carni 10,094 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I hope all goes well for your wife Micheal. Here are two little success stories for you and your wife to read. We don't always hear the good news. My sister had Radiotherapy at the Royal Marsden hospital London, when she was in her 20s, for cancer of the larynx in 1971, she is now 68yrs. And my dad had Radiotherapy in 1950s for testicular cancer, he went on to create twin girls in 1960. There were some side affects for both of them, but they were both cured of their cancers. I can remember the markings on both of my relations during treatment. Just think of the progress since they had their treatments all those years ago. I hope my families successful treatment brings you some peace of mind. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,610 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Pleased that the radiotherapy has begun and hope that there will be few, if any, side effects. Love and prayers to you both 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,897 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 All the best Mrs Booth. For what youve been through...fatigue and skin problems are the least of your worries. You can always rest a bit more and if you develop skin outbreaks I'm sure your husband will love you even more. The only bind is having to go every day. I was unlucky in the sense that I had to be at the hospital for 7.30 am and its half an hours drive to the hospital, we could never find a space to park so every morning we left a little earlier. It will soon pass 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 That's good news Michael that things are going well. I suppose it's a matter of getting used to the procedure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks for your comments, carni, MargieH, DaveN and nonnaB. The Radiotherapy Dept. has it's own car park for it's patients and it's just outside the entrance so we don't even have to walk far. The staff are really friendly and, as in the Chemotherapy Dept, they treat you as a friend and not a number. The procedure, DaveN, looks easy as she has to strip off her top clothes and lay still for 10 minutes or so (I'll wait for your jokes, haha) and then go home. It's a bind having to go to the hospital every day for a couple of weeks but we all know the alternative. carni, your family seem to have been unlucky with cancer but it's good to see that they were cured and went on to live a good life. I would imagine that they had good families to support them. Since my wife became ill she has had my support 100%. I've told her that she doesn't have to do anything, just ask me and teach me about things like the washing machine, the dryer etc. She's had the full support of all my family and nothings been to much for any of us, just as it is in most families. The reason I'm mentioning this is because I wonder what happens to the people who are alone. People who have nobody to help them when they need help. Sad isn't it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 . She's had the full support of all my family and nothings been to much for any of us, just as it is in most families. The reason I'm mentioning this is because I wonder what happens to the people who are alone. People who have nobody to help them when they need help. Sad isn't it. That's me then...Got rushed into hospital 3 days ago with nobody to call on to feed my dogs and birds...I phoned a local aquaintance and he told me not to worry he'd call round and look after them. What the hell I would have done without him I daren't think.Just got out a couple of hours ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Sorry to read that poohbear. how worrying for you; i hope you are feeling better and your pets none the worse for your sudden departure. Take care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I wish you well pooh & hope you have a speedy recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,512 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Sorry to hear of your hospital admission Poohbear. Hope you're feeling a lot better and your pets survived the ordeal too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,610 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I hope you're feeling better, poohbear. Your dogs will be pleased to have you home again. Wish I lived near - I'd have looked after your pets! Take care... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've had a few messages asking about my wife but I wanted to wait until she'd seen Dr. Chan at the hospital for an update as to how things had gone since her operation and radiotherapy. My wife coped well during the chemotherapy sessions but has suffered a little after the operation and radiotherapy. The radiotherapy sessions themselves weren't a problem but the after effects and the mountain of medication she has to take left her feeling very poorly. Her body hurt and she had no stamina at all. Last week she lay in bed for three days feeling really bad but got up on Saturday afternoon as she was feeling a little better. She has improved as each day goes by, apart from tiring quickly if she does anything physical. She also has to be careful not to bang into anything as it's going to be a long while before her body heals. When she was poorly in bed she began to doubt whether she was going to make it. It's not helping either of us by all the cancer ads on the TV and all the celebrities who're dying of cancer at the moment. Anyway, we met Dr Chan and a lady consultant at the hospital to find out how everything had gone. My wife had written a list of things to ask Dr Chan as you always think of something after you've left. The doctor and the consultant examined my wife and she asked them what her chances were. Dr Chan told her that things looked really good. He went on to explain that when my wife was first examined she was diagnosed with breast cancer. However, during her operation they found a second type of cancer that they didn't know was there and hadn't been affected by the chemotherapy. The surgeon had to operate on the 'live' cancer to try and remove it. She then had regular scanning sessions at the hospital which found no cancer. Dr Chan told my wife that when she was ill in bed it had nothing to do with cancer but was just a bout of the flu. Her aches and pains were down to the amount of surgery she'd had done, including taking flesh from her back to reconstruct her breast, and also the medication that she has to take. He said that a lot is happening inside her body as it heals but it will improve with time. He also stated that the cancer could return despite not showing up on any of her scans. He said that she may spend the rest of her life cancer free but he has to be honest with any cancer patient about the possibility of it returning. Dr Chan answered every question on my wife's list and she was really happy with his answers. He put her fears to rest and at the end of the consultation my wife gave them both a big hug and thanked them for all they had done for her. All she has to do now is wait for her body to heal and get on with her life again. Apart from the little blip a few days ago, she's remained positive and resolute throughout it all and I've been so proud of her. Hopefully, this will be the end of her problems. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Great news Michael, I hope she continues to improve and feel much better. It's a long road, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Fantastic news Michael. Fingers crossed for you both. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 It must be a relief to both of you. I'm sure all of your friends here are glad to hear are going well and they will continue to do so. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,512 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 That's such good news Michael, I hope she heals quickly and is soon back to cutting the hedge and mowing the lawn! Seriously though, we've all been through this difficult year with you and we're happy that you want to share your wife's experience with us. Sending hugs to you both x 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yes, hugs from me too. Yes, I'm a softie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wondeful news Michael ! Bring her to the Park Tunnel meetup ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wonderful news Michael, the Booth family have certainly been through the mill.All through your previous posts.. there was a sense of positivity and they were upbeat!! Antoinette has just read it and clapped!! God bless all of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Good News Micheal. As always we send you and your wife our love and best wishes for the future. So many of us have followed your wives illness, treatment and hopes and fears, and thankfully her good progress on the road back to good health over the last year. Each time you post, we sigh with relief for you and your family; that there is as katyjay says Light at the end of the tunnel. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 So happy to read your good news its been a difficult time for you both. Long may you both travel the road of life together x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Good news Michael my best wishes go to you both and your family. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thank goodness for that, after not hearing anything for nearly two months the news is great. Best wishes to you both may the sun continue to shine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 That's good news, Michael - so pleased to hear it. Best Wishes to both of you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 So pleased to hear your good news Michael, it must be a big relief things are going so well. Best wishes to you both. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,610 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Really pleased for you both. Hope that things will now get better and better, and that your life from now on can be worry free. God bless you both xx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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