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Pamela - Bile Duct Cancer, thread 4, London has given me a chance!

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WilsonMilson · 08/07/2023 13:35

New thread as I see the old one is about the run out.

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Terven · 11/07/2023 16:37

If you see this Pamela, just wanted to share some hope, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 2018 and was given 9 months to live, incurable.

He had his first Chemo in September that year, and after the fourth session we could see a positive change and he got progressively better.

He’s had three Chemo’s with 6 treatments every third weeks for 6 months at a time. He’s got the cancer in three parts of his body, peritoneal, myocardial and plural Mesothelioma.

The thing is, he’s still here and on Sunday he took a flight to Malaga with our oldest daughter. They are currently on a day trip to Grenada! 😊

The thing is, he’s still here with us and living a good life even though it has its ups and downs. He is the most positive person I know. Truly inspiring. When he was first diagnosed he was very ill just like you are now.

I hope our story would give you some hope when all looks dark. God bless. x

NuttellaAndPuppyLover · 11/07/2023 16:44

Beautiful Pamela

I don't post everyday but I do check this thread several times a day and wonder how you are doing. Im so glad it looks like chemo starts tomorrow. While there is a treatment option there is hope. And hope is all that matters!

I hope your mum and Jacob have arrived safely and that you're not finding it too overwhelming to let them see you poorly and weak.

You look radiant and your smile made me smile to myself even though seeing you suffer brings painful memories of my own cancer journey.

All the best tomorrow. Let's hope chemo kills at least some of these bastard cells.

EarringsandLipstick · 11/07/2023 16:55

@PhoenixIsFlying @Nongatron Think I've got right u/ns - your dog photos are brilliant! Love the one especially of Phoenix's dog in the car.

SiennaSienna · 11/07/2023 17:03

Another Canadian sending love and strength ❤

CiderJabs · 11/07/2023 17:04

It's been a tough day for some!

Pamela - Bile Duct Cancer, thread 4, London has given me a chance!
wanteddeadoralive18 · 11/07/2023 17:04

Keep fighting on, you are all in my thoughts ❤️💗💪🏼💐x

BonjourCrisette · 11/07/2023 17:12

Happy to see your update and great news that you are proceeding to treatment. Really hoping the pain management is working for you now.

dancemusicsexromance · 11/07/2023 17:13

Xxxx

thehistorymum · 11/07/2023 17:21

Thinking of you xxx

SoSadForCav · 11/07/2023 17:23

@SlightlyJaded

posted this earlier

Hello Lovely. Please don't feel obliged to update or apologise for lack of updates. I think most of us are on this thread because we want you to see that you are in our thoughts and prayers - we don't need to be acknowledged or thanked. We just want to be sure that anytime you choose to check the thread, it will be clear that so many of us have you in our thoughts as we go about our days. We are all rooting for you

and it's spot on!!

personally I just wanted to say 'thank you' for all the photos be they cats, dogs, flowers, deer, beaches, scenery... whatever. It's lovely to see them xx

watermeloncougar · 11/07/2023 17:24

I hope you're more comfortable now and enjoying some time with the family. Good news that you can proceed with treatment too.

dontsayltb · 11/07/2023 17:32

Pamela, as you said you liked to walk on the beach. Sending you a sea of tranquility. I hope your good news is excellent, and the bad news is manageable. Sending positive vibes xx

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momager1 · 11/07/2023 17:36

my broken poodle .. wishing you a good rest now pamela. bottom line..if you cannot update do not update!! I am sure if it was a real bad time that you wanted shared that Kerr would update us. You are not entertainment..you are a woman that we are really praying hard for. Love Lynn in the dominican republic

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LakeTiticaca · 11/07/2023 17:43

Stay strong Pamela 💪 😍

Hummingbird88 · 11/07/2023 17:45

Thinking of you Pamela. Hoping you have some good news soon. Sending love and prayers. ❤️ xxx

Tophy124 · 11/07/2023 17:51

Good luck for tomorrow Pamela 🍀, I hope everything is able to go ahead and you can start chemo xxx Ps I thought you looked fab in that photo!! Tiny but fabulous!

Letsgoforaskip · 11/07/2023 18:07

Sending you all more love, strength and hope. ❤️💐🌻

Pamela - Bile Duct Cancer, thread 4, London has given me a chance!
cherrybakewell24 · 11/07/2023 18:18

Thinking of you Pamela and all the best for treatment tomorrow. I'm so happy you are finding some comfort in this thread xx

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StellaJohanna · 11/07/2023 18:19

SlightlyJaded · 11/07/2023 15:54

Hello Lovely. Please don't feel obliged to update or apologise for lack of updates. I think most of us are on this thread because we want you to see that you are in our thoughts and prayers - we don't need to be acknowledged or thanked. We just want to be sure that anytime you choose to check the thread, it will be clear that so many of us have you in our thoughts as we go about our days. We are all rooting for you.

No D-Dog today, but here are the Deer in Richmond Park this afternoon. They are just coming to the end of birthing season and it looks like all the boys are having a little break from the maternity wards!

What a marvellous photograph that is!

StellaJohanna · 11/07/2023 18:22

Hello Pamela!
Lovely to read your update. Thinking of you and praying for you every day.
This is Bamburgh castle in Northumberland - it's sunny here today and I took this from the beach. Much love to you.

Pamela - Bile Duct Cancer, thread 4, London has given me a chance!
LighthouseCat · 11/07/2023 18:27

Just wanted to say you and your family are so much in my thoughts just now. I'm sending every positive vibe I can muster your way. You are clearly such a wonderful person and what you are going through is beyond what must of us can imagine. You are being so incredibly brave. We are with you Pamela! xx

girlswillbegirls · 11/07/2023 18:34

Pamela I'm so so happy you are OK and starting your treatment tomorrow. You are really and truly inspirational.
We all know how exhausted you might be please don't feel you need to update. Sending love and hope ❤

HazelBite · 11/07/2023 18:47

I don't post every day either but please believe that you are in my thoughts and prayers xx

Rockschooldropout · 11/07/2023 18:49

Good luck with todays procedure Pamela
I thought you might like this photo my friend sent me today from the Isle of Islay as you said you love to walk on the beach xx

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ohyouknowwhatshername · 11/07/2023 18:54

Sending you my prayers, love and all good wishes, beautiful Pamela ♥️

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