Hi Emma, I was just going through those feelings over the past few weeks. I was expecting a radiation treatment I have had & hated in the past. Fortunately, with COVID and a few medical issues I have, it’s been postponed for 6 months. What I did do to prepare myself was abstain from stimulants, coffee / tea and drugs / alcohol. I bought a oil burner and some essential oils which, believe it or not, do have a calming effect. I also avoided negative influences in my life, especially my brother. I stopped taking his calls and kept away from his negativity. Emma, I haven’t had chemo, but I know it’s not pleasant, I am not trained in any medical field. I just have a few life experiences and am fairly observant. Your a mother, that must bring you great joy, but a few worries too. How old are the kids? Your only 45, are the kids at a age where they can listen to you with open ears. Are you able to talk about your health with them? Is there family or a close friend you can sit with and open your heart to. Failing all of that, there are trained people at Life Line, Beyond Blue and most hospitals, who are happy to help. I hope you can get through the first session without too many issues, paving a way for more stress free procedures as required. We, as a group are in similar situations & everyone wants to help. Keep us posted, take care of yourself, breathe deeply, when you feel a bit pressured. I’m sure you’re going to be great. Lindsay❤️     ... View more

Hi all,   Wasn’t great news on Wednesday. A couple of extra spots. Talked about another round of Lutate. I had 1 session in November 2018, it affected my blood count and bone marrow? The team thought it best to put off the rest off the other 3. Bummer, not happy. What are you going to do? Today a meeting with the NETs team. Small growth on the pancreas, liver Mets are only minimal. Long story short. My oncologist thinks with COVID, my previous reaction to Lutate and my general good health, it’s less dangerous to monitor from my local hospital than to do the trips to Sydney. Great news, but not too great.   Lindsay ... View more

Great pic Kate, thanks for sharing and, the well wishes for tomorrow. Should be OK. ... View more

Terrific kJ, it’s great to see & hear of normality out there.  I hope you & the gang can hit the road together really soon. At the moment, we need to be a little careful thought.   As Australians, were not accustomed to being told when and where we can go, not to mention who with.   Oh well, just another challenge I guess. Not a big price to pay.   Stay healthy, you and your wife.   Cheers.....Lindsay ... View more

Thanks kJ, you gotta love those granddaughters.!!! & sometimes their partners, he sounds like a good one. ... View more

Thanks for the heads up Budgie. I’m pleased all went well today, you’ll need to get in to have your right eye done. Brand new you.   Fingers crossed for your partner Wednesday. I hope that’s a success too.  I don’t mind you asking about the clinic.   I was told that the tumour on my pancreas has spread and grown. I had scans last Wednesday & Thursday as a check on my secondary cancer in the liver. This coming Wednesday is a meeting with the liver specialist to go over those scans & blood tests. All will be OK I’m sure.  I’ll post a report on the result.   Thanks for asking, Great news for you today, let’s double it up on Thursday, for your partner.   Lindsay ... View more

Hi kJ,   Good luck !!!!! Firstly with the car today 🤞and secondly,  more importantly , with CT results, Wednesday.   Keep away from those COVID- 19 carriers....... Lindsay   ... View more

Let us all know how it goes today Budgie. I’m sure it’ll be ok. Let’s hope. Fingers crossed for your partners spinal surgery news, What a pain in the neck, that’s going to be “ pun intended”. I’ll keep a close eye on that outcome, Wednesday. Just so happens, I’ll be in the liver clinic for a couple of hours, Wednesday. I’ll keep in touch, from this iPad, if I can.   Thoughts are with you both. .....Lindsay😁 ... View more

Hi Budgie,   Well today’s the day. That cataract in the left eye, gone. That’s what I’m hoping for. I hope it’s a great outcome. My everything is crossed.   Lindsay. 🤞👍 ... View more

Hi Sch,   Thanks for your reply. Merrill Vapour Gloves are a brand of Barefoot shoe. I haven’t tried those after the experience I had with ALTRA ZERO DROP. Many years ago running magazine writers beat them up into a frenzy. I tried them over a couple of hundred kilometres and about 3 months. Just not suited to me & my gait. Yes, I have had my running all but stopped due to my cancer. I have, as a result of a few procedures, four hernias. I have 2 inguinal, an umbilical and a abdominal hernia. These hernias make it very painful to run. I have seen a surgeon, in the hope of having the 2 hernias in my groin repaired. He is reluctant right now due to my future upcoming cancer treatment, with Lutate. And no I don’t mind you asking. I sometimes find it cathartic to write about those running days. My wife loved the camaraderie of the runners, their families and the travel. The racing season was happy times for her. Kept her mind off her cancer. So no, ask away Sch, I’m a open book.   thanks once again for the personal response ........Lindsay   ... View more