Jacksgranda Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Keep your spirts up, all the best from the bottom of my heart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jimi Shandrix Posted July 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2021 Three weeks is a long time when your waiting for a doctor to tell you whether they can carry on with your treatment or there's nothing they can do. Finally this morning got a glimmer of good news in that they're happy to move onto the next stage. Looks like a round of chemo is on the cards, which I've been told is no picnic, but when there's no alternative you just need to get on with it. Not getting carried away but definitely a step in the right direction. Been sitting in the house since I got out of hospital but my legs are slowly beginning to work again so going to try and get along to see Broughty on Saturday. 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Pleased you have been given some good news. Good luck with everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Three weeks is a long time when your waiting for a doctor to tell you whether they can carry on with your treatment or there's nothing they can do. Finally this morning got a glimmer of good news in that they're happy to move onto the next stage. Looks like a round of chemo is on the cards, which I've been told is no picnic, but when there's no alternative you just need to get on with it. Not getting carried away but definitely a step in the right direction. Been sitting in the house since I got out of hospital but my legs are slowly beginning to work again so going to try and get along to see Broughty on Saturday.Fantastic news, any step in the right direction is. Wishing you all the very best of luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Adam said: Fantastic news, any step in the right direction is. Wishing you all the very best of luck. Thank you mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bully Wee Villa said: Pleased you have been given some good news. Good luck with everything. Cheers mate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jimi Shandrix said: Three weeks is a long time when your waiting for a doctor to tell you whether they can carry on with your treatment or there's nothing they can do. Finally this morning got a glimmer of good news in that they're happy to move onto the next stage. Looks like a round of chemo is on the cards, which I've been told is no picnic, but when there's no alternative you just need to get on with it. Not getting carried away but definitely a step in the right direction. Been sitting in the house since I got out of hospital but my legs are slowly beginning to work again so going to try and get along to see Broughty on Saturday. Good stuff. I was terrified of chemo but found it mostly a doddle, helped by the strong steroids they give you which give you a wee buzz. Not saying it's like that for everyone, and think I was on a fairly mild dose, but just pointing out it isn't awful for everyone. I was on it for 3 hours every 3 weeks I think, it varies a lot. Hope Broughty do better than Clach last Saturday.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just realised I had this fairly funny exchange with mad wullie on twitter during lockdown. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Bully Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, Jimi Shandrix said: Three weeks is a long time when your waiting for a doctor to tell you whether they can carry on with your treatment or there's nothing they can do. Finally this morning got a glimmer of good news in that they're happy to move onto the next stage. Looks like a round of chemo is on the cards, which I've been told is no picnic, but when there's no alternative you just need to get on with it. Not getting carried away but definitely a step in the right direction. Been sitting in the house since I got out of hospital but my legs are slowly beginning to work again so going to try and get along to see Broughty on Saturday. Brilliant - I’ve got everything crossed for you! When you went quiet for a few weeks, I started to fear the worst. The very best of luck to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, Jimi Shandrix said: Three weeks is a long time when your waiting for a doctor to tell you whether they can carry on with your treatment or there's nothing they can do. Finally this morning got a glimmer of good news in that they're happy to move onto the next stage. Looks like a round of chemo is on the cards, which I've been told is no picnic, but when there's no alternative you just need to get on with it. Not getting carried away but definitely a step in the right direction. Been sitting in the house since I got out of hospital but my legs are slowly beginning to work again so going to try and get along to see Broughty on Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Good luck with your next treatment @Jimi Shandrix 2 years ago today I was told my cancer was in remission. It's relapsing/remitting cancer so will be back but hopefully not for a few more years! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Three weeks is a long time when your waiting for a doctor to tell you whether they can carry on with your treatment or there's nothing they can do. Finally this morning got a glimmer of good news in that they're happy to move onto the next stage. Looks like a round of chemo is on the cards, which I've been told is no picnic, but when there's no alternative you just need to get on with it. Not getting carried away but definitely a step in the right direction. Been sitting in the house since I got out of hospital but my legs are slowly beginning to work again so going to try and get along to see Broughty on Saturday.That’s good news Jimi. Best of luck for the next phase of your treatment, no doubt you’ll be on here in 5 years time complaining about the Broughty performance the previous weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 My old man's bowel cancer came back a couple of months ago and he's gone downhill far more quickly than I would have believed possible. My sister phoned me today saying I needed to get up to the house, as the GP had been up and basically said there is nothing that can be done other than pain relief. I don't know the medical ins and outs, but basically any nutrition he eats is only strengthening the cancer, with the result that he's getting weaker and weaker and he's noticeably thinner on a weekly basis. We've been told to expect it to be over in less than a fortnight. I used to do Macmillan Welfare Rights work and have worked with families in this situation hundreds of times, I suppose it feels completely surreal that we're in that situation now. My mum and my sister are in bits, I'm trying to hold it together and we're all having to sit there absolutely fucking helpless as our Dad slowly wastes away. Cancer is an utter arsehole of a disease. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBo10 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Sorry to hear that mate. That’s a horrible situation to be in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Day of the Lords said: My old man's bowel cancer came back a couple of months ago and he's gone downhill far more quickly than I would have believed possible. My sister phoned me today saying I needed to get up to the house, as the GP had been up and basically said there is nothing that can be done other than pain relief. I don't know the medical ins and outs, but basically any nutrition he eats is only strengthening the cancer, with the result that he's getting weaker and weaker and he's noticeably thinner on a weekly basis. We've been told to expect it to be over in less than a fortnight. I used to do Macmillan Welfare Rights work and have worked with families in this situation hundreds of times, I suppose it feels completely surreal that we're in that situation now. My mum and my sister are in bits, I'm trying to hold it together and we're all having to sit there absolutely fucking helpless as our Dad slowly wastes away. Cancer is an utter arsehole of a disease. It's absolutely shite and you feel absolutely hopeless. Fucking awful when all you can do is be there but how could you be anywhere else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, HTG said: It's absolutely shite and you feel absolutely hopeless. Fucking awful when all you can do is be there but how could you be anywhere else. Yeah, pish. Fortunately I only live a few miles away so I can pretty much be there at the drop of a hat. My boss is also really cool with me taking whatever time I need as compassionate leave. My sister's come down from her home in Deeside to stay until "it's over" so at least we can be there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I'm ridiculously late to this gathering, but terribly sorry to learn of madwullie. He was an excellent poster on here who always came across as a thoroughly good bloke. Sympathy and love extended to his friends and especially his young family. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 16 hours ago, Day of the Lords said: My old man's bowel cancer came back a couple of months ago and he's gone downhill far more quickly than I would have believed possible. My sister phoned me today saying I needed to get up to the house, as the GP had been up and basically said there is nothing that can be done other than pain relief. I don't know the medical ins and outs, but basically any nutrition he eats is only strengthening the cancer, with the result that he's getting weaker and weaker and he's noticeably thinner on a weekly basis. We've been told to expect it to be over in less than a fortnight. I used to do Macmillan Welfare Rights work and have worked with families in this situation hundreds of times, I suppose it feels completely surreal that we're in that situation now. My mum and my sister are in bits, I'm trying to hold it together and we're all having to sit there absolutely fucking helpless as our Dad slowly wastes away. Cancer is an utter arsehole of a disease. Terrible news 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 So sorry to hear this @Day of the Lords - your post brings back memories of getting a call 20 years ago late at night and piling in the car with my family to drive to see my grandmother. All the very best to you and yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnHearts Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Only just came across this thread. Best wishes to anyone on here (or their loved ones) who are fighting this horrid disease. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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