Cancer Sufferes

[Michael J Burden]

I do not know whether you all know but I have been advised that I have throat cancer. It will be treated shortly and I am expecting a favourable outcome.

My question is what did you do with your birds when having chemo? Did you wear mask etc and spend as little time as possible around your birds? Or carry on as normal?

What were the side effects etc.

 

Or did you avoid them and get someone else to do the birds?

 

Thanking you in advance of any answers you may choose to write,

Mjb

[Roland]

Personally, regardless, I certainly - now, though didn't yet often thought to - believe big time now that a mask etc. is essential.

many suffered and are still suffering from breathing problems.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

I don't suppose the mask would go wrong, but the question is would you be able to wear one. My understanding is that there can be many and varied reactions to chemo. I would ensure a backup plan to have someone who is able to do them for you, just in case. I would also seek medical advice.

 

I hope you get through this with little to no effect Michael.

[flying fifer]

I do not know whether you all know but I have been advised that I have throat cancer. It will be treated shortly and I am expecting a favourable outcome.

My question is what did you do with your birds when having chemo? Did you wear mask etc and spend as little time as possible around your birds? Or carry on as normal?

What were the side effects etc.

 

Or did you avoid them and get someone else to do the birds?

 

Thanking you in advance of any answers you may choose to write,

Mjb

 

Chemotherapy effects everyone differently, speaking from personal experience it knocks you for six. I was very lucky to have had assistance with the birds, and would have really struggled had I not had the help. Some days it was a godsend to be able to spend some time with the birds and really lifted my spirits. Wishing you all the best for the future.

[Michael J Burden]

I wear separate clothing to go down the loft even a loft coat. I have purchased a helmet type dust mask which is fed through a fan. I timed myself today had them all cleaned out fed and watered within 10 minutes.

Mjb

[Walter swanston]

I once suffered through six months of chemotherapy every Tuesday at the Western Genearal in Edinburgh from April to October right throughout the pigeon racing season ,I felt rotten much of the time but I persevered,bred young birds trained twice a week and raced the full programme (with my usual lack of success).It might have been rank stupidesty or a wilful ignorance of the dangers of such behaviour, but I was determined to get the better of the. cancer and not become an invalid.I wish you all the best for a happy outcome.

[REDCHEQHEN]

I have no personal experience, but do wish you well, wear your mask, stay well clear of anybody else once your chemotherapy starts, don't overdo it, do have somebody on standby 'just in case', and take extra special care of yourself

[Michael J Burden]

Thanks for the advise. Redcheq I have an elderly fancier on standby.

Got a meeting tomorrow with the team then should have a date for treatment.

 

Mjb

[MSJ]

Thanks for the advise. Redcheq I have an elderly fancier on standby.

Got a meeting tomorrow with the team then should have a date for treatment.

 

 

Good luck hope all goes well