My life has taken another cruel turn.

Coletta

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Also sending love and best wishes, Hazel. It looks like the odds are well in your favour at 90% chance of it not having spread, so I hope you can enjoy your holiday.

Somebody sent me an email about the health benefits of lemon and lemon peel. Have you heard about this? I was a bit sceptical about it so googled it, and I found the following:

Lemons contain 22 anti cancer compounds, including naturally occuring limonene, oil which slows or halts the growth of cancer tumors in animals, and flavonol glycosides which stop cell division in cancer cells.

They advised the juice of a lemon in warm water in the morning, or grate the lemon peel on meals. ( this helps to make the body alkaline). You can put a lemon in the freezer (after thorough washing) and grate. The peel is apparently even better to use than the juice.

It is supposed to be beneficial for general health and other complaints, including high blood pressure and gall and kidney stones, so will give it a try myself.

Thought it might help you feel you can be doing something positive whilst you are waiting. How frustrating to be specific about the dates and then to be given one when you are away!

Wishing you all the best.

Coletta x
 

NeverGiveUp

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If you are using lemon peel make sure the lemon is unwaxed, what's on the waxed lemons is none too clever to eat.

I found the lemon idea interesting, worth a try for anyone.
 

Helen33

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Dear Hazel,

I am wondering how you are today? Have you come to a decision about whether to go skiing or not?

Whatever you have decided, I am wishing you peace and strength to be able to 'live' each day.

Love
 

hazytron

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Hi EVERYONE

Feeling a bit low today with many aches and pains. I hope it may be due to being very cold on Sunday whilst out and about. I wasn't out very long but did feel chilled to my bones.

Thank you all for your continuing support and good suggestions.

I am still waiting to be informed as to when the next procedure is likely to occur.
I am so afraid of the cancer spreading whilst I wait.

I am going to go away on Sunday for our pre planned ski trip and if I feel it is all too much then I will spend the time wisely, relaxing, eating and drinking!
I'm sure I will be fine because overall I still feel as I think any reasonably fit 58 year old should feel.

Will keep you posted
Lots of love
Hazel xx
 

Helen33

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Hi Hazel,

I am going to go away on Sunday for our pre planned ski trip and if I feel it is all too much then I will spend the time wisely, relaxing, eating and drinking!
I'm sure I will be fine because overall I still feel as I think any reasonably fit 58 year old should fe

This sounds very positive Hazel. Might as well be somewhere beautiful as being here whilst you wait.

I, too, wonder whether any new pain might be amyloid related! I suppose it is 'normal' to wonder??!

I wish you a great trip. Stay safe and free from any ski related injuries. I used to ski every weekend when I lived in Austria in my late teens/early 20's.

Love
 

Flowergirl4984

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Life is cruel, it is beyond cruel at times. You spent your energy fighting for your Mum and now you must fight for yourself. I cannot imagine the weight of that burden suffice it to say that you will find the strength , it will come from the place you have mined before. We all think from time to time that we have no fight left , often we are right but then something or someone gives us hope. I really wish you well and I send you my support in this post.
 

hazytron

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Thank you Helen, Kassy and Flowergirl.

Well, the first anniversary of Mums' death has passed.
Another hurdle is now under my belt.

I am feeling flaky today and so anxious about my treatment plan. Will it ever be forth coming?

I have been told, the procedure that is still required, could have been done, next week, whilst I am away on Holiday. That it could have been done without an initial appointment with the surgeon, and yet, when I return from my holiday I will have an appointment, to attend, at his clinic before the procedure is carried out , most probably, the week after that.

I feel I am being put back because I am going away.
It is nearly three weeks since my Pet Scan which the surgeon did not find conclusive.
This, to me, is not satisfactory, not a damned thing I can do about it and I WILL go away and sod them all!!!
 

Helen33

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Dear Hazel,

The first anniversaries are so hard and it's no wonder you feel a bit flaky.

This, to me, is not satisfactory, not a damned thing I can do about it
There is something that you might consider doing Hazel. What about ringing them and stating that you would like the surgical procedure during the week of your return rather than having an initial appointment and then having to wait another week.

I really don't like having to assert myself but I had to do it again at the hospital today as they were going to send me home without treatment until next Monday. I told them that I'd phoned to ask specifically whether I should come on Monday and I was told that I needed treatment today to get it into my system. I felt very vulnerable today as it is a new treatment in the Day Case ward and I haven't got the hang of it yet. I was disappointed that I needed to assert myself but glad that I could.

Love and a (HUG)
 

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Hi Hazel, I know two people with lung cancer, both aged around 60, both are doing very well on treatment. One had an op and is doing really well, still working, in fact both the ladies I know are still working. They get a but tired but overall are fine.
One day at a time.
Love,
 

hazytron

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It all depends on theatre slots etc. I have suggested just getting on with the necessary procedure, the week of my return, but it is not possible. Oh well, I guess it can't be too urgent.
With my trip out of the way, I will be better placed to be more assertive, not easy for me but if needs must !!!""££$$%%^^
 

Helen33

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Hello Hazel,

Oh I do hope you have a good skiing trip Hazel. You need something nice. Which country will you be skiing in? I actually thought you were away this weekend but obviously not!

love
 

hazytron

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Just back from Courchevel 1650. I am so very pleased I made the decision to go. We had four days of good conditions and on Thursday we made it to Val Thoren and back, an achievment I am chuffed to bits with. Friday the weather deteriorated rapidly and we did very little skiing. Yesterday was even worse but I was content to relax indoors and read and do virtually nothing else.

I have eaten well and gained some weight, I had lost half a stone from when I was diagnosed, so am thrilled to have put most of it back on.

I have my first appointment with the surgeon on Thursday. Back to reality then, but I feel so grateful to have had some time out from all the worry of an uncertain period ahead.

Hazel
 

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Hazel

I am so pleased to hear that your trip was a success, it all sounds wonderful!

It sounds like you have also recharged your batteries.

I hope the wait till Thursday doesn't seem to long and the meeting with your consultant gives you a time scale for your treatment.

Love and Hugs Helen x x
 

Helen33

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Oh Hazel how wonderful of you to put our minds at rest as soon as you got back:)

I couldn't be more pleased that you had a wonderful time skiing in near perfect conditions. It sounds like a brilliant achievement - well done. I couldn't ski now to save my life:eek: The last days of rest and reading made it a wonderful balance - just what you needed. The fact that you were able to eat well and gain a little of the lost weight is so encouraging:)

I will be continuing to wish you the very best treatment and hope that the appointment on Thursday helps to speed things up. Wishing you peace and strength these next few days.

Love
 

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Wishing you well for Thursday Hazel. It`s so good to hear how much good your holiday did for you. xx
 

Helen33

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Dear Hazel,

I've thought of you every day and wondered how you got on on Thursday? I do hope you got decent news about what and when they plan to proceed.

Love
 

Padraig

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Hope I'm not intruding on here as a mere male. But I've been though something similar.
Almost two years after my wife passed away I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The specialist remarked that in view of the state of the cancer, for a man of my age, then past 78 he'd expect to find me in a wheelchair. It was then decided I be put though many tests to consider the best suited course of action. A total Gastrectomy was the result (total removal of stomach). Contrary to popular belief there was no support other than a nurse visit to change my dressings to a wound from one side of my waist to the other.
Six months ago I returned to Gloucester for a check-up. To learn more about the daily pain and sickness I was experiencing, I requested to be put in touch with other people who had the same operation. In spite of promises to that effect nothing happened. I'd been in the same position before, when caring for my wife alone at home in the end stages. As of then, internet proved the best place to learn. Nothing like learning from those who have been there and done it.
It's coming up to two and a half years since my operation and I've found others are having the same problems as I, though none on the site are like me, over eighty. Lots of advice on what to eat and of course medicines it's a US site.
Still I do things my way and take as little medicine as is possible.
Four months after my operation the family arranged a skiing holiday for Christmas and at the last moment I dropped out; too much in a hurry to get back to living normal. Now two and a half years later I'm still fighting and making slow progress. Had a good run in the rain this morning and am still trying to regain another stone in weight.
When I was told I had cancer I looked on the bright side; I was privileged to care for my wife before I was aware I had cancer. Still, I operate the same principle when caring; 'a day at a time'.
Hazel, Keep looking up and don't let the gloom mongers drag you down. You'll never know what your capable of till you try and when you win it make it all worth while. In my experience the mind is more powerful than the body.
Don't post much now as I have other projects that take up my time. Hope I haven't wasted your time.
 

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Padraig, what an awesome post, I'm sure you can't have failed to lift Helen's spirits even more!

You are quite a guy, you know, and I am going to add you to my list of inspirational people. If I ever acquire just a small portion of your grit and determination I'll live to at least a hundred :)

Strengthening vibes to Helen too x
 

hazytron

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Helen, thank you for having me in your thoughts, especially appreciated by me considering the problems you have of your own.

Padraig, such an inspiring post. I do so agree with you about the power of the mind. I have certainly had my battles in this life and I am sure my mind is stronger because of them. I was terrified when diagnosed but each day I feel an inner calm and have belief in my courage to deal with whatever comes my way. I have my wobbles, of course I do but I gain strength from wonderful supportive friends, including my terrific TPers.

As for Thursday's meeting with the surgeon, a very nice man, by the way, he told me he will perform a final biopsy, under anaesthetic, this coming Tuesday. Up to date my scans have all been clear but some cancer cells are too small to show up and this final test will be more accurate. The results will not be known for 7-10 days, another agonising wait but hey ho, I already know I have a cancerous tumor in my right lung, I am dealing with that and I will deal with whatever I am told next. (Well, I hope I will!!!)
I have to expect a few nights in hospital owing to the procedure, being carried out, is in close proximity to vital body parts, including my heart. So, I will try and take advantage of some rest and being looked after, with all my needs being met by others who know what they are doing.
I will keep you posted.
Please help me keep my spirits up in true TP fashion.
Thank you.
Hazel xx