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I love the bucket list idea Steve! First item on mine has to be to save for a family trip to New York. You sound incredibly upbeat and positive. I wish you well.x

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Stay stubborn Richard. I intend to remain defiant. Like you, I need to watch my seven and ten year old grow up- particularly because my seven year old is a Harry Potter fan who likes me to read a chapter each night at bedtime. How long will it take me to read the whole series to him?

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Hi Jean,

Frank's incredibly lucky to have a supportive wife by his side to lean on. I'm sure that your combined strength will help him to tackle everything. My husband is trying his best but sometimes, I wonder if he's partly in denial when he says things like 'as far as I understand, this is a long term thing..' How does he know whether it's long term or not? I'm probably being nitpicky but I wish he'd say 'I hope it's longterm' rather than 'it is longterm'. I want to be positive and I want him to be positive with me but we also have to be honest/realistic/not duck our heads in the sand. It's a tough old life but I guess that we have to get a metaphorical tennis racket out and whack whatever it throws at us across the survival net! xx

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I can empathise with your mum as the thought of treatment is scary – a bit like stepping into the unknown. I'm asymptomatic at the moment so they suggest 'watching and waiting' but if I have to have treatment, I'll try my hardest to be as well-informed as possible and to ask others (on this site) about their experiences with various drugs. Knowledge is power. Relatives can play a key role in helping us to empower ourselves by learning about treatment.

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Thank you Jo. You keep well too.x

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Thank you Jean. How is your husband now?

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Absolutely Tom! There's strength in numbers.x

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I can really relate to this. It's like we're all holding hands and swimming together.x

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Hi, thank you! I found your words 'scared, stubborn and intending to live to a ripe old age' truly inspirational. They sum up how I feel right now.xx

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Thank you Ange- I wish you and family well. I feel the desperate need to 'nest' into my home. I plan to cut down to part-time work. Fingers crossed that we'll both keep 'smouldering.'

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Thank you – I wish you well.

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Thank you for your thoughtful words. I wish you years of good health.x

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Thank you for your kind reply- it's so reassuring to know that there are others out there who 'know' how I feel. I wish you well.

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Thank you for your positive words Eve. I guess I've never been a 'glass half full' person but I'll try to develop a more positive outlook.

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