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  • good or bad news

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I went to the hospital today,expecting to have polyps removed from womb

    which had shown up on pet scan as a hot spot,.but apparently they had been detached during a histroscopy I had 2weeks ago.They came back as pre cancer or a typical but didn't appear to be melanoma. Had i not had the pet scan I might not have known untill it was full blown cancer as I didn't have any symptoms

    So it seems I have 2 things…

  • radiotherapy over

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Today was my last day of radiotherapy it was bad but not as bad as I feared they tell me it will get worst for about 10days but then will start to get better.My skin started to blister 2days ago but I am told I have done well and I know from others that it could have been a lot worst.

    The next step is a visit to Harogate  hospital to see if the hot spot on my womb is anything to worry about so keep your fingers crossed…

  • P.E.T. scan results

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I went for the results of my scan today ,The doc said all clear but---                              It seems there is a hot spot at the back of my right ear he examind me and said he could feel nothing, he said it would be very unusual if it was from the one on my nose as they are normaly at the front like the one on the left side  He wants to leave it and keep an eye on it untill after my radiotherapy as he says I will have enough on…

  • no peace for the wicked

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Iwas hopeing for a break from melanoma after my last op but was informed yesterday I needed radiotherapy to mop up any cells that escaped so now need 25 treatments, then expected a short break as was told treatment would probebly start in about one month's time,another mistake they rang this afternoon to say I'm to go next wednesday for the mask making and again on friday so it looks likei wont get a break before easter…

  • well operation over now for the next step

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I had my neck dissection  done on the 25thJan but things didn't go to plan a complication occured and I  was kept in for 5more days than expected and although I am out now it is with the drain still in and an extremly strict diet  with orders to go back on Saturday

    My C.T. scans were clear but while in Hospital I got a phone call to arrange a P.E.T. scan and they asked if I had any operations in the last 3 months can…