Seagazer Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 My uncle, who we visit every year in Devon, has been taken into hospital. He has MS but has been unwell recently with language problems and knocking things over. At the weekend they thought he'd had a stroke but he's just had a scan and the signs are that he's got a brain tumour. I could really do with some positive thoughts from everybody please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Poor Uncle , what rotten news, {{{hugs}}} to you Ann, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sorry to hear it. All the best to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sorry to hear this but try and keep positive. MyThoughts and Prayers with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sending positivity to you and your uncle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sorry to hear your news. Sends you lots of good thoughts. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sorry to hear about your Uncle, sending lots of positive thoughts and (((hugs))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am really sorry to hear this - am sending you lots of ((hugs)) sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 sorry to read this, positive thoughts and best wishes on their way from me and mine. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm really sorry to hear that . Poor chap . Positive vibes from me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 love and hugs and other positive vibes from me and kev too (((hugs))) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 So sorry to hear the news about your Uncle. My thoughts are with and your family, keep your chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thanks everybody, it means a lot. Mum was in a terrible state yesterday, we bought her over to ours for dinner and a cuddle. She's gone down today to be with her brother and sister-in-law. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that its benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Positive thoughts and hugs from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Well I've been up since ridiculous o'clock as I can't sleep for worrying. My uncle has his appointment today with the neurology specialist to discuss his tumour. My mum has read me his medical notes and it doesn't sound good (not that we are experts). His tumor is 4 1/2 cm by 7 1/2 cm. Yesterday the local hospice rang my aunt to talk about my uncle. My aunt went into shock and kept asking my mum why they were ringing. I'm not sure if she is in denial or just didn't realise quite how serious things are. Whilst they were in hospital the doctors hinted at just palliative care. I went to sleep sobbing last night and thinking of all my happy times in Devon that I spent with my uncle and aunt. We had a caravan when I was a child in Berrynarbour and spent every summer there. My uncle lived in Combe Martin then and my Nan lived there too. She also used to live in Westward Ho! I even spent my honeymoon down there and popped in to see them. For the past 5 or 6 years we have gone down every year, its mine and my brother and sister's kids favorite holiday of the year. I don't know what my aunt will do without my uncle, they have been constantly together since my uncle's diagnosis with MS. I want to go rushing down there but my mum thinks that it will just panic my uncle at the moment. I'll wait and see what the consultant says this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 How awful for your poor uncle (and aunt). Fingers crossed for a positive meeting with the consultant. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sending you some (((hugs))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm so sorry . You all sound like a really close, loving family so I hope you can all help each other get through this awful time . I think it's fantastic that you have such a great relationship with your aunt and uncle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 More {{{hugs}}} from me too Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thank you everyone. OH kept me busy yesterday with a 7 1/2 mile walk in the beautiful Kent countryside so I wouldn't sit and ponder too much. Didn't manage to talk to my mum last night but she sent a text saying that the Neurologist is going to operate on 7th October and he hopes that its benign, which is so not what I was expecting. Thats really good news. I'm a bit confused as to what his local hospital thought but think I will need to talk to mum later hopefully. She likes to get out and have a walk and then she can talk freely. This aunt and uncle are the only ones that I see regularly now and we used to spend a lot of time with them throughout my childhood so they are dear to me. Drive me potty at times but always feel at home with them. At least now I'm an adult I can understand them. I used to think they were talking a strange language as a girl Quite broad Devonshire accents Thanks again for all your support, it really means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm so glad you've had some positive news, Ann . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks Vicki, spoke to my mum and she said the Neurologist was a lovely chap and said that he was really hopeful that he could get most of the tumour out, although its right next to a main artery so he probably won't be able to remove it all and hopes its benign. Apparently the bigger 'tumour' is a cyst so that is also positive news. Hopefully I might actually sleep properly tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Still thinking of you all. Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
