Hi Ffosse,
Although, l haven’t posted before on this thread, doesn’t mean that l am not thinking or caring about you.
Even though, l don’t know you personally. I really do think about you and feel for you. l have even said a prayer that you will find the strength and determination to fight this…xx
Thanks Art,
It’s a tumour around my spinal chord, they have me on steroids to try and reduce it, then they want to do a surgical biopsy to see if it is Hodgkins Lymphoma again (apparently it’s very rare for it to make it to the spinal cord) but it could be a different type of cancer). Then I’ll be looking at radiotherapy and possibly more chemo. I’m trying not to get down but 18 months after my first cancer I thought it had gone and so had the doctors.
Still, fish and chips with peas, apple pie for lunch, and then I think I’ll m going to listen to some tunes.
No word yet about the biopsy, that’s the next important thing.
My lunch was nice, but I’m bored with reading and listening to music. There is a massive TV room, but it’s freezing in there.
Stop worrying Dreamy, that is the problem really, waiting to hear what is going to happen.
I can keep you company on this thread for a while.
I’d like that.
What are your favourite films Dreamy?
Glengarry Glen Ross (which originally a play).
Beyond that I like Dramas, some Action movies, anything with Al Pacino or Robert De Niro in it.
The Greats:-)
I am just going to cook dinner Dreamy.
I will be back.
What are the best places you have ever visited?
Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Salisbury, England.
Can a mod of please move this to the health section please and perhaps change the title?
I’ve been told I’m having spinal surgery tomorrow mid morning to take a biopsy of the tumour and the small risks involved - I can just hope that I am ok and wake up fine and the Haemotology and neurology teams can move on from there. No liquid or food from midnight for me.
Do you want me to ask them for you?
You can PM the guides, look at the very bottom and click on the name and PM your request Dreamy.
I like all those places, and I am not far from Salisbury.
Tell me about your time in Spain.
I will sometime. Yes, if you could please ask the mods, it’s tricky doing stuff on my phone.
I’ll say goodnight now, but please think of me tomorrow morning.
Goodnight all.
Goodnight Dreamy, of course, you will be in my thoughts - You know that:lol:
Good luck for tomorrow fFosse, thinking of you x
Good luck for tomorrow Ffosse.
Goodnight, sleep well.
I’m back, I must admit I’m feeling nervous. I’ve had surgeries before on my jaw, neck and arm, metal plates put in etc.
But I’ve never had a spinal biopsy where they open up the tiniest bit of bone and try to extract some of the tumour. The surgeon who came to see me was upfront about the risks although they are low.
Fingers crossed for you Ffosse. All will be well.
Good thoughts your way tomorrow. You have already proven that you are reslient. You can do this!
Just over an hour to go - I’ve had my shower and put on my gown - the hospital staff were unable to take any blood last night or this morning but a phlebotomist was successful. I’m still pretty tired and constipated from all the drugs I’m on but look forward to this next step.
Apparently they count down from 10 and at about 6 you just lose it (hopefully).
Good luck Ffosse. I hope all goes well.
Good luck Ffosse.
