This website uses cookies. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies. Click Here to learn more about how we use cookies.
- home
- Forums
- Information and support
-
Blogs
Share your story in our online journal space.
- Online Support Groups
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
- Cancer Connections
- :
- About Budgie
Budgie
Super Contributor
517
Posts
544
Hearts
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
since
November 2016
January 2023
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
July 2020
1 Kudo
Hey BlueWren, Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but it sounds like you've caught it early too. My brother also has kidney cancer, diagnosed recently. This was on top of him already having prostate cancer, but because it was caught quickly, he had it ablated & now he's got the all clear. I hope all goes smoothly & easily for you with your coming treatment. Please feel free to ask me anything if you want to. Budgie
... View more
July 2020
3 Kudos
Hi Kate, I've been very well thanks. My next eye surgery is booked in for 20th July, all going well with COVID that is. I am so looking forward it. I'm wearing a contact lens in my right eye for the time being, & I really don't like it much. Hubby has recovered as well as can be expected. Thanks for asking 🙂. He is now preparing for surgery on his lower spine - probably in August. That will be more fusions. Poor thing just needs a whole new spine. But all is good - we'll be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary on the 13th of this month - a nice day trip down the coast may be in order, with a yummy dinner to finish the day. How is your family? All keeping safe, I hope? Budgie
... View more
July 2020
1 Kudo
Absolutely! Peace of mind is a wonderful thing. You will get better day by day. My only real advice here is to drink plenty of water to help your kidneys - at least 2 - 3 litres a day. That way you'll ease any pressure on them to flush toxins from your body. Cheers Budgie
... View more
July 2020
1 Kudo
Do what you need to do to look after yourself. Now that he's been given the all clear, you don't have to feel like you need to stay in the relationship. If a relationship has soured, & you've given it your best, you have the option of leaving. Who knows, maybe he'll change under the threat of you leaving, but I doubt it. Leopards never change their spots. Whatever you decide to do, don't put up with his crap anymore. A marriage is supposed to be a partnership. Take care of yourself @ribs. Budgie
... View more
July 2020
I'm fine thanks @angieh, 👍 plodding along nicely. I'd call it wishful thinking instead of being unrealistic 😉. Budgie
... View more
June 2020
Hi Angela, I only had 5 sessions of radiation on my jaw in January of 2018, my cheek is still quite thick & I bite the inside of it all the time. So, it might take quite a long time for things to settle back down for you, especially with so many sessions of radiation. I'm sorry I can't offer any advice or knowledge for you. All the best Budgie
... View more
June 2020
1 Kudo
Oh gosh, it never ends, does it? Well, I hope she mends up well & then stays safe. Glad to hear you're doing okay. Take care. Budgie
... View more
June 2020
2 Kudos
Hi @sch, I was thinking of you & your wife today. How are things going for you both? Is your wife fully recovered or does she have lingering side effects? And I think you mentioned in a previous post you were going to have some surgery - how did that go? Are you feeling better?
... View more
June 2020
Wow, that boy is special. Just think what the world could be like if there were more people like him. You are very kind. 😊 I have terminal kidney cancer, 7 years & counting, so no rest for us just yet 😉. All is good though at the moment, things are stable. Take care @Kolt, all the best to you as well 😊
... View more
June 2020
Hi ribs, How are you? It's a terrible situation, & I feel for you. Have things improved in the past week, now that the stress of having cancer has gone, has his attitude toward you changed for the better? Do you think he will revert to how he was before the cancer diagnosis? Budgie
... View more
Latest Tags
No tags yet
More information
Join the community
Cancer Council NSW would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work.
We would also like to pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal people.
© Cancer Council NSW 2026 Head Office Address: 153 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011.
Cancer Council NSW is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No. 18521.