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January 2010
Hiya everyone
I half listened to a bloke the other day who is doing research into cancer and what causes it. He was talking a bit about the immune system and how it is involved with cancer.
Here is where it puzzles me. I have not had a virus, cold or flu for 17 years and then i get ms and cancer in that time. I would have thought that would indicate that my immune system was fine or a bit over the top re the ms. If thats the case then how did i get cancer? Did it suddenly turn off? Is that what happens with the immune system? Am really struggling to understand this one and anyone that can help out will be a brain saver. lol
thanks
Julie
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January 2010
Hi Helen
The first bit is sometimes the worse bit. Once you actually get on the track of treatment and such it changes things. Hang in there and the cancer council offer some great services. Social workers attached to the hospital you are going to be attending are another great source of information. You might get a nurse coordinator and once again another wonderful source of information and back up for you. Dont be afraid to reach out and get help!
This is a fantastic website to vent or share or whatever you want to use it for really. Just reading is enough for some people. 🙂 On this journey you have to be a little bit selfish and make time for you. Everyone that goes through it needs "you / me" time whether you be a carer, friend or patient.
Julie xo
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January 2010
Hiya Helen
I am very sorry to hear of your partners diagnosis and you both are probably in shock right at the moment.
Chemo is pretty individual really as some just find it different to others. I think your best bet to find out info is to research those that have had it for pancreatic cancer. When i was having radiotherapy a woman there was having chemo and radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer. She coped really well and only felt a bit squeamish every now and again and that was the radiotherapy more than the chemo. Whether it is the same chemo you partner is to have i dont know. Your best bet would be to research pancreatic and chemo. There is a great site i go to for more specific information from people and i can email that to you if you want.
Cheers
Julie
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January 2010
you can do it teach ... tis like baking a muffin not a cake ... just shove out the bits you dont want!
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January 2010
my brain goes on holiday too ! Hang in there teach the pre test pre result bit is yucko!
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January 2010
Geeees, teach ... hope you forgive me if i ice you in mafia wars (thats if you play it) haha .... I am becoming "invincible" yanno (said in my bestest russian accent).
Julie xo
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January 2010
lol samex you are never too old!!!!! I did have msn but a reformat on my computer yet again means i have to download the up-to-date version to use it. Alas i just havent been bothered to do it. My reformatting is due to facebook (which i use) ... so i fear another format will be needed at some stage. lol
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January 2010
Aylahh
I have struggled to know the right words to say to you ... i an just say my heart goes out to you all and i hope that your sister can be kept comfortable in her time left.
As samex has said, that is a beautiful quote sailor ... thank you
Julie xo
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