It has been a year since Mr. Image decided to forgo follow-up chemo after his second bout of cancer. He is 81. One kidney was removed and then a year later a tumor in his bladder. He is now weak, his legs and feet are swollen and he is in a wheelchair, and sleeps a lot, but he is having no pain and when awake is alert and engaged with life on a small scale. I was not happy at first with his decision but I am at peace with his choice and very glad it is going well so far, and not the fast decline I thought would happen. He is just seeing his regular doctor and not returning for any more follow-up cancer checkups. So perhaps cancer did not return.
Graven Image - we have to be so careful here about commenting on other people's conditions and decisions, but perhaps I can be allowed to say I think Mr Image's decision is courageous and perhaps, to some people, inspirational.
Graven Image - we have to be so careful here about commenting on other people's conditions and decisions, but perhaps I can be allowed to say I think Mr Image's decision is courageous and perhaps, to some people, inspirational.
One of my colleagues has died after breast cancer - I didn't know she was I'll, as I am rarely in the office. Please pray for all who loved Christelle, who was a cheerful, and talented french sign language teacher.
Prayers, please, for my dear friend S who has been fighting cancer for many years and I fear is nearing the end. Also, for her brother who has just been diagnosed with quite advanced bowel cancer.
Since the beginninng of the year, my sister and I , both now in our 70's have been under investigation for colorectal cancer. We shared stories about the various procedures necessary, which seemed to affect her more than me.
Two weeks ago, after I had been given the 'all clear', Maggie was told she had terminal bowel cancer. She is now being looked after 24/7 by her beloved elder sister (who was a nurse ) before going into a hospice.
I pray for Maggie's peace and a reignition of her childhood faith. But Lord, it's so sad. She is a wonderful artist and has a lot to give still.
Lord have mercy.
Just spoken to Mum. Dad had what started as a Bowens disease patch removed from his arm a couple of weeks ago. Went to the follow-up appointment and it appears it was melanoma. So that means more appointments coming up to see if it had spread to the lymph nodes etc. We wait and hope.
Celtic Knotweed... I know more about melanoma than I wish I did, but one thing I do know, and will say very cautiously here, is that treatment has advanced enormously since I had to deal with it. I hope and pray for strength and healing for your Dad and all who care for him.
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Yes indeed. Our prayers for you both.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Maintain your port in working order - it's really worth it
(And feeling a little guilty because I rarely climb aboard the ship currently.
Real life has intruded a little more).
Prayers, please, for my dear friend S who has been fighting cancer for many years and I fear is nearing the end. Also, for her brother who has just been diagnosed with quite advanced bowel cancer.
Two weeks ago, after I had been given the 'all clear', Maggie was told she had terminal bowel cancer. She is now being looked after 24/7 by her beloved elder sister (who was a nurse ) before going into a hospice.
I pray for Maggie's peace and a reignition of her childhood faith. But Lord, it's so sad. She is a wonderful artist and has a lot to give still.
Lord have mercy.
Blessings to all,
RR XX