Hi afitzgerald123, In my opinion it would be best to get it checked out by your GP or specialist, to put your mind at rest. Budgie ... View more

Hi CURLA, Unfortunately, there's probably not much more you can do, but take a big deep breathe & keep going. Try not to think about how long your husband's had chemo, nor how much longer he has to come. My thoughts are that if you can't fix something, there's no point in worrying about it. Believe me, it saves a lot of stress. Wishing you the best Budgie ... View more

I wish you well with your treatment, whatever it involves. Your fitness may take a long time to come back, may not reach your pre-cancer level for ages, but don't give up. 😉 Budgie ... View more

Hi @Eddie77, Sorry to hear you have cancer. Do you know what stage you're at? The tiredness will stay with you while you're on chemo, & possibly after. The best thing to combat fatigue/tiredness is exercise. Take it easily if you're really tired, & gradually work up to doing a good amount for you - at least ½ an hour a day if you can. Another thing is to only do what you need to do to try & conserve your energy. All the best Budgie ... View more

I'm pleased for you @AlfHam. Its wonderful that you're getting so much better. Keep at it & try not to worry about the next scan. I know there will always be that apprehension that the cancer has come back, but as long as you're doing the scans every 6 months, you'll be able to stay ontop of it, & catch it early if it does return. All the best 🙂 Budgie ... View more

Hi, My family, well unfortunately my eldest sister died in 2003 after suffering for 11 years with remissions & reoccurences. My second eldest sister has been in remission now for nearly 20 years, & my MIL is doing well too. I wish you all the best for your coming op & treatments. I'm sure things will go well. Dont forget to ask questions of your treatment team. The only silly question is the one that isn't asked. There are people on this site too, who can help with remedies etc for any side effects you may suffer. Cheers Budgie ... View more

Hi @Andz, If the mouth ulcers get too sore, see if your GP will prescibe some lignocaine/lidocaine for you. It is fantastic stuff for taking the pain away. Budie ... View more

Hi @Dana99, This absolutely happens to an awful lot of people. Relationships go straight to the 'too hard' basket when cancer rears its ugly head. Not all the time - there are some wonderful people who stick by you, no matter what. Anyway, welcome to this site. You are here now, & there are alot of good people who can offer you advice, lend an ear when you need to download, & you have the opportunity to just write all your frustrations away. Both of my older sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer before they turned 40, & my mother-in-law was diagnosed a couple of years ago. Cancer is a terrible disease & it's everywhere. There have been alot of advancements made in the treatment of breast cancer though, & the survival rates are good. Have you decided on your treatment options? Budgie ... View more

That's what we're here for. 😉 ... View more

I'm sorry you've broken your foot. I know they take a long time to heal properly. Even if you can't play anymore, are there other ways you could be involved? If your family are all struggling, maybe you could find somewhere that will give you group therapy sessions? It's just an idea to think about. You ate right in saying that sometimes a stranger is best to talk with - there's no preconceived ideas etc. I hope you find some relief. 🙂 ... View more