I don't wish to hijack, but my Mum had her op today, in at 07:30, out again by the time I went round at 20:30..
Lump-ectomy.. she's sporting a wrist band stating "Caution, Radioactive"... !!! presumably from whatever dose of treatment they gave her as a first off..
I don't wish to hijack, but my Mum had her op today, in at 07:30, out again by the time I went round at 20:30..
Lump-ectomy.. she's sporting a wrist band stating "Caution, Radioactive"... !!! presumably from whatever dose of treatment they gave her as a first off..
Tonight I took part in swimathon - the worlds biggest swim - and (successfully) swam 5K in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
When I got to 180 (ish) lengths my arms were absolutely aching and I wanted to stop, but I thought of this thread, and how I hadn't replied... And what the two of you, like many other people were/would be/have been and are going through.
And it REALLY kept me going.
So I needed to come back here, not just because I didn't want to read and run, but because I wanted to say thank you.
Whatever the results, whatever the news - you are amazing strong people, and you cam get through it!!
Thinking of you, wishing you both well.
Elaine x
Thank you Elaine. Without people like you and all the other fantastic people doing sponsored events to support and help the funding of cancer research and the fantastic Marie Curie nurses, The Mac nurses,the wonderful charities that support so many aspects of cancers and the on going effects of it on not just the patient but the families too, I honestly feel that treatments and support would not be as far forward as they are.
One of the avenues I want to explore when we return to the U.K. is the possibility of training to work in some sort of support capacity for cancer patients and their families even if at my advanced age it has to be in a voluntary capacity.
:thankyou: Thanks for the support Sue
I managed to raise £236 (so far) online, £100 at a fundraiser, another £87 last night and I am doing my final fundraiser tomorrow night! So in all I am hoping to have raised £600.
Where about's will you be located in the UK? I work for Marie Curie (Cumbria, Lancashrie and the Isle of Man) so if it was MC you wanted to voulenteer for just let me know, or I can put you in touch with people in that area/send you out details (if you wanted - hope you don't think I'm being pushy!)
Any more news from the hospital at all? Hope you're keeping well x
Hi Sue,
Just checking yr thread for news, don't wana go without saying hi xx
Will POP by again tonight,
Lots of luv xx
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