Awake and up all night

Aw thanks hon

Then you must be like me, and not squeamish at all. I've got to say I found it fascinating how they did everything and also knowing there was a guy upstairs who'd had those same procedures. The scar on his left thigh is a big one as a result of the free flap, but it all made me wonder who thought it all up in the first place. I'm just glad they did.

Any treats planned for your birthday my lovely, or are you having a quiet one? Hugs sweetheart xxx

They did thank you uki. I was getting withdrawals.xxx

Happy birthday lin. Enjoy your day. Sending love and hugs.xxx

Hi Gill I used to be a radiotherapy radiographer so have an interest in all things cancer related. It’s amazing how much progress there has been made over the years. The treatment machines I used to use were very large and clumsy. Some we had to move the patients round rather than the machine moving round the patient it’s so different now. I’ve spent the day with my sister.. she was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 months after my diagnosis. She has really gone through the mill the last couple of years, chemo double mastectomy radiation and immunotherapy. Her pet scan results this week have shown a spot in her rectum so we need to wait and see what that is. It feels never ending sometimes we are very close. Tomorrow I’m going to see my three grandchildren it’s my granddaughters 10th birthday so we are having a joint celebration I’m really looking forward to seeing them xxx

Thanks Soc xxx

Wow Linda, you certainly had a very specialised career and now I understand why you keep a close interest in related matters.

When they showed the patient on the programme receiving his RT it bucked up my interest too, as although I went with OH for all his sessions I obviously couldn't go beyond the waiting room, and OH couldn't explain the experience. I never badgered him about it but just asked if he was ok when he came back to the waiting room. Last night's viewing has made things much clearer now and thanks so much for your very interesting reply.

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister though, and I hope nothing sinister comes from her scan results as she's already been through enough. You're right though Linda, it's like one thing on top of another and I wish there was a way to cause it to run out of steam.

Anyway sweetheart, I'm sure your grandchildren will be able to put your worries aside for a few hours, so have a lovely time and enjoy the double celebrations tomorrow as you deserve the best. Lots of love xxx

Hi Sonia  

I'm glad your delivery came to satisfy any cravings hon - can't be doing with you getting withdrawal symptoms as that's not allowed! I'm feeling hungry like the wolf as there's a whiff of fried onions coming through the window. Probably a barbecue somewhere roundabout xxx

Thanks Gill. Good evening to you. I have just put my tea on. Roast beef dinner.you get your tea on Gill and no worries. I was amazed at lin a radiographer we have friends in high places!!

We certainly do my love, and I'm seriously impressed.

Aye, you get your tea, which sounds delicious, and I'll get ours cracking  

Probably chat later hon xxx

Haha not really a high place Soc my sister was also a radiographer but she was a diagnostic one. The person that does the CT scans mammograms and general X-rays etc. Enjoy your roast beef dinner sounds yummy!

Linda