Back to London again yesterday to see the oncologist as he was away last Tuesday. He is confident that the brain tumor is now under control and doesn't expect any further issues with it, which was very reassuring to hear :)
I felt a little sick after this weeks chemo, especially the night after but I'm on anti-sickness tablets which seem to be helping. The consultant wants to wait until after my next chemotherapy session and then send me for a CT scan to see whether it is having any affect on my lungs. So the next hospital appointment (all going well) is for chemo on the 24th July!
In the meanwhile, we are planning to go to Cork to see friends and family and spend some time looking after the girls while they are on holiday. This means more driving for poor Dave as we are travelling over on the ferry - he's in need of a good rest!
Hoping to get to see some of you while we're there....
Friday, 6 July 2012
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
July 3rd
Great news!! My MRI scan on the brain showed that the tumor has reduced by 2 thirds!! I had the scan this afternoon and the consultant reviewed it and gave us the results straight away. He said it is very positive news and they were pleased with how it has reacted so far. He was able to show us the images of the initial scan and compare them to todays scan and the changes were very obvious.
Although it has come down it is still quite large - he expects it to continue to reduce and will do another follow up MRI in 3 months time and assess whether we need to radiotherapy or remove the remaining mass by surgery. The swelling has improved dramatically but there is still a little bit there so he has recommended continuing with steriods for a few weeks.
We are absolutely thrilled with the news and it's so good to hear something positive. It's also amazing the way it happened - we weren't expecting to get any feedback so soon but we bumped into the consultant's PA in the lift and she arranged for us to see him this afternoon. It turned out that my consultant was away but his colleague wanted to review the scans as soon as they were done and let us know immediately. They are an amazing team and so caring :)
Although it has come down it is still quite large - he expects it to continue to reduce and will do another follow up MRI in 3 months time and assess whether we need to radiotherapy or remove the remaining mass by surgery. The swelling has improved dramatically but there is still a little bit there so he has recommended continuing with steriods for a few weeks.
We are absolutely thrilled with the news and it's so good to hear something positive. It's also amazing the way it happened - we weren't expecting to get any feedback so soon but we bumped into the consultant's PA in the lift and she arranged for us to see him this afternoon. It turned out that my consultant was away but his colleague wanted to review the scans as soon as they were done and let us know immediately. They are an amazing team and so caring :)
July 2nd
Heather, Tommy and the girls came over to see us this weekend - they had booked it a while back as a surprise and I only found out about a week ago!! :)
It was so lovely to have them here - they stayed with Tommy's brother in Reading and we met up and did lots with them... Windsor Castle, Windsor wheel, Legoland, shopping, BBQ! The girls were SO excited to be here and especially loved their trip to Legoland!
It's been a busy 10 days and tiring from all the travelling (especially for Dave doing all the driving) but it's been really lovely!!
I go to London for my second chemotherapy tomorrow and also for a follow up MRI scan on my brain to see the effects of the Gamma Knife radiotherapy.
It was so lovely to have them here - they stayed with Tommy's brother in Reading and we met up and did lots with them... Windsor Castle, Windsor wheel, Legoland, shopping, BBQ! The girls were SO excited to be here and especially loved their trip to Legoland!
It's been a busy 10 days and tiring from all the travelling (especially for Dave doing all the driving) but it's been really lovely!!
I go to London for my second chemotherapy tomorrow and also for a follow up MRI scan on my brain to see the effects of the Gamma Knife radiotherapy.
June 29th
We had a fabulous week in Scotland! It was a long drive and we got back to Swindon very late last night but it was great to get away and spend time with Steve and Ruth and see some more of Scotland.
The scenery there is amazing and we saw some stunning lakes, mountains, valleys & rivers... We walked around lakes, walked along Glen Nevis (Ben Nevis valley), went to Balmoral, had a trip on a steam train and had lots of time to relax and enjoy the time away.
We also got to catch up with some friends we don't get to see very often. We travelled via Edinburgh and spent Friday afternoon & evening with Mez & Miriam and the girls which was a real bonus :) We also got to spend a very special afternoon with Alasdair, Irene and their family in Lossiemouth on Sunday.
The scenery there is amazing and we saw some stunning lakes, mountains, valleys & rivers... We walked around lakes, walked along Glen Nevis (Ben Nevis valley), went to Balmoral, had a trip on a steam train and had lots of time to relax and enjoy the time away.
We also got to catch up with some friends we don't get to see very often. We travelled via Edinburgh and spent Friday afternoon & evening with Mez & Miriam and the girls which was a real bonus :) We also got to spend a very special afternoon with Alasdair, Irene and their family in Lossiemouth on Sunday.
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