Mixed News

Well, we received very mixed news today when we went to get my scan results from the consultant. The good news is that the tumours in my lungs have been reduced by the chemo and that the cancer in my pelvis has not developed in any major way. Sadly, the tumours in my pelvis have not been reduced in any major way either. Disappointing. Also, another worrying possibility has emerged. There have been a few occasions when I have wakened up in a rather confused state. Mary has been unable to get any sense from me. The consultant has mentioned that this could POSSIBLY be a result of the cancer having spread to my brain. He has emphasised that he isn’t saying it is likely, or probable, but he does regard it as a possiblility. For that reason I have a brain scan booked for early January. Although this is an attempt to rule out this spread, we can’t help but be worried.
Other news, briefly, is that they will probably run the chemo regime again in mid-January, as it is possibly preventing further spread in the pelvis. I am okay with this, as I tolerated it pretty well this last time,

Anyway, we are all managing okay, so feel free to contact us by phone, email whatever. We are looking forward to Christmas and New Year … a nice quiet time??
My Christmas cards will be of an electronic nature – hope that’s okay.

I will keep you informed as to the scan times and the results
Thanks for visiting the blog.

More news

So, here is the news. The final chemo dose has been administered and I have just had a scan to see if it has done any good. I will get the results of the scan on December 11th, when I meet with my consultant. If it has done something then I will have the pleasure of having the course of chemo repeated! If it hasn’t had any affect then we will see what the good doctor suggests. I think either way there is a short course of radiotherapy coming in the near future to try and treat tumours which have, sadly, developed during the chemo. The effects of the chemo have accumulated and I have been a bit rough this week. I think it’s because I need another blood transfusion (I have had three) and I am seeing my GP tomorrow to try and get a blood test to measure my Full Blood Count. It will certainly be nice to feel a bit of energy again.

Family news - Joel and I had a trip to Scotland last weekend to see my brother, Simon. I have attached a photo below. It was great to see the sea again, if only for a very short time. Naomi is well, but losing faith in us. She fell over on an ice-rink last Saturday and ended up in First Aid with a very sore arm. I applied all my medical knowledge and experience and reckoned it “looked alright.” Mary agreed with me so we carefully applied a tubular bandage. We eventually took her to A&E on Monday – broken in two places! To be fair, it is one day better then when Martha tore all the ligaments in her foot last Easter. Martha and Mary are also well, looking forward to the end of term. It must be soon.

I will blog again with the results from our December 11th meeting. Thanks for visiting.