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  • in_need_of_direction
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    Just come back when you can. Take care in the meantime in the knowledge we are all rooting for you.
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  • Cherryfudge
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    Oh crumbs - what a shock! Sending hugs and get well thoughts and hope-the-chemo-goes-smoothly thoughts... please do let us know how you are from time to time if you remember us, but the main thing is to focus on taking care of yourself and, if it helps you, focussing on the fact that most of you is well and that medical care is wonderful and you have friends here who are cheering you on. xx
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  • Eager_Elephant
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    (((Parsnip))) Sending hugs and positive thoughts to you and your family.

    The NHS is a wonderful asset to have and they will definitely look after you.
  • redofromstart
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    I'm sorry to read that, hope the chemo goes ok.
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  • abba1772
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    Oh parsniphead I'm so sorry but the main thing is they've caught it now it's up to you to fight it which I'm sure you'll kick its A-S-S

    Good luck Hunni xx
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  • Toni'sfriend
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    I'll be thinking about you, Parsniphead. I hope things go well with your treatment. xx
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  • doingitanyway
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    So sorry to hear your news Parsniphead. Sending positivity into the universe and wishing you a good recovery xx
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  • lcc86
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    So sorry to hear this parsniphead, all the best for your treatment in the coming weeks and months xxx
  • Cherryfudge
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    How are you today parsnip? Have you had the stomach procedure yet? I wasn't clear how long you might have to wait but I hope it's sorted soon. xx
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
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  • Working_Mum
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    Wishing you all the very best Parsniphead - from one OC survivor to another stay focussed on the outcome, rest but don't quit and take things one day at a time.
    ((((HUGS))))
    WM xx
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