Ok guys , this is a purely selfish thread. I would like to hear from anyone that has/knows someone that has survived bowel cancel. Sorry , but I do not want to hear of any losses , only upbeat , positive vibes!!!
A young lady , mother of 2 young children , and very close to our family, was diagnosed with bowel cancer early last year. Following surgery she was "clear" at 12 months. Unfortunately , recent tests indicated a presence of cancer in the bowel , and the liver. She is due to receive results from a 4d? scan any day now , which is apparently more detailed than an MRI scan.
She has resigned herself to not surviving ( her father died of this in his 30`s),and we are all very aware that the prognosis is not looking good.
She has refused counselling , and has gone into "shutdown" mode. She will not discuss her illness or feelings with family or friends ( she has been my daughters best friend for 20 years), and has been printing off photo albums for her children , so they won`t forget her. I am at a loss what to say to her, and I suppose , holding on to a glimmer of hope that she can beat this evil disease. However , I also feel that we need to get her into a positive mindset, hence I am asking for details of your triumphs. If you have lost someone close , to cancer ,I really feel for you , but on this thread I only want to hear success stories.
I know this is a sensitive area ,so if you want to P.M. me i will be glad to give you my e-mail address. Just writing this has brought tears to the eyes of a cynical old bustard , but I know there is some good news out there somewhere. If you have the good news , please respond.
A young lady , mother of 2 young children , and very close to our family, was diagnosed with bowel cancer early last year. Following surgery she was "clear" at 12 months. Unfortunately , recent tests indicated a presence of cancer in the bowel , and the liver. She is due to receive results from a 4d? scan any day now , which is apparently more detailed than an MRI scan.
She has resigned herself to not surviving ( her father died of this in his 30`s),and we are all very aware that the prognosis is not looking good.
She has refused counselling , and has gone into "shutdown" mode. She will not discuss her illness or feelings with family or friends ( she has been my daughters best friend for 20 years), and has been printing off photo albums for her children , so they won`t forget her. I am at a loss what to say to her, and I suppose , holding on to a glimmer of hope that she can beat this evil disease. However , I also feel that we need to get her into a positive mindset, hence I am asking for details of your triumphs. If you have lost someone close , to cancer ,I really feel for you , but on this thread I only want to hear success stories.
I know this is a sensitive area ,so if you want to P.M. me i will be glad to give you my e-mail address. Just writing this has brought tears to the eyes of a cynical old bustard , but I know there is some good news out there somewhere. If you have the good news , please respond.