Blogs - Page 148

well i haven't been on the site for the past few months. Ive been taking a break from being online in my spare time... trying to find a new hobby, something to take my mind off life. since coming home from the USA in February my life just feels so different. like Ive left the real me behind and im just the shell left going thru the motions. i knew when i became a full time carer for my father that i would be putting my own life on hold, and im not here to complain about that because i love my dad and i wouldn't be anywhere else right now, i just feel lost ... and very very alone.

We were asked this question a few times. Which date do you use to answer this question? Is it when you first heard that there was a tumour in your body from CT scan when you went to the emergency (3/8/11 in our case)? Is it when they confirmed it's likely to be something bad from MRI scan (5/8/11)? Is it when you had the surgery (8/8/11)? Or... is it when you were confirmed about the pathology result from the surgery before they discharged you (11/8/11)? I know they are all bad but just curious.

This the title of a blog written by someone who was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago . I and many others found it to be a great read. I think it is especially good for those recently diagnosed . It may also be helpful for those having problems with adjusting to life with cancer or after treatment .You can google the name Jeff Tomczek or the link is w.w.w.huffingtonpost.com.

Looking for other GBM carers in Brisbane area, particularly around the 40-55 age group...

Had xrays again yesterday. Ready to go back to the Oncologist in Sydney next week. Something lifted last week and the chronic fatigue is now only fatigue! Well its an improvement!! Several rounds of antibiotics later my ear and throat infection seem almost gone, just niggles of pain, so that helped. Generally I feel I am improving - thank you God. I am seeking joy!!!! I haven't enJOYed anything for ages, so thought I should put some effort into finding some. I hope eveyone out there can find some joy in their lives also, despite circumstances Bless you all mg

Started my first round of chemotherapy on Thursday and I must say what a ride it has been already.... My first day was surprising ok and better than I expected. I was there for 2hrs receiving treatment. I was feeling ok when I left my veins felt very cold and my joints in my fingers were aching something savage however I smiled and thought "you can do this Ruby and you are going to be great".