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Danielle My apologies i completely misread what you typed. I hope i havent offended you. Julie ... View more

Hi landerson I had to look up Tarceva and see that it is another drug that attacks the egfr's ... i didnt have the problem with cetux that you are having with this one so cant really help. Have you looked up on the internet regarding the drug? I had to find and read a few sites with cetux to gain a good understanding of it and how best to deal with it. My onco was great also as he just prescribed antibiotics for the rash. Good thing you arent getting too bad with the rash as that can be a nightmare. Hope you manage to find some good info to help you out. Julie ... View more

Hi Mazza Glad your first chemo went ok for you. The whole process we go through is pretty overwhelming initially. I felt like i was caught up in a whirlwind to begin with and then things started to ease up a bit and i could breathe before starting another phase. :) Julie ... View more

Hiya Km I dont know that cancer is easier on anyone really. Sure its hard to be diagnosed with it and yet its hard to be a partner, parent, child of someone that has been diagnosed also. I think that is why this site works ... we all have that common bond per se and then we branch off into specifics. Read through the forums and you will find you arent alone in any of your thoughts and feelings. That comment isnt meant to say you shouoldnt post about them either. There are some amazing people on this site and the cc makes it all possible. Julie ... View more

Hi K That initial diagnosis is such a blow to us in so many ways, as you have described. I think in all of this cancer craziness we have to do what is right for us and our families. As jodielee has said this board is great for unloading and sharing. Take a deep breath and just take baby steps. It is great that you have such a good relationship with your parent. Julie ... View more

Jods That is beautiful that you can share something like that with your dad. It is sad when we have a loved one on limited time and yet it does allow us to do things with them as you are doing and totally appreciate what we have. Thanks for sharing. Julie ... View more

Hey Mazza Hope your first chemo goes well for you. I had mine when i was an inpatient and its all kind of surreal now. I used to have a movie image of having chemo and sitting back and using imagery or reading a book. Mine was far from that and in a nice way really. I had a heap of nurses popping their heads in to see if i was "ok". They were all wonderful and i pop back in occasionally just to say i am still "ok". Just remember to talk to your doctor if you get too many side effects from it as they can change medications to help you cope and make life a lot more pleasant. Julie ... View more

Frangipani Your welcome and thank you for sharing too. Julie ... View more

Hi Alana I had nothing to do with the organising of the morning tea, i just went along and ate home made scones and drank coffee. lol It is like stepping back in time as its a farming community and they all still make n bake, which is fantastic! I am amazed and in awe of your energy and you Bj is just one special girl. I get how you are feeling about her growing up so quickly and yet the direction in which she is growing is healthy and wonderful. Kids today are amazing and how thoughtful of Bj to consider using her contacts to raise money and awareness. There are an amazing amount of people that tackle cancer with such courage and i think until it has touched your life you cant really understand and yet there is an amazing amount of empathy out there in the general community. Oh i am out of touch with what normal eight year old gurls think about. No idea what eight year old boys think about now. I just left my 21 year old and his mates at my house for 5 days while i was in perth having check ups. Am pleased to say i came home and the house was "ok", which was a big phew. you take care too alana and i read that your life is coming together for you, slowly but surely and thats fantastic. I often wonder how you are, along with a lot of the people on here. Julie xo ... View more