Went to the Kent Oncology Centre yesterday to get the results of the CT scan, the waiting area was packed, who would have believed that an oncology centre could have a Christmas rush!
Stella and I waited about an hour and a half to see the consultant; as we walked into his office he shook our hands and said "the scan is clear" , fantastic news that is only sinking in this evening. The consultation took all of 5 minutes, he discharged me from the oncology department and, as a parting gift (?), sent me for another blood test.
I will have to have a blood test every 6 months and a scan annually, a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Only one hurdle left between me and a surf trip, surgery and recovery in the New Year, I'll wax my board.
I have volunteered to take part in a research programme looking at the genetic structure of people who have suffered with (bowel) cancer, I feel I want to be involved in the struggle against this terrible disease.
In other news, Stella and I went for a Christmas meal at 'The butcher and Grill' in Battersea with friends from work last night. This proved to be a good way of celebrating our news, we didn't get to bed until 1 o'clock in the morning, far and away my latest night for a long time.
The world suddenly looks a brighter place.
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Friday 7 December 2012
Movin' on
A fortnight ago, Stella and I went to Birmingham to see Steve Harley (of Cockney Rebel fame for those of a certain age) I'm not a massive fan but Stella has stalked this individual since 1974! All that said the concert was exceptional and well worth the visit. The weather was atrocious and this had direct impact on the numbness in my hands and feet, this condition is very temperature sensitive and is noticeably improved in warmer times.
I had the official result of the contrast enema last week, the wound site is healed and healthy. Very good news and although this is what I expected every test brings it's own trepidation, on that note I also had the CT scan on the 12th which I'll get the result from on the 17th, as I say its the waiting for results that is the hardest part. Although I'm confident that the CT scan will prove as positive as previous tests there is always a nagging doubt.
Despite the fact that I told the CT operative when she asked that I'm allergic to the sight of blood, especially my own, she couldn't resist telling me that " we had a gusher" when she tried to insert the cannula in my arm. Fortunately I was already laying on the scanner's bed with my feet slightly raised!
Also in this last fortnight I have been walking a lot more, pushing out the distance and terrain, I can see a definite improvement in my personal fitness and go for a punishing cross country walk at least once a week. I'm not up to cycling yet but my mid term aim is to get out and do some miles on my mountain bike before the end of the year.
We have a meeting with my surgeon on the 27th to pin down a date for the operation to close my stoma and repair the hernia, this will be a truly welcome Christmas present.
I had the official result of the contrast enema last week, the wound site is healed and healthy. Very good news and although this is what I expected every test brings it's own trepidation, on that note I also had the CT scan on the 12th which I'll get the result from on the 17th, as I say its the waiting for results that is the hardest part. Although I'm confident that the CT scan will prove as positive as previous tests there is always a nagging doubt.
Despite the fact that I told the CT operative when she asked that I'm allergic to the sight of blood, especially my own, she couldn't resist telling me that " we had a gusher" when she tried to insert the cannula in my arm. Fortunately I was already laying on the scanner's bed with my feet slightly raised!
Also in this last fortnight I have been walking a lot more, pushing out the distance and terrain, I can see a definite improvement in my personal fitness and go for a punishing cross country walk at least once a week. I'm not up to cycling yet but my mid term aim is to get out and do some miles on my mountain bike before the end of the year.
We have a meeting with my surgeon on the 27th to pin down a date for the operation to close my stoma and repair the hernia, this will be a truly welcome Christmas present.
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