Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Change of treatment

A quick post tonight. Yesterday I went in for round 4 of this course of chemo following my good scan results on Thursday. However the Oncologist was not as pleased. He was happy that things had stopped getting worse, but was disappointed that nothing had shrunk. So, we discussed changing the chemo drug, to something which should attack everything more aggressively. The good news is this drug, which is not approved by NICE for NHS as its so expensive, so lucky me, has really good results. The bad news is I might have to have 10 rounds, one every 3 weeks. So thats 30 weeks before I even start thinking about getting back to normal. I would only go the full 10 rounds if I respond well, and things shrink. Wonder if it will work on my belly too?

Treatment will hopefully start on Monday, and I can have a break to go on our summer holiday. So look out Dunc, Sara, Andrew, Mary, Garry and Ali - I will still be there, you might just need to help us put up the tent though!!!

4 comments:

  1. Hey Dene,we are with you all the way!! I might even make you are a millionaire on lucky dips by the end of it,loves as always,B,D,M,F xxxxx

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  2. If anyone can do this Dene you can, thinking of you. Linda & Steve

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  3. No problem helping with setting up the tent but you may need to send me the instructions now! You should also book on the St. Malo crossing so that you don't have to drive so far. Love to everyone xxx

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  4. Christ I agree with Sara for a change.....st malo would be the way forward and for christ sake DO NOT let Sara anywhere near the tent !!!!!!

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