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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 22:53

X-Posts with everyone!

I'm in Kent mostly. But frequently in SE London

xx

youjusthaventearnedityetbaby · 02/10/2012 22:53

He is indeed totally adorable. I'm so sorry for you all, I really am. Will be thinking of you. xxx

expatinscotland · 02/10/2012 22:53

He's beautiful! :)

Halfling · 02/10/2012 22:54

Trazzletoes, your DS is adorable. My thoughts and prayers are with him XXX

Sossiges · 02/10/2012 22:55

He's a real cutie. Love the chin!

Original poster
Trazzletoes · 02/10/2012 22:56

Thank you all - to avoid every single person on the thread outing themselves, I can confirm that I'm in Yorkshire so thank you for all your offers of help, but none of you are near me x

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starfish71 · 02/10/2012 22:56

Sending strength and prayers for your gorgeous little boy and all your family. Hope you all get a little rest tonight xxx

cocolepew · 02/10/2012 22:56

Beautiful boy Smile

Chigley1 · 02/10/2012 22:57

Thinking of you all x

OneHandWavingFree · 02/10/2012 22:58

What a sweet little face he has. He is just beautiful. I can only begin to imagine how you must be feeling. I am so, so sorry that you have to go through this.

You sound like a wonderful, loving mummy and you have no reason to beat yourself up. There is no way in this world that you could have anticipated this.

I am praying for you all. I hope you get some sleep.

hellymelly · 02/10/2012 22:59

He is a beautiful child. What a terrible shock for all of you. I am in West Wales if that is any help- where are you? Hope you all manage to get some sleep. x x x

cynner · 02/10/2012 23:02

Much much love and support to your beautiful boy..and your family. I wish I was more articulate and could offer more comforting words. I shall pray for you all.

dearprudence · 02/10/2012 23:03

Your son is beautiful. I am so so sorry this is happening to you all. Wishing you love and strength xx

OscarPistoriusGirlfriend · 02/10/2012 23:05

Trazzle your son and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Holding your hand. I desperately hope your DS can be successfully treated.

I'm in Manchester but not far from the Woodhead pass if that's any use to you.

X

JuliaFlyte · 02/10/2012 23:07

Oh your boy is beautiful. What a terrible ordeal for your family, thinking of you x

AgnesBligg · 02/10/2012 23:07

He is lovely, you must be proud.x

Another hand to hold, and I send prayers that his condition will be cured.

JustSpiro · 02/10/2012 23:08

I am so sorry for what you are going through. I'm right at the other end of the country unfortunately so not much help on a practical level, but will be thinking of you all and praying that the prognosis is as encouraging as possible under the circumstances.

peggyblackett · 02/10/2012 23:09

Sending you love trazzle. What an adorable ds you have x

toomuch2young · 02/10/2012 23:10

What a gorgeous little boy.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Lots of handholding and strength here. Hope you can all get some sleep tonight x

StopEatingThatMud · 02/10/2012 23:11

Oh Trazzle...

I don't know you but want to offer another hand to hold.

As others have said the nearest to advice I can offer is to take one moment at a time and concentrate on the present, not the past, as best you can. I've no direct childhood cancer experience, just time in hospital with DD.

We were provided free on site accommodation by the Sick Childrens Trust during our stay, in a communal house. Do you have access to anywhere to stay? The pull down beds on the wards in the hospitals we experienced aren't conducive in any way to rest and whilst you must be running on adrenaline at the moment there must come a time when that will run out. I don't think SCT have anything in the area but if you were comfortable with naming the hospital I'd be happy to take a look into if anything else that might be available if you don't have the time/energy/inclination.

Sending you every best wish and positive thought.

Lilka · 02/10/2012 23:13

What a handsome little man he is

Still thinking of you all x

perfumedlife · 02/10/2012 23:13

This is strange. I've been so busy all day but couldn't stop thinking about your wee boy and just saw his picture and he is exactly as I was imagining him today. Exactly the image I had in my head of this wee warrior. And he will fight this.

Praying so hard for him x

skyebluesapphire · 02/10/2012 23:15

dont know what to say apart from so sorry to hear this. have been praying for your DS and will continue to do so.

keep positive thoughts xx

PrincessSymbian · 02/10/2012 23:16

Hope you are managing to get some sleep. Really sorry this is happening Sad

maytheoddsbeeverinyourfavour · 02/10/2012 23:17

He is so very gorgeous

I'm glad he's feeling ok if not a bit tired, I hope you all manage to get some rest we will all be sending positive vibes your way while you sleep xxx

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