of weeks with a few more questions though

It's very kind of you to say mate - I've been keeping you and your family in my thoughts these past few weeks. Glad to hear your mate's uncle got the send off he deserved. As I said, anything more you want to fire my way please do - but that goes for others in this thread too, if you or a loved one are going to be undergoing radiotherapy and want to ask any questions feel free. I can't promise that I'll always be as quick back to you as I'd like but I will do so - you've probably seen me chatting some shite about the reds but I do understand radiotherapy better than most.

Best of luck to all of you in this thread currently struggling with this horrible disease. And RIP Howard.

Drake31 · « **Reply #1384 on:** May 20, 2012, 10:17:13 PM »

thank you all for the kind messages everyone
my uncle howard was tring some kind of new treatment that has never been used before
i just hope the results they get from it can go on to help other people in the future, its what he would have wanted he was a brave man for taking part in these trials, knowing it could shorten what time he had left,
good luck to anybody else fighting this horrible disease and too any loved ones
god bless you all

Bennekov · « **Reply #1385 on:** May 24, 2012, 11:16:12 PM »

Sorry for not replying earlier but I've been under the weather lately due to a serious attack of gout / podagra.

Sean, I'm glad the funeral went well and that your sister's doing well (hope she still is?) The get together after a funeral is always a nice way to end a sad day.

Mark, thanks for your update. I'm glad the treatment seems to work well. Fingers crossed it'll continue to do so for her...

Bioluminescence · « **Reply #1386 on:** May 24, 2012, 11:53:08 PM »

As always my thoughts are with all of you going through a tough time. It always saddens me to see people lose loved ones or having to endure cancer and all it brings with it.

It's good to hear the good news, too. I've got my fingers crossed for all those enduring this rotten illness either directly or through a loved one. Sending you lots of healing vibes and strength.

The good news for me is that I was officially discharged from the oncology department today. I still have four months of treatment to go, but it feels like a huge cloud has lifted. I'm feeling quite emotional - can't quite put it into words. It feels so good being able to see the end of it after six long years.

Maggie May · « **Reply #1387 on:** May 25, 2012, 06:20:14 PM »

Delighted for you Bio. Excellent news.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1388 on:** May 25, 2012, 06:35:33 PM »

Excellent news Bio, what a great way to start out the weekend.

Drake31 · « **Reply #1389 on:** May 25, 2012, 10:13:10 PM »

fantasic news bio

Lady_Brandybuck · « **Reply #1390 on:** May 25, 2012, 10:18:04 PM »

Excellent news Bio! Keep strong!

BSBW · « **Reply #1391 on:** May 26, 2012, 07:32:12 AM »

I'm made up you for you Bio. x

mat106 · « **Reply #1392 on:** May 26, 2012, 07:49:11 AM »

So happy for you BIO.

I will continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers.

Bennekov · « **Reply #1393 on:** May 26, 2012, 10:01:39 PM »

Bio - don't know you, will probably never meet you but I'm tearing up here. So glad for you... Keep fighting!

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #1394 on:** May 26, 2012, 10:22:02 PM »

Always nice to see a bit of good news on here. Keep it up Bio.

Drake31 · « **Reply #1395 on:** May 26, 2012, 10:30:33 PM »

i went too see my uncle howard laid to rest yesterday i kept looking at him and was waiting for him to open his eyes or sit up

i hate cancer

Bioluminescence · « **Reply #1396 on:** May 26, 2012, 11:03:31 PM »

Thank you all for your kind messages

This thread has been a great source of support and my only regret is that I can't share this moment with Dan (The Sky I Scrape). It makes a difference to have a place to talk about it all though, so a huge thanks to you all. Trying to find my feet and hoping to organise a trip to Anfield when it's all over, so might be able to meet some of you

x

I'm thinking of you Drake - keep strong and let us know how it goes or if you need anything x

Maggie May · « **Reply #1397 on:** May 26, 2012, 11:45:10 PM »

You're in my thoughts Drake. So sorry mate. Try and think of all the good times you had together.

Drake31 · « **Reply #1398 on:** May 27, 2012, 12:08:26 AM »

yea his words keep going around in my head all he would say is dont worry about me i will be fine

the funeral is not till thursday so its gonna be a long week

androulla · « **Reply #1399 on:** May 27, 2012, 01:07:47 AM »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on May 20, 2012, 08:36:29 AM

The latest news on my student - she finished her proton therapy treatment two weeks ahead of schedule. Flew back to the UK on Thursday, and jet lagged and exhausted, decided that she was so desperate to be back in school that she came in on Friday. The girl is an absolute loony! True to form, she even went and watched rounders practice at lunchtime (though she can't take part yet). The treatment has apparently gone very well, and she will not have to visit a hospital for a while now. They will be keeping a close eye on her with regular check ups and scans, but everyone seems to be really optimistic of success. Please keep your prayers coming as they're obviously doing a good job up to now! Thank you.

That's fantastic news!! Great to hear that she wants to be back in school. She's probably missed her friends alot and wants normality.