I have an appointment booked for next Wednesday and transport organised. I was a bit surprised because the phone call was from Bournemouth, not Southampton where all other treatment has been done. It seems, though, that as the referral was labelled urgent, the first available appointment was chosen. the sooner one knows whether the news is good or not so good, the better, say I!
Mr. Image told me this morning following his surgery he is going to forgo chemo, or radiation if suggested. "I am 80 for goodness sake how much longer will I be living anyway." I was surprised but also see his point. Not my view of life but I will of course honor whatever he wants. Sobering. Hope the choice never is deemed necessary.
Mr. Image told me this morning following his surgery he is going to forgo chemo, or radiation if suggested. "I am 80 for goodness sake how much longer will I be living anyway." I was surprised but also see his point. Not my view of life but I will of course honor whatever he wants. Sobering. Hope the choice never is deemed necessary.
That was very much my dad's view, which as you say, is difficult to take. But it was understandable - both chemo and radiation therapy are very hard on the body, especially an old body. Instead, he was well enough, up to the month before he died.
Mr. Image told me this morning following his surgery he is going to forgo chemo, or radiation if suggested. "I am 80 for goodness sake how much longer will I be living anyway." I was surprised but also see his point. Not my view of life but I will of course honor whatever he wants. Sobering. Hope the choice never is deemed necessary.
It is a question I have pondered on too. However, a close friend of mine was diagnosed as terminal nearly two years ago as her metastasising cancer had produced an inoperable tumour. She was given six months but is still okay, living as normal a life as possible at the age of nearly 89!! She could have opted for chemo but she was clear about not wanting it, especially as she has no dependents.
I feel better today about whatever Mr. Image and the doctors come up with. It was just a shock out of the blue because I was still living with the illusion of this can only go well, and indeed it might go well.
Got the dressing and steri strips off. The port is ready to be used. Now on Friday I have a bone scan and CAT scan, and I think the chemo starts on the 20th.
I hope you feel a little better with the dressings off, NicoleMR. Holding you in my thoughts as you proceed through the next steps. Prayers for you, @Galilit, @SusanDoris, @Graven Image .
I hope you feel a little better with the dressings off, NicoleMR. Holding you in my thoughts as you proceed through the next steps. Prayers for you, @Galilit, @SusanDoris, @Graven Image .
At my appointment this morning, I saw a Doctor, had mammogram and ultrasound and four biopsies, then saw the first Doctor again. He used the word 'uncertain'! I have another appointment next week on the thursday. He did mention something about medication, but, well, we'll see!
As I'm on blood thinners, I had to be there a longer time because the small wound wouldn't stop bleeding. It was interesting going to a different hospital where it was a smaller, more sort of homely atmosphere.
Mr. Image goes in for surgery tomorrow. Poor guy, his surgery is not scheduled until 3 PM so he is going to be mighty hungry. They did say he could have clear liquid up until 11 AM. Somehow I don't think a cup of tea is going to do it.
On funny note, Mr. Image was still a bit loopy from anesthesia when the doctor came in to check on him. Mr. Image said to the doctor, "You know I have never seen you without a mask." At which point the doctor pulled his mask down and Mr. Image said, "Never mind put it back."
I had my CAT scan and my bone scan today, they went fine. Nowhere near as uncomfortable as the breast MRI was. But once again I am radioactive enough to have to avoid small children and pregnant women for 24 hours.
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Ain't it just. But ok this time.
I have an appointment booked for next Wednesday and transport organised. I was a bit surprised because the phone call was from Bournemouth, not Southampton where all other treatment has been done. It seems, though, that as the referral was labelled urgent, the first available appointment was chosen. the sooner one knows whether the news is good or not so good, the better, say I!
That was very much my dad's view, which as you say, is difficult to take. But it was understandable - both chemo and radiation therapy are very hard on the body, especially an old body. Instead, he was well enough, up to the month before he died.
My very best wishes to you and Mr Image.
In it he said, "A dying man needs to die, just as a sleepy man needs to sleep. There comes a time when it is wrong, as well as futile, to resist."
At my appointment this morning, I saw a Doctor, had mammogram and ultrasound and four biopsies, then saw the first Doctor again. He used the word 'uncertain'! I have another appointment next week on the thursday. He did mention something about medication, but, well, we'll see!
As I'm on blood thinners, I had to be there a longer time because the small wound wouldn't stop bleeding. It was interesting going to a different hospital where it was a smaller, more sort of homely atmosphere.
I hope you get clear results very soon @SusanDoris.
"Less extensive than expected" is one of those phrases you hardly ever hear - wonderful!