January 2013
Gosh , I wrote that 2.5yrs ago. Mum only has spots in her lungs now, the bowel and liver are clear. We call it maintenance on her lung (every day with tablets and fortnightly infusion)
She has come along way and u are right, everyone responds differently! She looks really well, and feels pretty good in comparison at the start! Bloody cancer, ping off!!
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January 2013
Wow what a card for you all to be dealt. Sorry to hear Randi. I hope being together at home can bring some comfort, and you receive lots of support for him, yourself and boys. Talk lots, and use us! XO
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January 2013
Hi, sorry to hear about your sister. My mum was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer at 60. (What a present for her 60th hey!?) Dr removed the tumour (10cm) in bowel, tried chemo on liver(tumour was size of an egg), but operated after that didn't work and her liver regenerated, how great are some organs!? She also has some small spots on her lung, which are treated with chemo, its maintenance, but she looks so well, and feels pretty good in comparison to the earlier treatments. its Been 2 yrs now And its Been a Never ending rollercoaster, but I think your sister will have her age on her side, she is young, and sounds like a great supportive family right behind her. do you plan on going to the treatments with her? That would be a great help to have company and someone to test patience with in the waiting rooms 😉 yawn 😉 I remember talking to a Dr who I met at dancing, and she told me she had seen many people bounce back from this, that made me feel good too :)keep us up-to-date with how she goes...and you xo
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December 2010
Why is National Children's Memorial Day held so close to Xmas?
It's painful enough that this time of year is missing a special little boy, who should be opening presents with his family, who would be taking training wheels off his bike, who would be getting ready for Pre-School next year, and the list goes on.
This will be our 3rd Rememberance Evening and I think I might have the courage to read my poem in front of all the other parents who have also lost their little ones. Who ever said this gets easier can come along to this and see and feel the heart-ache in the room. It doesn't get any easier at all, I'm still getting used to the new normal.
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October 2010
Hi there
Well my mum's surgery in next Friday. She completed 5 wks of radiation and chemo, it knocked her around - but she powered through. Pain killers, a ring cushion, paw paw ointment etc were close friends of hers.
One thing I don't understand is why haven't the Dr's ordered a scan before this surgery? Don't they want to see how the treatment worked before they operate?
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June 2010
Thankyou Samex, I'm glad you wrote. I'm glad you are well too.
My mum has a 'break' this week then onto the next dose next week before radiation. She has been out a few times and I can see that makes her feel a bit better.
Thank you so much for your support. xxxxx
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June 2010
Thankyou Julie & Vinouche
Mum's side effects so far have been the tingly finger tips, loss of appetite, exhaustion and nausea. And pain and discomfort in her backside. She looks so pale and skinny, I hate seeing her unwell. I cross my fingers everyday that she feels more comfortable soon, and when I don't dwell on it - I wish with all my might she will pull through this.
Thankyou so much for your support. xxxxx
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June 2010
Hi,
I'm new to this site. I'm 31 and I lost my first child when he was 1 year old to a brain tumour (PNET) in 2007. My mum (60) has been diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer in 2010 (she has just started her first round of chemo, and radiation is to start in July). Now with my mum being sick, I can't help but feel defeated after our first experience with cancer was so quick and tragic. I know everyone responds to treatment differently, but I just can't help but feel our family is going to loose again. I used to be a very optimistic person, but that characteristic disappeared 3 years ago 😞
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