Frustrated Sister.

[Terrafirma]

Thanks for updating us again Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear your sister has been plunged into this war zone. Let's hope the chemo at least stems the tide and if there's a promising trial or new treatment regime she can participate in then they get her onto it soon. I'm hoping her Sydney appointment goes well and they have some good news regarding treatments they can offer her. Best wishes - Ed

[#2]

One last update. We got a call tonight from the melanoma unit - official bone scan results are back and it's about as bad as you can get... They have advised my mum (who is acting on her behalf as she works in health) to call family and friends so they can visit now - they expect she has only a couple of weeks left 😞

[Terrafirma]

Sending you support Kelly, and hoping your sister can be kept reasonably comfortable as she prepares for her journey to the next world and says her goodbyes. You may find this link useful at some time http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10259772108 I guess one can still hope and pray that your sister's prognosis turns out to be way too pessimistic. Best wishes - Ed

[Mrs_Elton]

Aylaah, Sending strength to you, your sister and your extended family at this very challenging, difficult, scary time. Kind regards, Jill

[larn75]

Thinking of you and sending massive amounts of cyber hugs. Alana

[Andrea]

I'm very sorry about your sisters prognosis. My heart goes out to you and all your family.

[#7]

thanks, everyone. She's off to Sydney again next week for radiotherapy, to try to shrink some of the ones in her lower back, because of the pain she's having. They can't seem to get it under control at this point so they are hoping this will work at least a little. She's also started having breakthrough pain in her shoulder, which isn't good. She's on hydromorphone (don't know the brand name) through a pump, as well as something else for breakthrough pain. Not really sure what will happen after next week... officially she has chemo the week after but it'll probably depend on her own choices once she sees how she tolerates the radiotherapy.

[samex]

Hi aylaah, Your sister is lucky to have a sister who is obviously so caring. Please accept multiple cyber hugs for you and your family. Samex

[Terrafirma]

Hi Aylaah, I hope the radiotherapy goes really well for your sister, and her medical team are getting her pain under control. Thinking of you and your sister and family this week. Best wishes - Ed

[caring_partner]

Hi Aylaah. All we can say is we feel your pain.Just know there are lots of people out there that are sending their love and prayers to you and all your family and friends at this time. Take care of yourself Gail.