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*Tamoxigang Christmas Party* - 45

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Tiny100 · 28/11/2013 10:58

Morning All!

We're nearly in December, so let's get the festivities started.

[adds mince pies to the trolley]

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Gigondas · 18/12/2013 10:31

Holsten read about your fit- you poor thing. Got everything crossed for you that all ok.

Sometimes goodness you have to keep ringing and re ringing. Unfortunately gp reception disease can affect other medical admin staff. Don't feel bad about being persistent as you need answers .

Marshy · 18/12/2013 11:58

Fingers crossed for everyone waiting on results. It really is vile.

Am having a sofa day today, mostly. Have been overdoing it and scared myself senseless yesterday that I had got an infection in my boob. Am just overtired and achy.

Marshy · 18/12/2013 12:01

Lily, re Christmas cards I solved the dilemma by letting dh write them all. I have no idea what he wrote but I suspect it was not very much!

Lilymaid · 18/12/2013 12:17

Our round robin is always very short but this year's has been rather heavy on the health stuff. My cancer only got as many words as DH's finger op ... (one short sentence).

MomOfTwoGirls2 · 18/12/2013 15:40

I solve the Christmas card dilemma by not sending any at all. Only hand deliver a few family ones with presents. I'm a lazy sod.

malteserzz · 18/12/2013 16:11

Church service was nice this morning, managed not to cry even with little donkey and away in a manger
Dh at his works do tonight and staying over so quiet night in for me. Drove for the 1st time since my node clearance today and was ok so freedom beckons !

RunRunRuby · 18/12/2013 18:13

lily my mum and dad mentioned my cancer in their Christmas letter last year. My mum wasn't sure but we decided it'd be weirder to leave it out given that it was one of the biggest things that had happened to us that year! We'd already told close friends and family, and others if/when we happened to see or speak to them.

goodness I hope you get some answers soon! I was a rare case too, it's like being a medical celebrity. When I went to A&E doctors kept coming up to introduce themselves, "I've heard so much about you, it's nice to finally meet you" Hmm on the upside though, everyone will remember your case so when you phone they're less likely to need to go and find your notes before answering questions! Plus you'll likely get the absolute best team.

marshy hope you've had a relaxing day. It's easy to overdo it in the rush to get back to 'normal'

holsten the fit sounds terrifying, good that you're signed off work, hopefully you're able to rest/relax a little, although not at all easy with results hanging over you - I hope you've had news by now?

wren I hope you've reached a decision you're comfortable with, such a lot of pressure, not what you need when making such an important decision!

I hope everyone is having a good evening Wine

I don't want to speak too soon, but my bowel finally seems to be calming down from surgery/chemo Xmas Smile

malteserzz · 18/12/2013 18:38

Bumping for Kitkat who has lost us Grin

kitkat1967 · 18/12/2013 18:58

Well I found you all but only by using the link at the bottom of the previous thread so I have no idea what I have done. Anyway put into Watch list so should not happen aagain.

Seems like a Christmasy day for most of you then - glad carol services and nativities went well.

I took DCs (and friends) to see Catching Fire this afternoon and they all enjoyed it although there some complaints about the rather abrupt ending.

Marshy · 18/12/2013 21:08

Malt, away in a manger always has me in floods - you did well to keep your composure!

Ruby, is that you? New name!

I had my first cornet lesson tonight. The brass band lady arrived at my door looking like a drowned rat in all the wind and rain and then had to leave to play for (hopefully appreciative) shoppers at Sainsburys. I played 5 notes. Very pleased with myself Smile

kitkat1967 · 18/12/2013 21:13

oo Marshy how exciting. With 5 notes you must surely be able to play some simple tunes. I hope you are going to practise every day Grin.

RunRunRuby · 18/12/2013 21:23

Ah yes sorry should've said, Christmas name change Xmas Blush

Gigondas · 18/12/2013 21:33

Very good it is to see you too ruby:).

I don't bother with how I am in cards- those that need to know do and I leave it at that.

difficultpickle · 18/12/2013 22:01

I started my own thread but thought that someone on this thread may be able to help. I've got blood cancer and need to have chemo to kill off some cells before I have chemo for a stem cell transplant.

I've been told the chemo will be done as an inpatient and will take a week with another two weeks after that in hospital to monitor whether it has worked. So three weeks in hospital.

I've only ever heard of chemo where you go as a day patient and go home after your treatment. Has anyone had any experience of inpatient chemo?

weebarra · 18/12/2013 22:37

Hi all, and welcolme to the new people. Hard 3rd cycle todqy then went off to sign our wills. Festive fun eh! Have to come in on xmas eve for day 8 bloods. They 've fiddled with the anti-ems, not sure whether I feel more or less sick. Certainly still sick.

malteserzz · 18/12/2013 22:38

Difficult pickle welcome, sorry but I can't help with the inpatient chemo though I've just finished chemo myself. Have they given you any idea how poorly you will feel ? I guess you need to stock up on reading material, things to watch etc to keep you occupied

Ruby like the name change Smile

Marshy well done you'll be playing carols in time for Christmas !

Watching gogglebox it does make me laugh

malteserzz · 18/12/2013 22:39

Weebarra glad you've got another chemo done hope you don't get sick

Kitkat you seem to have found the thread again did you work out what you'd done ?!

Beamur · 18/12/2013 22:46

Hello there! I've popped into these threads before and now must visit again Grin. My Mum has fairly recently been diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer, has now had a mastectomy and apart from a large hiccup with severe wound infection and abcess, the prognosis for physical recovery seems good. However - one problem I'd appreciate the perspective of anyone here with - she has mild dementia, and has been prescribed Letrazole for 5 years as a preventative re the cancer. The effect on her memory seems pretty catastrophic at the moment, it's not clear yet how much of this is being caused by the problems she has had post-op or indeed if her dementia has worsened, or if it is due to the Letrazole. Has anyone else been prescribed this and had real difficulty with memory? Are there any preferable drugs to try over this one? The hospital are willing to try her on other treatments once she is fully healed from this latest surgery. Thanks.

trice · 18/12/2013 23:05

Pickle, hello and welcome to the thread. I know a couple of people who have had to have stem cell treatment. They are both doing well.

I think the main thing about keeping you in hospital is the infection risk as they damage your immune system so drastically. I remember that we couldn't visit and they wouldn't let children in due to germs.

I hope you have Internet. You can chat to us and we willcheer you on.

Tiny100 · 18/12/2013 23:06

Evening All!

I hope today's biopsy went smoothly today Goodness. Do you know when you will get your results?

Holsten - Thinking of you.

Like Marshy I am leaving card writing to OH, which means no-one will probably be sent one! Grin

Welcome Pickle, sorry I don't have any experience of inpatient chemo. I know it does happen as at my last round the Chemo Sister's next victim patient was an inpatient, and she was going down to the ward to administer it.

Wee - another one ticked off. Signing wills make a change from signing Christmas cards - you sound very organised! Hopefully your be able to get sleep soon and will wake up feeling a bit better.

Oncologist was really please with my MRI results - the tumour has shrunk by over 50% in size and enlarged lymph gland has also reduced in size. He said what was left may not even be cancer - here's hoping. I was really worried that something would flag up on my shoulder like it did on my last MRI scan - looks I am in it for the long haul on that front and I won't get an answer for a long time.

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Beamur · 18/12/2013 23:07

Pickle - my Mum used to stay overnight in hospital with her chemo (previous bout of cancer 10 years ago) but it took quite a long time and she occasionally needed a blood transfusion too.

trice · 18/12/2013 23:09

Beamur, I am on letrazole. I haven't noticed any mental effects. My only side effects are hot flushes and sore joints.

Have they tested your mum for urinary infection? Common after operations and play merry hell with memory problems.

Gigondas · 18/12/2013 23:13

Yes difficult I had inpatient chemo - bit tired to post now but didn't want you to go unanswered. shared the ward with lots of blood cancer patients.

There was another poster with blood cancer- over the mill but not seen her in a while ( for good reasons I think as she finished chemo).

Beamur · 18/12/2013 23:13

Thanks trice - I don't think so, but she's just had a week on IV antibiotics and 2 weeks oral ones so I reckon any bugs in her system have been zapped. My worry is that perhaps her underlying dementia has worsened - she was writing some cards tonight and stopped as she couldn't remember her name, and then asked me if it was 'Beamur'. She's living alone (although I'm nearby) and despite the dementia was working and managing very well by herself until this all happened.

Gigondas · 18/12/2013 23:14

I love gogglebox too malt- who are your favourites?