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Dads small cell cancer

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Posted 20 Mar 2015 at 00:03

Thanks Mo Dad did ask so did Mum or as the chemo nurse calls her "the boss" they said they werent even on the system The images one week after the ct was done.Mum was cross as you get hyped up for good or bad news.Anyway Dad seemed happy enough this week so that is the main thing,life cant only be chemo or scan results can it.im so busy doing double shifts i guess i will hear soon enough and i hope it is good news :) Take care Paula xx

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Posted 24 Mar 2015 at 22:55

Dads been admitted to hospital passing alot of blood in his urine.He had a call chemo is cancelled due to low white blood cells so is in isolation to prevent infection.He is on antibiotic drip.Mum sees the onco weds with him to chase up ct and bone scan results everything crossed for him (them) xx

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Posted 24 Mar 2015 at 23:00

Prayers and best wishes to you all.


Chris.

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Posted 24 Mar 2015 at 23:08
Paula

just to let you know that I am thinking of you all, your Dad is in the best possible place right now he needs medical care on hand to help him through this.

xx

Mo

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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 00:32

Cookiegirl, I hope dad is more comfortable soon x

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 07:38

Thank you all.Off to take Mum to the hospital and she will be demanding answers ha ha.They call her the boss but as she has had alot of chemo herself she knows the score.Dad has been so good the last 2 weeks going to Rugby and decoarating the house to make it more sellable when he is no longer here.(it is immaculate already).
Bless him i hate seeing him vunerable as he is such a strong get on with it type of man. xxx update later

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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 09:11

Just to let you know that I am thinking of Mum and Dad for you Paula , I hope that they can get Dad stabalised and back home soon.

BFN

Julie X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 10:47

many thanks Trevor/Julie he has had 3 bags of antibiotics and is in isolation slept well Mum was told the cancer is causing the bleed eventhough he has had 3 chemos so far on a reduced dose as last time he developed an infection.We should get bone scan and ct scan results from 3 weeks ago !! Off to hosp now Paula xxx

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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 18:31

seen Dad he is in good spirits and several bags of antibiotics later feels good.He has to stay another night.Mum mentioned spots on bone scan and he said he maybe getting radiotherapy at a different hospital.He saw an onco who reassurred him and i think he sees his consultant thursday.Love to all on here on journeys of your own and thank you for all the support Paula xx

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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 21:00
Good news thanks Paula

hope your Dad is home tomorrow as planned

xx

Mo

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Posted 25 Mar 2015 at 22:19
Your dad is quite a man Paula, there's me reading this backwards and finding him decorating a couple of weeks ago!

With that spirit in him he should be home soonest and hopefully feeling a lot better. Hugs to you and mum.

Love Allison xxx

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Posted 26 Mar 2015 at 18:45

Dads home several bags of antibiotics later.The chemo isnt working sadly so some radiotherapy is being lined up to target certain areas He was in good spirits all things considered.Yes Allison he was moving the grankids wendy house when the bleeding started he forgets he isnt 40 something and has cancer lol xx

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Posted 26 Mar 2015 at 21:27

Paula , I am glad that Dad is home but sad to read that Chemo is not working, he sounds like a real trouper moving the Wendy House with all of his problems it just shows the strength of character that he has.

Thinking of you. X

BFN

Julie X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 10 Apr 2015 at 12:29

Update Dad has seemed more like his old self.He was told thur the cancer has spread and is in his bones too which i suspected,Radiotherapy at another hospital is being arranged for a weeks course,We are taking things as they come and mum shows amazing positivity although this must be terribly hard for them both xx

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Posted 10 Apr 2015 at 13:37
Paula

your Dad has been putting up a terrific fight against small cell PCa, he is one tough Man. I am sure the love, support and help he gets from you and your Mum, friends and family is a big help.

I hope the next treatment provides more relief

Best wishes

xx

Mo

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Posted 10 Apr 2015 at 17:28
Hi Paula

good to read your update Mum and Dad are being so positive no matter what is being thrown at them hope the RTH helps with the spread to the bones..

You are a great help to your Dad no need to tell you that Carolann was always there for Eric with their wicked sence of humour he hated the looking for symphathy route.

Sending you best wishes to you and family

Carol

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Posted 10 Apr 2015 at 22:20

I have been thinking of you Paula , it is good to hear that your Dad is more like his old self and that both Mum and Dad are being positive. I hope the RT gives relief . As Mo says you are such a supportive daughter and I suspect that both your Mum and Dad know just how special you are.

BFN

Julie X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 11 Apr 2015 at 08:13

Im sure they find me a bit of a pain to be honest as i would love to wrap them in cotton wool ha ha.Seeing them both going through the chemo and ops has been hard.I would do anything to take their pain away.
I agree carol we used to push each other around in mums wheel chair when she had one in her sitting room.Mum laughed so much when her stitches were taken out from major abdo surgery her wound undid like a zip !! so she was rushed off in an ambulance and we were told not to worry.
thanks everyone and i hope they win something on the Grand national and you guys too xxx

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Posted 18 Apr 2015 at 18:15

sad times this week .Dad called to say the cancer has spread and radiotherapy is palliative.
He has spoken to all his adult children and may have to stop driving,The cancer is in his ribs and spine too.I had pretty much guessed this would be the news but its still heartbreaking.He told one sibling he has felt like he was dying for a while now and it is a relief almost to hear it has.
I/ we will do all we can for him and he will get asigned to the hospice at home nurses again.
i know he has had longer than many with this blooming aggressive type and cannot imagine him not dashing around and driving everywhere xx Counting my blessings he has had some cancer freetime.

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Posted 18 Apr 2015 at 18:38
Paula

My heart goes out to you and your family it is so sad when the disease progresses beyond the treatable.

Your Dad is a brave man and he will deal with all that comes with terrific dignity. The hospice team will help all of you as well.

If there is anything you want to ask or talk about please ask away I will do my very best to answer you honestly and with empathy.

You have and continue to be a wonderful and supportive daughter

Bless you for that.

Xx

Mo

 
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