General Chat

So sorry to hear your bad news but hopefully the cancer doc will be able to give you better information and more hope. As everyone says progress is being made all the time and soon there may be just the thing to cure Bob completely. Hard for you I know, but try to enjoy every day and don't put too much worry into the future, as John Lennon? said 'Life is what happens while you are making plans' so Live life for today and let tomorrow take care of itself. My thoughts are with you both and your family. Liz

Teresa and Bob, I'm truly sorry to hear your awful news. As you have heard, huge advances in treatment of various forms of leukemia have been and are being made. I have two friends with separate forms of the disease, who are living many years after diagnosis and who expect to contine to do so! Both basically say to take charge of the disease, not to let it take charge of you...easy to say, no doubt. One of them has become an expert on his variety of leukemia and was (I think) president of a patients group, going across the continent and speaking at conferences. Knowledge truly is power for him. That awful diagnosis is not the end! Anyway, my best sympathy, and never give up. Michael

Hi Teresa and Bob, I am sorry to hear this news. You must be devastated. Sending you lots of positive thoughts. I hope that the Dr can reassure you and that it is not as bad as you anticipated. Jill xx

Oh darling!! No words just sending you pink positive thoughts and i hope and pray you get much longer to enjoy each other!! Diana xx

everybody has already said it kiddo, but look after yourselves, and wait to hear what Doc says; We know a young man who was told at 11yrs he had it, and he`s now 23 and still ok, so God Be With You Both Babs x x x x

I'm sorry to hear your news, it must have been an awful shock for you both. I'll be thinking of you. Heather

everybody has already said it kiddo, but look after yourselves, and wait to hear what Doc says; We know a young man who was told at 11yrs he had it, and he`s now 23 and still ok, so God Be With You Both Babs x x x x

Hello, Teresa and Bob. What can I say; nothing will make you feel better at the moment. You're in my thoughts and prayers, though. Take care of eachother, and God bless. Glenys x

I am so very sorry to hear your news. But to try to be positive, if he has at least 15 years you can at least plan to use every moment of those years wisely My sister had similar dreadful news about her husband,53, a few years back, but it was a fast spreading cancer and she lost him the following year. There were so many things they had wanted to do, but had saved the money for an early retirement at 55 when they were planning to move abroad and just enjoy life. They had no time to do that, all the money just sat there. Try to think of the 15 years as being time to enjoy every thing you have wanted to do together. And, 15 years or more is a long time during that time many things may change, new drugs/treatment discovered. I will pray for you.

Teresa Sorry to hear your news. I will remember you and your family in my prayers. x Joanne

Teresa, I am new here and don´t know any of you well but I am desperately sorry about your news. My prayers will be with you. Natalia

Positive thoughts and lots of love to you all. Jacky xx

hi teresa what a shock for you both. please take heart there is a lot of work being done with this and every day they come closer. fifteen years from now who know what they will have found . good luck to you and stay strong maryclare.toronto.

I am thinking of you and your family at this worrying time. I know exactly how you are feeling as my husband has had similar blood disorder, a lymphoma. He has had it for many years and (despite some very scary moments) he has normal blood results now. Try not to panic. Here are some practical suggestions which might help. I think it's a good idea to go with your husband when he has appointments with doctors because two people seem to hear and remember more about what was said. I wish I had kept a written record of the various treatments and exactly when things happened. My husband's hospital records are so thick that when we see anyone they tend to ask us what he is taking and when he had particular treatments/operations etc. I think it helps to do your own research. I eventually found a drug being trialed in the USA and showed the docs the information. My husband was put on it and that really made a difference. Even in dark moments there is hope and I do believe that all the prayers that were said for my husband helped. If you need to chat to someone who has been there please contact me. very best wishes Sue

What a shock! Chin up and take care of yourselves. Best wishes. Susan

Oh Brian how nice - what lovely people on here.(sorry was re reading the messages and saw this) Still thinking positive thoughts of you both as well:o)) jude sarf wales :o)

Hi Terresa and Doug. My cus Dee in Bexleyeaf told me of your plight...Id like to wish you both well.............and tell you a old army Pal of mine has beaten that monster...so, take heart love. We are in Queensland Calgary...if you ever feel like a chat come on over for a BBQ and a beer! Love to meet you...some of my jokes may brighten your day! Take care...best wishes Brian in Calgary.

There's not much that I can say except that I am thinking of you & hope that everything turns out well for you both. Sending love & positive thoughts. Cilla in Oz

Teresa Sending positive thoughts and prayers across the miles to you and your husband Bob, with the fervent hope that things are not as bad as they seem. Take heart! Good luck Love Helen

hiya teresa. i feel for you and your hubby. there is a lot can be done today. i know a lady who had it 21 yrs ago. and she is 87 and fine. take care love x