Thread: Bowel Cancer

Hi Folks,
thanks again for the continued support and good wishes.
After some great results late last year we have had another set back, as to be expected I guess.
Monique's struggle continues to be challanging and I am so proud of her and the way she takes things one step at a time. New tumors have invaded other organs now so the desease is progressing...
Today we started an other new chemo treatment and hope that this helps slow the progress.
One day at a time and one step at a time.
I am so proud of my lovely lady and the strength she is showing doing it with style and grace. I only wish I can do more to help.
I have returned to work this year and it has been great for me to try to ...get on with things...
Our time is limited but we will tryto make the most of it all.
Take care and be happy folks
Kevin

That's not good news, still, it seems that you both have positive attitude. That in itself seems to combat cancer to a degree. It's good that you have returned to work, something to keep your mind occupied, it's not easy to see the state that your loved one is in and have to go away, but it will give you a break and help you feel better in yourself. I hope you have an understanding employer who is empathetic to your situation, given the probability of time off for treatments and appointments.

Mine has been fantastic, all the time that I needed over the last year which was counted in numbers of days due to the distances that we have to travel.

Please give our regards to Monique, we are thinking of you both.

Robert

Kevin, I'm struggling with words to express my thoughts, needless to say thinking of you both, stay strong through these trying times.

Sorry to hear of this latest development but stay strong and positive our prayers are with you.

Sitting reading your post three time I still don't know what to say. I've spent ten minutes getting this far.

You seem to be taking this all very well all things considered. Is Monique managing to stay as upbeat as you are? It's hard to imagine how you manage to be positive under the circumstances, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't. Well done!

Please give Monique our best.

Sorry to hear that Kev
I know what the struggle with cancer is and how you feel right now
I only hope your wife is coping the best she can and you never lose sight for a hope or optimism. My wife too was touching the edge of the abyss perhaps more she survived by a miracle let's hope that with your love and determination she can pull through.

Tough lady your missus.

Sorry if this sounds macabre but my SIL died of cancer while still quite young. It took a long time and she and I were able to say our goodbyes and talk about how much we meant to each other.

My brother dropped out of the sky while paragliding. One day he was here and the next gone. Part of me still thinks he's alive and for years I'd save something to tell him before realising that it wasn't going to happen.

People talk about closure. Well, yes; there are better and worse ends to a relationship. The grief never goes, it just abates over time.

Sorry to hear that Kevin.

While there is some sought of therapy, there is always hope though.

All the best to you both on the next round of treatment.

Kevin, I really don,t know what to say.The news is not good but the best thing to do is sty positive and active.

I went through this when my first wife had a brain tumor. I have some appreciation of how you feel but that probably doen't make it any easier for you.

My thoughts are with you, as are those of so many others.

Cheers mate,
artme.

Hi Folks,
my dear lady has spent 6 of the last 7 weeks in hospital for pain managment/ palliative care.
I'm so proud of her determination and resolve for this illness not to get the better of her.

The 7:30 Report will do a feature on Palliative Care in Australia.
Monique was interviewed and will feature in the report to some degree. So, if you get to see the show on Friday night (provided it does go to air when they expect) watch out for my little family as we get our few seconds of fame.
Monique came home last night and it was wonderful to see her wake up in our home again after such a long period away.
One day at a time my friends.
All the best
Kevin

G'day Kevjed, not sure what to write, but maybe writing is support enough (even from behind a screen - had experience with that before on the other end) I'll sit down and watch it online later in the night as I don't control the TV at 7:30, the kids do)

I will certainly watch this one.

Kevin
I can't think of anything adequate to say to you at this time.
If all the support I can offer is to read the reports of your journey, please know it has not been a burden
Thank you for sharing your lows and highs with us.

my best wishes to you and your family

I just don't know what to say