katieloumatt
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Welcome Kathleen,
I’m sorry that you have had to find us but evreyone on here is so friendly and knowledgeable. You will soon feel at home… There is alway someone around to answer your questions or just to offer support.
My Dad had a klatskin tumour with no symptoms and in late June had an unsuccesful liver resection, sadly he died 9 days later. I only found this board after he had passed away and wished I had found it earlier.
Wishing you and your Mum strength as you make this journey,
Katie
Theresa,
Welcome to the board. As Julia said you are still shocked and in disbelief that your Mum in law could be suffering from CC after displaying no symptoms and appearing well.
CC as we have seen very often displays no or very few symptoms until it has taken hold. It creeps up insidiously and silently…..
At the moment I would say for you to support your M-i-L and respect her decisions and thoughts, she may well be as bewildered and scared as you are.
Very often patients go into ‘protective mode’ of the care-givers, when in fact the family and loved ones want to do everything and anything to help. Marion put it well when she said your M-i-L may well not want to burden you with her illness.
Just to say that I am thinking of you all as you make this journey alongside your precious mother in law.
Katie
Dear Ron,
I have just logged on after what I termed as a bad nights’ sleep. But in comparison to yours I slept like a baby….
The middle of the night is always worst for bleak thoughts, I work nights regularly and that is when my mind starts wandering to the what ifs and if onlys. I am concerned that you still have oral thrush, has your doctor prescribed Nystatin mouth drops for you? It’s hard enough to fancy anything to eat and drink when you feel ill but to have a dry, sore mouth must be horrendous. Miconazole gel may also be useful… Just a thought.
Thinking of you lots and hoping for a more restful weekend for you.
Katie
Oh Cherbourg,
I feel for you so much. My Dad’s birthday fell just 5 weeks after he passed away. It is so hard.
Thinking of you today, your memories and love for your Mum live on deep in your heart.
Katie
Julia,
Thanks got the email now. Just been back and edited my profile, must have had a blip when I entered my 9’s!!
Katie
Hi Caroline,
So sorry to hear about your brother in law. I know how you feel, I am a nurse and whilst my Dad was undergoing surgery and tests etc my Mum looked to me to interpret medical speak and jargon. However, I also felt it could be a hindrance as well, at times I just wanted to be his daughter not the ‘professional’ if that makes sense?
Wishing you all strength as you take this journey together,
Katie
Hi Marys Son,
Welcome to the board where you will find a warm welcome from some very knowledgeable and friendly people.
Whereabouts are you? I live in England as do a few others on the board, there are people on here from all over the world with differing experiences and advice.
Wishing you lots of strength as you take the path along this journey with your Mum.
Katie
Julia,
You are very welcome. Glad things are going OK for you and Susan at home. I am imagining you must be run off your feet, please don’t fell the need to reply to me, it’s fine.
Wishing you both a nice evening, I’m going to settle down and watch the ‘Pride of Britain awards’, tissues at the ready for a good cry….
Katie x
Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are also with you at this desperately sad and bewildering time.
My Dad passed away 7 short weeks after diagnosis at the end of June this year. Up until then no symptoms at all, perfectly fit and healthy.
I think that the speed of the disease progression is frightening, we don’t have the time to get our heads around the diagnosis before they are gone.
Thinking of you an your family as you traverse the next few days, weeks and months.
Katie
Clolomish,
Sending you peace and comfort at this very difficult time. Your Mum was blessed to have had you around her, caring and loving her.
With love and prayers, Katie
