I have been thinking about how best to explain our meeting with Dr Alexander the oncologist today and my sister in law Ellen has summed it up beautifully.
‘It’s not black/white or good/bad news, there is a lot of grey and as long as it is a paler shade of grey then we can all breathe a little easier’
The tumour markers are creeping back up but Dr Alexander is not worried about it. She has requested a CT scan so that we can keep an eye on the tumours but nothing demands a change in approach 🙂
Of course, we would have loved for her to say that the markers had continued to go down since the chemo finished however, I am feeling good at the moment and I’m not in pain so the situation could be much worse.
On a lighter note, I had a lovely morning with mum, we went to the local garden centre to get a ring to make a Christmas wreath. They didn’t have any but we managed to find a few tacky festive trinkets to buy! We had a quick lunch at home before Phil and I headed off to the city.
We had a massage booked at the Big C before the hospital appointment. As always we received a warm welcome and Rachael looked after us – I had gentle reflexology and Phil had a back massage… lovely 🙂
There is so much to be thankful for.
Talk to you soon
Lot of love Mand xxx
With your positive attitude, you will get through this! Love you, but wish I were closer to give you a big hug!
Big Sister Booie (Dave and the dogs send love and licks XX)
Ah, I’m pleased my words have been useful. Like Booie said, with your positive attitude then you can get through anything! Lots of love from us 3 ❤️ Xxx
Words fail me, you are amazing! Love you xx