Cancer SUCKS

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  • Son ishaving treatment today at Prince of Wales Private , not for cancerbut major problems again with back, injured in fall down fire escape stairs some ten years ago. Five ops since and both ankles were broken.

    Blood is withdrawn and spun in Centrifuge and platelets are replaced in body. This can stimulate a recovery in a sluggish area and TV Catalyst showed similar treatment for some types of cancer a few weeks ago. The centrifuged platelets destroy the cancer cells. All still very experimental but amazing to me to see this sort of stuff..
  • ClimacusClimacus Shipmate
    {{ Loth and son }}

    It does sound amazing indeed. Thanks for sharing.
  • Mad CatMad Cat Shipmate Posts: 37
    The oncologist said to Ma Mad Cat at her last appointment: "You can swear." Poor Ma was too overwhelmed to say anything at that point. I'm making up for it now.
  • ClimacusClimacus Shipmate
    {{ Ma Mad Cat and all the mad cats... }}
    Swearing, it turns out, is an incredibly useful part of our linguistic repertoire. Not only has some form of swearing existed since the earliest humans began to communicate, but it has been shown to reduce physical pain, help stroke victims recover their language, and encourage people to work together as a team.

    So says this book
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Doing a lot of it today myself
    Along with composing brilliant entries for my Journal - and then cannot be arsed to get out of bed and write them
  • Bishops FingerBishops Finger Shipmate
    edited May 2019
    Yes, Sweary-Words™ do indeed help, as I know from my own experience.

    Before my brain op, when I was getting progressively weaker, I fell onto the floor in the Episcopal Bath Chamber.

    It took about half-an-hour, and a multiplicity of Sweary-Words, before I managed to squirm, on my back, about three metres along the floor into the saloon (aka lounge), and heave myself upright by means of the sofa.

    The Sweary-Words definitely helped concentrate my mind, and my feeble body.

    Unfortunately, if one is forced (as occasionally happens) to use Sweary-Words in public, e.g. at church, people can get the wrong impression, and go away with the idea that one has Abandoned Oneself To Satan.

    Curse away, peeps - and if you manage to invent some interesting new Sweary-Words, please do feel free to share them with Shipmates!

    (In a plain brown envelope, of course).
  • Last time I was in the hospital, I muttered, "Oh f*** it", while trying to get out of bed. "Ah - you're feeling better!" remarked the nurse who had just appeared.
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Whee - all my bloods and markers are stable so I can carry on with my targeted chemo backed up with nutrition, vitamins, prayers and love.
    Indebted to all for prayers, messages and thoughts

  • That's such good news Galilit
  • That's such good news Galilit

    Yes indeed.

  • AravisAravis Shipmate
    I had a recall today after a routine mammogram. They did an ultrasound and there’s a lump there; they then performed a rather painful biopsy and I now have to wait a week to find out whether the lump is cancerous or not.
    I could really do without this at the moment. It is three weeks yesterday since our lovely cat had to be put down as a result of an aggressive tumour affecting his stomach and liver.
  • So sorry to hear this Aravis. Hope that your biopsy comes back clear.
  • Amen to that.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    Galilit wrote: »
    Whee - all my bloods and markers are stable so I can carry on with my targeted chemo backed up with nutrition, vitamins, prayers and love.
    Indebted to all for prayers, messages and thoughts
    Brava! I am so happy to read this.
    Aravis wrote: »
    I had a recall today after a routine mammogram. They did an ultrasound and there’s a lump there; they then performed a rather painful biopsy and I now have to wait a week to find out whether the lump is cancerous or not.
    I could really do without this at the moment. It is three weeks yesterday since our lovely cat had to be put down as a result of an aggressive tumour affecting his stomach and liver.
    Oh, no. I am so sorry.

    I have now missed four chemo infusions, but the lymphodema in my legs is worse than ever. It's bad enough being bald; could I please get rid of this painful swelling?


  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    edited May 2019
    In my thoughts and prayers, Aravis
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Rossweisse - what a combination of shyte things ... in my thoughts and prayers but forte
  • AravisAravis Shipmate
    Thanks Rossweisse. I’m well aware that there’s not much wrong with me at the moment, though, and it may still be a cyst; it just came as a shock after the cat’s cancer. Hope your lymphoedema reduces; I’ve seen plenty of other people with it (via work) and it’s not pleasant.
  • {{Aravis}} - may next week's news be Good!

    {{Galilit}} and {{Rossweisse}}
  • caroline444caroline444 Shipmate
    edited May 2019
    Galilit - It's good to hear that your treatment, and your responses to it, are progressing well. I hope that continues....

    Avaris - Fingers crossed that the feedback is clear. I too am a great cat lover - and I am sorry about the loss of your beloved cat. They leave a huge gap in our lives when they're gone.

    Rossweisse -You sound as though you are having a tough time. All my very good wishes from here.

  • Rossweisse- a pox on the swelling. Enough already. So sorry.
    Galilit, So happy to hear your positive news.
    Avaris, Praying for good results for you, and peace while you wait for outcome.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    ...Rossweisse -You sound as though you are having a tough time. All my very good wishes from here.
    Yes, I am, in several respects - my own physical stuff, the emotional stuff that can accompany a lot of pain (and attendant lack of sleep), my daughter's accident and crisis. Thank you!


  • idjidj Shipmate Posts: 28
    Prayers offered to everyone who needs them!

    I've been away from the forum and spending time with a dear friend in palliative care, dying due to this %^#*^$ disease. He's having great moments of grace, but has very little time left. He was given 3 months to live 38 or so months ago, and has lived it like a true saint. Now he's just lying in bed letting go slowly. He's only 63 and was a university prof prior to this illness. Fortunately the pc ward takes care of all issues, pain, incontinence, difficulties from previous surgeries, for him, and he takes his time letting go and seeking union with the Eternal. Please pray for A and his family, particularly his daughter who is his youngest and is having the hardest time of his family accepting this.

    And blessings on everyone here!

    (Me? I'm still sick but I'm still here, so it's not all bad!)
  • PigletPiglet All Saints Host, Circus Host
    Adding Aravis and IDJ's A to my litanies with the Almighty, and giving thanks for Galilit's good news.
  • PatdysPatdys Shipmate
    edited June 2019
    Reading and digesting, with a frank discussion with God.
    And my quiet woohoo, wish for good biopsy results, wish for easier times and my 'oh shit, that sucks' for the beloved cat.
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    My drug is sitting at the Local Public Health Pharmacy with my name on but I can't get it because some national committee refused my half-yearly Extension of Treatment request. Which itself was forwarded late because of a local clinic cock-up; even though Loyal Partner went in early last week to set it all up.
    I can't even go and buy it in private (for $zillions) because I have that other one sitting waiting for me in the Public Health System.
    And my oncologist is away overseas as well. (Though it's a small hospital so I can probably get A Letter from The Other Chap). If a letter is enough. It will take days especially if they insist on tests (eg PET-CT)...

    I know that all my kibbutz health people will work extra-hard to help me but it's still The System they are trying to convince and there's only so far A Good Story will get you even in the Middle East

    I am not exactly dying or anything. (Just "terminal"). But I would be in a better medical (and emotional) situation if I had my drugs as prescribed.

    Better have a stiff gin ...
  • TICTH 'systems' that seem to work against the patient....
    :angry:

    Have a stiff GIN, by all means (BTW, that particular gift from God is far more efficacious if capitalised... :wink: ).
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    edited June 2019
    Indeed - poured a generous triple of Bombay Sapphire (with water that had lain in the frig to get rid of The Chemicals), added 2 perfectly cut thin slices of my last organic lemon ... and when I'd knocked that off I received a Message from On High - so I poured another one... and it turned out a double. (There is a squadron of angels in charge of wrist coordination did you know? Both for slicing the lemon and pouring a double when the triple is just beginning to hit the system)

    Feeling terrific now ... it's an ill wind, I tell you, that blows absolutely no good
  • Quotes file for Galilit - that one deserves to be immortalised.
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    The angelic theology bit?
  • All of it!
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    If I wasn't already rosy-cheeked I'd blush!
  • Angels Of The Lord (AOTL™) appear in many and various guises, to help and sustain us in this Vale of Tears.

    Bottles of GIN are a favourite guise, ISTM...
  • PigletPiglet All Saints Host, Circus Host
    {{{Galilit}}} <notworthy>
  • MaryLouiseMaryLouise Shipmate, Host Emeritus
    ((Galilit))
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Huh! - bunch of bureaucrats - I got a permit for another month after The Other Chap scribbled in Doctor's Writing on the rejection form.
    I will do a PET CT scan and then apply for 6 more months worth of treatment ...
  • Galilit

    Oh dear, how extremely annoying. I do hope it all gets sorted quickly.
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Thank you!
    It'll be fine - I live in a Narrative Culture. So I tell My Story and things get done
  • idjidj Shipmate Posts: 28
    Alas, or perhaps Great Blessing, my friend A moved along from this mortal world yesterday at about 12 noon. Alas for us, losing his loving friendship, intelligence, great wit and obvious holiness, but a Great Blessing for someone in such suffering, the type this awful range of illnesses causes. I will miss him so much.
  • Sad news for you and his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace and rise in glory.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    {{{Galilit}}} Enjoy your medicinal gin, and don’t let the bastards grind you down!
    <votive> For A and all who loved him. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

  • caroline444caroline444 Shipmate
    edited June 2019
    Galilit.....May your medication be sorted out as soon as feasible
    idj............And may A rest in peace. I am sorry for your loss of such a good friend.
  • PigletPiglet All Saints Host, Circus Host
    Sorry to hear of your friend, IDJ. May he rest in peace, where pain and suffering are no more.
  • AravisAravis Shipmate
    Good news from the biopsy received today - it’s just a small fibrous area that needs no treatment. Thank you so much for your prayers.

    Have they sorted out all the red tape yet with your meds, Galilit?

    Sorry for the loss of your friend, IDJ.
  • North East QuineNorth East Quine Purgatory Host
    Very pleased to hear that, Aravis!
  • Really good news, Aravis
  • Praise me Aravis. So happy to hear your good news.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    That's wonderful, Aravis! I am so happy for you.

    I'm continuing to have terrible problems with lymphodema; the pain (from swollen tissues, overstretched and terribly dry skin, and what I assume are nerve problems - itching and the feeling that many needles are being jabbed into my skin) makes it hard to sleep at night, no matter what I take for it. I've been off the chemo for more than a month now, and I really thought it would have receded by now. My oncologist is running out of ideas.

  • AravisAravis Shipmate
    {{Rossweisse}}
    (very gentle virtual hug that won’t irritate your skin any further)
  • Aravis - so pleased to hear it was good news.

    Rossweisse - your problem with the swollen tissues sounds really unpleasant, and all the more so if it is stopping you from sleeping. Everything always seems worse when one is awake at night.

    A gentle virtual hug from me too.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    Thank you. I finally took a heavy-duty pain pill last night; I don't like the side effects, but I did sleep.
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