That is good.
I met the whole neurology team and they examined me thoroughly; I also need a lumbar puncture which Iām not too happy with.
The consultant neurologist is Spanish, so it was fun talking to her in both languages - it seems, though that my nerve damage is a bit more complex than anticipated so Iām going to have to remain optimistic.
There is a TV room here but it is freezing, have spent much of my time reading books and listening to podcasts.
The upshot is that my lymphoma has returned: the MRI shows a tumour at the base of my neck which has been pressing down on the nerves to my back and arms.
Straight away Iām on steroids to shrink the tumour and ease my symptoms.
Tomorrow the consultants will probably do a biopsy and lay out my options going forward.
Not the best news, Iām afraid. Feel quite depressed and have been phoning a number of people.
Sorry to hear your news Ffosse. At least you have some answers now and youāre in the best place to be treated.
Thanks, Leia - I wish I still smoked, or had someone who could give me a cigarette right now.
I donāt smoke Ffosse or I would gladly let you have a cigarette 
No, I havenāt for years but I crave one now.
Iām sure you do. Try to take your mind off things listening to your podcasts or something.
Iāll do just that - tomorrow is a new day and the doctors will formulate a care plan for me, Iāve had cancer once - no big surprise that itās come back in the form of a neck tumour.
Oh Ffosse, Iām so sorry. Stay positive, the doctors will Fo the best for you.
Iām sure they will, and Iāll try and stay positive but it is hard. Iām hampered here by a lack of wi-fi so wonāt be posting much.
OK Ffosse, Iāll say goodnight then. I hope you sleep well tonight.
Good night, Leia.
Ffosse, now that you know you can get to work and start a battle plan with your doctors. Youāve been here before and have fought with success, so you can do it again. Itās good to hear that you are talking this out with people you know.
I have every reason to be hopeful for you and wish you peace and strength.
Good thoughts your way.
So sorry to hear of your troubles Ffosse. I think Surfermom has given good advice here. You won last time, so try to stay positive again. Wishing you the very best of luck.
Ffosse, I was following the thread and hoping for good news and am very sorry for the bad outcome. Hope they can somehow stop your pain and like you, as a reformed smoker, know the feeling of the need for a fag in dire situations. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks, everyoneā¦itās just tough being started on these steroids and a biopsy/possible operation and chemo/radiation once more - Iāve been here before, but this is more serious with a localised tumour rather than more general blood cancer.
The hospital truly is the best place for you as you already know and Iām sure you will get lots of support from your friends on here, take care.
Oh, Dreamy I am just catching up on this thread.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, you will get through this.