Having been told I had a nodule in my stomach following the CT scan I was alarmed as nothing had been mentioned previously. It is 13mm and could be scar tissue. It has not got larger since the chemo. There is another the same size in the skin of the bowel and I am told it is not in the bowel. My Ca125 results are good - down to 8.8 and 30 is normal. I am told the Ca125 blood test will also monitor the one outside the…
It's there in black and white on the insurance letter - I am in remission!
I had been complaining for some months now that I was feeling as though I was walking like a drunk. Well I collapsed. I was just stood in a crowd not doing anything and down I went and got stretchered off. My pulse was racing.
I was sent home with instructions if I didnt feel well not to bother with the doctor but to dial for emergency services…
Following my oncology appointment today I dont have to go back until the beginning of December . Great news. Had a different doctor yet again - funny only ever since the named consultant twice in all the time I have been under her.
He kindly explained a few things that I had been concerned about and my CA125 reading is only 10!!! So it looks as though I need a lot of execise to get rid of my ballooned stomach! With this…
The four monthly oncologist's appointment arrived. As usual sat and waited and waited despite my appointment according to the receptionist being the first. Another person went ahead of me - on enquiring I was told three appointments could be given for the same time! What the logic is in this arrangement I cannot imagine - it only leads to a rise in frustration waiting extra time, annoyance, raised stress levels -…
I should be feeling on top of the world with holidays coming up but I am not. The chemo brain shows no sign of disappearing - I am feeling constantly fuzzy and is made worse when I try to do anything. I am going in circles my brain doesn't want to think straight. Cooking is a nightmare and takes so long. I forget about pans put on and light ovens without remembering to remove the contents. No accidents but it greatly…
