Postscript

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It was good news! J's scan was clear. He didn't get to speak to the consultant unfortunately as they kept missing each other, but his advice from the go-between secretary was to consult his GP about the pain. So there you go. 

There was a massive exhale of breath felt all over the north of England on Monday night as family and friends were relayed the news. And battle-scarred, rather exhausted, somewhat bewildered, but delighted, we go on.

Whoever would have thought that the aftermath would be like this? What an up and down year it has been, and I don't know if that is because of our personalities or if it is like this for everyone in remission, but it's certainly been a lot more difficult, physically and emotionally, than I might have anticipated (and that's just me the bystander!!!). But I am so so grateful that he's still ours and he's not going anywhere...for now (superstition requires the disclaimer at the end!!)....

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Am so relieved for you both! I am on the other side of the world but have been thinking about you constantly since I read about J's scan last week.

    it's not just you, I've had an up and down year too in remission. My diagnosis & treatment times matched J's, although I had Non-Hosgkins. My three monthly checks have been around the same time too!

    i had 2 good checkups & had gone back to work full timecelebrated a milestone birthday, holidayed with my family & generally put last year behind me. At my 3rd check up though there were changes in my blood tests. This could be due to my bone marrow being damaged from chemo, or it could be that I have a secondary blood disorder caused by chemo,'or it could be nothing, time will tell.

    I guess what I'm trying to say is that these experiences change all of us. I doubt I'll ever fully relax, every time I have a pain/twinge /illness I'm sure to think it could be NHL related.

    Anyway, am so glad all is well for you, take care x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Sue, it's really nice to hear from you again. I didn't know you were down under!! It's weird to think that you're all those miles away doing the same crappy rubbish as us!!! Quite comforting in a way I suppose, which I guess is the point of this community. I am sorry to hear about your bloods though. I really hope it turns out to be nothing. Have you got long to wait?

    J's a bit nonplussed about his all clear as he still has the pain. He has also hurt his back in the exact place his tumour was this morning - trying to lift a great big boulder (for reasons known only to himself)...there's no wonder i'm a basket case!!!

    Take care, I'll think of you xx