Wow! It's been a day and a half!! Had my CT scan yesterday, pelvis, groin and chest. One of my better CT experiences, the technician knew what he was doing and managed to find a vein with ease (it's taken 20 minutes in the past). Today I went for the results, but first I had to walk the dog, shower, put some washing on, catch up on the ironing, do an emergency dash to the hospital to rescue the other half's dad's car from the potential clutches of a traffic warden, pack for our holiday tomorrow and drop the dog off at the groomers.
I got to the hospital early, as I always do and settled down to read an out of date copy of Saga. I hadn't given much thought to the results, but knew it was lurking in my subconscious cos I was cranky with everyone. By 3:30 I was starting to get stressed, my last appointment with Mr H lasted an hour, and I had to pick up the dog at 4:30, before leaving the house at 5:00 to meet Zoe and her hubby in North Wales. Then Maggie, his lovely nurse appeared and took me through... all good news! The scan showed nothing but an enlarged node and the needle aspiration only showed cell debris, which whilst a little inconclusive is all pointing in the right direction. I'm to call Mr H's secretary while I'm away to arrange to have the lump removed when I get back. If pathology comes back saying there are melanoma cells present in the lump, then a bit of radiotherapy might be on the cards.
Had a lovely time with Zoe and Kevin, it was like meeting old friends and I was sorry when we had to come away, but we've an early start tomorrow, and still got to pack the car.
Bon Vacances!
Marsha x
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Back from holiday, can't say it was relaxing, Toby discovered he can bark loudly and practiced at every opportunity!
Made a call to Mr H's secretary on Monday and I'm booked in to have "lump" removed on Wednesday, just as a day patient.
Read some of you wows and comments on a number of blogs (including mine) Sounds from this post things are good at the moment. My wife is having a full body scan this saturday. We're both nervous about what they'll find and both hoping they won't find anything. Tough at the moment ! Results next next week and a few sleepless nights ahead.
Well I had my lump removed on Wednesday, 8 hours in the hospital and 40 minutes in the land of nod! Seriously I think I've had bigger procedures under local anaesthetic, but who wants someone fettling around in their groin while they're awake!
I'm back to the dressings clinic next week, so we'll see what the damage is then, unless I decide to take a sneaky peek beforehand.
