Wow, you've certainly done some damage to yourself. Were you practising stunts for some of your books? 😉 They sound like a great read too. I like a bit of horror - not too much. I love the idea of collecting your mum's recipes. I think all "pets" can pick up on their owners needs. They're part of the family more than they are pets. Turkish vans are supposed to like water, aren't they? Does yours? They're gorgeous too. Keep up with the exercises, & I hope you heal up soon. Cheers ... View more

Good news @TS228, I'm very glad & hope you continue to feel better. I'm very happy to have been here for you 😉 Take care ... View more

Hi TS, I'm hoping things will be fine for you. Try not to worry 😊 . At the end of the day, if the worst comes, we are here for you. Take care Budgie ... View more

Glad to hear it. 😊 👍 ... View more

Hi @TS228, Don't worry! I know it's easier said than done, but really, worrying will do more harm than good. Its great that you're having an ultrasound because you've started the ball rolling. Pain around the naval area could be any number of things, not necessarily cancer. It could be a hernia, appendicitis or gall stones. Just wait for a few more days & you'll have the results. Then, if its cancer, you'll deal with it. There is absolutely no point in worrying. Chin up! Budgie ... View more

Welcome to the Community @anzu2snow. I'm sorry it's under such awful circumstances. Breast cancer runs in my family too. My eldest sister was diagnosed at 36 & died at 46. My 2nd eldest sister was diagnosed at 40. She's still with us in remission. My mother died from a cancer of unknown primary, but they are pretty sure it was ovarian. I had a radical hysterectomy back in 2009. I think that has prevented me from having breast cancer so, but instead I'm suffering from terminal kidney cancer. I also have bone mets. Very painful when they're starting. What are the titles & genre of the books you've written? And I'm very glad to hear that you're a cat person 😺 . I love cats, & I'm fortunate to have a ragdoll who loves sitting on my lap & will have conversations with me to no end. She's very demanding. I hope your shoulder is healing well. I know some drugs can inhibit the healing process. I'm glad you've reached out to us here, & hope you can find answers to the question that may pop up. Budgie ... View more

My husband & I always joke about things, so please feel free to continue  to joke away 😉 .  I agree, you have to stay positive, & joking about death & cancer is a wonderful way to cope. That hat!   It was my favourite.   We've lived in Darwin a few times & I never went anywhere without it. ... View more

Hi @cemo-queen ,   What type of cancer do you have?  Yes, 6 years is a long time to be on chemo.  I, myself have been on a daily dose of chemo now for 8 years.  I was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer in Aug 2012.  Had my right kidney removed, then 2 weeks later, straight onto chemo.  Been on it ever since - different types of course, as I  built up immunity to one, I had to start on a different one.  But, I've just about been thru all of the ones available to me.  So I keep my fingers crossed & my thought positive that this one will continue working for me for a long time yet.   Budgie ... View more

Hi @Itsangie, I'm sorry to hear your father's got cancer. Don't blame yourself or feel guilty, its not your fault he's sick. He probably shouldn't have waited so long to be checked out, but that was his choice. It is very important though that he listens to his body now. If he feels that something isn't right, he should have it checked out. Problems can arise after surgery. When he had the severe stomach ache, did he report it to his surgeon? Perhaps something has happened that shouldn't have. He should get a CT scan done to put his mind at rest. This can be organised by his GP or surgeon. Don't give up hope just yet. It's still early days. If he's not eating or drinking much, maybe he needs to have some dietary supplements like Sustagen, etc. Try to keep his water intake up too. Don't forget to take time out for yourself at least every week. You will need it. Look after you as well as him. Budgie ... View more

Hi @Itstime, At the end of the day, it's your choice, but I just think it's a shame if you give up. That's just my opinion. Yes, its hard & I know it will get more horrible & more painful, but in the end, everyone looses. It's just the journey that differs, & it depends on what you can put up with. I assume from what you've said, you live alone. That in itself can make living with cancer almost unbearable. Have you had any counselling? If you haven't yet travelled that path, I would really suggest you do. There are alot of avenues open for that, & I very much hope you try before giving in. You never know what is hiding just around the corner. Budgie ... View more