fluffyfeet Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi All Does anybody know anything about eye cancer? My Dad has been diagnosed - only found out last night so I'm in a bit of a state of shock at the mo. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 oh I am so sorry I dont know anything about it, but there are a few medical people on here so someone will along to help. Wishing your dad well xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear that Dawn - I've not come across it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 There are several types, so it is difficult to comment directly - the commonest in adults is melanoma. but it could be one of a number of types. This is a good link to discuss the various types. Lots of good wishes to your Dad and to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish your dad well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sending you love and wishing him good health. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear it. All the best.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sending you ((hugs)) and wishing your Dad well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 How upsetting for you all, just wanted to send my best wishes to you and your Dad. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry to hear that, best wishes to you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear that . Best wishes to you all from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I too am sorry to hear that. Must have been a shock for you all. I just wanted to add my best wishes to your dad (((hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 so sorry to hear this I hope everything goes OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 What a shock for your family I hope everything goes well sending positive vibes your way x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 So sorry - I have no nursing experince of this kind of cancer, but if you google Patient UK and type in Eye tumours - various ones come up. sorry no good at linky things. There are some addresses of cancer charities etc. I do hope this is helpful. Love Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thank you all for your good wishes and support. Have been Googling today and got more info which seems to be quite positive. It is apparently quite rare in the UK, and appears to respond well to treatment as long as caught early enough. Dad has been referred to a specialist eye hospital, in Liverpool I think, for some sort of treatment, don't know what that will be yet, presume we'll be told when his appointment comes through. My sister was telling me earlier that he has been given some massive dark glasses, something like a welder would wear, and as his name is Ray, he is now Ray Orbison. I'm starting to get my head round it all a bit better now, knowledge is power and all that. Thanks again. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Good wishes to your and your Dad - hope the treatment goes well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Just wanted to add my best wishes for you all, I'm sure he will get the best care possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 so sorry to hear about your dad. No knowledge but best wished coming your way x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Best wishes to your dad, and you and your family, from me too. I love his new nickname (and your positive attitude ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 If he's going to the hospital in Liverpool that I think he is, then it is one of the top, if not the top, units in the country for this condition. He will be very well looked-after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Sending my best wishes and (((hugs))) too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 So sorry to hear about your Dad , big hugs to You, Him and all the rest of the family xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Just a quick update on my Dad. Great news - the tumour in Dad's eye has responded really well to treatment - he's just got to finish this 3rd lot of chemo and then he'll be monitored by the local eye hospital. Can't tell you what a huge relief this is, especially for my Mum. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
