Hi Kerry and Melvin

Sorry it was another Hospital Dash but am pleased That you are now back Home Melvin, this MM is a bloody hatefull thing, but you are both fighting it with all the strenth you can muster keep that strenth going you two.

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Hi Vicki and colin

Well Colin you are soon on the move and sleep is good for you I slept for about 5 days when i had my SCT some times didn't know the young Bride was with me (wot sort of a host was i lol) as for the eating I didn't just water for me I used to order sandwhich for tea and choos it for Elaine so i didn't eat it.

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Hi Tina
That long and hard ride you are having will soon be a distant memory for you (mine is nearly lol)
Think if i am correct I was about two months post SCT before I woke up and turned that Corner to being Fixed and that I knew I just felt "Fixed" 😎

Keep Well Tina and it wont be long now before you are "Up and At Em"

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Hi you all

Not be long before you are at home Chris 😀 then you can start to get better faster, just keep away from those bugs and you will still need to sleep a lot and if you are like me still keep the bathroom door open Lol.
I was also stil taking the Anti Sick Tabs for a few weeks after getting home so ask for them before you…[Read more]

Hi Helen

Well I stopped smoking in November 2009 just prior to SCT and my cough/chest has never been as bad 🙁 I have always had a iccle tiny cough when I smoked as my Young Bride (Elaine) called it an attention cough Lol, but that iccle cough has grown up and been a bother for a few years now its just weaker :-S

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Hi Sue and Michael

I am Pleased you are Home Michael as am sure its best place for rest and comfort, sorry you had a panic attack michael it must have been scarey ?

Sue I have three Handsome Sons but all soreted now but am sure that Pretty Daughter of yours will be sorted when she is ready, aint no rush these days is there?

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Hi Debbie and Les

And I dont know your Mum and dad but I wish I was going with them also Lol.
A m sure your Dad (Les) will be lucky with his treatment and I for one hope the road to remission is a smooth one.

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Hi Lizzy and mom

Its not a problem and am pleased to read Mum is getting better today and Hope it gets better and last longer 🙂

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Hi Keith

I have strong gums and teeth 😀 but i was told during treatment to use a soft brush, and i always use mouth wash every time i go to the loo its hand wash and mouth wash, I dont floss that often and my dentist tells me to but :-S

if in doubt phone hospital 😀

Tom "Onwards and Upwards"

Hi Lizzy

A Warm Welcome to the site to you an your Mum.

My Run was straight foreward so Cant add nor help you at this time but am sure some one will be along that is on this treatment and give the advice you need.

What Hospital is your Mum getting treated as some on here might be able to help and advize.

Tom "Onwards and upwards" xx

Hi Chris and Colin

Doing great Chris 😀 and Colin you will be the same soon My Friend, dont rush it as we all differ in the getting home Time mine was on day 16 and I have been beat and i have beat others so as you all see we differ in the Home run.

Stay Strong you all

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Hi Debbie
A warm welcome to you and your dad and sorry am late with the reply, and am sure it has been answered.
But Get that holiday in and dont wait till after or during treatment as I didn't know how I was going to feel the day after let alone four months away :-/ but the Uk is fine as you wont need Insurance as such?

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Hi Sue and Michael

Sorry to hear its a Hospital stay for Michael but am pleased that when he is home a plan will be put in place for Michael and yourself.

Please mdont worry about what you can and cant do that will all wait and do what you are doing now "One Day At A Time" stay well Sue

Love and Huhs to you all

Tom xxx

Hi Vicki and Colin

Your doing Good Colin thats the way it rolls My Friend stick with it and slowley it will get better but it will be slow for you and Vicki.

Vicki am sure Elaine (my young bride) walked out of and into my room many a time during treatment with that heavy heart al ask ang on ??

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Hi Vicki
Well it is what it is am afraid and no one escapes the great Run(s) ha ha, I also hope its only two days??? for you Chris (mine was months) lol:-0

Colin is doing well getting the sickness under control but I think on reflection I didn't get the anti sick tabs as often as i should have :-/ good to see Colin eating a bit now.

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Hi Pat

Well am pleased the "Onwards and Upwards" keeps yopu going but dont get the tattoo as it hurts honest he he.
And Mind those Pigeons, better of in a pie than gave to cat 🙂

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Morning Chris

Well I dint want to wish it upon you M8 BUT I dont know anyone who has got away with it Ha ha.

as for the release date I went in on the 1st December 09 and was thrown out on the 16th 😎 day was was a waste nowt much done just line in chemo on 2nd day and three bags of Cells in on day three 😀 , cant remember when i messed the…[Read more]

Well I have a Bald(ish) head so I wear a Cap and that is Raised to the rafters for those three 😎

Tom "Onwards and upwards"

Hey Gill

I am same as the others here.

I have read no where anywhere that tells people to be back to normal after X many months/years and I assume everyone differs in the time before they feel ready to move forwards BUT not forget the loved one who has passed away.

I would hate it to happen to me if I lost my Young Bride and Fmaily and…[Read more]

Hi Keith

Well I for one feel for you, what a decision, to stop what is making you better/then ill to nothing that you know will make you ill?? (if i got it correct??)

And what is the Consultants view on it all?? am sure he/she has some input to throw on the smouldering fire?.
I cant make that Call for you Keith but I wish you luck in your…[Read more]