10 months from diagnosis and secondary tumour now removed.

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3 Aug 2010

Well finally I have had surgery to remove the tumour in my liver and I am now at home recovering. It was all so much easier than my big op in March as I was lucky enough to have laparoscopic surgery and even though the op lasted just under 5 hours I feel I am improving day by day instead of week by week!

What I am finding hard is getting my mind set to wait again - 6 weeks for follow up with consultant and then I don't know how long till chemo starts. Even after 10 months of this drawn out treatment I still find waiting the hardest thing, especially now as I have to rest and can't find enough to occupy myself with. Don't get me wrong, the relief I feel at having finally got rid of the last bit of visible cancer is immense and I truly have hope that although diagnosed with stage 4 that I can achieve that elusive N.E.D.!

So yes I have jumped another hurdle - bring on the next.

With love to all of you who are going through or caring for someone with this horrible life changing disease.

Cathie x

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Dear Cathie, thanks for blogging us today. I agree, waiting is the most horrid of experiences where the beast is concerned. Sometimes our imagination really runs away with us, especially me. When I get too down with worry/what ifs I sit down and think "well, the only thing in life to be sure of is we're all going to die, so I can spend the next phase of my life worrying/frustrated, or I can get off my but and party"! I always chose the second option. As far as resting it really is the best you can do. If you're anything like me I bet there's a lonely cupboard full of 'stuff'. Make that lonely cupboard something you can do slowly and spend time making it a useful place. You can come and go as you please but time spent in the end will be worthwhile. I keep saying to myself one day I will also get all my loose photos together and deal with them once and for all - my daughter will then see my life in pictures and flow instead of the broken puzzle that it is right now. Keep well Cathie, do whatever feels good and enjoy the sunshine. Ann xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Cathie

Sounds like your getting over those hurdles better then the european athletic runners. Just wanted to say hang in there your an inspiration to others. Theres never to many word searches that need attention ;-)

Take care

Tiggsy Xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Cathie,

Its been a long hard road for you. Now comes the really hard part the waiting. Your body will let you know whats going on , when you fell tired you know

its time to take a rest. Your health comes first.

With your attitude and strength you will reach the

N.E.D. Good Luck.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx
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CathieW over 14 years ago

Thanks Ann , not sure I am up to the cupboard thing yet but will put that on the back burner for a week or two. The photos are a brill idea and would be good fun to through too.

Tiggsy - thanks will buy myself a puzzle book and find out if the anaesthetic has completely removed the old grey matter!

Sarsfield you always have such wise strong words for everyone and I thank you for that.

Spending time here at Macmillan really makes me feel normal for a while and the warmth of your replies is a real tonic - thank you.

Cathie
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