505 replies to this topic

[Billy Bones]

So sorry to hear of this. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are very much with you both.

[CocoPops]

I know you must be having less dignified moments, but I am in awe at how well you seem to be keeping it together.   /A very very humbled Mangham54

Keeping it together? I have to Kids are a great incentive for that. Not to mention the support of family and friends. I've had meals delivered (hot), I've had people visit just cos they know I'm home, I've had £20 stuck in a card to help with car parking! People have been fab, and just knowing we are being thought about is all helping. We renewed our wedding vows in Sept after 10yrs married, we're definitely stronger now than we've ever been. Not a journey I want to be on, but I'm not getting off this roller coaster until it's beaten us properly! I'll keep going and supporting my family unit as best I can. Work have been great, it's a welcome distraction and I'm actually enjoying getting up in the morning and going to work!

[Mangham54]

I would be a wreck... And yes from what I can see you appear to be holding it together remarkably well. I am truely in awe, your family are lucky to have you amongst them.

[Goosenka]

Well done Lee.

[FLD]

Well done Lee.

[Rally]

Jeez Lee, I go away for a few weeks...

 

Big hug coming your way.

[jules_s]

Still thinking positive thoughts to you and yours Lee The MIL went in for her 17th operation in 10 years today, so I have a small handle on what you are going through

[zaff]

I have just become a premium member and I am so sad to read about your dear wife. It genuinely made me emotional.

My prayers are with you and your family. It is also very heart warming to read all the support from your friends on here.

 

God bless you all.

[Bootdog]

So sorry to read about this - I hope the recovery & treatments go OK.

[Vaux Pop]

Found this thread last night. I still can't put my thoughts and feelings into words.

 

My best wishes to your wife and all the family.

[Goosenka]

Hope things continue well Lee ::

[CocoPops]

Just to update...

 

Alex starts Radiotherapy tomorrow (Day 1). It's a 33day course over the next 6weeks. Every working day, also including Easter Monday and May day bank holiday!

15min sessions.

 

Not sure on Chemotherapy, as standard treatment is Radio only, but she's taking part in a trial and we're awaiting her "stream" to follow. Should find out later today.

 

We had a few days at Disneyland Paris last week with the twins, chance to try and forget some of the bad stuff and focus on smiles. We had a fab time!!

[VIX]

Glad to hear you managed a few days of time away. Hope the treatment (whatever they decide) goes well. Thinking of you all.

[Mangham54]

Radiotherapy is a fantastic thing, in contast to chemotherapy. Hope the very very best for you all.

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

Still got the bits crossed for you all x

[CocoPops]

Just a brief update. Alex has just one week of Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy remaining, then she's onto 5days of chemo every 28days for the next year. It's been as smooth as it could be, no sickness etc. Tiredness has been the biggest side effect, that and some hairloss caused by the targetted radiotherapy. Given that she has fought this so well so far, I've felt inspired to run/crawl/hobble the British 10k in London on July 13th (2months tomorrow). If you can spare a few quid to help support The Brain Tumour Charity via my JustGiving Page, then I'd really appreciate the encouragement!! Regards, Lee. http://www.justgivin...m/brainsvsbrawn

[JG]

Donated.

 

Fark, I'm running it too aren't I?

[CocoPops]

Managed to run my first ever 10k last night I managed an hour and 10mins for 10k, which is about 7minutes per km. Ideally for the race, I'd like to dip under the hour, but that means dropping to 6minute kilometres so we'll have to see. Donations are keeping me going at the moment, spurring me on to do well. http://www.justgivin...m/brainsvsbrawn Thanks for your support so far. In case you're interested, Alex was interviewed for BBC Radio Berks this morning in connection to "diagnostic scans" having huge delays... http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01zmn4n Skip to 1hr 38m to hear her phone interview.

[Bobby]

Do it under an hour and I'll double my donation

[CocoPops]

Alex and I went to the studio today for an interview with bbc radio Berkshire.... http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01ztz2k Skip to 2hrs13mins and you'll find the interview.