You can be also sure that Auntie Caz is sending prayers or vibes or goodwill to you like the rest of us ,Dougie

Hang on in there, or else there will be trouble when she gets back.

Hi Dougie,

Sorry to hear things are so grim at the moment. Hopefully Monday's appointment will provide some relief for your symptoms.

Thinking of you as always my friend.

Absolutely agree.

Hope your next appointment can give you the relief you need, Dougie. Will be thinking of you.

I echo what Steve and many others have said above, Dougie. Hope you feel a bit better soon.

Good evening Dougie. I hope your day hasn't been too bad.

Post if and when you can.

A lot of people are with you in spirit, wishing you the best.

Hope your weekend has seen you trend in the right direction, Dougie  Looking forward to hearing from you soon, take care.

Hi Dougie, I hope you've got through the weekend OK.

I hope you get some answers and some relief tomorrow.

Post if/when you can.

Ditto to all of the above.
We are all behind you and thinking about you, Dougie.

Hi Dougie, just checking in on the off-chance that you might have found the time and energy to update us.

I hope the consultant was able to help today.

I guess you could be in hospital still for further tests.  Let us know how you are if you get a chance.

Best wishes

Thanks for all the kind posts guy's, it really does mean a lot to me.

The hospital visit went as expected, with the emphasis transferring from treating the cancer to one of trying to make me more comfortable. There has been a slight adjustment in my medication to try to get me to eat. This has become a major problem, as I have lost a further 5 kilos since my last visit. Drinking is also a problem as it takes me a couple of hours just to finish a glass of water.

Life right now is a miserable experience, and for the first time I am thinking the fight is just not worth it. Sorry for the lack of posts, but it really does require a lot of effort to do so. I will post again when I can.

Good morning Dougie,

That’s just wretched news. From what you’ve been saying and describing recently it doesn’t surprise me and I guess hasn’t surprised you.  Are you talking to them about getting support - having someone available for you: you really don’t want to be alone through this phase.

I guess you’ve abandoned the idea of a cat now?  

My thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear this Dougie.

As Gandalf has said, you really could do with some support at this time. It wouldn't be a cure for your situation but it might at least make things a little more bearable for you in your current circumstances.

Stay strong, as please try and keep posting here if/when you feel up to it. We're all thinking of you!

I echo this - I hope you can get some support by your side, especially in your current circumstances. Really sorry to hear how you're feeling at the moment Dougie  I can't imagine the mental strength it takes to cope with such a wretched illness. You are doing as well as you can given the circumstances and we're all proud of the fight you've put up so far 

Hang in there and post when you feel up to it.

I'm shocked to hear that things have deteriorated so much since I last clocked in Dougie, and I feel bad about it. Hope seems such a throw-away word sometimes but I do have hope for you. Please keep scrapping- you be in charge here. I do think of you every day, as is true for everyone here.

Bertie 

Dougie I'm not that far from you so if ever you need a lift to hospital, chat over a cuppa and talk weather/football drop me a message, will do what I can as and when if you need anything.

Very sorry to read about how things are going at the moment. Like many others I read this thread frequently even though I don't feel able to say anything of worth. 

Hi Dougie. I just hope that you are being kept as comfortable as possible and given the best care.

Really sorry to hear things are so bad for you at the moment Dougie.

I'm keeping you in my thoughts my friend. 

Hi Dougie, just checking in to see how you're coping.

From what you've said I'm sure you're not finding it easy but I hope you're finding the strength and resolve to keep battling.

Are you getting enough help and support yet?

Hey, Dougie! With Caz away at the moment it gives the rest of us bandits a chance to sneak in!  I realise one-handed posting isn't that much fun, but if you can, let us know how things feel today.

Hi Dougie

How is your week going?   

I've been battling with the garden - trying not to lose the battle with the leaves cascading from the trees!

I do hope you're feeling a little better.

When you feel up to it let us know how you're coping.