Tuesday 15th November
An early morning wake-up, followed by a two hundred mile round-trip for my month thirty six check-up. I have Stage 3 Metastatic Malignant Melanoma, and am on a clinical trial called Combi-Ad for the adjuvant treatment of this type of melanoma.
A mole on my left foot, the Alien Blob, was removed in May 2013, but found to be cancerous. Following more surgery, a skin graft, then lymph node removal, I signed up to a double-blind trial, confident that I was doing something positive, regarding my health, but also grateful for the very close monitoring that this would entail.
Today I had a full body check with the dermatologist ~ all seems good, and she was happy there were no new ‘trouble spots’.
Then it was a drive to the second hospital where I met with my trials nurse, who didn’t need any blood today, but did check weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure (a bit too high), oxygen saturation.
We sat around for a while; I drank 500mls of the obligatory water, waiting for my CT scan, and although slightly uncomfortable, the procedure was over in less than ten minutes.
The final appointment of the day was with the oncologist, skin cancer nurse and my trials nurse. So, stripping off for the third time today, I was given another full body check, questions asked, stethoscope used, and told it would probably take two weeks for the scan results to be reported.
Waiting, waiting, waiting. Scanxiety. Not good. Crossing fingers, and all that……
Anyway, just before we arrived home, we hoped to drive in and see you. We honestly didn’t think the gates would be open, as they are usually closed at dusk. It was now dark, damp and misty, but amazingly, the heavy iron gates were still wide open.
So very quiet and peaceful, and although pitch black in a graveyard, we felt close to you; it felt right, and we told you all about our day.
Love you so much sweetheart.
Wish you were here to talk to.
Moon and back, my darling.
xxxxxx
Hugs! ❤
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Thank you, as always, Bushka.
Hugs back to you.
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❤
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Hope all turns out well.
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Thank you for your good wishes.
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Crossing my fingers and sending warm hugs. 🙂
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Thank you so much.
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What a moving description of a very draining day
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Thank you.
It really was a long day.
So pleased it’s all over.
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Positive thoughts being sent your way. 🙂
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Thank you so much for your well wishes.
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May your test results be good! Sending positive thoughts your way!
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So kind.
Many thanks for your good wishes and positive thoughts.
Much appreciated.
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Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way – I am with you my friend! 🙂
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Thank you so much for the good wishes.
Hope you are ok too.
Love and light and hugs sent your way.
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I hope there will be good news only!
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So do I.
Thank you very much.
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Glad your health is intact 🌞
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Thank you for your good wishes.
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You are very welcome.
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prayers for you-we are all waiting with you and expecting the best.
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That’s so kind of you.
Thank you.
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Stressful waiting xxx much love
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Very many thanks.
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Your words convey so much!
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Thank you for your comments.
Most kind.
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You are inspirational !
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Oh my. So kind of you to say so.
Thank you very much.
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So sorry for you and what you’re going through. I guess you get through one day at a time. I hope your blog is a helpful outlet. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thank you so much for your good wishes and support: most kind of you, it means a lot.
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