3rd Update on Ian

Things have gone downhill since my last update. Last Monday evening Ian had a call from oncology to say his blood count was too low for the chemo to go ahead. Another test was arranged for Tuesday morning and after a long drive into Nottingham ( it was rush hour and took twice as long as normal )  Ian had the test and told to go home and wait for the result. Luckily overnight the blood count had recovered enough for us to make the journey back to Nottingham later that afternoon and the chemo to be given.

This Monday Ian again went for his blood test. You wouldn't believe it but his count was low again!! Yesterday he set off early for a re test. This time though, things were not good. His blood count only marginally improved and more worryingly he failed a liver function test. The consultant phoned at lunchtime and told Ian that chemo was a 'no go' for this week but he still had to attend the oncology department to have his pic line flushed. What I worry about is that for two weeks on the trot Ian has had problems with the his ability to fight infection. We are due to see the Consultant on Thursday and hopefully he will give us some sort of alternative regime. I'll let you know what is decided.

This steamboat  was making its way toward Trent lock. Ian and I happened to visit our bungalow when it came out of Sandiacre lock. Then later in the day another appeared at Langley Mill. Just like buses, you dont see one for ages and then two come at once ( or nearly!)

Brasses must take some cleaning!