Went for my routine ct scan-six months post op-consultant phoned to say that it looked like I had a pulmonary embolus and would need to go straight to hospital.
I was a bit shocked at this, as I felt perfectly well.I had had a PE at the start of last year,while on chemo,so was wondering if it was just a throwback to that. He wanted me to go in anyway,so I was admitted and started on Heparin injections-I was told I would be getting another more detailed scan of the lung,which would tell me if the clot was old or new.After a couple of days,I got the scan and it suggested that the clot was,in fact,residue from the previous one,so I was discharged home , to return the following week for full ct results.
The following week came-result not great! Small area of concern in lower pelvis-pretty much the same site that had been involved pre operation. Consultant said the best plan would be to get biopsies under general anaesthetic the following week. I dutifully went along to pre op assessment unit,and was assessed! Fit for anaesthetic. On the day of the op, I went straight to the surgical same day admission unit-great set up- turn up prepared for your op , then you get taken to a ward post op. I came through it all with flying colours, as usual and was discharged the following day,with an appointment to see the consultant the following week. That was last week-he told me that the area is definitely tumour,which should respond to radiotherapy and possibly surgery afterwards. Today I went for another PET scan-have MRI scheduled for later this week . Life goes on ......
Have been to see a couple of shows this month. One was a one-man show by a guy called Miles Allen -he was very funny !
Yesterday , we went to see an interview with Brian Blessed-he was loud and funny -and the interviewer couldn't get a word in !
The most important family event was Bill's 60th birthday! We held a surprise dinner for him at the home of his favourite football club , Glasgow Celtic
Bill and I were also down in Manchester for the Beating Bowel Cancer Patient's Day. It was held in the Christie in Manchester. Was great to meet up with Twitter pals,and fellow patients , and the CEO Mark Flannagan , who does a great deal of work for the charity. Was also lovely to catch up with Paul again, as he lives in Manchester.We went to the Christmas markets while we were there,but I never bought anything!
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| was a delight to meet the lovely Jackie and her hubby Ray-Twitter and Facebook buddies |
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| The bossman! |
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| wee rosie cheeks |
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| Paul did well to smile-he is an Aberdeen fan! |
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| The fantastic Ben Ashworth-has had bowel cancer for a few years-continues to do marathons and fundraising for various charities |
