October 2021
John I hope all is well with you and your family. Just curious how things are going. I'm waiting to find if I have cancer. Reading your blog brings back memories of my father. I can't remember him ever telling me that he loved me. My kids hear it from me and how proud I'm of them all the time. I like to use the hard things in life to make my family stronger and better. If I do have cancer my family is going to see me as a strong role model. Even if at times I have to fake a smile
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March 2013
Hi there, another night,havent been on here in ages now, but thought i'd drop back in to say hello. Since I was last on my relationship has taken a turn for the worse. I am living with my fiancee but she is so negative about everything and claims I have put her through hell since we moved in together. I dont know what she means exactly by this.. I ask her for specifics and she wont give them. We havent had a relationship of any sort for about 6 months. We have tried counselling and that hasnt worked. So now I have decided to take the bull by the horns so to speak and get out. She is supposed to be my carer, but if this is caring i think Id prefer to die alone. Even her own family advises me to end it, that she will never change. I just wish I'd known all this before we bought a house together. All I wanted was someone to love and be loved by till I am no more, looks like that aint happenin anytime soon, oh well 😞
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December 2011
My daughter watched The Mighty Boosh when she was recovering at home from her chemo etc.Anything to take the mind off what is happening is good.
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October 2011
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October 2011
Hi there Jane and welcome to the site. Sorry to hear of the bad news for both your partner and yourself. I know from my own experience that hearing others say sorry doesnt make much difference when all you want is for the damn thing to go away so you can resume normal life. I was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer but am not experiencing too many side effects of it as yet, probably as I haven't started chemotherapy. The worst I've been through so far is the change of medication for another condition I have. I started that yesterday and its really hit me hard. Feel free to share what you feel with all of us here. I havent been here for a while but intend to make it online daily now. Will be thinking of both you and your partner so keep me updated on how things are going for you both.
John
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October 2011
It is sad that this happened just when life for you was great and you were about to start a terrific new phase. At least you have your fiance for support. I guess you'll be her support at times too. It's sad that it was not caught early also but it sounds like you are about to get the best treatment. I know the waiting is stressful but remember it's the best that can be done. Try to enjoy the party . I can't think of anything to make you feel better , sorry .
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October 2011
Hi John, Sorry to hear your bad news, life can be totally unfair at times! My husband John has stage 4 cancer & is now into his 14th month since diagnosis. When he was first told he had cancer I tried to talk him into going overseas but he wouldn't, we've managed a few trips away in Australia instead. My advice is travel as much as you can now! John is at the stage where he can hardly walk to the bathroom. From my experience of caring for John, one of the most important things you should do is exercise. When John first started doing Chemo we treated him like an invalid which was the wrong thing to do, his muscles started to waste away because we did everything for him, once we made him exercise he was a lot better. Try to keep fit even though the chemo will make you feel like crap, stay positive, do as much as you can & enjoy each day as it comes.
Hope you had a wonderful engagement party!
Barbara
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September 2011
That's great news John - was really hoping there was something positive on its way for you. Actually, it sounds like a few positives now 🙂
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September 2011
Hang in there John and keep us posted. Hopefully there's some good news tucked in there.
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