Kelly
I am so grateful for the grant which I received. It has helped me financially during such a difficult time.
I was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (or PMP) in 2019. I have had a full hysterectomy, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC (also know by patients as MOAS – mother of all surgeries!), and recently received numerous rounds of chemotherapy. I applied for a family grant from Pseudomyxoma Survivor and was able to use the money I received towards my bills which had increased due to being at home 24/7, purchasing new pyjamas and bedding which I needed and still need due to severe night sweats.
I’m now under palliative care and received a prognosis of six to eight months. With money I had left over, I have been able to enjoy days out with my family and friends. Time is precious and I aim to make the most of what time I have left. The picture of me on a recent family mini staycation in Llandudno.
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In memory of Kelly
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Just when your life is going well, things are sent to mix it all up
Ruth was ignored by her GP until she asked to be referred to a gynaecologist.
My Olympic Victory
Four years ago, I had to give up my ticket to watch the London Olympics to go to a hospital appointment and be told I had PMP and had only ‘a few months’ if Basingstoke could not offer me CRS and HIPEC. Now I’m in Rio!
I was convinced I had gallstones but it wasn’t gallstones
After an elderly relative was admitted to hospital with gallstones and, after researching her symptoms online, I was convinced I had the same problem. I pestered my GP to refer me for an ultrasound which eventually showed I had no gallstones, but “a fair amount” of fluid around my liver.
My beautiful daughter Kelly passed away on the 18th December 2021 after fighting for so long with this evil cancer she made the most of the time she had left going places doing things she wonted to do when she was able to she was so brave and never complained and like she said life is precious so live for the day
Lorraine, please accept my condolences on your loss. No parent ever expects to lose a child no matter what their age. Your words are a beautiful tribute to her.