Cancer is a Bitch.

[Dashik]

Here's a picture of my partner Lynda on Boxing day. Currently not long started Chemo for Breast Cancer. While these days its considered largely curable the treatment is still a bitch.

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[/URL]What you guys think of the hair do? All my own work! (Actually one of the hardest things I've ever done). My partner is not a vain girl, Only thing in life she worried about was her hair.......

Its falling our rapidly now so this way its not as messy and does not look all patchy.

Anyway just for those that do give to these causes Thank You! If you ever wondered where the money goes then I can say it does help.

The staff and volunteers at Macmillan and Maggie's have been and continue to be very helpful. As a result of her illness its made it very difficult financially and without them and SSAFA's help I don't know how I could look after her properly.

I did manage to get her Battlefield 3 for Christmas for her Xbox so shes happily trying not to get killed too many times in one game :D

I was about to restart work as a driving instructor then we found out she was ill, This on top of other health issues she has means she needs a lot of help. Therefore I'm having to rethink what or how I can get out and work. Still the main thing is making sure shes ok.

I can say shes been remarkably brave and does not moan or feel sorry for herself. An inspiration to me anyway :D

[rachel]

Hi Lynda , first off your hair looks great , just think how much you will save on colours .
It will soon come back until then there are some fab winter hats.

I can only send my heartfelt wishes and a huge hug to you and say feel free to email me anytime if you want to vent, I am a good listener and sometimes a stranger can share the load.

Hugs to you both
Rachel

[Eckchaz]

I feel for you mate.. Ive seen too many people pass away from cancer including my father. I know how tough it is and how hard it is for everyone and no words can console these times :(

However, I wish her all the luck in getting better and the treatment works for her. Chin up buddy! :)

[challis349]

My wife and I have set up a hair salon recently, and will be specialising in hair replacements and hair volunizers, these are specialist pieces, made specifically for the client, it is a way for a cancer patient, or alepecia sufferer etc.... to have a full head of hair again, if hair is important to Lynda, this may be something to look into in your area, also, we have looked into it, and sometimes you can get these funded by the nhs, I wish you and your family well, and hope that you get well soon,

[asomaro]

My partner was diagnosed with breast cancer 18 moths ago, so I really do empathise with both of you. The road to recovery is a tough one but there is light at the end of the tunnel, so keep pushing those negative thoughts away. Sheila (my partner) was very frightened at the time, but the support and help she (and I) got from our local oncologist was superb.

I wish Lynda a speedy recovery, my thoughts are with you both.

[LaurenceGough]

May I wish Lynda a speedy recovery.

[Rotorhead]

Try to put a bigger smile on her face by walking in one day wearing some OTT glam wigs, going by the pic she seems to be keeping her spirits up, try to keep her laughing as keeping in a good mood is supposed to help fight it.

Or do what they did on Scrubs, you and a load of mates shave your heads to show your support :)

[Cuppa]

Hope all goes well, kemo knocks you about a bit but not as rough as it used to be, Macmillan nurses are great! helped me no end, and the ones you love keep you going. I'm up for a scan tomorrow at the QEH brum, i've been clear for a few years now so hopefully i'l get no nasty supprise's!, good luck Lynda

cheers
cuppa

[Birdie4x4]

Fully sympathise with both of you and hope all turns out well. Chemotherapy is not pleasant at all and can have different side effects. I finished chemo 12 months ago and havent flown since.
Regards Steve.

[brin]

wish lynda the best of luck in fighting this really hope it goes well for her

[coolice]

So sorry to hear you're battling the big C, I wish you a full and speedy recovery!
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[Dashik]

Well shes back in the local hospital tonight with another problem from the Chemo. It's the best place to be and all that but what can you say to her when she apologises for being a pain?

It's crap for her and she's more worried about causing other people inconvenience...... A measure of her character.

[Dashik]

[QUOTE=Rotorhead;764249]Or do what they did on Scrubs, you and a load of mates shave your heads to show your support :)[/QUOTE]

As anyone who knows me will confirm that would not be much help. I'm pretty much Bald already :D

[Voodoo]

Hi,
I'm not a native speaker and I use the forum to improve my english so I wonder how to express my feelings in the right manner.
I lost my father due to a lung cancer (ok, he has smoked for his lifetime). Two years ago my wife survived a breast cancer. A couple of years ago my mother in law fought against breast cancer with chemo.
This means I know, how life changes if you have somebody affected by such an illness. And you have to support your partner but watch yourself as well. You will need a lot of energy and you should reload your own batteries.
For me it was good to talk about the illness in my flying club and my mates supported me.

This sort of cancer is the most distributed form and the most researched form. 12.5 % of women are affected, this means every one out of eight woman has this cancer. And not a lot talk about cancer because the feel shame.

From my point of view three things are important, healthy food, sports (any movement) and mental support.
Go out with her (if possible whenever possible) to show the beauty of life.
I wish you all the best.

[Tim Procter]

I can only emphasize what others have said James.:)

I wish you and Lynda all the very best and hope she recovers to full health again as soon as possible.:)