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The past few days has been quiet on the blog because we managed to get a few days away in the caravan. These days are a great way for us to relax and recharge our batteries ready for the next cycle of fun!
Sal went to the hospital ths morning for her pre-chemo blood test. Her Hickman line wouldn't allow the taking of blood so they had to get it via a vein again. This time they didn't have any problem though and all went well.
So the next cycle has started. It seems to be settling down to...
Thought i would let you all know that i have just had a phone call from my hospital in London (UCHL) with the news that i am to scrap the start of my chemo on Friday and await a phone call from a Professor in abdominal surgery who has looked at my scans/images and has said that he could probably remove my massive tumour. I would then have some chemo later on. He is going to phone me sometime next week to arrange a meeting to chat about everyhing and then arrange admission for me. My goodness, i didnt...
Thought i would let you all know that i have just had a phone call from my hospital in London (UCHL) with the news that i am to scrap the start of my chemo on Friday and await a phone call from a Professor in abdominal surgery who has looked at my scans/images and has said that he could probably remove my massive tumour. I would then have some chemo later on. He is going to phone me sometime next week to arrange a meeting to chat about everyhing and then arrange admission for me. My goodness, i didnt...
Anyone got experience or an opinion about Active Surveillance? Would like to hear all comments even if you have no real time experience of it.
The reason being that I was on the 10.8 Zoladex and a 3 monthly Zometa for over 3 years then after much research I decided to have some time without their drugs.
I have advanced PCa stage 4 gleason 9 (at diagnosis feb 2006)
Keith
I was looking forward to meeting the consultant surgeon, but about 5 minutes before setting off started to get rather nervous. I guess since having the good news last week that scans were clear (no cancer in lungs, liver, etc) that I had been very upbeat and expecting the best possible outcome. The nervousness was probably because although an optimist I am also a realist (well, some of the time) and I know that the treatment even in a very treatable cancer is no walk in the park.
Now I am in the...
Hi I just been told i have cancer of the womb going for biopsy and test in three days. I dont know what to expect however i'm in my 60's have had nine children all grown up with their own kids and i'm now counselling them lol. True i have not reacted at this news all around me crumbling and i'm the comforter I am absolutely terrified whoooo i said it now that does feel better, i am waiting till i have all the facts and i will be attatched to this site for as long as it takes. I dont know if there...
hi evry1 just got back from hosp.Had my 3rd cone biopsy but this time at the specialist hosp,and feel so much more in the picture and positive.Plus they had them electric beds,that my fella wouldnt stop tryin 2 squash me in.....love hey!dont worry this was b4 my op not after haha.
Spoke to my doc b4 operation,the MRI was fine doesn't show any sign of it anywhere else.thank god that is a huge weight off my mind.The op itsself went ok also,he was able to do another biopsy as this was unsure until...
Well, we've raised the money for me to have treatment in London. Paid the deposit (£10,500), had the tests, now just waiting for test results from the bone marrow biopsy.
MUGA heart scan results were fine.
PET scan results.....not sure if it's good or bad news.........good news is that it's all still above my diaphragm.
Bad news is its pretty much everywhere above it - now spread to my left side :(
List as follows:
Cancer in: right neck, left neck, right under arm, under...
Just been told i have womb cancer having more tests friday to see if its masticated. No nothing about what's ahead of me not reacted yet. Trying this site to see if i can find out more. Real Scary time
19/06/10 - Got the results of my CT Scan and everything is clear. I am going back to see my consultant again in September and the next CT scan will be in December - Outlook is good
