The CT scan was on Monday so I was amazed to receive the result so quickly. I was at work when the good news came through and I was all teary and emotional. Fortunately they know me and were happy for me too.
Although on one level I was expecting everything to be OK, on another I had been getting a bit anxious. The tears were of relief and also an acknowledgement of what a tough time it’s been. As this was the first scan since surgery (looking at the date the surgery was exactly a year ago), it’s great to know for sure that there isn’t another phase of treatment round the corner. I can happily consider myself cancer free.
So, now I go forward with quarterly blood tests until another scan and colonoscopy this time next year. And then who knows?
In one of my blog posts over a year ago I mentioned counting my blessings. I feel as though there are a few more to count these days, for not only have I had this good news about the scan, but we are also in the countdown to Bruce’s return to a job near home. No longer the weekly commute rendering me a single parent during the week and reducing the girls to tears with each Sunday evening departure. Having him home is the best Christmas present. (Of course he is no sooner back then he’s off to the States for a couple of weeks but we won’t hold that against him!).
Meanwhile, I’m continuing with the fundraising efforts – the latest event being a Vie party at home held earlier this week with a fundraising game and commission going to Macmillan. With Coffee Morning, walk, Vie party and general generosity of friends, I’m happy to report that my total raised is more than £1500. Lots of ideas for next year too so I’m sure it’s going to be a total to be proud of.
Fundraising updates will be posted on my justgiving page:
http://www.justgiving.com/year-for-macmillan
A huge thank you to everyone who’s been supporting me with the fundraising, and indeed for all the support friends and family at home and on-line have shown me throughout this testing time.
