Mothers Day

So here we are, it's Mothers Day, and its a good time to do an update. Let's start with my treatment and the latest news. Well it is more good news, on Thursday I had a meeting with my urologist to follow up on my catheter removal. Well the good news is that I don't need to see him again, he has signed me off. Not only that, but he re-confirmed that my blood counts are very much in the normal range for someone of my young age, and that as I am still on treatment, they may get even lower still. But what was most encouraging was discussing possible follow up treatments post chemo, which of course are the descion of the oncologist. His view was that I would stay on my 3 monthly injection and close monitoring for up to 2 years, and provided no issues arrive,then I could come off the injection, I am not counting any chickens but to say I would be happy with that outcome is an understatement! It also seems I am an unusual case, nothing new there then. It is extremely rare for someone my age, in very good general health, to walk into his surgery, and actually have the problems I had. Then make such good progress towards recovery in such a short time. You all know me, well most of you do, but I like to do things differently!

Against that good news, the ongoing chemo is starting to have an effect as I have mentioned before. Mainly it's the tiredness, which is starting to last longer. Normally by now I am back to normal but it is starting to edge over into this last week. Nevermind, only one more dose to go. As I have a busy week planned, in fact I only have Tuesday free, I will try and not let it get in the way.

I'll end this quick update by wishing my Mum, and Sarah's Mum, happy Mothers Day. Of course I also wish Sarah a happy Mothers Day from the kids. In fact Max has already given Sarah his present, a load of washing, by being sick in his bed at 1am this morning!