well ive been in hospital 3 times in 2 weeks! they tried doing a colonoscopy but had to stop just short of blockage because it was too painful. my duodenal cancer has grown slightly but they have decided they wont do a bypass on this as it isnt causing me a problem so far. as they couldnt do a biopsy on my blockage theyre going to make decision on ct scans, blood markers etc. so at this point im am to have an op, it could go either of two ways,1) a bypass 2) a stoma. what do you think asked my surgeon .....as needs must a replied. not much else i could say!!! so thats where we're at with my op.
then i went to see my oncologist. he agreed with what had been arranged and confirmed the 'regression' of my cancer. this is when the new phrase entered my life.... 'we are talking quality of life not quantity'.
now im not stupid and the 'inevitable' has always been at the back of my mind, but now it has been put into words and im somewhat freaked out. i wont tell my family until i really need to cos theyre already freaked out, and i know im strong enough to cope with this cos im a stubborn sod, but its still abit of a blow to me.
but hey-ho, life goes on....and on....and on.....so i shall be making the most of it.
good luck and good health all my macland friends
hugs and kisses sue xxx
