Can we have smoked salmon with the cream cheese , Sailor? ... View more

Salt water , Sailor. Now that is a cure I can relate to! S ... View more

Missed it again! Shipping containers? ... View more

I always felt uncomfortable when people called me brave. No way was I brave. I didn't really have a choice. The night before each round of chemo I wouldn't sleep and grew incredibly anxious as I had an idea of what was coming for the next week and I didn't want it. However, Allicat, I am impressed (is that OK?) that you are still running! No we aren't really doing anything special - we are only doing what has to be done. No, Allicat - you are not alone is this. Samex ... View more

This is an odd one. At least it's not offensive. Sigh. ... View more

I remember when my friend was in awlful pain form the cancer in his bones that a medical person suggested, on the sl,y that cannabis cold help him with his pain relief. He was amazed that after so many years from his slightly wild youth, a number of friends were immediately forthcoming with offers! He thought that they had all grown out of it. he didn't take up the offer but found it all rather amusing. S ... View more

The managing of all the "bits " can be really daunting. I have managaed over the time to organise myself and go to the most appropriate spot. I travel further for my CTs but at St George they are organised and efficient and they have all of my records on hand. I have my bloods done locally (south of Sydney) but ensure that they are done in time to be sent to the relevent doctor. I agree with Harker, that ask for a referral to somewhere that is handy. Parking is so important especially when your mum is elderly and unwell. Always ask questions - it is all new to you and that is what the professionals are there for. Samex ... View more

Very interesting and refreshing.And reflective of what many of us have experienced. While reading it I thought of my 2 friends who were constantly sure that they would beat their cancer but didn't make it. I also think that here I am, dealing with depression and anxiety but still here and going strong. Sure, a positive attitude can make our day-to-day living experience much beter but the science is very cloudy. We all deal with this experience differently and to deny what we are feeling - anger, despair,fear is idiotic and only leads to further possible emotional difficulties down the track. The psoitives - hmmm - initial weightloss - put back on, with more, through steroids - different attitude to life - but everyone around me didn't change - better attitude to diet - but constant guilt and frustration when I fall of the wagon I think that I will now go to the beach. No sugar coating - merely makes me feel better. thanks for bringing it to our attention Harker. S ... View more

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Hi Dean, 6 years ago(is it really that long?) a very good friend's husband died 6 months after diagnosis. She had teenage daughters at the time.They have really struggled but she found help with counselling even though they all resisted it at first. The Cancer Helpline may be able to give some more specific advice for yourself and your son. Remember that there are many peolpe who can help you to not fall into those chasms. Take care, Samex ... View more