Results of biopsy and CT scan today...

You just know when something isn't right and I did today as my notes were on the reception desk and the registrar kept bypassing them...

Saw Dr C and he said the biopsy showed cancer in the lymph nodes in my neck and one in my armpit, radiologist report for the CT scan showed nothing significant in either my liver or lungs (so still there but minute after the chemo).

There is also an area of 'cancer' on my T6 vertebra (between my shoulder blades). Come to think of it I have had really mild discomfort there - or is that me now just thinking?

The plan of attack is daily radiotherapy for 3weeks to the neck/armpit area  and one shot of radio to the spine area.

Planning for this to be before we go away and then the actual treatment when I get back.

Also need to have a mammogram on my one remaining breast as there is 'thickening' by the scar but that maybe just what it is and nothing more serious.

I did say to Dr C so is this it are things are hotting up and he said well yes but nothing that isn't treatable at the moment.

He said he wants to keep me on all the current drugs and did think about another chemo (capecitabine) but would rather leave that until really necessary.

So not good news but not disastrous and the bit of positive is no new or larger liver/lung tumours.

Roll on Disney to focus on nicer things...

Love Clare xx

What a lovely week.

Mum and Dad reached their 60th wedding anniversary on March 17th...what a great achievement.

Paul and Janys are over from Spain and I've seen quite a lot of them this time which is lovely.  

Judith and Gerry came over Saturday morning and then Gerry went off to see his Mum and Dad whilst Judith and I got my house in shape for the 'Tea Party'.

I'm so lucky to have a sister like Judith, nothing is too much trouble for her, I thought I was organised and in control...she is worse...but that's good!

We always manage to cry with laughter at some point and Saturday evening was no exception...tears rolling down our cheeks at something so silly that only sisters could both find funny...very nearly wet myself.

Lunch out at the Moat House was really lovely and we all enjoyed ourselves.  

Back here for tea and it was a proper cake fest - Cream Tea, Cream Cakes, Cup cakes and a few sarnies thrown in for good measure...

I know Mum and Dad enjoyed it as they love having their family around them.

Jack was on his best behaviour all weekend and I was so proud of him at the restaurant as he behaved impeccably.

Busy week coming up...Baby visiting tomorrow, Scan Tues, loft starting Weds...

Love Clare xx

Had the Ultrasound and needle biopsy done today on the lump(s) in my neck.

The Dr doing it said they were larger than normal so I'm assuming they are lymph nodes that have come up/been infected or are cancerous.

I asked if they looked suspect and was met with silence so I said well nothing you can tell me is worse than being told you have incurable cancer....and then he did say that they don't look great!!

Depending on what they got out today will depend on what happens next if no definite results then they will do again with a bigger needle (ouch!!)

I was a tiny bit fuming when I left as I asked if they had shown up on the last scan and he said they didn't scan my neck in January...well I have the letter that says it should have been a neck/chest/abdo and pelvis scan, so if they had been there in January they would have been picked up.  He said to make sure next week they do right up to my ears as they need pictures of the lumps on a scan.

Does no one do anything they are supposed to these days?

Roll next Friday (25th) when I get the results

Love Clare xx

something working in my favour for a change...

2 letters from hospital today both with appointments one for an Ultrasound and needle biopsy (ouch!) on Weds 16th  and one for another CT scan the following week on Tues 22nd.

I said working in my favour as I have 3 things in my diary for ext week and was sure that it would be a double booking...but no the appt for Ultrasound is about 30mins after my nails will be finished just time to get to hospital park in time for the appt.

So double yay...no chasing appts this time and times that suit me and school run for a change...

As I've said before results should be with consultant on 25th when I go to see him.

Love Clare xx

Saw Dr Beyene today as Dr C wasn't there.

She had a feel of my neck and agreed that there was indeed a lump there possibly 2.

She is organising an ultrasound and needle biopsy to be done with 2 weeks and then I go to get the results on 25th March.

I hate all this faffing about to-ing and fro-ing to the hospital having to sort out Jack if the appointments clash with the school run...

So let's hope it's nothing and I can get off the roller coaster for a bit and enjoy things that are planned for the spring and summer.

Love Clare xx