tom replied to the topic WORST DAY YET in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Nicola
I do hope your Dad is soon sorted I for one could not poo for some time when having treatment and its one of the worse things that hit me while under treatment, I hope its soon sorted.
Love and Hugs
Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Overcoming the mental battle as a newcomer in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Glen
I wish you well in this journey I was told in jan 09 I had MM went on 5 courses of CDT (done ok ish with it) and had to pack in work due to being tired and weak had SCT in December 09 went back to work on light dutie's and all the treatment i am having now is Zometa infusions every four weeks 😀 and when that stops (soon I hope) then…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Another new kid in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Heather
For me staying employed and being on Sick was for me a Goal I had, to get better and back to work to show myself I can and will do it (am a stuborn cuss lol) it warked and I went back after a year off on Light dutie's still doing those "Light Dutie's" and to be honest am getting ready for giving work up 🙁 dont get me wrong the…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic REMISSION. in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Way To Go, way to go, wayyy to Goooo, that Slim and Eve, wayy to Goooo And a great BIG WELL DONE from me and the Young Bride (Elaine)
I know for you both its been an Uphill Strugle 🙁 but as I always say "Onwards and Upwards" and you two have proved it can be done 😀 well done to you and your Team 😎
As for the SCT Eve I had mine in…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Another new kid in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Heather
A warm welcome to the site:-D I had my Transplant in Dec 2009 so I make that just over 2 years Post Transplant?
Diagnosed Jan 2009 went on 5 cycles of CDT then stem Transplant dec 09 but went on sick may 09 for a year back at work (Lidutiesie's) may 2010, just started doing a little bit of my old job (forklift driver/Pendant…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic New kid on the block! in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Chris
Well am pleased you are getting the posts 🙂
After reading your nutro pp and stuff am none the wiser Lol shamed to say I have left all that stuff to My Dr's so far and it works for me 🙂
Keep on keeping strong and its grewat that the Family Nag you when you do too much.
Catcha Lata
Tom "Onwards and Upwards"
tom replied to the topic New kid on the block! in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Chris
Just thought I would pop on and see how you are doing? Hope these are not going into your "Trash Can" Oh ? if they are you wont be able to read this one then will (am a silly billy)
Tom 🙂
tom replied to the topic How do you start to say good bye?? in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 8 months ago
Dear Michelle
So So Sorry that the Bloody MM has fought off everything and left you and your Husband in Limbo.
Its a Bugger that you are both waiting for a trial to start? lord knows why they dont start one for you NOW ? am sure it wont harm but it may help.
Keep strong the team will be having talks about the what next treatment at the…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Carers in the forum Carers 13 years, 8 months ago
Al Match you with that Dai you and I and also many others have great Partners (dont like the word carer)
So al say Happy New Year to Elaine and all the other Partners out there helping and coping Bloomin well.
Love and Hugs to you all xxxx
tom replied to the topic New Carer saying Hello in the forum Carers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Linda and Pete
Like the others A warm welcome to our little group.
Yes its a daunting thing being told you have MM then told it is a Cancer:-( but take notice of the new treatments that are on the way every month we seem to hear about this and that new treatment
May I just say never ever feel guilty about your tears or feeling down…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Memory loss in the forum Treatment 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi you all
I forgot to answer this one he he.
As for me I used to (and am sure it will come back) have a great memory and after noticing that I would forget things I asked My Cancer Nurse (Helen) and she said it is "Chemo Brain" it says it all realy :-S make me better:-D by giving me stuff that makes me forget I was poorly:-0 Cant beat it…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Keeping up appearances in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Helen
Yes we had a great time Thanks, and you done a great job cooking for 14 :-0 me if I have to feed myself can I get it all to be ready at the same time? not on your nelly thank the lord for Microwaves to reheat the stuff that was ready 10/20 mins before the rest lol BUT I have a great Cook in my young Bride Elaine so dont have to worry…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic New kid on the block! in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Chris
A warm welcome to this great site am sure Like i you did not want to join? but here you/I and many more are here.
I was told in Jan 2009 that I was part of the MM mob, started on CDT then a Stem Cell Transplant in December 2009, doing good so far and still in remission and only having Zometa Infusions evry four weeks.
For me…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic christmas in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Roz
And your welcome and a good sob is good for you am sure.
Are you on F Book then Roz? If so you can find me lurking on their fairly often Lol.
Have a great week and catch you soon
Love and Hugs ((()))
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic Wedding in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jean and Frank
Great Photo's of the Lovely Coupls and the one of the Grandkids, I know that a wedding will do anyone in and make them tired and want to sleep all next day so a Well Done Frank 🙂
enjoy the rest when they have all gone 🙂
Love
Tom xxxx
tom replied to the topic christmas in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Min and Roz
Well done to you both am sure it wasn't easy for either of you but I send My Love and Hugs to you both ((((xxx))))
Love
Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Hello everybody in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Shirl
Am pleased you had a great time 🙂 think we are all spoilt rottn dont you think 😀
Elaine and I had a great time over the Xmas time (now back at work) but its very tiring, roll on the new year am sure some of ours will want a baby sitter (saves me going out lol)
Enjoy the week end with your sister.
Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic update on Henry in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Sarah and Henry
I hope you all had a great day and are feeling well.
Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic Keeping up appearances in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Hi Helen
Well its a bugger this Bloomin Chest Infection seems we all are prone to those 🙁 and worry not you look Beautiful with short hair, no need for the wig 🙂
Hope you were strong enough to enjoy the day
Love and Hugs
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxxx
tom replied to the topic Banks!! Why do we have them in the forum General 13 years, 8 months ago
Banks/Solicitors oh please dont start me 🙂
Yes Sarah its a bit of a bugger when you think all is in place to make things easier for when we need things to run smooth for some plonka to let it all fail makes me boil.
Pay nowt to them for more than the year for charges.
Love Tom xxx