Princess of Wales video on her cancer treatment

Yes indeed MissA. My nephew's mum died of a heart attack at 49.

I was too young to appreciate the trauma it caused, at the time, but my mum said it changed my nan forever, as if a light had gone out.

Awful.

My cousin died from leukemia when we were both eight.

My aunt was told from the start that she would, and as far as I know, the outlook has little changed, all these years later.

I ban remember both my mum and dad crying, after visiting her in hospital.

They do the same 'watch and wait'. with some prostate cancers too, which is the cancer my husband has but he had to have treatment straight away.

I understand your view MissA. Two years of treatment for my lovely nephew. When he was in hospital, I went every day to support my brother and sil. I never, ever want to visit a children's hospital cancer ward again. My husband was diagnosed 10 years ago and is thankfully in remission so far. 🤞

Yes, I think that's the one.
It was hard for my friend to take in over the phone.

Kate1949

I think with one form of leukemia they take a 'watch and wait' approach if the patient is not experiencing symptoms. They may or may not require treatment in the future.

Yes my friend's husband is in this position. His leukemia was found by accident and he needs no treatment just now.

Also I saw this with regard to the no treatment for leukaemia on the NHS website

You may not need to have treatment straight away when you're diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. You'll usually be seen by a doctor or nurse regularly. How often you're seen depends on the stage of your cancer, if you're having active treatment and how you're feeling

I talked of little else than cancer for ten years, Rekarie.
No doubt that has also something to with why I'm uninterested, rightly or wrongly, apart from wishing the best for Catherine.

I was cross that the video seemed to have left my friend with the impression that the treatment is ongoing, as in chemotherapy, and was all glassy eyed and sorrowful about it.

I know I'm a miserable old bat, but there it is.

escaped

Maybe the feet were cheesy too!

Oh my! I was only talking to my husband about his feet in the photo! Lovely photo apart from those massive awful feet. I am a bit foot phobic, if there is such a thing, so this was just awful to me!

Maybe the feet were cheesy too!

Harry and Meghan have done some equally intimate photos shoots, capturing the moment. No cheesy criticism from me, though I might have something to say about the ugly feet in the foreground!

vegansrock

H and M were criticised for cheesy photos, many of the same people now commenting that the Wales’ are just being modern etc. Funny that.

I think that is true to be honest. When H&M do something it is wrong, when W&K do it is is brilliant.

Might be best just to leave them be .......

MissAdventure

So, something like tamoxifen, Rekarie?

That's what I thought, but again, my friend insisted that she was still having chemo.

Yes, I believe so. I know tamoxifen is used for breast cancer patients.

I'm no expert but this article is quite informative

news.sky.com/story/what-is-preventative-chemotherapy-experts-explain-treatment-and-when-its-used-13100076

vegansrock

H and M were criticised for cheesy photos, many of the same people now commenting that the Wales’ are just being modern etc. Funny that.

Not me

I've never commented on H&M's photos. They are of no interest to me. I am interested in Catherine's story as my husband has cancer, my two brothers-in law have had it and my nephew mentioned above.

H and M were criticised for cheesy photos, many of the same people now commenting that the Wales’ are just being modern etc. Funny that.

Oh, snap, Kate.

Crossed posts MissA

I think with one form of leukemia they take a 'watch and wait' approach if the patient is not experiencing symptoms. They may or may not require treatment in the future.

No, she needs nothing done, as she is well.
It was only found by "accident" when a routine blood test showed some abnormalities.

She has no symptoms at all, so they will be going for the "watch and wait" option.

Allira

MissAdventure

My friend has just been told she has leukaemia, but doesn't need treatment, and that lots of people have it and are unaware.

I'm surprised she does not need treatment of any kind.

Does she mean she does not need intravenous chemotherapy? There are different types of leukaemia and treatments differ.

I would think she will be monitored and treatment would be necessary at some time in the future.

MissAdventure

My friend has just been told she has leukaemia, but doesn't need treatment, and that lots of people have it and are unaware.

I'm surprised she does not need treatment of any kind.

Does she mean she does not need intravenous chemotherapy? There are different types of leukaemia and treatments differ.

Wow MissA I'm gobsmacked by that. I've never heard of such a thing. My young nephew died of leukemia after two years of gruelling treatment.

I really didn’t know of this MissAdventure