hamster Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 A few people on here will be aware of this already (whether by PM's, knowing us personally or reading some posts from a few months back), but mrs hamster was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer. Long story short - and anyone who has been effected by cancer will confirm that it is a very very long journey with many many horrible stages and side effects, not least the emotional ones. Today we got the biopsy results following her op and I am so pleased to share with everyone who knows us that she has got the all clear. Pretty cool eh? Although she has a little way to go before she's fully fit and well enough to go back to work (she is dreading it I can tell you), that is more or less that! I wanted to thank a few people who have kept in touch and sending good wishes. Whether it was a solitary message six months ago or the people who have regularly asked how it's been going, I hope that you all know who you are. Please forgive me for not writing loads of PM's, but I have appreciated every single message and have read each one to her too. Please accept my sincere thanks the bottom of my heart. What I would also like to do is to thank everyone else on here who has kept me sane (yeah right!) and helped me to laugh when it was most needed and moreover when it was least expected. Thanks people, I dont care what anyone says, I think you're alright. ;-) Thanks so much, I mean that. Anyway, there is wine and ale to be drank and food to be eaten. I have been so knocked out by the news today that although I had to go in to work this afternoon I still forgot to eat something. Therefore we are off to The Clump in a little while to celebrate. If anyone see's two old codgers zig-zagging across the A27 after kicking out time tonight, don't run us over give us a lift ffs. Get In. hamster btw, this message is also coming from mrs h, she really does value the respite that the forum has offered her. She remains my wonderful wife, mrs hamster
bridge too far Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Brilliant news Hamster. Love to you both R xx
ottery st mary Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Really good news...Pleased for you both and all your family...Have a good drink and think positiveley for the future..Hope your lottery numbers come up now.. Best wishes to your future.. Regards Andy
Ponty Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Nice one, Hamster. Get her to sign up under her own name though. We might see some sense from the Hamster household at last.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Great to hear hamster, all the best to you both.
saint lard Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 That's bloody brilliant news,good luck to the both of you for the future. Enjoy the drinks tonight.
Made in Southampton Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Nice one Mr and Mrs H. Great news.
saint-luco Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 best news of the day, having lost a friend to cancer, i am pleased to hear of anyone beating it. best wishes to you both
Johnny Bognor Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Brilliant news Hamster. Yours Truly Johnny B
St Columb Saint Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Fantastic news, Here's to a great future. I'll raise glass for Mrs H
rocknrollman no2 Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Im very happy for both of you. Ive known a few people who have had cancer and have some idea of all the heartache and pain youve both been through. I wish you both a very happy future together.
Micky Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Top, top story, insperational stuff - well done Mrs H.
Master Bates Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Long story short - and anyone who has been effected by cancer will confirm that it is a very very long journey with many many horrible stages and side effects, not least the emotional ones. Unfortunately not for me, I thought with my mum we'd get to the stage where she was unconcious and we could speak to her etc, yet it never happened, went too too quickly. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in November, turns out she had had it for 3 years undetected (got old NHS) and it had spread, nothing they could do and gave her til the end of February. On Sunday 10th Jan 2010 my mum got taken in to hospital, she seemed alright sat up in her bed, then at 2:15am the morning of Weds 13th we had a call from the hospital saying to go up because my mum had deteriorated. We got up the hospital just before 3am and she had slipped off. Her birthday was 19th Jan and her funerals this Friday. Went and saw her today at the Chapel, still hasn't kicked in really, very strange place. Cancer is a very very nasty illness, and I feel for anyone who has to go through it, I still have my Uncle yet to go with terminal lung cancer, so the ride isn't over yet. Sorry for going on, at least someone has had good news on the cancer side, very much congratulations to you and Mrs Hamster x x
Master Bates Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 (edited) Can I just add one more thing, if you're a couple then BOTH of you deal with the paperwork, bills, insurance, pensions etc, my mum dealt with everything and my dad is completely lost with it all paperwork coming out of his ears and he doesn't know what to do here there or anywhere, just a tip Cheers Ponty, that's life ya know, happens to everyone at some point losing parents. I admit I didn't expect to be 26 but that's the way it goes, some people younger lose their parents, life's harsh at times. Edited 27 January, 2010 by Master Bates
Golactico Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 I don't know you from Adam, but that doesn't stop me from thinking this is fantastic news. I have a close friend who's been through similar and can only imagine what it's like to go through what your other half and you have been through. All the very best.
Pugwash Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Excellent news to hear someone beating the big C. Best wishes to the Hamster household.
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 My thoughts go out to you MB. To Mrs Hamster I am pleased it is positive news. All too easy we lose perspective, you read these posts and you think...why was I getting so unecessary about something that in the big scheme of things matters not, family and friends...they are what are most important, everything else you can do without.
JustMike Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 mate, so pleased for you both. when you told me this at fleming park i didnt know what to say or do and admired you for still turning up. there is a beer or 3 with your name on mate. see you soon.
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 That's wonderful news, Hamster. Please pass on my good wishes to your missus. My wife and I met when we were both 16 and in September we shall have been married for 40 years. Every time I look at her I think how lucky I am and I would not have changed her for the world. We have raised two children and we have six grandchildren and we have two lifetimes of shared experiences to keep us together. Treasure every moment that you have, try not to have cross words with each other, hold hands, smile, remember the important things. Life is short and there's so much to see and so much to learn. The world is a beautiful place, full of beautiful people and it is a privilege to be allowed to be a part of it, especially if you can share it with the one you love. Keep smiling through.
NickG Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 A few people on here will be aware of this already (whether by PM's, knowing us personally or reading some posts from a few months back), but mrs hamster was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer. Long story short - and anyone who has been effected by cancer will confirm that it is a very very long journey with many many horrible stages and side effects, not least the emotional ones. Today we got the biopsy results following her op and I am so pleased to share with everyone who knows us that she has got the all clear. Pretty cool eh? Although she has a little way to go before she's fully fit and well enough to go back to work (she is dreading it I can tell you), that is more or less that! I wanted to thank a few people who have kept in touch and sending good wishes. Whether it was a solitary message six months ago or the people who have regularly asked how it's been going, I hope that you all know who you are. Please forgive me for not writing loads of PM's, but I have appreciated every single message and have read each one to her too. Please accept my sincere thanks the bottom of my heart. What I would also like to do is to thank everyone else on here who has kept me sane (yeah right!) and helped me to laugh when it was most needed and moreover when it was least expected. Thanks people, I dont care what anyone says, I think you're alright. ;-) Thanks so much, I mean that. Anyway, there is wine and ale to be drank and food to be eaten. I have been so knocked out by the news today that although I had to go in to work this afternoon I still forgot to eat something. Therefore we are off to The Clump in a little while to celebrate. If anyone see's two old codgers zig-zagging across the A27 after kicking out time tonight, don't run us over give us a lift ffs. Get In. hamster btw, this message is also coming from mrs h, she really does value the respite that the forum has offered her. She remains my wonderful wife, mrs hamster never met you, no idea who you are - but the best news I have heard in while. Very pleased for you - enjoy every day!
NickG Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Unfortunately not for me, I thought with my mum we'd get to the stage where she was unconcious and we could speak to her etc, yet it never happened, went too too quickly. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in November, turns out she had had it for 3 years undetected (got old NHS) and it had spread, nothing they could do and gave her til the end of February. On Sunday 10th Jan 2010 my mum got taken in to hospital, she seemed alright sat up in her bed, then at 2:15am the morning of Weds 13th we had a call from the hospital saying to go up because my mum had deteriorated. We got up the hospital just before 3am and she had slipped off. Her birthday was 19th Jan and her funerals this Friday. Went and saw her today at the Chapel, still hasn't kicked in really, very strange place. Cancer is a very very nasty illness, and I feel for anyone who has to go through it, I still have my Uncle yet to go with terminal lung cancer, so the ride isn't over yet. Sorry for going on, at least someone has had good news on the cancer side, very much congratulations to you and Mrs Hamster x x and the worst, thinking of you mate.
JustMike Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Unfortunately not for me, I thought with my mum we'd get to the stage where she was unconcious and we could speak to her etc, yet it never happened, went too too quickly. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in November, turns out she had had it for 3 years undetected (got old NHS) and it had spread, nothing they could do and gave her til the end of February. On Sunday 10th Jan 2010 my mum got taken in to hospital, she seemed alright sat up in her bed, then at 2:15am the morning of Weds 13th we had a call from the hospital saying to go up because my mum had deteriorated. We got up the hospital just before 3am and she had slipped off. Her birthday was 19th Jan and her funerals this Friday. Went and saw her today at the Chapel, still hasn't kicked in really, very strange place. Cancer is a very very nasty illness, and I feel for anyone who has to go through it, I still have my Uncle yet to go with terminal lung cancer, so the ride isn't over yet. Sorry for going on, at least someone has had good news on the cancer side, very much congratulations to you and Mrs Hamster x x awww mate! i lost my mum nearly 6 years ago, ok it wasnt to cancer but was sudden and unexpected all the same. i know its easy to say but i do know what you are going through. ever need a chat mate get onn the old facebook.
Minsk Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Mrs Minsk lost her mum to cancer many years ago (way before we met each other). So, from us both: Fantastic news Mr and Mr Hamster; we are very pleased for you. And, depest condolences to MB and his family.
Colinjb Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 (edited) Hamster! Beyond saying how delighted I am to hear this news I'm not sure what else to say. Either way, now the tension has been relived enjoy the good times! On the flip side, massive condolences to MB, life is sadly a lottery, a reminder we should all make the most of what we have and that we should reflect on the rough and the smooth with the same compassion and understanding. My warmest regards and best wishes to you both here. Col x Edited 27 January, 2010 by Colinjb
tommi Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Hamster, superb news, long may your wife's health continue to improve. MB, so sorry to hear of your terrible loss, thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time
Hatch Posted 27 January, 2010 Posted 27 January, 2010 Hamster, I had no idea, Great news that all seems to be oK now, hope it stays that way. Will buy you a drink to celebrate, but don't know who you are so will have to drink it myself. Hatch
hamster Posted 28 January, 2010 Author Posted 28 January, 2010 You bastards, you have made me cry, don;t you dare tell anyomne though. carol is sat next to me readin g all that stuff and says to say thank you. Bates, starngely perhaps I feel bad and good at the sae time. Sorry about your Mum, but please please remeber that the reason you fell the loss is because she was so special. She lives on mate, through you. That is one hell of a resposibilty, but sorry that is the way it is. Your Mum is still alive...throguh you. Love you all Andy and carol. Goodnight.
Under Weststand Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 That is fantastic News Hamster, Having lost my Dad & Father In Law to Cancer, I wish your wife & yourself & family all the best. Enjoy what I hope for you both is a long a happy life together. All the best Tim & family
Gigersaint Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Good news, and please pass on my best wishes to Mrs Hamster with her continuing recovery. Understanding the pillar of strength you need to be to support someone suffering with cancer I send my best regards to you too through a difficult emotional time for both of you. Gigersaint
Poshie72 Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Hamster - That is excellent news. MB - So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
CB Saint Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Hamster Great news How's the head this morning? Best wishes CB
Master Bates Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Cheers all. Hamster, I raised many a drink last night to Mrs Hamster, just read your post again and it's made me smile again, good on ya Now what you should do is take her on a 2 week cruise
Jillyanne Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Superb news Hamster, thanks for all the pm updates. MB - you know you have my sympathies and I am thinking of you hun. Lots of love to you both from me and DS.
amsterdam Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Dear Hamster and MB, I don't know either of you, but I'm aware of your work on here... Just want to say that I generally enjoy your ramblings and find it inspiring that you both retain great senses of humour and perspective when you bear such burdens on your shoulders - massive respect. Peter
St Landrew Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 (edited) Just seen this. Excellent news mate, and just to add to it, my ex-wife has the all-clear too. Now go and book that narrowboat. I've not said anything before about MB's loss of his Mum, but I'd known of her illness for a while, and of course, you have my deep sympathy matey. It will come to us all eventually, and these passings remind us to cherish what we have while our loved ones are with us. Edited 28 January, 2010 by St Landrew
krissyboy31 Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Dear Hamster and MB, I don't know either of you, but I'm aware of your work on here... Just want to say that I generally enjoy your ramblings and find it inspiring that you both retain great senses of humour and perspective when you bear such burdens on your shoulders - massive respect. Peter Couldn't have put it better myself so if it's not too flippant for the subject? +1
PES Posted 28 January, 2010 Posted 28 January, 2010 Great news Hamster. Makes all football matters completely trivial. Here's wishing you many, many years of future happiness for you and your wife.
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