Well, it's been a bit of time since I wrote something myself to go up here - at least, I think it is..... I'm feeling a lot more weary now, so my brain isn't on top form! But anyway, a quick update on the past few days, which have been pretty full in terms of … Continue reading Day 26
Bone marrow testing
George has written about this - here is the update. Basically the cost, complexity and length of time to get results of the test means that they are not willing to test people (apart from siblings) just to see if they match George. You can get onto the registers though - they prefer people between the … Continue reading Bone marrow testing
It’s good to talk, as Bob Hoskins was telling me a few years back…
[this, too, was written a few days ago! Comments still much appreciated]I love comments: thank you so so much to all the lovely ones people have left so far. I have been reading them regularly, and again wish I could reply to them individually. Rest assured I appreciate each and every one massively.So keep posting … Continue reading It’s good to talk, as Bob Hoskins was telling me a few years back…
Bone Marrow Testing (written on Sunday)
I've been meaning to talk to a doctor about the bone marrow register, as I know some of you have been wondering about getting yourselves tested in case you might be a match with me. I havent had a chance yet to query with the doctor, but Ill give you my understanding of it anyway … Continue reading Bone Marrow Testing (written on Sunday)
Me vs the chemo (written on Sunday)
Message: [note: I wrote this a few days ago and havent checked it since, so might give a bit more of a update soon] Having given lots of information on ALL and my treatment, Im aware that I havent really written much about how its actually going, or how Im reacting to it. … Continue reading Me vs the chemo (written on Sunday)
Decorated or what?!?!
Some more photos for all your viewing pleasure.. So here they are..1+2) These are Georges doors, and as you can see, he is not short of decorations.. Every other part of the room is also covered in cards etc.. He is almost running out of space there are so many things!3) A roll up piano?!? … Continue reading Decorated or what?!?!
Show us yer bone marrow!
I typed a long post about the bone marrow register, but can't get at it until my new laptop power supply arrives (hopefully in the next couple of days). In the meantime it basically says: yes please, get yourselves on the register. It's the only way to be tested for a match with me. They … Continue reading Show us yer bone marrow!
Plan A
I have a clearer idea now of the plan from here. Today's Day 23, and I've got intramuscular chemo today, D25, D27 and D29, and intrathecal chemo (lumbar punctuar)tomorrow. D29 another bone marrow test (ow), then hopefully home for a week to rest and recover. Back in probably the nextMonday (12th December?) for second phase, … Continue reading Plan A
Fittie…!
This was taken by my elder brother, after George's latest appointment with the hairdresser.. What do you think?
Just briefly…
I typed up plenty of stuff yesterday, but my laptop power supply unit has broken, so I'm not sure when I'll be able to get it posted. In the meantime, I'll try to put some brief pieces up, mostly by dictation.