Best wishes for Lauren!

[wsteve55]

Many here will know of Robbo176's(Mandy) daughter,Lauren,who has recently had treatment,and surgery for cancer,and has been doing well,up till now! Unfortunately,Lauren has to return to hospital on Monday,as this has possibly returned,so I would like to wish her all the best,and hope any tests prove this unfounded!
Steve.

[lindylou]

Mandy, you know everyone here will be thinking of you and Lauren. I do hope all goes well, and as Steve says that the tests will prove the concerns to be unfounded.
To say you must be so worried is an understatement. You must be going through some real anguish just now.
Sending my thoughts and best wishes, :hug:
Linda.

[Bernie]

Best wishes to you and Lauren. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[kevin]

Our thoughts are with you - keep fighting, Lauren.

[burkhilly]

Words are just so ineffective in this situation. But I hope the tests are all negative. Keep strong Mandy.

[brian daley]

May I add my wishes for Lauren,there are no words adequate enough to express what I feel, may god give you the strength to carry on,
BrianD

[Ronijayne]

Mandy, We are marching behind you in spirit, willing you strength and the bravery you and Lauren have always shown.

I hope on Monday to hear good news,

Sending (((((((hugs)))))))

Roni x

[robbo176]

thanks everyone for your messages & thanks Steve for starting this thread
this is a complete nightmare,I can't believe it has happed as she has been so well since her last lot of chemo in February
Lauren had gone back to school & was enjoying learning to swim
I'm dreading what they're going to say tomorrow

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thanks too for your PMs I will reply to them but at the moment it is so hard to sit & write ,I hope you understand (((xxx)))

[Kev]

My thoughts are with u and your family Mandy. Like Roni, I too hope for good news.

[Ged]

All our thought are with you for Lauren, Mandy. X

[pablo42]

I've just heard of this Mandy. I just hope you all receive good news tomorrow, Lauren has gone through enough. You be strong and positive and you know all our best wishes and prayers go with you and Lauren. You will get through this. Best wishes

[scouse smurf]

awww, Same sentiments from me as everyone else has said. fingers crossed the news is positive tomorrow and I'm sure if there's anything any of us can do to help, just ask

[Norm NZ]

Thinking of you, and hoping all goes well on Monday! with a speedy recovery for Lauren.

[Diane Louise]

Mandy I do hope that you have good news on Monday and my warmest wishes are for you both. xx

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone for your messages,PMs & emails its much appreciated

[kevin]

Mandy,
Spike asked me to pass on his best wishes.

[robbo176]

Mandy,
Spike asked me to pass on his best wishes.
can you please pass on my thanks

[dazza]

Hi Mandy, I sincerely hope you receive some encouraging news tomorrow, and wish Lauren a very speedy recovery.

Daz. x

[Oudeis]

YOU there! Young Lauren; Pay attention!! Get well soon. :)

[hmtmaj]

Sorry its late, but I too hope you have good news tomorrow.

Martin

[suzi]

I've just heard of this and hope it all goes well for you today Mandy. Good luck.

[captain kong]

COME ON LAUREN, YOU CAN DO IT. It is a hard fight but With all our prayers and thoughts you can, Wish you all the best to Robbo and Mandy as well.
Brian.

[pennylane]

I never slept last night either .. Good luck Mandy and Lauren , will talk to you later my love .. My prayers are with you both xxxxx

[captain kong]

My son is an Oncologist, He used to work for Cancer Research UK, until they laid him off due to lack of funds. He is now working as a Consultant in a hospital in the South of England.
He told me if Cancer Research UK had enough money for cancer research many many more cancers could be cured, it is only lack of funds preventing it. So I donate to them with a regular monthly Standing Order from my Bank.
If everyone did it what a difference it would make. The Celebs and football players could donate a lot more. They are not immune from it.
Do it, you may like it. NOW.

ALL THE VERY BEST WISHES FOR LAUREN, MANDY AND ROB.

[burkhilly]

I make regular contributions to Cancer Research Brian. However, I suspect that the Drugs Companies would rather continue to sell their drugs, than find a cure. A cure would end their massive profits. You must be so proud of your son..............and you're right people should give more to this wonderful cause. More money means more doctors and more likelihood of finding a cure for this horrible disease.

[Oudeis]

I am sure I heard some 'good' news on the cancer fight front this morning on the radio. Some form of gene therapy. I have not been able to trace the slot, but I did find this report on Immunotherapy. The section of the programme of interest is 20 minutes in, if you click on 'programme information' you will see the running order which will tell you who is speaking and something about what is said...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00bsm9w/Health_Check_15_11_2010/

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The programme I was looking for cocerned some sort of artificial DNA (I think) this is similar to something discovered in the 70's which took some years to be brought into production. The doctor/scientist speaking thought that as we know way more about DNA and our G-Nome now things could move a great deal faster this time around.
[for those who know a bit more about all this the original discovery was given the a name of a city in California, which I cannot now recall]

[captain kong]

My son, a few years ago was researching taking the body`s `imune system and genetically modifying it and putting it back into the body, the immune system is then more aggressive and it then attacks the cancer cells. The body`s immune system does not attack the cancer cell because it is part of the body and not an intruder, so when it is genetically modified it does attack it.
In certain cases this does work and saves lives. He also worked in California for three years.

So hang in there Lauren , a lot of people are helping you, and wish you all the best.
Brian

[robbo176]

thanks everyone,unfortunatley Lauren needs operations on her lungs & radiotherapy but she's fought this b****** disease once I'm sure she'll continue to to fight it...she's a fighter
Mandy xxxxx

[Diane Louise]

Mandy, my thoughts are with you and Lauren. It is very sad that Lauren has to go through an operation and more treatment at such a young age. My very best wishes for her speedy recovery. xx

[scouse smurf]

I'm sure she'll sail through the op and treatment with the love of her family helping her :o)

[wsteve55]

thanks everyone,unfortunatley Lauren needs operations on her lungs & radiotherapy but she's fought this b****** disease once I'm sure she'll continue to to fight it...she's a fighter
Mandy xxxxx

It must be heartbreaking to be told this,after what Lauren's already gone through,but, she's already proved she doesn't give in easily! Tell her, we are all thinking of her,and to get better for Xmas!

[Ronijayne]

Mandy, I am angry and heartbroken at the same time.

Please know we think of you and send good karma and prayers. I know you will get the strength from somewhere to get through this. Please tell that adorable little girl that she is loved by so many people, all in her corner and all willing her to get well soon.

And squeeze Ella for me!!!


(((((((HUGS)))))))

[kevin]

Mandy,
Not the sort of news I was praying for, but that girl of yours has grit and determination (wonder where she gets that from? Lol) and they are the two things she needs most right now. You are both constantly in our thoughts.
Praying for a successful outcome.
Kevin

[Ged]

The rest have said it all Mandy. Sorry about the news and although I can't imagine how difficult it must be, keep your chin up and take each day as it comes. All the best for little Lauren. X

[Oudeis]

I climbed a mountain like this with the school. I kept my eye on the summit only to discover on reaching that place a higher peak. This happened time and time again, but the view from the actual peak is still with me in my mind's eye.

[lindylou]

Sorry it's not good news Mandy. :(


I read this little quote:

Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will.

Mahatma Gandhi.


Lauren had the will and positivity to overcome her previous problems and I'm sure she will again :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[burkhilly]

Mandy I am so sorry about this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[naked lilac]

Bless you all..

[Norm NZ]

I hope all is going well with Lauren, Mandy. I know from my time at the Liverpool Radium Institute how distressing all this radiotherapy can be for the young ones, and their families. I wish you well, and a speedy recovery for Lauren.

[Billy D]

Best Wishes and Prayers sent
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[pennylane]

I echo the sentiments of everyone here Mandy , prayers and love coming yours and Laurens way ..xx

[robbo176]

thanks everyone again for all your messages of support ,I really can't thank you enough
Mandy xxx

[Liz Smith]

Love and prayers come from this part of the world to you and Lauren, Mandy Best wishes Liz x

[Ronijayne]

Mandy, I have thought about you and Lauren many times a day this week and say a prayer and ask for good karma every time.

To be practical, do you need anything?

[robbo176]

hi everyone Laurens doctor phoned me yesterday & said that they are bringing her operation forward to next Wednesday 24th November.... as usual Lauren has been brilliant about it except for saying that she's going to miss school & swimming & that the doctor promised her the 3rd December....in fact she's more calm about it than I am

[Ged]

Good luck and prayers for Lauren's quick recovery. X

[Ronijayne]

With you all the way Mandy. Lauren is so brave. You must be so proud of her.

xxx

[captain kong]

Lauren, wish you all the very best for Wednesday and get well soon.
`Uncle` Brian

[barizla 66]

Good luck and prayers for Lauren's quick recovery. X

Our thoughts in a nutshell,get well soon Lauren. x

[robbo176]

thanks everyone for all your love & support ,hopefully all our prayers will be answered

hers a couple of photos of Lauren...the first one was taken on Thursday at her class assembley & the second one was at Lewis's grotto in Rapid
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/robbo176/mandy/IMG_0410.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/robbo176/mandy/IMG_0419.jpg

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ooh I've just notice the tag in the left hand corner ....."I am a symbol of hope".....I hope thats a good omen !!!

[Diane Louise]

Lauren is a star and so very brave, best wishes to you all xx

[Bernie]

Lauren is a star and so very brave, best wishes to you all xx

Star, the very word I was looking for. Love and best wishes Mandy and Lauren and family. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[Ronijayne]

Great photos. They are beautiful children.

[lindylou]

....."I am a symbol of hope".....I hope thats a good omen !!!

Brilliant ! :handclap: That is a good omen ! :)

[Norm NZ]

Lovely photo's of lovely children, Best Wishes Lauren & Mandy. :PDT11

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone xxx

[Ronijayne]

Brilliant ! :handclap: That is a good omen ! :)

I am in total agreement

[kevin]

That's Wednesday taken care of then - concentrate on sending positive vibes from the Midlands 'oop North'.

[Oudeis]

That's Wednesday taken care of then - concentrate on sending positive vibes from the Midlands 'oop North'.

There will certainly be nobody getting anything good out of me down here, as you say Kevin my spirit too shall be busy elsewhere...come Wednesday.

[dazza]

Me too. All the best for Wednesday Mandy. Lauren's such a brave little girl, she deserves some good news this week.

[wsteve55]

Only just seen your pic's Mandy,and must say,Lauren looks so well! Best wishes for tomorrow,let us know,when you can!

[Diane Louise]

Good luck tomorrow Lauren and Mandy xx

[Ronijayne]

Will be thinking about you all tomorrow

Hugs ((((((((HUGS)))))))

[lindylou]

Thinking about Lauren today :hug:

[Mark R]

Thinking of you Mandy, Lauren & family xx

[robbo176]

thanks everyone xxx
Laurens operation went very well & the doctor has said if she's feeling up to to it she might be able to go home later on today

she'll have the operation on her left lung on 3rd December

[Oudeis]

That IS good news. It is probably the best journey a child can make, the trip home from hospital. :)

[hmtmaj]

Great news Mandy, we'll all be wishing you all well on the 3rd December.

Mart

[Ged]

Great stuff X

[dazza]

That's great news Mandy.

[ellergreen]

Brill!
Hope by the time Christmas arrives All will be well.
Ed

[lindylou]

Thanks for letting us know Mandy.

Glad the op went well.

[Diane Louise]

Great news, hope Lauren is feeling better to go home. xx

[Ronijayne]

I hope she is home now, she will feel safer. Hugs to her and thanks Mandy for letting us know. All the best also from British friends I have here.

Roni xxx

[wsteve55]

That's good news,hopefully she'll be fine for xmas! :nod:

[robbo176]

Well we're home !!!
Lauren has even surprised the doctors by how well she's recovered...she was expected to stay in for about a week
her surgeon said when we was going home that this was the earliest he has know anyone to go home after that sort of operation

again Lauren has amazed everyone with her strength & courage xxx

[scouse smurf]

Brilliant News :)

Did she get her doll ? and if she did, did she like it ?

[robbo176]

Brilliant News :)

Did she get her doll ? and if she did, did she like it ?

yes after I paid Parcel force the ransom fee,
she loves her & the doll even came to the hospital with us,the Sister from the Oncology ward came to visit us & thought it was fantastic especially when I told her about the dolls that are going through Chemo

[Norm NZ]

Great to hear Good news, Lauren did do well did'nt she! :PDT11 "Keep up the good work Lauren"!:handclap:

[Oudeis]

yes after I paid Parcel force the ransom fee,
she loves her & the doll even came to the hospital with us,the Sister from the Oncology ward came to visit us & thought it was fantastic especially when I told her about the dolls that are going through Chemo

Well done mum. :)

[Diane Louise]

So lovely that Lauren is home and recovering well. She is certainly a super star! :handclap:

[barizla 66]

Excellent news,so glad things are looking up..our thoughts and prayers are constant x

[ItsaZappathing]

So lovely that Lauren is home and recovering well. She is certainly a super star! :handclap:

Here here and best of luck for the future. Glad to hear she's a good fighter.:hug:

[wsteve55]

Let us know how Lauren is doing,when you get the chance!Best wishes for the 3rd December.:thumbsup:

[robbo176]

Lauren is well in herself but is still in a lot of pain ,we had to go back to Alder Hey today for a CT scan on her chest to give the surgeon the most upto date scan of her lungs for Friday
she's getting fustrated because she can't get around & is desperate to play in the snow!!!
we are having to sleep downstairs but the McMillan nurse has said about a wheelchair with tractor wheels to get upstairs so hopefully we'll get that before she comes home from hospital......I can't wait to sleep in my own bed

Steve I tried to PM you but your inbox is full

[wsteve55]

Lauren is well in herself but is still in a lot of pain ,we had to go back to Alder Hey today for a CT scan on her chest to give the surgeon the most upto date scan of her lungs for Friday
she's getting fustrated because she can't get around & is desperate to play in the snow!!!
we are having to sleep downstairs but the McMillan nurse has said about a wheelchair with tractor wheels to get upstairs so hopefully we'll get that before she comes home from hospital......I can't wait to sleep in my own bed

Steve I tried to PM you but your inbox is full

It must be difficult for all of you,to put it mildly,but pending friday's app't,hopefully all will improve, well enough, for xmas,which I'm sure Lauren is looking forward to! (Tough about the snow though!)

Have emptied my inbox:nod:

[Bernie]

Love and best wishes as always.:PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[wsteve55]

How did the 3rd go Mandy? Hope all is well with Lauren.

[Diane Louise]

Mandy, I hope all is well with Lauren, love and best wishes to you all.

[robbo176]

thanks everyone :PDT_Aliboronz_11: :PDT_Aliboronz_11: :PDT_Aliboronz_11:
Lauren is now home after having the operation last Friday,she seems to be making a good recovery

the operation took over four & a half hours but seemed like an eternity!!!
they went in looking for 3 tumors but only found 2 & some calcium.....the surgeon thinks the calcium is the third tumor that showed up on CT scan
the first operation was to remove one tumor

I am amazed but not surprised how quickly Lauren is up,about & out of hospital after 2 operations in just 9 days

Mandy :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Oudeis]

Again. Well done mum. :)

[dazza]

That's great news Mandy. And brilliant that Lauren has recovered so quickly since her operation.

:)

[wsteve55]

thanks everyone :PDT_Aliboronz_11: :PDT_Aliboronz_11: :PDT_Aliboronz_11:
Lauren is now home after having the operation last Friday,she seems to be making a good recovery

the operation took over four & a half hours but seemed like an eternity!!!
they went in looking for 3 tumors but only found 2 & some calcium.....the surgeon thinks the calcium is the third tumor that showed up on CT scan
the first operation was to remove one tumor

I am amazed but not surprised how quickly Lauren is up,about & out of hospital after 2 operations in just 9 days

Mandy :hug: :hug: :hug:

Great stuff,all power to her!:handclap::PDT_Aliboronz_11: :nod:

[lindylou]

Thanks Mandy for taking time to update us with Lauren's progress. :hug:

[Diane Louise]

So pleased that Lauren is at home and recovering quickly. She is a super star!

[Ronijayne]

Home in time for Christmas, YAY

Lots of best wishes and hugs coming from Manhattan
((((((((xxx))))))))

[kamrikkon]

Not only do they get his gender wrong, but they also seem to think that we made up the names, often asking ".

[lindylou]

This thread is not the place for stupidness. :002: :PDT_Xtremez_12:

[pennylane]

Much love and prayers as always xxxx

[Bernie]

Best wishes to you both, have a great Christmas and New Year.
:PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[captain kong]

Best wishes and a Merry Christmas to Lauren and lets hope she has a better New Year.

Happy Christmas Lauren.

[ChrisGeorge]

Best wishes.

Chris

[robbo176]

thanks everyone for your kind messages
we spent the day at Clatterbridge hospital today for Radiotherapy planning......her radiotherapy starts on 5th January,I asked if it could start then as we've got tickets to see Famous & Fearless getting filmed at the Echo Arena on 4th January & I didn't want her to be ill as she's really looking forward to it xxx

[wsteve55]

All the best Mandy, and hope you all enjoy the show, and hope Lauren isn't affected too much, though I know from others,therapy can make you feel pretty awful!

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Not only do they get his gender wrong, but they also seem to think that we made up the names, often asking ".

Wrong thread,maybe???

[Diane Louise]

Happy Christmas Lauren! Hope you have a lovely time watching 'Famous and Fearless'.

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz245/ripebanana/ChristmasTree.jpg

[Ronijayne]

thanks everyone for your kind messages
we spent the day at Clatterbridge hospital today for Radiotherapy planning......her radiotherapy starts on 5th January,I asked if it could start then as we've got tickets to see Famous & Fearless getting filmed at the Echo Arena on 4th January & I didn't want her to be ill as she's really looking forward to it xxx

Have a great time at the Arena, sounds like good fun,

Happy Christmas to you, Lauren and Ella
:PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz _11::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Alibo ronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz_11::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug ::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboron z_11::hug::hug::PDT_Aliboronz_24::PDT_Aliboronz_24 :

[kevin]

Can I please echo all of the sentiments here? Most of us have never met Lauren but I'm sure she occupies a corner of all of our hearts.

Hey DL - that was a cracking picture.

[lindylou]

Can I please echo all of the sentiments here? Most of us have never met Lauren but I'm sure she occupies a corner of all of our hearts.



It's true, I even talk about Lauren to my family who have never met her. :)

She is a little star :hug:

[dazza]

Merry Christmas Lauren and Mandy,

and a healthy & happy New Year 2011

Daz

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/christmas/xmastree.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)

[robbo176]

thanks everyone :hug: :hug: :hug:


we had a good christmas ...I think Lauren & Ella had a very good christmas & judging by the amount of toys in the sitting room I think father christmas will be coming here to re-stock !!!


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[Ronijayne]

Lovely pics Mandy. I echo what Lindy said. I have a Dublin friend here who asks about Lauren every day and a few Liverpool friends who do also. They all think she is brave and wonderful.

She is!

[Norm NZ]

Good to see them all so happy! thanks, Our New Years Eve has been and gone! your's is still to come, so "Happy New Year to you and Family. and to all on 'YO'! From Norm in NZ:PDT11:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[robbo176]

Good to see them all so happy! thanks, Our New Years Eve has been and gone! your's is still to come, so "Happy New Year to you and Family. and to all on 'YO'! From Norm in NZ:PDT11:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

thanks Norm, all the best for 2011 xxx

[ellergreen]

Your happy pics have helped make a wonderful start to the New Year. x

[lindylou]

Smashing photies :) :)

[Diane Louise]

Happy New Year Lauren and best wishes to you and your family. Loved seeing the photos of you and your sister! xx

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz245/ripebanana/happy-new-year2animated.gif

[Maddie]

Best wishes for you - keep on fighting.
XX

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone & best wishes to you all for 2011 xxx

[Ged]

Great photies Mandy and all the best for the Robbo family in 2011.

[Oudeis]

Ah well, Christmas is over again for another year. Another 12 months of being good children to ensure the return of Santa, I do hope the children realise that they need not begin to be good until about June and still make it. ;)

[Jenny]

Is there any news on Lauren please

[robbo176]

Hi Jenny
thank you for asking about Lauren xxx
Laurens doing quite well at the moment ,its two years this month since she was first diagnoised with the tumour in her leg ,she's still recovering from the two operations she had on her lungs in November/December & Radiotherapy in January but she's made a brilliant recovery so far & I'm hoping she'll be back at school next week
we are back at the hospital next week & fingers crossed everything is ok

[Spike]

Great News.

[ItsaZappathing]

Great news and good luck for next week.:PDT11

[robbo176]

thanks everyone ...I'll pass on your best wishes to her xxx

[wsteve55]

Hi Mandy,
hope all goes well!:nod:

[hmtmaj]

Great news to hear :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

Mart

[dazza]

Great news Mandy...(speedy recovery for Lauren; she's doing great).

:PDT_Aliboronz_11:

Daz

[Kev]

That's great news Mandy :)

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone ,your kind messages are much appreciated :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Ronijayne]

Sending shell leis tomorrow Mands:hug:

[Oudeis]

Sending shell leis tomorrow Mands:hug:

I hope this translates as...

Sending shell necklaces of affection from glistening-isles to sparkling-girls? :)

I am sure it is some such.

[robbo176]

Sending shell leis tomorrow Mands:hug:

thank you Roni,she'll be made up with them xxx

[Jenny]

I was talking with Pablo and he asked if I heard anything about Lauren.
I will pass on the good news. xx

[Marty1]

Hi robbo, I too would like to send my best wishes to you all, glad to hear Lauren is doing well !

Marty

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone...Lauren has spent today bouncing on her new trampoline,you'd never guess there was anything wrong with her ...in fact I think its her attitude that has got her through it all...when anyone sends her a get well soon card she says to me why on earth did they send me a get well soon card ...I'M NOT SICK !!!
I know every case is different but a mum who lost her 13 year old daughter with the same as Lauren said that her daughter just gave up!!!...I know when both girls were in Birmingham getting their legs amputated that Lauren was first out of bed first on crutches & first to get their dressings changed....and the first home from hospital...every day I think about Alisha & thank god that Lauren is a fighter

[wsteve55]

Ha,ha,"I'm not sick", that's the way to do it!!:nod:

[robbo176]

It's hard to believe that it was two years yesterday when Lauren was first diognosed & we went back the hospital on Monday for another check up & results from recent scans on her Leg & chest
I'm pleased to say that the doctors seem pleased with her & she doesn't have to see the doctor from Birmingham(about her leg) until September & her Oncologist till May when she'll have more scans

thanks again for all your kind comments :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Kev]

Thanks for keeping us informed Mandy, best wishes and loads of love for Lauren as always :)

:PDT11

[robbo176]

Thanks for keeping us informed Mandy, best wishes and loads of love for Lauren as always :)

:PDT11

thanks Kev :hug:

[lindylou]

.. and best wishes from me too :thumbsup: :)

[robbo176]

thanks Lindy :hug:

[wsteve55]

Great news,Mandy! :nod:

[robbo176]

thanks Steve :hug:

[Diane Louise]

That is great news Mandy, love and hugs to Lauren! :hug::hug::hug::hug: xxxx

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[Lizzie1]

......................best wishes to the "I'M NOT SICK" one!!! :handclap:

[robbo176]

thanks Diane & Lizzie :hug:

[Spike]

Great news.

A wonderful start to my day :PDT11

[robbo176]

thanks Spike,it makes my day every day when I look at her thank god we were so lucky to catch it in time :hug:

[Marty1]

Glad to hear that things are looking good for Lauren !!

[kevin]

I posted the other day but it doesn't seem to have found it's way through cyberspace from the deepest Midlands.

Really positive news about Lauren. When we're faced with our own worries and concerns we should put them into perspective by considering what a hero she has been through many times of adversity - if she can remain positive then so should we be able to.

I think another true hero here is Mandy. I've been reading a novel which includes parents having to cope with their children suffering from various severe health problems. It's easy to forget that watching your child suffer can be harder to deal with, possibly even more painful, than suffering the same condition yourself. Respect.
xxx

[robbo176]

thanks so much Kevin,I've met so many ,grandparents along the way its heartbreaking all doing what anyone would do when there child is sick
I think the hardest part was trying to keep all my fears inside when I just wanted to scream WHY !!!!! & to try not to cry in front of Lauren & answer her questions when I had so many of my own
I think the first few week/months I was numb everything seemed a blur & I went into autopilot

I was 6 months pregnant when we found out so my emotions were all over the place anyway...I had to have Ella early so I could stay in hospital with Lauren while she was on chemotherapy

[kevin]

Don't know how I'd cope if either of my boys had to go through what Lauren has.

thanks so much Kevin,I've met so many ,grandparents along the way its heartbreaking all doing what anyone would do when there child is sick
I think the hardest part was trying to keep all my fears inside when I just wanted to scream WHY !!!!! & to try not to cry in front of Lauren & answer her questions when I had so many of my own
I think the first few week/months I was numb everything seemed a blur & I went into autopilot

I was 6 months pregnant when we found out so my emotions were all over the place anyway...I had to have Ella early so I could stay in hospital with Lauren while she was on chemotherapy

[Oudeis]

Motherhood is certainly a badge much older than the safety-pin. A precious, shiny thing. Much burnished with many joys that make the wearing of it bearable, most of the time.
We men with our medals can only guess at the significant difference between 'pinned-on' and 'pinned-through'.

"Rock-on, mum." :)

[robbo176]

Don't know how I'd cope if either of my boys had to go through what Lauren has.
you would cope because you have to as I said you go into auto pilot :hug:

a family I met at Alder Hey have got to through the agonising desision this week of whether to stop all treatment & let their child die....its so heartbreaking
another family had to have their baby induced last month because her due date was the first anniversary of her 4yr old son dying :(

I re-read though this thread the other day & was in buckets of tears & would like to thank everyone again for all your messages of support
I'm going to print them all off & show Lauren when she's older :hugs:

[robbo176]

here is a new photo of Lauren with my gorgeous baby niece
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/robbo176/laurenDayzee.jpg

Ella taken today
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/robbo176/ella.jpg

[Oudeis]

Now, there are a couple of photographs for George to get to grips with. They would both make wonderful oils.

[we will, perhaps, need to make a collection to get George all the paint he needs, but that is doable and oh so worthwhile]

[robbo176]

thanks Oudeis,
I put the photos up to show everyone how well Lauren looks & how much her hair has grown back, its so thick & curly.....the complete opposite of how it was !!!

[Oudeis]

All three look to be in radiant rude health and jam-packed with life. Some days this womanhood thing looks quite appealing. Some days. :)

[ellergreen]

Too bootifull for words:hug:

[Norm NZ]

Good to see Lauren looking so well! Beautiful too!!:PDT11

[robbo176]

thanks everyone :hug: :hug: :hug:

[kevin]

How pretty she is - looks must have skipped a generation...
:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[robbo176]

How pretty she is - looks must have skipped a generation...
:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
just noticed this .....:p :)

latest update on Lauren ,we went to Alder Hey today ,she had a chest Xray which came back clear & the doctor was really pleased with her ....and couldn't believe that she goes on her trampoline everyday lol

Lauren was also selected to train for future paralympics in swimming ....we went over to birkenhead last week then Lauren decided she didn't want to do it !!!

[Norm NZ]

"Good for her"!!! Water is only for fishes!!!:) Glad to hear she's doing so well!:PDT11

[robbo176]

"Good for her"!!! Water is only for fishes!!!:) Glad to hear she's doing so well!:PDT11

thanks Norm ....she loves swimming ,it was just that she didn't know anyone :)

[Spike]

Great news about the X-Ray. What nice news to start today with :PDT11

Trampolines make me dizzy.

Swimming is great though.

[robbo176]

thanks Spike ....you'd certainly get dizzy watching her doing flips on the trampoline :)

[Spike]

thanks Spike ....you'd certainly get dizzy watching her doing flips on the trampoline :)

I feel dizzy reading this.

I flip if I get asked to go on one. My belly turns. Must be my old age.

[kevin]

just noticed this .....:p :)

latest update on Lauren ,we went to Alder Hey today ,she had a chest Xray which came back clear & the doctor was really pleased with her ....and couldn't believe that she goes on her trampoline everyday lol

Lauren was also selected to train for future paralympics in swimming ....we went over to birkenhead last week then Lauren decided she didn't want to do it !!!

About time! No point in me being cheeky if you don't even notice.
:PDT10

Nice to get positive news about Lauren again.
xxx

[lindylou]

chest Xray which came back clear & the doctor was really pleased with her ....



Brilliant news :PDT_Piratz_26:

[robbo176]

thanks Kevin.....even though you're cheeky haha :)

thanks Lindy :)

[robbo176]

we took Lauren back to the hospital today but the CT scan showed that the cancer has returned in her lungs again :(
I just can't believe it ,the doctor has said she'll have to get more chemotherapy & operations to remove the tumours
but she's beat this ******* disease twice & she'll beat again & hopefully it will be third time lucky.....she's a fighter !!!

[Oudeis]

I am sorry to hear that she has more trials ahead of her, but you are right the closer she gets to being clear, the closer she is getting to being clear. This is the good thing about repeat check-ups. All the best.

[wsteve55]

Shocked,and sorry, to hear this news,Mandy,but then I thought, Lauren just ain't going to let this get the better of her........she said so,and I believe her!:nod:

[Diane Louise]

Mandy, I am so sorry to hear the news but as you say Lauren is such a fighter! My thoughts are with you all.

[chasevans]

Best wishes to all your family, but especially to your daughter Lauren.
Chas

[Lizzie1]

Hi Robbo.....As you say your little one is a fighter.... I remember you said when she gets Get Well cards....she says she's not ill!
With an attitude like that!......

[Ronijayne]

Mandy............shocked, angry, unbelievably sad...........she will get through this.....just so wrong that she has to. You will too my friend

Love and hugs ((((((hug)))))))

[Maureen]

Mandy I have only been on this site a short while and I have read the posts about Lauren, I want to add my thoughts and prayers to those of all your friends on this site,she is a fighter and she will continue to fight to beat this horrible illness.

[Spike]

Stay Positive Mandy. Lauren is a fighter.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[robbo176]

wishes to thank everyone for all their kind messages...to many to thank individually,it really means a lot to know you are all sending your love I know Lauren WILL beat it ...& if her attitude & everyones love counts for anything she'll have this ******* disease hammered xxXXXxxx

[burkhilly]

Roni said it best - I feel exactly the same as her. Prayers are being said for Lauren. Keep strong Mandy.

[squiggs]

we took Lauren back to the hospital today but the CT scan showed that the cancer has returned in her lungs again :(
I just can't believe it ,the doctor has said she'll have to get more chemotherapy & operations to remove the tumours
but she's beat this ******* disease twice & she'll beat again & hopefully it will be third time lucky.....she's a fighter !!!

Thoughts are with you !.....if anyone can do this Lauren can !, if anyone deserves to beat this Lauren does, puts everything into perspective nothing else much matters does it !, keep fighting Lauren you have the strongest will power keep going please !!!!:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[naked lilac]

Hi ya dear Mandy, and to your beloved daughter Lauren.. I wish you the best ever ...everyday!!! I haven't been on here for awhile, but, wanted to show support for my best buds over in Liverpool.. Bless you and yours...xxx

[Marty1]

I'm so sorry to hear about Lauren, you're both in my thoughts during this very difficult time. I do wish that she has a speedy recovery !

[Gerard Fleming]

I'm sorry Mand girl to hear this awful news..
I can only say Mandy I wish Lauren the best of luck..
she deserves it after all she has been through..

God Bless..

Ged.

[gregs dad]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours Mandy

[ItsaZappathing]

I'm sorry Mand girl to hear this awful news..
I can only say Mandy I wish Lauren the best of luck..
she deserves it after all she has been through..

God Bless..

Ged.

I think Ged say's it all.
Here's to a speedy recovery.

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone,I have to see the doctor today (Thursday) to find out how they are going to treat her :hug:

[Norm NZ]

Just catching-up with all the news on Yo! and so sorry to hear that Lauren is having to cope with another problem! But she's a real 'fighter', so hoping all is well on thursday, my thoughts are with you.

[Ronijayne]

We are all here for you Mandy

[robbo176]

thanks for all your messages of support ,I couldn't keep you updated until I'd told Lauren :(

went to see the doctor on Thursday ,she told us Laurens Chemo will begin on August 2nd but she will have to get a central (Hickman) line put in first & she has to get a full body scan tomorrow

Lauren is a bridesmaid just 3 weeks later & her hair will have fallen out by then ,which is upsetting her more than the thought of more gruelling chemotherapy

I am trying to squeeze in 6 weeks of summer holidays in just one week :(

[Oudeis]

Onward and upward, Mandy. :)

Is there the least chance that Lauren could be photographed in her bridesmaid costume before the Chemo begins? I am sure that there are many here and elsewhere who could advise and help with photoshop etc. Just an idea.
All the best.

[robbo176]

hopefully we can get her a wig before it falls out ,but last time she wouldn't wear one...I don't blame her the one she was given last time was just a hair piece velcroed to a cheap pink cap......hopefully I can buy her a decent one

[chasevans]

Hi Robbo176,
Best wishes again to Lauren. I know it's not much of a consolation but most people recognize the effects of chemotherapy. I see it as a badge of courage. Bare headed or maybe a bandana instead of a wig, I'm sure Lauren will look lovely on the day. Good luck with the chemo, Lauren, looking forward to seeing you as a bridesmaid.
Kindest regards to Robbo176 and family,
Chas:PDT11

[kevin]

Hi Robbo,
Just catching up as I've been away on my hollybobs.
How much does a decent wig actually cost? Most on here have never met Lauren but she has become part of our livesthrough her courage and fortitude. I'd happily add £20 to a wig whip around if we can get one organised (please don't be offended by the suggestion).

[burkhilly]

A decent wig can cost about £200 I think. I wouldn't mind making a donation Mandy. Anything for you to have one less thing to worry about.

Excellent suggestion - and as Kevin says, don't be offended, there is little we lot can do so let us feel like we are doing something.

[Marty1]

Great idea Kevin !

"don't be offended, there is little we lot can do so let us feel like we are doing something" to quote burkilly, I could not add to that !

[robbo176]

thanks for all your kind offers everyone ,I had a phone call from the wig shop ,I think the pescription is for two wigs & I've asked if they could combine them for better quality wig or pay the difference :hug:

took Lauren today to Alder Hey for an MRI scan & a full body scan,she has to have an operation to get a central line put in on Thursday & a kidney function test on Friday...chemo starts next Tuesday :(

[wsteve55]

thanks for all your kind offers everyone ,I had a phone call from the wig shop ,I think the pescription is for two wigs & I've asked if they could combine them for better quality wig or pay the difference :hug:

took Lauren today to Alder Hey for an MRI scan & a full body scan,she has to have an operation to get a central line put in on Thursday & a kidney function test on Friday...chemo starts next Tuesday :(

Tell Lauren we're all thinking of you both,at yet another, difficult time! Best wishes,Steve.

[Marty1]

Yes, we can only try to imagine how difficult it is, you are both in my thoughts and I wish you both all the very best.

[Lizzie1]

prayers heading your way...........best wishes.

:hug:

[kevin]

thanks for all your kind offers everyone ,I had a phone call from the wig shop ,I think the pescription is for two wigs & I've asked if they could combine them for better quality wig or pay the difference :hug:

took Lauren today to Alder Hey for an MRI scan & a full body scan,she has to have an operation to get a central line put in on Thursday & a kidney function test on Friday...chemo starts next Tuesday :(

Hi Mandy,
Look into the best deal for Lauren and try and get a cost - we'll then see what can be done. Best of luck for the coming ordeal.
Cheers,
Kevin

[Liz Smith]

Hi Mandy, Just catching up on Yo - thoughts and prayers from this Grandma with you all x

[Ronijayne]

Sending prayers,good karma and much much love to you both

[ItsaZappathing]

Thinking of you Mandy and all. Best of luck with everything.
John & Debz.x

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone:hug:

Lauren had her central line put back in on Thursday...she was nil by mouth from midnight thursday until 5.15 pm ....I had to go to PALs to complain about them leaving her starving for almost 20 hours....if I'd of left my child to go without food for that long I would have been charged with neglect :gnasher:

by the time the trolley came for her she was very distressed ,after the operation she wolfed down a KFC

to make matters worse they put a canular in Laurens foot & when she said she couldn't stand up to go the toilet because it was hurting the sister told her to put her weight on her other foot!!!.....as many of you know Lauren had to have her other leg amputated
Lauren then said to the sister I'm not going the toilet unless you take out the needle & she argued with her until she took it out :rolleyes:

[wsteve55]

thanks again everyone:hug:

Lauren had her central line put back in on Thursday...she was nil by mouth from midnight thursday until 5.15 pm ....I had to go to PALs to complain about them leaving her starving for almost 20 hours....if I'd of left my child to go without food for that long I would have been charged with neglect :gnasher:

by the time the trolley came for her she was very distressed ,after the operation she wolfed down a KFC

to make matters worse they put a canular in Laurens foot & when she said she couldn't stand up to go the toilet because it was hurting the sister told her to put her weight on her other foot!!!.....as many of you know Lauren had to have her other leg amputated
Lauren then said to the sister I'm not going the toilet unless you take out the needle & she argued with her until she took it out :rolleyes:
Doesn't sound like it's gone very well,so far Mandy! Just hope Lauren's treatment improves,while she's there! Best Wishes,Steve.

[robbo176]

Doesn't sound like it's gone very well,so far Mandy! Just hope Lauren's treatment improves,while she's there! Best Wishes,Steve.

thanks Steve,we come home yesterday evening but have to go back in on Tuesday for the start of her chemo

[Ronijayne]

It is all too much to take in. As Kevin said, I am sure most on here would be more than happy to help sort out the wig situation. I think we all want to do something, we just don't know what to do so that would be a start.

Roni xxx

[Marty1]

It is all too much to take in. As Kevin said, I am sure most on here would be more than happy to help sort out the wig situation. I think we all want to do something, we just don't know what to do so that would be a start.

Roni xxx

I couldn't agree more !

[kevin]

Our thoughts are with you for the coming days.
On a practical level, let's do something now, rather than later. I've been puzzling about how those who wish to contribute to a wig can help. Not a good idea to post your address here, so we can send cheques, so it's a bit of a problem. I don't know if you are religious or not, but if you are, perhaps you could provide the name and address of a vicar/priest and their church, and we could post contributions to them, with cheques made out to you?
Or, send your address by PM to those expressing an interest in helping?
Or, if a member who lives and works in Liverpool would be happy to post their work address and we could post there, with you meeting up with that person to collect contributions.
Or any alternative you can think of?
Cheers,
Kevin
xxx

[burkhilly]

Mandy, like Kevin, I'd like to help too. Just let us know what you want to do. If you'd rather not give out your address via PM - I'd be quite willing to collect cheques and let you have them. I only live up the road from Alder Hey, so could meet you. Also my friend works as a nurse on the oncology ward, so I know the ward quite well.

Please let us help Lauren in this small way.

[Marty1]

I was thinking of someone opening a bank acc for donations and we could just transfer funds to the acc then close the acc afterwards !

[Liz Smith]

Marty the bank account solution seems a good one - but we have to be guided by Mandy. - Mandy I think most of us would like to help on a practical level so please don't be offended - best wishes to you all Liz

[Marty1]

Of course you're right and I'm sure Mandy will make the right decision, whatever it is and that will be fine by us all !

[Ged]

Mandy, Let us know how we can help. In the meantime, I hope everything goes well.

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone,someone suggested Paypal or a just giving page....I know the family of one little girl setup her own website to give towards a prostetic leg...I wouldn't know how to start though

[kevin]

Hi Mandy,
Mart has suggested a meet-up and offered to get contributions to you. Initially I thought this would be a problem, as many aren't in Liverpool, but there's a way around it.

How about:
We arrange a meet in the Lion Tavern. Those who want to help but can't get there can PM me and I'll give them my home address to post cheques to (Mandy - can you PM me with the name the cheques need to be made payable to?). I'll bring them with me and pass them to Mart, together with contributions made on the day. Mart then contacts you to arrange delivery.

How does that sound? Can you remind me when the wedding is, so we can ensure we do all this in time for a wig to get sorted?
Cheers,
Kevin

[Marty1]

I'm so glad that we can help is some small way, thanks Mandy !

[robbo176]

Hi Mandy,
Mart has suggested a meet-up and offered to get contributions to you. Initially I thought this would be a problem, as many aren't in Liverpool, but there's a way around it.

How about:
We arrange a meet in the Lion Tavern. Those who want to help but can't get there can PM me and I'll give them my home address to post cheques to (Mandy - can you PM me with the name the cheques need to be made payable to?). I'll bring them with me and pass them to Mart, together with contributions made on the day. Mart then contacts you to arrange delivery.

How does that sound? Can you remind me when the wedding is, so we can ensure we do all this in time for a wig to get sorted?
Cheers,
Kevin

thanks again everyone its so kind of you ...it really means a lot that so many people care :hug:
the wedding is on 20th August at Bodelwyddan

[kevin]

Given the nearness of the wedding, I don't think we've got time to arrange a meet and get money to Mandy in time. Don't know how long it takes to arrange a wig but I'll bet it is not overnight - so we need to move fast.
If those interested in helping PM me I'll send details of who to make a postal order/cheque payable to, and the address to post it to. The payee will be Mandy - I'm just the conduit to get the money to her.

[Bernie]

thanks again everyone its so kind of you ...it really means a lot that so many people care :hug:
the wedding is on 20th August at Bodelwyddan

If the sun isn't shining to make the marble church sparkle, that's OK. Lauren will be sparkle enough. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[Ronijayne]

Just mailed you Kevin

[Marty1]

I'm just waiting for the address !!:nod:

[robbo176]

thanks again everyone its very much appreciated :hug: :hug: :hug:

Lauren starts her chemo tomorrow morning,I just wish she didn't have to go through all this again :( :002:

[Marty1]

My thoughts are with you both at this very difficult time robbo, I know that you have to be strong for Lauren but you know that you have support, not least from the good people on this forum.

[Ronijayne]

:PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboronz _11::hug::hug::hug::PDT_Aliboronz_11::PDT_Aliboron z_11::PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[kevin]

OK,
I now have the payee and address details.

It's going straight to Mart (Old Swan) as he can get the money to Mandy quickly. If you want the details, please PM me (I've sent them to those who have asked already).
Please make sure you include 'For Lauren' in the address, so Mart can identify it straight away.
Cheers,
Kevin

[kevin]

Just bumping the thread to the top, to ensure those who haven't logged in for a day or two see it.
Cheers,
Kevin

[Marty1]

Thanks Kevin !

[robbo176]

I can't thank you all enough :hug::hug::hug:
we've been on the ward since10 this morning & its been a very long day,the chemo has just gone on but Lauren is in good spirits ....hopefully we will be home on Saturday

[Ronijayne]

Something we want to do Mandy. I had not realized you had to stay in the hospital.

Sending good karma and prayers:PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[Oudeis]

'Bump', Kevin?

That reminds me of the phrase, "zhat eez not mi dog." Funnily enough. :)

The Sun will be shining again by Saturday Mandy. :)

[Oudeis]

Happy Friday to all. ;)

[hmtmaj]

BUMP

3 letters arrived so far.
I don't know who they are
off as they have "To Lauren" on them, so you know who you are.
Thanks, Martin

[burkhilly]

Mart - things have overtaken me this week. I shall get my envelope to you over the weekend.

[kevin]

Bump!
You need to respond soon if you want to be involved.

[hmtmaj]

Hand delivered letter arrived today, very posh handwriting.... :PDT11
You know who you are, thanks.

Mandy, I'll ring and arrange to pass them on to you next weekend if thats OK

BUMP

Mart

[Lizzie1]

Bump!
You need to respond soon if you want to be involved.


BUMP

Just PMd...........

[Ronijayne]

BUMP

3 letters arrived so far.
I don't know who they are
off as they have "To Lauren" on them, so you know who you are.
Thanks, Martin

Getting Travellers cheques on Monday and will mail at once, also a friend of mine is sending, also getting money order or travellers as no point in sending dollars.

[hmtmaj]

5 in toal so far, thanks.
I plan to pass them to Mandy nex weekend.

Mart

[Marty1]

I thought time was not on our side !

[hmtmaj]

The wedding is the 20th, I'll call Mandy tomorrow and see if she's OK to pass on what I have now.
I believe there may be some coming from overseas, so will take a little longer.

Mart

[Marty1]

That's true Mart, by the time it's made though all should be in I would expect.

[Lizzie1]

The wedding is the 20th, I'll call Mandy tomorrow and see if she's OK to pass on what I have now.
I believe there may be some coming from overseas, so will take a little longer.
Mart

Thanks to you and Kevin for helping us to help. :handclap:

[robbo176]

I can't thank everyone enough for all your kindness,special thanks to Kevin & Mart :hug::hug::hug:

Lauren came home late last night,she's feeling well at the moment....it's usually about a week after chemo that she becomes neutropenic & has to stay in hospital until her blood count recovers



I have been given the phone number for a wig shop & hopefully they'll fit her in this week

[Marty1]

That's good news, glad to hear it !

[hmtmaj]

Hi Mandy, I have rang tonight but you are obviously busy.
I'll call again tomorrow to arrange passing the ten envelopes I have so far to you.

Mart