Hi San, the Occupational health people here believe that the link between Benzol in Diesel and MM is indesputable, the say it can be absorbed 3 ways, ingestion, inhalation and through the skin. They also say that the active agent in Diesel is also apparent in fumes as well as in the Diesel itself.

We have found a copy of the outline report by…[Read more]

Hi there, I'm new to this also but reading through the posts prior to signing up, I would say we are in good company. I get a bit emotional with some posts but overall it is uplifting and good to know you are not alone.

I don't know if you know your history but during WW2, young RAF pilots that were severely burnt went to a specialist pioneer…[Read more]

I think now, its not so much seeing my family in a new light but taken them less for granted. Both my wife and I are probably more caring to each other, I think we became a little too complacent about our marriage because we were doing the normal marital thing including the odd argument. Now we both want the other to enjoy what we have together.…[Read more]

Hi there, I'm afraid I have just startedas well, albeit a few weeks sooner than you. I also have a young family, a daughter of 6 so I would assume your thought process will be same as mine, how to look after the children, what to tell the younger ones, the future for them etc.

As for the treatment, I am also on PAD and had my first chemo early…[Read more]

Well, being one of those just stating on this journey, it's nice to know that there is success, albeit maybe partial at the end. Happy Birthday to them, I'm sure you'll make the most of things.

Thank you for your kind replies, I'm afraid it has sunk in simply because my daughter is so young and everything we do now will be towards giving her as much as we can in the way of love and memories for as long as we can.

Thank you Nerys for your kind thoughts, I was very touched when I read your Newby thread and the plight of your mother.…[Read more]