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does anyone know what help and support is out there?:crying:
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Hope everything is okay x
Not really we found out yesterday my OH Chris (used to post on here as Marmite) has cancer ;(
I really hope the treatment works and works fast.
sending you and chris lots of love and healing vibes x
And piecesofme is right, Macmillan were absolutely fantastic with my family every time someone got ill.
Take care.
Take care of each other and get as much support as necessary. Good luck with it.
The best places for advice that I know of have already been mentioned, but you may find our confidential askTheSite service will provide you with further options - it would also allow you to go into more detail about the situation for more specific help.
Big hugs. x
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All the best for today, ask all the questions you can think of, although I would assume at the moment it's hard to think straight so just try and remember to ask the one important question.
Who can we get in touch with if we've got any more questions?
I know it can't be much comfort but experience from family and friends has been that while other bits of the NHS have their failings all the staff involved in treating cancer patients have been wonderful and put a lot into explaining things and supporting patients and their families.
You might want to take some paper and a pen along just in the case they say anything you want to write down rather than trying to have to remember everything.
Lots more big hugs.
HUGS
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Hope everything works out for the both of you.
The prognosis is looking good however they will know the bigger picture after more scans on thursday.
Looking at starting chemo friday
He said he is confident that after this treatment he will be cured. Although obviously cant guarantee.
He will probably have chemo and radiotherapy.
It's gonna be a really tough 6 months + but it will be worth it.
I am struggling with being pregnant aswell but he is worth every ounce of my energy.
For anyone thats interested he has Hodgkins lymphoma.
My auntie had that, although she died from it when I was pretty young (about 7/8 I think) so I don't know much about it.
I hope the treatment works for him, so that your baby can have a strong healthy daddy.
Lots of hugs for you both and for James as well
My uncle is having chemo for that at the moment, and I'm always here for a pm if you ever want it. Has good days and bad days, more good than bad, with side effects from the chemo.
One of my school friends also had it, had radio and chemo therapy and is still on track with her degree although now has funky hair as it grew back different.
xxxxx
To be honest it's because I haven't known what to say, feel so upset about the news and I still don't know what to post.
I feel so upset you're going through this, and so very upset for marmite, and I can only hope your realise that everyone here at the TheSite hopes for the very best possible result possible.
All I can can say is what everyone already has - all the best, good luck and we're think of you.
We will get through this all be it a real tough 6 months + especially with baby due mid treatment and me having another section so i am gonna be outta action for a while too. All scary thoughts but have some good friends and family that will do what they can.
Secondly I would say don't be afraid to lean on your friends and family during this time, it is one thing to know they are there but there will be times when you will have to allow yourself to let them support you both, try to let them in.
Good luck with everything.
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