Hadn't we lost this spam earlier today? Persistent aren't they. ... View more

Hi No Voice, Welcome to the world of blogging. I never thought that it would be something that would help me but it certainly has. There is no judgement here and, as reindeer says, you will always have a voice. We listen and understand. S ... View more

Hi Mum and daughter. Welcome aboard. I never thought that I would blog either! S ... View more

Hi John, This is cetainly a good place yo express the fears. We all have them and we all live with the uncertainties. I have often taken heart from the wonderfully inspiring people whom I have "met" here. Samex ... View more

Maddie, have you contacted the Cancer Helpline? You are so young to be dealing with all of this on your own. The Helpline may be able to dorect you to someone who can assit you to manage all of these issues. Samex ... View more

Ahh Borderline. I did enjoy the final couplet!(IS it a couplet if it doesn't rhyme? I should know this). Anyway - it reminded me of a friend's comment (actually still a friend) when I was diagnosed. I have a very good State Super scheme which has a very lucrative retirement pension attached. Her comment to me was whether I would now be taking the lump sum on retirement? I can't recall what I replied but it certainly stuck in my mind. I'm also with you in that I'm not going for ages! A great read Borderline. S ... View more

I am so pleased that you feel in control! I am assuming, but you are doing much better than many of us. I too sometimes forgot about the cold sensitivity. One was always reminded of it with a quite rude awakening. I remember that the first treat my husband bought me after the side effects had died down was gelato. I savoured every moment of it. our words reminded me of my yoga teacher who is constantly reminding us to breathe. We do take it for granted i suppose. S ... View more

Maddie, I really admire how you are sticking with him.Yes the waiting is awful. If he is on oxalipalitan, he may be having some neuropathy(nerve damage) in his hands and feet. I have had difficulties with this and I found that the best way to ease the pain was with massage. My son used to rub my feet for me. It would often help me through bad nights. Take care, S ... View more

Hi Maddie, By no means am I being flippant, but with my bowel cancer, I am conscious of what I eat to make sure that it doesn't clog up again but I often have chocolate! I don't drink alcohol anymore so I feel I have earned the odd piece of choccy! It doesn't help my constant struggle to lose weight, however. S ... View more

Your breadth of knowledge and experience never ceases to astound Sailor. Perhaps these thoughts should be our mantra. May I also put them on my noticeboard? S ... View more