BS: PP v the big C

Subject: BS: PP v the big C
From: Pied Piper
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 08:57 AM

I've been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and am starting chemotherapy tomorrow, prior to a big Op in a couple of months, any one experience this and got any advice?

Yours gratefully

PP

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Paul Burke
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:38 AM

No experience of it, but if it's any help, my brother had an operation removing part of his bowel due to colon cancer in 2001. He's made a very full recovery and is enjoying life very much thank you 5 years later.

All the best, and tell us if there's anything practical we can do.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 10:02 AM

only very practical stuff like Dis living allowance, etc. used to be a social worker on a cancer ward and in a hospice, not that you'll need one of those for a while or at all, i'm sure.

let me know if you need any advice or practical help. i should be typing properly in about a week.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Emma B
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 10:06 AM

My sister -in - law made a very successful recovery from the same op and returned to full time employment several years ago - her only complaint was that she managed to put on weight in the process!

Very best wishes for a full recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Peace
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 11:53 AM

You'll beat it, Pied Piper. Thoughts and prayers with you.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: greg stephens
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 12:02 PM

Pied Piper
Well they took a bloody big chunk off me a couple of years back for very similar reasons and here I am telling the tale.   I cant tell you not to worry because you will. I can say dont drink whisky or anything similar, not at all good in that situation. But the odd pint of wallop in the Peveril shouldn't do any harm (I have my spies). And bagpipe music is pretty much bound to stimulate the immune system, I would have thought.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 04:07 PM

All the best to you and lots of good, healing thoughts coming your way. Thanks for letting us know and please keep us posted, as you are able.

Giving thanks for a complete and easy recovery.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Ebbie
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 04:32 PM

Good thoughts with you, Pied Piper. Would you be interested in letting us walk with you on the journey? We may not be able to be with you physically but we can definitely help support you emotionally.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: fat B****rd
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 04:33 PM

All the very best to you PP.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: John O'L
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 07:40 PM

Good luck Pied Piper. Be strong & stay cool.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:05 PM

My mom had the operation, oh gee, about 30 years ago... She's now 87 years old and going strong... A little too strong sometimes so...

...not to worry...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Anonny Mouse
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:07 PM

Prayers, positive thoughts and hopes for the wisdom and talent of your physicians sent your way. Basically, the "Big C" SUCKS! But--you can beat it.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:17 PM

Well PP, you've been around here long enough to see me go through a lot of things and always with the best thoughts and prayers from this somewhat eclectric group and I tell you this.....It must work!!!

No advice on your problems but know that you have all the kilowatts I can muster and the best thoughts from someone who knows that the 'Cat can be a real source of energy!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:17 PM

Best wishes PP!

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Metchosin
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:20 PM

All the best Pied Piper, from what's been noted on this thread the prognosis sounds good. I'm walking with you too, because I got diagnosed with a rather nasty leukemia awhile back. I'll hold your hand anytime if you want and we can both take this journey one foot at a time, one day at a time.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Alba
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:40 PM

I cannot offer You any practical advice Pied Piper but I can and am sending Healing thoughts and Energy Your way.

Metchosin to You also, Healing Thoughts and Energy being sent Your way.

A Day at a Time.
Light and Love,
Judi

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Metchosin
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 11:45 AM

Thank you Alba, most appreciated.

Let us know how you fared with the chemo PP. (((((((hug)))))

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Jeanie
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 12:32 PM

With all good wishes to you,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: CarolC
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 12:40 PM

Best of luck and comfort to you, PP, and also to you, Metchosin, in your fight with the big C. Here's hoping for the best possible outcome for the both of you.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Metchosin
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 01:42 PM

Thanks CarolC, its sometimes harder for those closest to you than for yourself. Hubby took it really badly and ended up being treated for heart failure. For me, it sometimes helps to talk about it with those with which I have a bit of distance, without fear of sending their blood pressure through the roof.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Barry Finn
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 03:32 PM

Best of luck Pied Piper & join us when you're ready. And good luck to those that are closest & are caring with & for you, they also suffer with out.
Barry

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 03:47 PM

All the best from Scotland PP.

My advice?....Listen out for Alba's thoughts...she makes EVERYBODY better............Ake

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: alanabit
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 05:33 PM

Thinking of you here too mate. Good luck with it. We are on your side.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Jun 06 - 11:21 PM

The shock of the diagnosis is sometimes the hardest thing to deal with. It was for me, at any rate. Two surgeries after my diagnosis and things are fine, but I certainly made a few rapid changes. I set aside the work on the second master's degree and spent (still spend) more time with my kids. Best wishes!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: jeffp
Date: 17 Jun 06 - 12:15 AM

I wish you the best of luck. The best advice I can give is to watch your nutrition and try to maintain a good healthy diet. Nutritional supplements such as Boost or Ensure (in the US, whatever the equivalent is in the UK, where I assume you are) can be helpful when you can't eat full meals. Hard candies can help if the chemo makes everything taste wrong.

Jeff

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: gnu
Date: 17 Jun 06 - 05:14 AM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jun 06 - 08:29 AM

Mets, you continue to be on my "list," sorry to hear about Hubby. Hope is doing better, now.

Holding you all in the Light and sending Thanks Givings for whole healings.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Jun 06 - 08:40 AM

All the best to you PP and Metchosin.

Both Kendall and I have had brushes with cancer - mine is gone but Kendall still has regular checkups and lost his voice. However we are both still very much alive. I do agree with previous comments about the efficacy of the Mudcat.

Please do keep us up to date on progress and remember that many here have had similar experiences so if you want to shout or 'winge' or just have a hand to hold you have a lot of friends here.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Pied Piper
Date: 24 Jun 06 - 08:44 AM

Thanks for the support everyone and sorry for the delay in replying (IN access more difficult were I'm stopping)
All the messages and PMs have given me a real lift and I do appreciate it.

Thanks PP

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Alice
Date: 24 Jun 06 - 11:41 AM

Take care and stay close to mudcat support. We're all pullin' for you!

Alice

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jun 06 - 11:47 AM

IMPORTANT! Feel free to whinge, whine, complain, bitch, throw things, whatever. Better to get those emotions out than to have them sabotage you within.
Candle will be lit for you and another I just heard is facing radiation treatment. Isn't middle age a bitch?
SINS, who expects to live to 160+

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Ebbie
Date: 24 Jun 06 - 11:52 AM

Someone said that after a certain age, it's just 'patch, patch, patch.'

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Al
Date: 25 Jun 06 - 11:18 AM

Please be aware of all the healing energy being channeled your way through all the good people here.
Blessings,
Al

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jun 06 - 04:15 PM

You can do it man......have faith, just believe. I did, and im here to tell the tale.....love and blessings coming your way...

Suzi...x

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: gnu
Date: 25 Jun 06 - 08:52 PM

I hope you will keep us updated on this thread.

More thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Aug 06 - 11:21 AM

Best wishes and prayers on the upcoming op, John!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 27 Aug 06 - 04:29 PM

Keep fighting PP - you can do it.

All the best from unsunny Worksop.

Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: jeffp
Date: 27 Aug 06 - 09:49 PM

Thinking about you. Don't let the bastard have a chance!

Jeff

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: JennieG
Date: 28 Aug 06 - 03:30 AM

Hang in there, best wishes from Oz,

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Partridge
Date: 28 Aug 06 - 06:21 AM

Positive thoughts in your direction,
love
pat x

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: kendall
Date: 28 Aug 06 - 06:42 AM

Remember, the only thing you can't beat is City Hall. Keep positive thoughts and know that the Mudcatters are here to support you.

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 Aug 06 - 10:15 AM

Lots of love and prayers,
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 10:04 PM

Hiya PP!

Just heard about yr do 2nite from some closer fiends,

Hope you've puld thru ok * R u stil on line?

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: RangerSteve
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 10:19 PM

No advice, but my prayers are with you.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 11:44 AM

Saw PP at our festival, tail end of October. He looked very well indeed and was getting back into the swing of things. Still tired and obviously suffering from the effects of surgery but slimer and fitter than he has been in a long time:-)

I have not been in touch since but was very heartened to see him and hoping that all the good wishes are having the right effect.

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: PP v the big C
From: jeffp
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 12:08 PM

Living well is the best revenge. And the best therapy.