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Great news BEp & Charles!!
Dynamix - glad to hear things are responding!!
R32 - I'll keep my fingers crossed too
Dynamix - glad to hear things are responding!!
R32 - I'll keep my fingers crossed too
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As a relatively new member of Snet I read this entire thread for the first time tonight. Must admit to having wept openly while doing so.
Sometimes Snet can seem like a "mud slinging" competition, but on reading this thread I found the support that Snet members gave Sara in her time of need quite heartwarming, in particular the empathy shown by Les and Dynamix (and the way each was able to be the other's "rock"). Most impressive of course was the fortitude and courage shown by Sara herself.
Something for Snet to be proud of I think.
Sometimes Snet can seem like a "mud slinging" competition, but on reading this thread I found the support that Snet members gave Sara in her time of need quite heartwarming, in particular the empathy shown by Les and Dynamix (and the way each was able to be the other's "rock"). Most impressive of course was the fortitude and courage shown by Sara herself.
Something for Snet to be proud of I think.
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Originally Posted by little-ginge
Hope all goes well, Leslie
best luck to every one else who is suffering, or who have people that they are close to with the big C.
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good luck everyone
i am glad this thread is still helping people, it helped me no end
xmas is going to be very difficult for me this year, but things are a bit easier to deal with now, getting there...
i am glad this thread is still helping people, it helped me no end
xmas is going to be very difficult for me this year, but things are a bit easier to deal with now, getting there...
Originally Posted by little-ginge
Great news BEp & Charles!!
Dynamix - glad to hear things are responding!!
R32 - I'll keep my fingers crossed too
Dynamix - glad to hear things are responding!!
R32 - I'll keep my fingers crossed too
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
As a relatively new member of Snet I read this entire thread for the first time tonight. Must admit to having wept openly while doing so.
Sometimes Snet can seem like a "mud slinging" competition, but on reading this thread I found the support that Snet members gave Sara in her time of need quite heartwarming, in particular the empathy shown by Les and Dynamix (and the way each was able to be the other's "rock"). Most impressive of course was the fortitude and courage shown by Sara herself.
Something for Snet to be proud of I think.
Sometimes Snet can seem like a "mud slinging" competition, but on reading this thread I found the support that Snet members gave Sara in her time of need quite heartwarming, in particular the empathy shown by Les and Dynamix (and the way each was able to be the other's "rock"). Most impressive of course was the fortitude and courage shown by Sara herself.
Something for Snet to be proud of I think.
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
As a relatively new member of Snet I read this entire thread for the first time tonight. Must admit to having wept openly while doing so.
Sometimes Snet can seem like a "mud slinging" competition, but on reading this thread I found the support that Snet members gave Sara in her time of need quite heartwarming, in particular the empathy shown by Les and Dynamix (and the way each was able to be the other's "rock"). Most impressive of course was the fortitude and courage shown by Sara herself.
Something for Snet to be proud of I think.
Sometimes Snet can seem like a "mud slinging" competition, but on reading this thread I found the support that Snet members gave Sara in her time of need quite heartwarming, in particular the empathy shown by Les and Dynamix (and the way each was able to be the other's "rock"). Most impressive of course was the fortitude and courage shown by Sara herself.
Something for Snet to be proud of I think.
i am still struggling with the loss of my mum, but i am able to cope as i have a lot of friends and family around me. my nan, mums mother, is finding it incredibaly hard to cope as my mum was the center of her life. that role has now fallen on me, so i am very busy atm which is a good thing as it stops me dwelling on the gaping hole that my mum has left
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thanks for those words, much appreciated
i am still struggling with the loss of my mum, but i am able to cope as i have a lot of friends and family around me. my nan, mums mother, is finding it incredibaly hard to cope as my mum was the center of her life. that role has now fallen on me, so i am very busy atm which is a good thing as it stops me dwelling on the gaping hole that my mum has left
i am still struggling with the loss of my mum, but i am able to cope as i have a lot of friends and family around me. my nan, mums mother, is finding it incredibaly hard to cope as my mum was the center of her life. that role has now fallen on me, so i am very busy atm which is a good thing as it stops me dwelling on the gaping hole that my mum has left
Your fortitude is very humbling.
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Originally Posted by sarasquares
thanks for those words, much appreciated
i am still struggling with the loss of my mum, but i am able to cope as i have a lot of friends and family around me. my nan, mums mother, is finding it incredibaly hard to cope as my mum was the center of her life. that role has now fallen on me, so i am very busy atm which is a good thing as it stops me dwelling on the gaping hole that my mum has left
i am still struggling with the loss of my mum, but i am able to cope as i have a lot of friends and family around me. my nan, mums mother, is finding it incredibaly hard to cope as my mum was the center of her life. that role has now fallen on me, so i am very busy atm which is a good thing as it stops me dwelling on the gaping hole that my mum has left
Andy Mc
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bollox - found out my mums test results today - she had been in hospital for the past week with reduced mobility in her legs and very vague to talkk to. She had a CT scan last monday and highlighted that they needed to do an MRI. This was supposed to be done on Wednesday but got put off to thursday. Results were supposed to be given on friday but finally today we heard that they have discovered 3 secondary tumors on her brain.
They have recommended Radiotherapy for this but not sure how quickly this will happen cos weeks pass whilst they faff around with the fingers stuck up their own ar3es.
Pissed off, angry, tired and thoroughly depressed.
Mum is gutted too after the good news a few weeks ago only to find that the cancer had moved on within her to find a new breeding ground.
Havent a clue what is in store for her but just keep thinking bad thoughts.
They have recommended Radiotherapy for this but not sure how quickly this will happen cos weeks pass whilst they faff around with the fingers stuck up their own ar3es.
Pissed off, angry, tired and thoroughly depressed.
Mum is gutted too after the good news a few weeks ago only to find that the cancer had moved on within her to find a new breeding ground.
Havent a clue what is in store for her but just keep thinking bad thoughts.
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Dynamix- really sorry to hear your mums news. Whatever is in store, take each day as it comes - try not to dwell on the bad thoughts.
Give your mum a huge hug
LG
Give your mum a huge hug
LG
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I hope it all goes well for your Mum, stay positive for your mums sake. lot of people do survive these days.
I was first diagnosed in 1994, still here and battling the second bout, last weeks appointment was postponed, off to see the oncologist tomorrow.
I was first diagnosed in 1994, still here and battling the second bout, last weeks appointment was postponed, off to see the oncologist tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by dynamix
bollox - found out my mums test results today - she had been in hospital for the past week with reduced mobility in her legs and very vague to talkk to. She had a CT scan last monday and highlighted that they needed to do an MRI. This was supposed to be done on Wednesday but got put off to thursday. Results were supposed to be given on friday but finally today we heard that they have discovered 3 secondary tumors on her brain.
They have recommended Radiotherapy for this but not sure how quickly this will happen cos weeks pass whilst they faff around with the fingers stuck up their own ar3es.
Pissed off, angry, tired and thoroughly depressed.
Mum is gutted too after the good news a few weeks ago only to find that the cancer had moved on within her to find a new breeding ground.
Havent a clue what is in store for her but just keep thinking bad thoughts.
They have recommended Radiotherapy for this but not sure how quickly this will happen cos weeks pass whilst they faff around with the fingers stuck up their own ar3es.
Pissed off, angry, tired and thoroughly depressed.
Mum is gutted too after the good news a few weeks ago only to find that the cancer had moved on within her to find a new breeding ground.
Havent a clue what is in store for her but just keep thinking bad thoughts.
as you know my mums cancer went to her brain. some of her movements became very limited, thats how it was discovered. she had one tumour on each side of the brain. she was offered radiotherapy, which she had. they told her that it can prematurley age the brain but as it was terminal it wasnt an issue. she was put on steroids to reduce the swelling, this helped hugely, she got all her functions back. we were told that the brain tumours responded to the treatment, but sadly because of the nature os secondry brain tumours i lost her about 3 months later. the treatment made her very unwell, more so that the radiotherapy to her chest. we will never know if the treatment worked.
we were grateful towards the end that it would be the brain cancer that would be the thing that finally took my mum as she suffered less pain.
i know you must be going through hell. one minute you are up the the next you are face down on the floor. you may even turn another corner yet, who knows. if you need to pm me for whatever reason, please do.
you and your mum have been very brave, dont give up now, she needs every ounce of strength you have. can you pass on my good wishes to your family for me
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I am desperately sorry to hear about your mother Duncan, it really is awful to get slammed down again like that. I have no illusions myself but we have to keep hope alive about it all.
I hope above all that the treatment will be effective and that you will get good news again in the future. Doesn't need me to say how much she needs your support. My sincere best wishes to you both.
Les
I hope above all that the treatment will be effective and that you will get good news again in the future. Doesn't need me to say how much she needs your support. My sincere best wishes to you both.
Les
