Here is a picture from the weekend. I realised it had been quiet for a while and the youngest was not in sight any more. I discovered S in her bedroom covered in sudocrem (nappy rash cream). She had a great time lathering it on as if it were factor 50 suncream. It is not easy to wash off so it was straight into the bath with her, despite her attempts to wash her own hands!
After my blog post last week I had another…
It turns out the oncologist is away this week so I know that it won't be until next week at the earliest. My very helpful nurse contact is going to check that the referral has been made correctly in the absence of any direct communication from anyone involved in sorting out my radiotherapy. Of course I just want to get on with it as soon as possible - or at the very least to have an idea of dates with (school) holidays…
Tuesday was rather emotional (ie tearful) after seeing the consultant. She was great but it is not easy to hear what lies ahead.
Anyway, I've not been dwelling on it and I just wanted to reassure friends and family that I'm doing fine at the moment thanks! And thanks too for continuing messages of support - including those from people I don't know except by nickname on this site. xxx
No news on when the…
I was looking forward to meeting the consultant surgeon, but about 5 minutes before setting off started to get rather nervous. I guess since having the good news last week that scans were clear (no cancer in lungs, liver, etc) that I had been very upbeat and expecting the best possible outcome. The nervousness was probably because although an optimist I am also a realist (well, some of the time) and I know that the treatment…
Was relieved to get the call today (Monday) inviting me to meet the consultant tomorrow afternoon. I had hoped for the call on Friday, so was glad that they rang before lunch so I didn't have to chase.
I'm not really sure what to expect but I'll be armed with questions about exactly what has been found (stage, size and location of tumour), radiotherapy - including when it might start and likely side effects*, what…
