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I just noticed a sentence on my discharge letter.
'EUS: Retrocoele grade 2, palpable mass right side pre resection, persisting induration post resection ? muscle invasive'
Retrocoele is a prolapse of the bowel to the vaginal wall. Basically it's pushing against the wall.
Induration is sclerosis or hardening of tissue.
I have no idea what this means to any treatment I may be given. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
I made it!
I managed to do everything I wanted to while in London, and pushed mysef as hard as possible - to the point of tears a couple of times - and nothing was ruined or missed out because of me! It was so lovely to be with my friend and her awesome kids for a whole week. I used to live right around the corner from them, so popped in or went out with them regularly. But I'm now a 4 hour or more drive away from them, so maybe see them once a year. So a whole week together was amazing. There were...
I’ve taken a huge step on my recovery. I’m now back at work!
Before my sicknote ran out I paid a visit to work. I was so pleased I did. The welcome I received was overwhelming. People are so kind welcoming me back and commenting on how well I looked. I never realised how much I had missed it.
I had a telephone interview with an occupational health consultant who asked me a variety of questions about how I was feeling, what I felt could help me back at work and any issues and concerns...
I have my results meeting tomorrow afternoon. I am nervous and praying for good news. However, thanks to the support of this community and the Fight Bladder Cancer Facebook page - link below, I feel able to face bad news if I have to. It's been inspiring and informative, so thanks everyone.
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Ok so I'm now 7 months into treatment for a wild type metastatic GIST and it has been a long 7 months.
How it started: In July 2016 I had a MRI scan on my bowels and a colonoscopy because I had been having stomach cramps for around 3 years. Shortly after I went to see the gastro doctor who told me all was fine. Few! That's a relief! Or so I thought! Happy days of discovering there were no nasties in my bowels were short lived wehn he proceeded to tell me that the MRI had caught a small section...
Saw this in the garden this morning. It was there last night too but with its wings spread. It was totally still and we'd thought it was dead. Obviously not as today it's in a differentposition. A beautiful creature. Good luck to anyone with treatment or results today.
After the tribulations - a calm last week ahead of 4th rchop next Tuesday
Good health - even managed a gentle circuit at circuit training last night
Bowels behaving - and not so tired
So gird up my loins for next chemo with fingers crossed
I believe I am due a reassessment after 4th chemo session - bated breath
Well I've stopped worrying about the appointment on Monday. I keep forgetting Southmead Hospital is brand spanking new and built to deal with future capacity. This is why I'm lucky enough to get my treatment quickly. I don't know what my results will be but I'm determined not to worry unless there is something to worry about. I'm expecting my turbt scab to start shedding any day now. Is it noticeable when it starts? Or is it small bits? I find myself peering down the loo looking for things. ...
