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Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591556 08/01/2017 22:27 08/01/2017 22:27
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,162 Glos Brilly1uk Club member 1034
Brilly1uk Club member 1034 Competition Level Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,162 Glos	Wishing you and your family the very best MRS. Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591562 08/01/2017 22:50 08/01/2017 22:50
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,510 Aldershot PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary
PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,510 Aldershot	Originally Posted By: MeanRedSpider Poor lass is suffering from the chemo today. Cancer treatment is just so brutal. I can really sympathise with her, I went though chemotherapy in early 2009. I really used to hate that when I had pretty well got over one cycle of treatment I knew I was going to feel really rough for a few weeks when the next one started. She should forget the unpleasantness once the treatment stops. I had a target to aim for when it was over; seeing my old school friend in southern Spain the week after treatment stopped and driving to SpaItalia about 6 weeks later. I'm sure it helped. 16VT and X1/9 1500 We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591584 09/01/2017 08:29 09/01/2017 08:29
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,603 Corridor of Uncertainty J Jim_Clennell Forum veteran
Jim_Clennell Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,603 Corridor of Uncertainty	How awful for her. I'm sure she has all the support she could wish for, but if there is ever anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask...

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591588 09/01/2017 11:18 09/01/2017 11:18
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,064 South Cambs B Barmybob Hon Club Member: 003
Barmybob Hon Club Member: 003 Je suis un Coupé B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,064 South Cambs	Oh Richard, so sorry to hear that the family is having to deal with this horrible disease again, absolutely and totally bloody unfair As I know you live some distance from Cambridge, and I don't, please do shout if you, or Eve ever need any help or assistance at this end. Gone Audi mad!

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591609 09/01/2017 13:58 09/01/2017 13:58
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,300 Paddock Wood, Kent A adder58 I need some sleep
adder58 I need some sleep A Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,300 Paddock Wood, Kent	Oh Jeez Richard, my heart fell when I opened this post!! my first thought was 'not again! Everything is crossed for you all. So So hope your daughter beats this quickly... if that's possible... was Elec blue + owner now use of a mini cooper S 25y independent Mortgage-Financial adviser

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591612 09/01/2017 14:12 09/01/2017 14:12
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Thank you, everybody. Eve is more upbeat today. She's getting a trial drug today that helps target the chemo. She's progressing well so far. Having a transfusion today to boost Hbt but they are happy with her. Hughie, my youngest, is getting a bum deal. It's his final year at school and has his mock exams shortly. He also has his driving test this week. Charlie is coping OK but also not finding it easy mentally. Rachel (Mrs MRS) is coping much better this time around. I'm OK - just switch back to my "cancer dad" mode - I know I can cope: it's very powerful. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591650 09/01/2017 21:14 09/01/2017 21:14
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Roadking Club member 1809 Forum is my life Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,144 Southampton, Hants	Sorry to read this. I hope the treatment goes well, at least she has seen her brother beat it so knows the treatment is worth any side effects. "RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591688 10/01/2017 12:27 10/01/2017 12:27
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Eve quite bright today. Last of the nasty chemos for a while later on. It made her feel very rough last time. 5 more days of other chemo in this segment. Dr said she might only have had leukaemia for 2 weeks when she was diagnosed- she said that teenagers are often late in being diagnosed so Eve was diagnosed very quickly. Parents of kids and teenagers might want to read up on symptoms which are easily mistaken for flu or glandular fever. Blood test is the key. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591689 10/01/2017 12:49 10/01/2017 12:49
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	This what someone about to get leukaemia looks like http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591692 10/01/2017 13:18 10/01/2017 13:18
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 836 Hereford H HiraethHuw Enjoying the ride
HiraethHuw Enjoying the ride H Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 836 Hereford	Originally Posted By: MeanRedSpider This what someone about to get leukaemia looks like Unbelievable. All of you have been in my thoughts since I read your first post on Friday. As a dad of two kids I can try to imagine what you must be going through. All strength to you all, and wishing a speedy recovery. Ps Just looked up the symptoms of [url=https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-help/ive-got-cancer/types-cancer/leukaemia][/url] leukaemia. Thanks Last edited by HiraethHuw; 10/01/2017 13:24.

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591803 11/01/2017 12:16 11/01/2017 12:16
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Day 6 and the dr says Eve is doing "really great" (dr is American) and has "flown through" the first 5 days with none of the complications that can occur. 4 more days of chemo then 2-3 weeks of getting bone marrow back into shape. Eve has the positivity of her dad so is pretty upbeat at this news. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1591840 11/01/2017 18:44 11/01/2017 18:44
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Brilly1uk Club member 1034 Competition Level Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,162 Glos	Originally Posted By: MeanRedSpider Day 6 and the dr says Eve is doing "really great" (dr is American) and has "flown through" the first 5 days with none of the complications that can occur. 4 more days of chemo then 2-3 weeks of getting bone marrow back into shape. Eve has the positivity of her dad so is pretty upbeat at this news. Good to hear-wishing her well. Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592095 16/01/2017 17:43 16/01/2017 17:43
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Day 11 - chemo is finished and Eve continues to do very well. The consultants have been around today and are very happy with her. One said that AML patients tend to fall into two groups - those that have lots of problems with the treatment and those that sail through and Eve, he thinks, is in the latter. The other consultant said that the genetic markers of the leukaemia have so far shown nothing really bad and, if the stars align, might be very good. My fingers are well-and-truly crossed. We had a scary weekend because a doctor had said that, given her age, she was at risk of having the bad stuff. Uncertainty is the worst part of cancer treatment - it's insideous and eats away at you. Eve has (what my kids call) "chemo brain" where you can't concentrate on anything. She's lost loads of weight and is getting lots of transfusions. Hugh (youngest son) continues to be a real star. He's coming down from Scotland on Thursday with Mrs MRS (who went up yesterday) to be tested as a potential bone marrow donor. He's desperate to help his sister. When Charlie was diagnosed both of his best friends at primary school (he was only 11) had a parent diagnosed with terminal cancer in the same week. I'm so proud of him. Thanks again for all of your support. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592106 16/01/2017 18:56 16/01/2017 18:56
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Edinburgh Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 16,780 Auld Reekie	Excellent news Richard, the coal-face of the NHS is really hard to beat and we're all extremely lucky for that when we get there. BumbleBee carer

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592108 16/01/2017 19:15 16/01/2017 19:15
N Nello Unregistered
Nello Unregistered N	Sending you best wishes mate and healthy thoughts......... I had a year of it over 2015/16 as my wife was diagnosed with the big C then 6 weeks later so was my sister. We spent Christmas Eve 2015 having chemo - Mrs Nello in one room and Sister Nello literally in the room next door. Pleased to report both doing well and post treatment all looking good fingers crossed. If theres one thing it has taught me its to not automatically think of the worst when you first hear the 'Cancer' word. Theres so much more they can do these days. Anyway all the very best.

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592111 16/01/2017 20:22 16/01/2017 20:22
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Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914 Forum veteran Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,198 FCSS 01684 593187	Very promising update, fingers crossed www.facebook.com/fiatcoupes

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592114 16/01/2017 21:18 16/01/2017 21:18
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Brilly1uk Club member 1034 Competition Level Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,162 Glos	That's a very positive update - great news MRS. Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592152 17/01/2017 06:16 17/01/2017 06:16
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Hanny Unregistered H	Originally Posted By: MeanRedSpider Day 11 - chemo is finished and Eve continues to do very well. The consultants have been around today and are very happy with her. One said that AML patients tend to fall into two groups - those that have lots of problems with the treatment and those that sail through and Eve, he thinks, is in the latter. The other consultant said that the genetic markers of the leukaemia have so far shown nothing really bad and, if the stars align, might be very good. My fingers are well-and-truly crossed. We had a scary weekend because a doctor had said that, given her age, she was at risk of having the bad stuff. Uncertainty is the worst part of cancer treatment - it's insideous and eats away at you. Eve has (what my kids call) "chemo brain" where you can't concentrate on anything. She's lost loads of weight and is getting lots of transfusions. Hugh (youngest son) continues to be a real star. He's coming down from Scotland on Thursday with Mrs MRS (who went up yesterday) to be tested as a potential bone marrow donor. He's desperate to help his sister. When Charlie was diagnosed both of his best friends at primary school (he was only 11) had a parent diagnosed with terminal cancer in the same week. I'm so proud of him. Thanks again for all of your support. Your post sounds more positive and good to hear that she has the warmth and support of your great family. Hope this continues so that this becomes a distant memory your daughter and family. Best Wishes Hanny and family

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592155 17/01/2017 08:05 17/01/2017 08:05
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,603 Corridor of Uncertainty J Jim_Clennell Forum veteran
Jim_Clennell Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,603 Corridor of Uncertainty	Sounds like a very positive update, MRS. The courage and resilience of all your family (and, it seems, quite a few others) is humbling. Rooting for the best possible outcome.

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592548 23/01/2017 14:04 23/01/2017 14:04
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Another week on and the doctors are still happy with Eve. The consultant, talking to a load of students, said "Here's a perfect example of someone doing well on AML treatment". Hughie was in on Friday giving loads of vials of blood for marrow testing (poor lad nearly fainted). Eve doesn't have an infections yet (despite having almost zero white blood cells) and now has a better than 50:50 chance of not getting an infection. Obviously the key question is how well the chemo has worked. For that we'll just have to wait and see. It's always humbling to see what the kids on this ward go through - it's so bloody tough. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592565 23/01/2017 18:21 23/01/2017 18:21
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,306 Kent, South East Cooperman Former Club Membership Secretary
Cooperman Former Club Membership Secretary My job on the forum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,306 Kent, South East	Keeping fingers and everything else crossed for you all. Hope the bugs keep their distance from Eve.

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: Cooperman] #1592648 24/01/2017 14:05 24/01/2017 14:05
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Taz Unregistered T	All the best wishes for a hardcore recovery mate, all my best wishes xxx

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592728 25/01/2017 13:56 25/01/2017 13:56
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,300 Paddock Wood, Kent A adder58 I need some sleep
adder58 I need some sleep A Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,300 Paddock Wood, Kent	All things crossed it keeps on going in the right direction xx was Elec blue + owner now use of a mini cooper S 25y independent Mortgage-Financial adviser

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592735 25/01/2017 15:36 25/01/2017 15:36
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Brilly1uk Club member 1034 Competition Level Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,162 Glos	Hughie's a brave lad MRS. Great to see the Drs are still happy with Eve's progress. Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: Brilly1uk] #1592816 26/01/2017 17:17 26/01/2017 17:17
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645 J JKD Forum is my job
JKD Forum is my job J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645	Wishing her a speedy recovery MRS!

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592860 27/01/2017 11:29 27/01/2017 11:29
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 649 UK Clintos Club member 2040
Clintos Club member 2040 Enjoying the ride Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 649 UK	Sorry to hear the terrible news MRS but hopefully something you can all fight together and come out the other end even stronger. Best Wishes! Clint Boooooooooost!!!

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592861 27/01/2017 11:45 27/01/2017 11:45
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Thanks everybody. No real news to report other than Eve continues to do well. In fact the doctors today said she's "remarkably well" and have been considering letting her home for a bit. She had a bit of a melt-down last night when a big chunk of hair fell out. It's all so brutal and heartbreaking that, on top of everything, the humiliation of losing your hair just reminds you of how sick you really are. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1592903 28/01/2017 00:40 28/01/2017 00:40
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Jef_uk Unregistered J	That's understandable. Really do wish her well; Never met you but I just became an Uncle and it give a whole new perspective. I can't imagine what you're all dealing with... Stay Strong for her.

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1593730 08/02/2017 18:05 08/02/2017 18:05
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider OP Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Another quick update Eve is out of hospital (Sunday night - came as bit of a surprise) and I flirted with the limit of a Merc SL's luggage capacity. We are now waiting for her blood counts to get high enough for her bone marrow test to be done. This seems to be pretty critical for her future treatment. Lots to do. Heading up to Glasgow this weekend in a van to clear the stuff out of her student flat. Then on up to Inverness to collect furniture for the house in Cambridge. It's all go. Young Hughie continues to be a star: he's got himself at job at Tesco, passed both of his mock exams with good grades and is looking after himself. http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: Sh!t start to 2017 [Re: MeanRedSpider] #1593812 09/02/2017 17:09 09/02/2017 17:09
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,603 Corridor of Uncertainty J Jim_Clennell Forum veteran
Jim_Clennell Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,603 Corridor of Uncertainty	Great update! Hope all the various tasks go well and that Eve continues her encouraging progress.

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