dizzywench's blog

Well result day came and went in a big bloody blur really. The main points taken in were: I am not suitable for surgical intervention. They will only do surgery if they are sure they can get 100% of the cancer but they cant remover the glands. Why is this?? I am to continue on chemo as its working really well and shrunk the tumour by 50% so far so theres no reason why it wont carry on working. (this sounds really…

I have had my second CT scan since being diagnosed with oesophagus/stomach cancer on 14th January 2009 and since starting ECX chemo. I have to see the consultant this Friday, 3rd April to get the results. It could be good news and off to Nottingham for surgery or they may want to do more treatment first. Its living in limbo land until you get told something, drives me mad really but you need to have patience!!!!!!! …

After having my chemo delayed due to a tummy bug and bloods plummeting to new lows I have the all clear to start chemo again tomorrow. I am so relieved but panicked a little bit with having treatment delayed. They said it might happen and a week off wont do any harm but its hard knowing how quick this bastard disease will take hold and crack on with spreading. Thats what stressed me out. Back tomorrow though to fight…