mossgrove Report post Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) Update 2nd Feb Mum had her appointment on Tuesday. As we suspected the cancer has returned and has spread slightly further than it did last time, which is not good news. The type of Cancer she has is not curable, but was kept at bay for 12 months by Chomotherapy that she had last year, and that option will be tried again. The next two weeks wil be spent considering the best course of action as there are some big decisions to be made balancing the potentially very severe risks/side effects of some of the more agressive chemoterapy options with their potential greater benefits against the more gentle Chemotherapy options which will offer a greater quality of life in the short term but potentially be less effective at giving her more time. Not an easy decision. Thanks again to evrybody for their support and best wishes. It does help to keep me going at a time like this. Simon Original message: As some of you already know my mother had her third diagnisis of Cancer in September 2004 which we did not expect her to recover from. Against the odds the treatment worked and she was free of the disease for the whole of last year. It now looks as if it has returned. She has a consultant's appointment on Tuesday to discuss the latest scan results but we are expecting the worst. Right now we are all in shock, and am not sure if the effect will be for me to stay away from here for a while or post like a whirling dervish to distract myself. This is just to tell you all not to be too alarmed if I diappear for a few days at a time or fail to respond to PM's. Simon Edited February 2, 2006 by mossgrove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon Look after yourself For your mum. Will be thinking of you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Oh Simon <'> I am so sorry, and of course we understand that you will be away from the forum. I will be thinking of you and your family. Bid <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallya Report post Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) <'> thinking of you, s xxx Edited January 27, 2006 by Sallya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon I,m so sorry to hear your news <'> , even though you may not be around much be sure to know we,ll all be thinking of you and your family.LOVE Suzex <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon , I went through a similar thing with my Dad and Mum. I hope you get some good news on tuesday, I am thinking of you. Theresa <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted January 27, 2006 <'> Simon and family <'> You've always been here for us and we'll always be here for you when you need us. I will be thinking of you all on Tuesday Love, Annie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reuby2 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 I'm really sorry to hear about your mums cancer, Take care of yourself <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon, your family will be in my thoughts and I pray it will be good news for you and your mum next week. Posting or not please take care of youself and your mum. Phas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 27, 2006 hi simon - Very VERY best wishes for you all <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted January 27, 2006 <'> Thinking of you all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tylers-mum Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon, I am keeping your Mum and your family in my thoughts. <'> <'> <'> Hang in their mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barefoot wend Report post Posted January 27, 2006 I'm sorry to hear your sad news. Take care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted January 27, 2006 <'> <'> Simon <'> Keep strong, Daisy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted January 27, 2006 <'> Simon you and your family will be in my thoughts and my prayers. Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow queen Report post Posted January 27, 2006 sending you love and prayers <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UltraMum Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon <'> <'> I will be for you and yours Eve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Simon, <'> <'> Sending lots of these <'> <'> to you and your family. Brook <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Simon Thinking of you & your family at this time <'> A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hallyscomet Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Hi Simon, I know so many people around me of all ages with some type of cancer, what I hear a lot of them saying is thank God it is 2006 as the treatments today are so much better and improving all the time. Many have had some very serious ones and many miracles and treatments have worked. Sometimes its a few more operations more Radiation and more Chemo, but truly they have all been pleased with persisting with treatments and they eventually have worked. Sending you many of these <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> persistance is the key, never give up hope. Look after your health in the meantime, doing something physical or talking to someone really helps, it is a very stressful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Some recommend getting involved in a Cancer support group as they really help, and are a wealth of help and advice on how to cope. Regards Hailey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Simon, My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Come back when you can. <'> <'> Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Simon you will be in my thoughts and prayersduring this difficult time for you and your family. Best wishes HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted January 28, 2006 lots of <'> and to you and your family x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Simon <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Simon, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking of you and your Mum. <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 28, 2006 thinking of you,love hev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neda Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Hope you get better news than you are expecting on Tuesday. Been through it with my dad. I'll be thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Sorry to hear you'r bad newsn will be thinking of you both. <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jomarie Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Simon, Thinking of you all <'> <'> Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenM Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Sorry to hear your sad news. I always notice your posts with interest. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Sorry to hear this news. I hope you may be presently surprised on Tuesday. Either way I will be thinking of you and your family. I went through the same thing with my dad several years ago; the waiting is horrible. <'> <'> <'> Lauren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valiant_Skylark Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Will be thinking of you and your family. Sending you <'> <'> <'> VS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jadensmum Report post Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) So sorry to hear this Simon. Thinking of you and your family. Denisex Edited January 30, 2006 by Jadensmum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted February 2, 2006 See 1st post for update after clinic appointment. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted February 2, 2006 simon,was going to pm you but seen your post now <'> <'> take care of yourself love hev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted February 2, 2006 Simon <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reuby2 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 So sorry to hear the situation, Simon. will be thinking of you and your family as you have to make tough choices.Keeping you in my thoughts. <'> <'> <'> <'> Fiona Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted February 2, 2006 <'> Simon <'> I've just read your update. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Annie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted February 2, 2006 Simon, <'> Sorry to hear the news was not good. Thinking of you and your family. Nellie <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hallyscomet Report post Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Simon My prayers are with you and yours <'> Sending you many of these <'> <'> <'> Hailey Edited February 2, 2006 by hallyscomet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
