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Please hold my hand - cancer.

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Trazzletoes · 02/10/2012 10:31

Currently in hospital since last night with DS who is 3. Scans show masses on his brain. Drs believe them to be tumours, likely to have come from his abdomen.

Waiting for more scans/tests etc. staff are being overly nice to us which is worrying me more (though they did refer us to social services last night as they thought DH or I had fractured DS' skull.

Feel incredibly sick. He is 3 years old. Please hold my hand.

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cat · 02/10/2012 11:00

I hope you get ome better news today.

You and your family are in my prayers

catx

BlueGuinefort · 02/10/2012 11:01

Thinking of you x

THERhubarb · 02/10/2012 11:03

You sound so strong and so brave. I'm sure I would have fallen to pieces by now.
He's only 3, his body is still developing, let's hope that they can offer an alternative explanation or that they can successfully operate and his little body can fight back against it.

The Macmillan website has information on brain tumours in children, it's the most common type of tumour in children so I hope that means that they have developed effective treatment for it. They may not be cancerous at this stage, let's hope not. It also states that children have a better outlook than adults.

You can ring the Macmillan team if you have questions or just want a chat on 0808 808 00 00. They will provide support to you and your family whilst you are going through this.

If there is anything we can do to help please let us know x

MissBetseyTrotwood · 02/10/2012 11:03

Thinking of you and your DS.

x

BarmeeMarmee · 02/10/2012 11:03

Trazzletoes you don't know me, but couldn't read and run. Another pair of hands reaching out for you to hold. Thinking of you all and praying the results of the scan are better news than you are anticipating. xx

Gigondas · 02/10/2012 11:04

Thinking of you and your ds today. I really hope can do something for your son (I have cancer myself and know that even the worst news can usually be helped in someway ).

When and if you feel like you need it, there is a support thread for parents with cancer link

Downbytheocean · 02/10/2012 11:04

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Holding those hands tightly.

Gigondas · 02/10/2012 11:04

Meant children with cancer Blush.

ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets · 02/10/2012 11:06

You poor darlings. Lots of love to you all x

DaPrincessBride · 02/10/2012 11:07

I'm so sorry you are going through this, I hope you get get good news very soon. Holding hands x

VintageNancy · 02/10/2012 11:08

Hand holding & thinking of you x

DameFanny · 02/10/2012 11:09

Oh hell, I'm so sorry.

PiedWagtail · 02/10/2012 11:12

Oh, your poor ds, adn poor you. I can hold your hand too - and give you a big virtual hug. Keep us updated. Praying for your ds.

GooseyLoosey · 02/10/2012 11:21

Hoping you get better news today.

MrsSalvoMontalbano · 02/10/2012 11:22

thinking of you and your ds and dh

blizy · 02/10/2012 11:24

I hope you get some good news today. Thinking of you and your little brave soldier.

SummerRain · 02/10/2012 11:26

Oh hell. There are no words. I hope it's not as bad as it looks and the doctors can get on with treating him soon.

Strength and love to your family

weegiemum · 02/10/2012 11:26

Thinking of your whole family. Puts other things into perspective really. Hope you get some news soon xx

skateboarder · 02/10/2012 11:27

thinking of you.

Nishky · 02/10/2012 11:29

Will be thinking of you and yours

nickschick · 02/10/2012 11:34

im here too ....fingers crossed gor good news today xx

RachelHRD · 02/10/2012 11:41

Thinking of you all, stay strong xxxx

fanoftheinvisibleman · 02/10/2012 11:41

Thinking of you and fingers crossed.

ImNotCute · 02/10/2012 11:42

Thinking of you, this must be so tough.

If they are brain tumours I know a little boy who has made a wonderful recovery from a large one he had as a toddler. I hope you get positive news.

twolittlemonkeys · 02/10/2012 11:43

Thinking of you and offering a virtual hand to hold. I don't know what to say but you will be in my prayers x