Hi Red, good positive news. Although I do not believe we have previously met, may I be the first to buy you 'that pint' upon your return in the new year.
That's very kind of you....the answer is yes of course you can
Not wishing to piss on your chips RM, but just because the scan is happening in December doesn't mean that they'll be able to schedule the surgery in December as well. Perhaps a more realistic aspiration is scan in December, surgery in January and back to the Valley in February? That way if things happen more quickly fabulous, but if it takes a bit longer, it'll feel like less of a kick in the teeth than if you were holding out for it to be sorted before Christmas. Fabulous news that the chemo is doing what it should though. Continuing to keep fingers crossed for you.
Saw the oncologist this morning. It's pretty much as expected. The good news is that the cancer cells have responded to the chemo, and so I will have the 8th cycle, which is 2 doses over the next 2 weeks.
After that, I will have an immunerotheraphy infusion every 4 weeks, which I told is less invasive. In addition, I will have a scan quarterly and see the oncologist 6 weekly. We have to be realistic in that the cancer is likely to grow. This is likely to mean chemo in the future, maybe even in 6 months' time, but not before. I did ask about life expectancy, and he did say it is impossible to say as everyone is different. However, he did say typically, with people with my symptoms, it could be 1-2 years. I'm not totally surprised but had hoped he may have said longer.
Need to make the most of it Will I ever see Charlton in the championship again?
@redman I'm desperately resisting the temptation to make the obvious joke at your last sentence, as it's probably in poor taste. I'm glad that the chemo's having the desired effect, and will continue to hope that if the cancer does grow it does so very slowly indeed.
Good luck @redman, let's hope advances in technology, which seem to be happening weekly/monthly will see a better outcome for all of us fighting this terrible disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Sending all best wishes to you and your family @redman. Will always remember your kindness in giving this Addick stranger a lift to the game after a visit to my step mum in her care home. xxx
Morning all. A brief update. I've now completed 4 sessions of chemo and immunotherapy. The sessions are gruelling, 50 hrs each one, but I can report that the pain I've had for over 16 months has gone, virtually. I had been prescribed 56 painkillers a week, with top-ups if required. Last week I had a total of 10! I have just 2 chemo sessions left, 25th Nov & 9th Dec. I now think the MRI will take place in the NY. Finally, as you may remember, my weight plummeted to 60 kg, I'm pleased to report I'm now 73 kg, and have a rampant appetite. I still suffer from the 'chemo' rash, which is really irritating, but it's a small price to pay. Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy xx Malc.
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Onwards and upwards.
Well done
Hope you have some gloves to help stop the scratching .
My old Gran used to say "It'll never get well if you pick it !"....
...but that could have been aimed at my nose.
Will be keeping my fingers crossed that you get your early Christmas present.
I just hope I’m able to get over 🙏🏻🍻😘😘
Will I ever see Charlton in the championship again?
Sending much love to you ♥️
We're all here if you need us.
I have just 2 chemo sessions left, 25th Nov & 9th Dec. I now think the MRI will take place in the NY.
Finally, as you may remember, my weight plummeted to 60 kg, I'm pleased to report I'm now 73 kg, and have a rampant appetite.
I still suffer from the 'chemo' rash, which is really irritating, but it's a small price to pay.
Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy xx
Malc.