Hi all,
As I previously discussed my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 glioma in December. This has become our new "normal". She finished first round of treatment 3 weeks ago and is doing well. In fact 4 weeks ago her memory and motor functions where still abit of a mess and now she's back to being the boss of the house doing crafts with the kids for world book day and helping our eldest sort her room out after she got me on decorating duties (big wins!) I'm going back to work tomorrow which I'm not going to lie, I'm quite looking forward to.
Since my wife's memory has come back she's been catching up on the mountain of paperwork from her diagnosis and treatment as she said she can't remember any of that period and has said she wants to ask the oncologist her life expectancy next time we see them in March. I respect her decision but this was somthing I didn't want to know to be honest. My wife said this is the worst part for her as there is no treatment and not really going to get any answers on how the first round went until mid April. We are living each day as it comes and making memory's where we can. Thanks for reading and all the best to everyone!
Hi Berto
lovely to hear from you. Glad to hear your wife is doing well.
I can relate to not wanting to know the timeline here but I can also relate to your wife wanting to know. That said, timelines are based on published averages and are best guesstimates. Everyone is unique. No one is average. We were given various timelines when G was ill and he blew all of them out the water.
This journey lasts as long as it lasts. Take each day as it comes.
I can also empathise with enjoying the thought of going back to work. A little normality is a luxury. Hope the return goes smoothly. Be prepared for it be a bit overwhelming if your colleagues are all asking how things are. That was the part I sometimes struggled with on the days I went into the office.
Remember we're here for you.
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
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