Hi I myself have cancer and have been on the other side, trying to be a supporter. When my cousin got cancer she didn't want anyone to come to the hospital and it threw me right off. If you need someone to chat to about the diagnosis or just general venting I am here. ... View more

Hi!!!! Good to hear from you! Sorry I haven't messaged you back for ages- I didn't see your message. My husband is doing spiffingly well- so much so that he 'accidently' rode around Port Philip Bay on Sunday (He was riding to Frankston with some mates, and they decided to take the long way home!) How are you? I hope you've been well. What happened with your treatment? Have a great New Year, I hope 2016 is a stellar year for you. Cheers and champagne bubbles, Emily ... View more

I too tend to imagine worst case scenario in most things. But even if you generally don't, cancer has the power to take you there. I reckon there is no more loaded word than cancer but I did not feel this until I was diagnosed. It just has so many connotations and fears attached to it even though some may never apply in every situation. Personally becoming bald really freaked me out as I look terrible in hats etc. As it turns out chemo was never going to be an option as it isn't effective with my kind of cancer anyway. So I got surgery which scares the hell out of me on the day but then you get knocked out and I do like Midazalam. Good luck everyone with whatever occurs and try not to scare the pants off yourself! Cheers GHT ... View more

Do give them a call- Chris is 44 in a month and still an active member. ... View more

Thanks for your suggestion Emily, will check it out. ... View more

Hello Donna, This section for carers is really good and I have realised that there are so many carers that share similar experiences as I have. It can be lonely having a partner dealing with such a life-changing/threatening condition. I have felt helpless seeing my husband struggle with his cancer and keep asking him what I can do to help him. Most of the time his response is to let him rest. I have tried to keep my life as 'normal', as possible by going for walks and to the gym has been helpful. I have also been honest with my husband and how I have struggled emotionally too. I had a lady ask me if I wanted a cup of tea in the hospital today and burst into tears! I think drawing on friends that can relate has been of great comfort and this site has wonderful people who really care on it. Janey x ... View more

Thank you Jodii. ... View more

Wow Paul - you sound incredibly brave and focussed and I commend you for that. I think we need to be when we're dealing with any type of cancer really - face it head on! I share your frustration in that although your cancer is different to my husbands - they both do not have a lot of treatment options available to fight them by the sound of it - and when I hear of media reporting fundraising for breast cancer and bowel cancers I sometimes find myself wishing that the type of cancer we are dealing with was more common - and thus had more options to fight it with. Good luck with the fight and keep talking and sharing as even though we have different types of cancer to contend with we also share lots of similarities and frustrations to by the sound of it. Cheers Jodii ... View more

Thanks FW. Some time has gone past since that post, and (of course), his blood test results were absolutely nothing to worry about. Scanxiety is definitely a roller coaster though. ... View more

Thanx Emily ... View more