It's not been a good few days. Yes the boats blacking is finished and it all looks very shiny and nice but my enthusiasm has waned since Ian told me of his concerns over the tumour on his back. Just before Easter he was traveling with Margaret in her car when he felt most uncomfortable sitting in the passenger seat. After he expressed his concern I did no more then look and feel the lump. Sure enough there was a very definite change. With it being Easter we had to wait until Tuesday to phone the consultant and he immediately arranged an appointment for Thursday afternoon.
So yesterday saw us both back in the oncology outpatients waiting with trepidation for the Consultant to call us in. After 45 minute wait we were finally seen by the registrar. Not exactly who we expected as she had no idea of Ian's condition other then reading his notes. After a quick examination she thought it best that Mr Henning (Consultant) should come to have a look. Another 15 minute wait before he finally appeared. After his examination he confirmed the change in the tumour. He also said that he was pretty sure the top part of the lump had shrunk but the bottom part (the larger lump) had grown slightly. But was that because the top part had shrunk??? Without an MRI it was difficult to tell so that has been arranged for the 11th May. I asked the question on how much chemo could the body take and his answer, it can go on indefinitely. He also mentioned that radiotherapy may be the answer this time. That will be discussed at the next meeting. So not sure now what the summer will hold. He told us to carry on with our plans for the time being but we may be called back to start the treatment if it turns out the tumour is once more on the move. This could be any time after the 22nd May. We wait and see.
Here is the final photos of FS in the dock including the resident dry dock pests!
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| Completely changed the colour scheme |
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| Dennis filling the dock |
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| Very noisy pooping machines (all over the boats!) |
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| collecting mud for nesting material |
4 comments:
Oh dear, sorry to hear about Ians predicament :(
Fingers crossed that the MRI will prove your worries are groundless...
In the mean time try and enjoy the next few weeks cruising.
Kevin xx & Harry xx
I'm sorry to hear this latest news - what a worry - and at the start of the cruising season too - unfair!
You'll be in my thoughts....
Sue, nb Indigo Dream
Sorry to hear that Irene, finger's crossed and thinking of you. Best wishes Jacquie xxx
Thank you to you all for your lovely comments. With us now on Grandchild no2 alert we wont be traveling very far, possibly only to Branston Water Park.
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