A LITTLE BIT INTERESTING

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By jeand

Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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A Little Bit Interesting

 

TIme for an update on my cancer story.  When I last wrote I had been given a very good result on my MRI scan for my brain cancer - No new ones and Bella and Cippy are happily sleeping.

 

The only indications of an going problem w3as  from a report on my blood being tested for a cancer marker - which went  from 2 (normal) to 14 (most likely new cancer) to 52,  RED FLAGS FLYING.  

 

So I was given another CT scan and got the results yesterday. They found a few obvious ones in the back and a few less specific  ones in he front. The peritoneum is the area that separates the chest area from the abdominal area. These nodes are small but apparently cancer in this area grows rapidly. 

 

So I have been given a few days to make up my mind if I want it treated or not. The chemotherapy would be a sort that is almost certain to take your hair. And the main side effects are nausea and vomiting, lethargy and mouth ulcers.  

 

I don’t look forward to that, and all it promises for mei signing up  is a doubling of the time left if I don’t take it.  Nobody provides months  information as to my likely death, but google reckons 9 months is a fair estimate.  

 

Unlike last chemo, this is only every 2 weeks, but it last longer when it is being given. And they are perfectly happy for me to opt out completely if I find the side effects not worth the benefit they hope it would give. If I decide to go with it, it will start next Friday - every two weeks for 6 months 

 

I’ll update you whenI have made  my decision.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for sharing. I've been wondering how you're getting on. Whatever decision you make, after praying, then you commit your time to the Lord, and he can watch over you whatever. And we know then that the eternal future is very bright. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Thanks Rhianoon

Your prayers are also very welcome and much appreciated.  Hope all is well with you

 

Jean Day

Submitted by celticman on

technology is pretty wonderful, even though the stuff that keeps you alive is a killer You can google likely prognosis. Good and bed, like most things, I expect. 

 

Submitted by jeand on

thanks Jack

Likely prognosis is 7 months without treatment 

Jean Day

Submitted by marandina on

That's another brave piece of writing. Cancer appears to be a slippery foe. As always, Jean, people in a similar situation will read this and find it helpful that someone can articulate with clarity what's happening along with options and considerations. 

Please keep us posted and, of course, take care of yourself. Paul x 

 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Thanks Paul

On Monday I have to see the colon surgery team, as they also found some areas in the Ct which had nothing to do with cancer  i have had problems with diverticulitis in the past. I expect that is what they are looking for.  Probably antibioticss for that, but if an infected pocket exploded it might save me having to make the decision. Not that I think that is going to happen. 

You are always so positive and your replies make me feel good.

Jean Day

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I've also been wondering how you were Jean, and am sending you a virtual hug while you make that very big (and hard!) decision. Please do let us all know, and in the meantime I'm sure we will all be thinking of you

 

Submitted by jeand on

thanks Insert for the virtual hug.  It made me feel better 

Jean Day

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

Hi Jean

Thanks for letting us know how things are. Sad to hear about the progress of your awful foe. Such a dreadful disease but modern medicine does seem to be making some progress against it. A tough decision for you to have to make. Your family will be there for whatever you decide.

Thoughts always with you.

Love

Lindyx

Submitted by jeand on

thanks Lindy

I kind of think they wouldn't waste any new technology on me.  Once you have the brain involved I think they have decided it is pretty much all over anyway.  But I figure even when my brain cancers wake up, I have been told I can have another shot of the radiation which seems to be doing OK at the moment, so might be good to keep the rest of me ticking over . But what do I know. 

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

I just want to send loving thoughts. 

You take care and I too hope you keep us updated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by jeand on

thanks editors for the lovely cherries

Jean Day

Submitted by Kris on

Fortitude.... respect for writing an update here Jean....

IMO.. Celt has a point = on the technology, much better now than back when.

If I may be so bold & throw my 2bits in.... For me, I'm a believer in a come back story, but its never easy. In my case, surviving a deadly injury+, the recovery & survivability, rehab wise is a mind bending challenge of the soul. The question, in my case was, how do I survive and adapt? and live in the moment, day by day... I learned allot from that...

I hope & pray there is something there in that statement that inspires you.....

Sending love & smiles, faith & hope..

Kris

 

Submitted by jeand on

Thanks Kris, for your reply and good advice  I think I have decided in favour of having the treatment. 

Jean Day

Submitted by Kris on

yes Me & the fans here are cheer'n you on!!!!

Keep us posted along the waymailenlightenedkiss ahhh.... that 1 = a virtual fan Kiss from Krischeeky