Hello. I'm in hospital

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Well. Having just joined the group things have taken a downward turn!

On Thursday I went to the GP nurse, for my warfarin levels.  I was , have been, feeling a bit breathless. Asked if I could see GP.  Was seen and immediately sent to hospital. INR up to 7.3!

On arrival at hospital I was admitted through urgent care and on s ward within hours put on oxygen and given vitamin K to reduce INR levels and an x-ray which showed liquid in the right lung 

Friday morning levels low enough for me to have a drainage....1 litre drained.... sent for biopsy....still on oxygen but I can breath

Tomorrow I have a scan.  They suspect secondaries developing since last scan  So I don't think I'll be in the group for long Joybut I've always maintained a positive attitude and now is no different.  Whatever tomorrow brings I'll deal with it in my own way.  I'm fortunate here in Spain ,the care is high quality and quick.  From GP to admission....four hours!  I'm very comfortable with a little pain following procedure and on MST and IV paracetamol PRN.  

Not much else to say really.  I'll update tomorrow once I've seen oncologist

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  •    I am sorry to hear about Tanya and your loss of such a good friend. I am glad to see that she managed to get home and was with her husband and beloved animals. x 

    Chelle 

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  • Hi Dani, Thank you for letting me know. I am so glad like Chelle, she got home and had her family around her!

    It is difficult being the one left behind but I hope you are alright!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • Hi Annette 

    Thank you for your kind words. 

    Yours is a truly remarkable story.

    It’s full of hope and wonder and has cheered me up no end.
    I hope you keep well. 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

     

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  • I am so sorry to hear this,  Thoughts are with all that knew her, xx

  • Thanks but it is probably much the same as others here. I keep meaning to sort out my profile page and make it more concise and update it properly. Sorry if you had to read it all, I just added bits as I went along. It needs summarised but I haven't had the time!

    I'm too busy making the best of each and every day!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • No Annette. Leave it as it is 

    it’s a diary of your journey. It’s a wonderfully inspiring read. 

    I keep meaning to sort out my profile page and make it more concise and update it properly.

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

     

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  • Thanks Dani (Beesuit) Thanks you are very kind, but I'm not sure about that. Anyway, I've been thinking about doing it for years, so who's to say I'll ever get around to it!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • Hello Dani

    I'm very sorry to hear about the death of Tanya, your friend, and friend to many others on here. 

    My thoughts are with her family and her friends.

    With love

    Helen

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  • Hi Dani, 

    Thank you for letting us know about your friend Tanya, condolences to you and her family and other friends. 

    Sarah