keepontruckin- Thankyou for your good wishes. It was really nice to log on and see your cheerful message. I wish you all the best in your battle also - I would have used more colourful words to describe what we are fighting, but as my 6 year old niece says "we don't speak like that - we are ladies"!. I have to admit she got that saying from me as I am a 'Little Britain' fan. As for chins up - my Dad used to say that to me when I was a little chubby - He couldn't say that to me now - what chins, what fat - wish it would come back!!! ... View more

Hi Chris and welcome. Glad you found this site - it has been a sanity saver for me as well . I am sorry about your Dad's poor health and I hope the stent gives him some relief. 83 is not old - my friends' Mum will be 86 next month - she is in total denial about her age - she still thinks she can do all the things she did 20 years ago and gets very worried when she can't!!!!!!!!!!! My Dad was my best friend and when he died at the tender age of 63 from prostate cancer, I thought I would never be able to stop crying, so I understand your feelings. Have a good sleep tonight and remember there are lots of us on this site who you can talk to. ... View more

Oh wow wow wow. After reading all about Pabs Place I felt like a little kid in a lolly shop. Your idea is absolutely fantastic. I cannot offer any advice as I do not have a business brain or anything close to it! All I can do is wish you all the best for your wonderful innovative project. I agree with Joyhoney - get the pollies on board - promote promote. There has got to be someone out there who is just waiting for a venture such as this to come along so they can do something worthwhile with their millions - wish it was me - most unlikely. As Joyhoney said- keep promoting yourself and your dream. GOOD LUCK and Tulip (my darling 'sensitive'cat sends her best too). ... View more

Willow, my heart really goes out to you. You are carrying an enormous burden with your illness and your Mum and Dad with their problems. Thank God this site is available because we all need to get our innermost feelings out and what better way to do it than type madly for a while and just let everything you are feeling appear on the screen- it really is very therapeutic. As for 'self-indulgent' - that word should not even be in the vocabulary of a cancer patient! Even though to us who are reading your story, you seem like super woman - you are not, so please don't try and do things on your own - as others have advised, enquire about what help is available for you- you maybe pleasantly surprised. While the weight of the world is on you and that is certainly how it must feel, you must still remember that you too are ill and need some type of respite from all the demands. I know it is easier said than done - but you do definitely need time out, it's not something you may like to do - it's something you HAVE to do for your own health, both mentally and physically. Think about who you could contact - the Cancer Council helpline is a good starting point, then follow it through- nothing too demanding, just a few hours having a massage or a manicure or if you really can't handle people, book into a motel for a few hours or a night for some total peace and quiet. Whatever you decide to do, I hope it gives you some time to collect your thoughts and hopefully find (with help) some much needed assistance. Everyone is thinking of you and that includes me and of course Tulip my extremely sensitive cat - she is!!! bye for now xxooxxoo ... View more

Teacher Mum, I have told you on other occasions that I think you are a strong and remarkable woman - I do more so now. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday and I hope and pray everything goes well for you and whatever the outcome - you will cope. xxx meeow (my sensitive little cat sends her love too). ... View more

Hi Sailor I hope everything is good with you. It has been quite a while since I have read a post from you so I sincerely hope you are ok. I saw Joe last week - he is fantastic- I told him about this site and that we use aliases and therefore anonymous. I mentioned you and the fact that you held him in high regard - huge smile came over his face then he said "well that makes 2 of you" - my sister piped up "3". I have no idea how much longer I will be on chemo and Avastin for my liver tumours, but my tumour levels have dropped from 224 to 18 - pretty damn good!! Wish I could muster up some excitement and enthusiasm, but I think they were flushed away over the last 3 weeks. Anyway, take care and hope to read some of your brilliance soon. J alias CATS meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeow ... View more

Versaillon - I am so happy for you both. You said Rob was diagnosed with bowel cancer in July last year, I was diagnosed with the same in August last year. Wow to be told you are cancer free is the best news I could ever hope for so I can understand your exhilaration. You said it has renewed your strength to finish off the treatment - I understand that - having a hard time of chemo myself. Also I am so happy that things are looking so much better on the financial front. Don't take anything for granted and have a wonderful life together. ... View more

This must be so devastating for you and your boys, my heart really goes out to you. I have an 8 year old nephew and a 6 year old niece - they hate the fact that I have cancer, although I try my hardest to be my 'normal' 'weird' self so they do not really see too much of the horrible times. When my niece says she doesn't know what she would do without me - that reduces me to tears. My nephew does not say too much, but I see him watching me and if I cough or sneeze - just normal everyday things - he is there with a very serious face asking if I am ok. With cancer everyone suffers, but I truly believe it is the cruelest thing in the world where a child is concerned - whether they have cancer or they are exposed to it through someone they love. I wish you strength to get through this. J.x ... View more

Joyhoney good on you - do you want to borrow/keep my ex husband ? His family - bikers from the 70's when they were called 'bikies'. He and his brother, sister and mates, covered in tattoos would wreak havoc wherever they went -in the nicest possible way or so they would say!! Bunch of absolute nutters - no I wouldn't wish them on you or on anyone for that matter. One thing, they wouldn't let anyone give you any crap!! BORN TO BE WILD = GO FOR IT. ... View more

Teacher mum - you are the real inspiration - thank you for taking this on for all of us who do not have a say in our hair loss. I hope you raise bucket loads of money and are seriously recognised for your great heart. And most importantly - take care of yourself. xxoo ... View more