hi everyone, Sorry I havent posted earlier. Nick had a 7 hour operation on tuesday and it went very well. Andrew law is hopeful they got up to 60% of the tumor...
Hi Kath, Thats great news your must be so relieved.Nicks tumor sounds similar to Darrens,which is in his speech area and is a low grade astrocytoma.We have...
Dear Kath, Was very pleased to get your post with the positive result. Andrew is so straight up. Don's was in the speech area and his speech has recovered...
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Nov 3, 2006 2:07 am
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Hi Kath What a relief for you all that the surgery is over....we wish Nick all the best! Keep up the positive attitude! Wayne is calm and peaceful....sleeping...
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Nov 3, 2006 4:37 am
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Hi Kath, that is great news about Nick. I am so pleased for you that it is finally over. You can now look forward to each day instead of the dreaded operation...
Nina your awesome! Don't let the WINZ bastards get you down - some people just have no idea - I would like to see them walk a day in our shoes. Like the idea...
Awesome news. Thanks for your post Kath. I know this must seem like the longest week of your life. Seizures are an awful side effect from the surgery in itself...
Hi everyone just a bit of an update on what has been happening with Peter. I can't believe that so much has happened in the last 3 weeks. After discovering a...
Hi Michelle how old is Sam? Penny ... From: Peter Shonk To: nzbraintumour@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 7:52 PM Subject: [nzbraintumour]...
Dear Michelle, Don is going in to Hospice this week for a few days respite. Perhaps we could have coffee and a chat?. Or perhaps just a hug. I will look out...
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Nov 5, 2006 9:45 am
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Hi Michelle, my heart goes out to you, its a long road isn't it. It's very hard with the kids. Jack (nearly 7) didn't want to see Aaron after his seizures and ...
Hi everyone, well Nick came home this morning. I cant believe he is home 6 days after surgery! They assured me this was the norm. We have to wait till the...
Hi Cathy I'm usually there at 1.30pm for an hour or so but may also be there late morning. I'll look out for you too. Michele ... Perhaps we ... September we ...
Hi Penny Sam is 6 and a half (the half being very important as I'm sure you know!). He has been great throughout the last year and a half but Peter reached a...
Hi Kath How much Dex is Nick taking? Pete has been on Dex almost more than he has been off it over the last 18 months (anything from 8mg to 100mg!). At times...
Hi Kath, It's good to have family at times like this. A week of "quiet time" is just what you both need. Hope you are resting when Nick sleeps during the day. ...
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Nov 6, 2006 5:30 am
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Hi Michele, Don is in Rm 90. Down the other end from Peter. I gave your Peter a smile as I passed his door and he looked very calm and peaceful. I find it hard...
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Nov 6, 2006 6:18 am
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Hi ladies nick is on 2mg and the prescription says only for another 4 days, so I dont know if he has to stay on this after this has finished. Love kath Peter...
Hi Michele, I agree very much with Nina about letting Sam dictate when he is ready to see Peter. I was lucky that my Mum came down from Taupo to look after...
Hi Michelle with my boys (8 and 6) it was very hard to watch them try and communicate with their Dad in the last couple of weeks before he went to the hospice....
Sounds good to me Kath. It will reduce any swelling in the brain and make Nick feel a little better. The shorter time he is on it the easier it will be to get...
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Nov 6, 2006 9:23 am
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As a BT patient in robust health, it breaks my heart to hear what you guys are going through. Where you get your strength from is beyond me and the way you...
Hi all thanks for the responses about Sam and what I should do. You've all given me comfort that whatever we do is the right thing as well as some ideas on...
Hi Michele Know that you are one amazing lady...even if you have days when you think not...and you sure are allowed those days!! I firmly believe that we are...
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Nov 7, 2006 4:56 am
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Dear Michelle, it's taken me a few days to post, as everytime I start to I just choke up with emotion. I really am at a loss for words, but please know that we...
Dear Michele, It was lovely to meet you and your Mum and Dad yesterday. You certainly need that love around you at this time. I know I am well passed asking...
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Nov 7, 2006 7:23 pm
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Lynda, Diane and Sue. Best wishes to you also. Hope I haven't forgotten anybody!! Cathy xx ... From: "doncederwall" <doncedes@...> To:...
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doncedes@...
Nov 7, 2006 8:10 pm
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Sharonne,Cathy and Michelle my heart goes out to you ladies at this difficult time and I am amazed at the strength you have and the way you are coping.You are...
Just to let you know my Don is not as far down the track as Wayne and Peter. In fact, he is enjoying all the attention he is getting from the hospice . Because...
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doncedes@...
Nov 8, 2006 1:58 am
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Hi Cathy, That is really good to hear!The break will do you go and give you time to recharge your batteries.I know exactly how you feel to have a good nights...
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