Update on my "THING"

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Apparently the THING could not have come from the Mac Site as it is not listed anywhere. What I mean by this is it has not been defined in any of the literature. Sydney RPA are at a bit of a loss to categorize it.

So far all the regular blood tests to check for abdominal cancers have returned negative results.

The rather painful Liver biopsy had to be done whilst holding my breath. I think every hospital employee should have a liver biopsy done they really are a good way to get your kicks. Anyway it feels as though a mule has taken a two footed thump into my midrift. Because I had to hold my breath they could not give sedation, they needed a coperative patien not one who was merry on morphine or pentathol.

Early examination of the biopsy material is promising, nothing obviously nasty has been found, however it will be a week before full results are available.

The MRI scan has indicated that the THING is not growing out of any of the major organs or structures,. I am told this is good news as it means its more than likely to be benign. .

I am cautiously optomistic and aware that the dream of everything being easily sorted can quickly be shattered.

I may be allowed home tomorrow, with follow up surgery scheduled for the second week in February

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    What a nightmare to go through.  Although nursing staff are so caring I wonder whether they become a little numb because they deal with so much every day.  Cancer seems to turn us all into numbers instead of human beings with feelings. Take care of yourself.  Good luck for Feb. and keep strong. Ann x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    i had a liver biopsy and thought they were taking half of my back out it was excruciating pain and i remember saying to the doctors there im so sorry for crying like a baby but that bloody well hurt !!

    good luck for feb hun take care and like ann said keep strong

    love jen xxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Sending wishes for health and happiness.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Charles,

    Wow! mate that sounds a horrible experiance to go through with no pain relief, i wish you well and a speedy recovery, and hope that they find what the problem is and are able to get it sorted for you.

    All the best.

    pauli.........

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Charles,

    Just been reading your news, well I have every thing crossed that is possible and hope and pray that all will he ok.  I love the name you give it "The Thing" sounds like an alien programme lol.  Charles you are a good friend in chat and just to say thoughts are with you.

    Janxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx