Hi  Mandz65 Sorry to read of the loss of your parents. It could be because of your recent loss ,but I would see your GP explain the position and ask for an ultrasound,a CA19.9 blood test,and if possible a ct scan,with such a history of pc in  your family you can’t afford to be complacent as so far there are no early warning test.be proactive not reactive.Keep on top of any symptoms. ... View more

Today is a good start to the end of isolation,and in a fortnight ,hopefully we can visit our  grandchildren in their homes ,they live on other side of the ring of steel when it’s lifted in rural Victoria. ... View more

Try not to focus on what you can’t do but enjoy the things you can do,it is normal what you are feeling ,hopefully as time passes you will feel improvement. ... View more

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Hi sch We in metro Melbourne are not allowed to go further than 5 klms from home,looking forward to when we are allowed to go camping again ,camper is packed ready to go.Our plans usually depend on how my wife’s Parkinson’s is ,she’s a very determined lady who inspires me.   I am fine,Last month I reached the 10 year mark from Whipple Surgery. ... View more

Hi JenW Its a very harsh cancer ,sorry to read of your mums diagnosis ,I hope the chemo treatments are not to harsh on her and she responds to it .Just try and find a way to be strong for her ,she will need all the love and help at this most difficult time in life from all around her. ... View more

Hi Kolt I can’t find the right words to reply to you,except to say your story is very moving,the things I take doing for granted are an exercise in your strength and will power to even open your mouth for soup it obviously takes a Herculean effort on your behalf,don’t be hard yourself ,we are human and make  mistakes during our lifetime ,yes such a thing as a kiss with loved ones,what we take as a normal part of life you would surely miss,I can read that the little boy and  his god bless meant so much to you and still does,I send you best wishes,on your recovery I hope you get to taste a steak again, so very true ,unless someone has walked in your shoes it can’t be understood no matter how good their intentions are,keep up the good work you are a person of great inner strength.Where there is life there is hope you are living  proof of that. ... View more

Hi Budgie I love your sense of humour in regards to preparing your own coffin,death comes to us all only some sooner than later ,I can understand the sense of control it gave you,we are fortunate on this cancer  forum that even though people are seriously ill they still take the time to offer a shoulder to lean on,or dispense some pearls of quality wisdom,you are one of those whose writing is full of compassion for others, a good human being and also a strong person,sending sounds like your hubby is an interesting person 👍best wishes to you also. ... View more

Hi Sarah11 Oh dear reading your post it strikes me how you have taken such devastating news ,and still thinking of others ,and now getting on with taking care of your affairs at such a difficult period of your life and also doing a bucket list ,it would be quite easy to say I have had enough ,but no you are continuing to throw all at it,I hope your new regime can help and improve things ,you are a very strong person who is obviously digging deep inside of yourself for strength.Best wishes ... View more

Hi Angel 1 Sorry to read that Stephens chemo treatment was so aggressive that his body couldn’t cope,and was hospitalised,it’s good he is back home again with you,it would have been so lovely to take him to a favourite place and making good memories for all,sad that it is a day by day thing now,but he is home where he obviously is loved and needs to be at this time with his family.   Sometimes a small trip to Bunnings can bring such joy ,when I am there I keep my hands in my pockets or who knows what I will take home. ... View more