After completing the first week of radiotherapy, Peter had a heart attack on Saturday 29.03.14.
Its best I don't even try to describe the diagnosis treatment and care he received at two local hospitals !!!!!!!!!
The subsequent days and nights were distressing and frustrating,which resulted in our youngest daughter and myself bringing Peter to The Marsden on Monday ,thank goodness we did as he had been completely misdiagnosed .
However onwards we go.
He is now under the care of The Royal Brompton,
Chemo has been stopped,
Radiotherapy continues to minimise GI bleed risk as RBH need to give high dose anticoagulants
Peter is quite nauseas and sick, very tired but not in pain
His care is excellent here and a planning meeting is convened for next Tuesday with RMH &RBH
when all test results are in.
FormerMember
Peter I am so sorry you have had this horrible setback. I really hope the sickness leaves you soon. It is reassuring that you are in the capable hands of your wife and daughter who are fighting to get you back on the road again. Their love is sustaining and powerful. Bless you Peter we are all willing you back to a good measure of health. Mushty you take good care now. Love Elma
Oh Mushty, my heart sank as I read this. I am so sorry that you both have had to deal with this, and in particular the obviously distressing few days afterwards. However, Peter is now in the best possible place, and receiving the best care and attention. You must be physically and mentally exhausted yourself, and I hope that you are able to take some time out to rest. You will be constantly in my thoughts, and everything crossed for Tuesday's meeting.
Hi Mushty, thought I would just drop by your blog and am sorry to hear this setback. I know how frustrating the DGHs can be and pleased you took action to move Peter to the best possible place. At least with such excellent care this should relieve a little of the anxiety. You guys are in my thoughts and I know you will get through.
So sorry to hear your news & i hope they sort his sickness. My partner has syringe driver with metroclopramide & levopromazine in it to help him. Maybe yr hubby could have the same if you ask? He also takes metroclopramide, Ondansatron & ciclazone orally. The sickness is the worst for him.
Wishing you all the best x
I was so sad to read your news. I knew you had been silent for a few days but I hoped this was a sign of stability rather than another problem cropping up. I hope that Peter continues to be pain free and that his nausea is easing. I'm sure everyone's thoughts will be with you on Tuesday and I hope that once more you can regroup and keep on battling.
