I think any participation in studies is a good thing. WOn't necessarily help us but future cancer patients may benefit. Julie ... View more

Sounds a bit of a worry, not that I know much about it. ... View more

Hi Kim I live not far from you. Will send you a pm :) Julie ... View more

FJE So sorry to read of your loss. It is tough to lose someone and very individual as to when people start to come to terms with what has happened. I hope that as time goes on you can remember good times and feel less at a loss. Julie ... View more

Hi jeknstuff Sending you a hug! It is tough with a cancer diagnosis. One thing I found to help me was to focus on small bits at a time and not try and deal with all my emotions at once. I hope uour mum's treatment goes well for her. Julie xx ... View more

ps ... saw that it mentions monoclonal therapy ... I had a monoclonal therapy but it was called cetuximab aka erbitux ... very doable but certainly had a few side effects. For me, mostly itchy inflamed skin and hair growth where I didn't want it ie very long eye lashes and rugs on my arms and legs! ... View more

Hi Greg Not been on that drug but just looked it up. Like most cancer drugs it certainly has a few side effects listed. Gotta hope that you are on the low end of the scale re side effects. Good luck with it all!! Julie ... View more

Fantastic news Paul! ... View more

Hi Julie Expat here but not in your situation, although I can appreciate how tough it is for you. Julie xx ... View more

Keep talking to your pain management people xx ... View more