hi folks
today I saw the urologist. The oncologists at the trials unit at UCLH are concerned about my kidney function and reckon the stent in my ureter is blocked. With the amount of pain I’m in, it wouldn’t surprise me. So they referred me to urology. But that’s at the local hospital.
Today I saw the consultant urologist at my local hospital in Maidstone and he agreed. But he’s not sure the kidney is working at all so his plan is a test involving an injection of a radioactive isotope which they then track through the kidneys. If the kidney is working, he’ll replace the stent. That’s a day case procedure but involves a general anaesthetic.
All that needs to take place before October 16 when I am due to start an immunotherapy trial. I also have to fit in a CT scan, a fancy blood test that requires a team from Cancer Research labs to come out with special kit and a biopsy.
So it looks like I’ll either be waiting for hospital appointments or in hospital for much of the next fortnight.
Bother.
Good morning Daloni
I hope all goes well for you this week, if each message of support from fellow incurables means a day that all goes well then you'll sail through the week 
Tvman xx
Hi Maybug, we are going to Krakow. This morning I have woken up with a bad tummy - aargh!
Tinalay, a week of sun and warmth is a fantastic tonic and am sure
️ you will enjoy
Xx
Thank you my fellow incorrigibles. I’m in the hospital gown and those lovely knee length socks. There are workmen with drills and generators outside the window. Things can only get better 
Xxx
