cancer

Durhamjen no one owns a cat . If they think they do they are sadly mistaken. A cat condescends to let you feed and nurture it ,mop up it's revolting accidents and will grace your home with its presence/ presents/ prescience.

Its not it's stupid iPad

And presumably said cat was already in residence before ethel was diagnosed with cancer and became concerned about hygiene.

I have had animals since I was 15, I always looked after my animals with love and care and with no fear of germs etc. Until 2 years ago I had 4 cats and a huge lurcher and they all slept on my bed, I would sleep with the littlest cat around my neck and would wake up with my face buried in her fur. I lost two of my cats and my dog so I am now left with 2 cats and when I had to take chemotherapy Iwas instructed on how to deal with infection as my immune system would be lessened. I learned that cats in my bed could cause all sorts of infection, they run over my kitchen worktops so I had to remember to use antibac spray regularly. I was told to use gloves for cat lit cleaning, I also had to use gloves to do my dishes and to peel veg, I wasn't allowed to eat fruit unless it was washed and peeled (how do you peel strawberries) so I avoided fruit unless it was apples. I realised that feet coming in my house could carry dog dirt so I made everyone take off their shoes, my mother is terrible with a cold and coughs in everyones face. I would worry all night the whole time I was on chemo it was a nightmare. I am now not on chemo and waiting to see if I need any more so I am not so bothered but if I have to have more I will be worrying again.

You've been very adept at using common sense in all this ethel and it's great that your pets bring you so much pleasure.
I can totally understand your fears, you've done so well

Well ethel at least you aren't worrying at the moment - so you can have a bit of a break and relax.

Famous last words, whitewave!

See thread on psychic children!

Come on Ethel, get a grip! Or go and see your GP and ask for some help in tackling your anxiety state.

going back to the OP regarding cancer, I have had my results from detailed scan and they say there are no tumours to be seen and I need no further treatment just check ups every few weeks to be sure everything is ok. Big sigh of relief

That is excellent news etheltbags

Onwards and upwards now!

That's good news ethel, now concentrate on eating well and looking after yourself, and relaxing!

I told you so! All that agonising at every step - think of all the life you wasted.

Im so scared its going to come back or that they made a mistake and its still there.

While this is understandable, you have to let these irrational fears go now.

You have had a scare, it has been treated and it is gone, so instead of feeding your imaginary fears, get on with living your life to the full.

Great news, etheltbags. They've been right at every stage so far - why not try trusting them now? Good luck and good health. Cheers!

B****y H**l Ethel You were so upbeat there for two minutes! Stop being such a morbid drama queen and be optimistic for once! If you can't get rid of your fears on your own, go to your GP and get some help.

Great news, Ethel. Cancer treatment has made such great advances and here you are with an optimistic bill of health. Enjoy being able to cast all those worries aside

Great news Ethel - onward and upward.

Very pleased for you ethel - excellent news!

Great news ethelt - believe it!

ethel - good news.

count the blessings ethel, that's such good news

Ethelbags that is such good news! Now...next step is to concentrate on getting yourself physically stronger. Good food, gentle exercise and, most important of all, rest!

again!

Great news ethel. I hope everything continues well for you in the future.

Good news ethel. We are in a similar boat with my DH's prostate cancer. It is good news so far but he has to go back every 6 months so anything could happen. However he is a cheery soul and we are enjoying our lives after a bad year last year Easy to say but try to relax a bit now.