All in a roll of the dice.
We had been climbing the higher rungs of the snakes and ladders of life, but we've hit a snake.
The unknown, "probably incidental" spot remaining in Quent's lung is growing and hence almost certainly malignant. We have agreed with the surgeon to have it removed asap - ie. the week after next. (The op had been planned for early September.) The Prof and surgeon can't see any new spots, but we are still waiting for the official report from the radiologist.
This came as a body blow for both Quent and myself - we thought we had the cancer on the run and now it turns out the interleuken 2 has only given us a partial (though very good) response. The chance of other spots appearing is now greater.
Getting the last spot out is the priority of course and let's hope that's that. Worrying about the future has not been our approach to date. So, in the spirit of positive thinking, let's hope this snake is a tiny little grass snake that lands us right next to a very tall ladder.
The unknown, "probably incidental" spot remaining in Quent's lung is growing and hence almost certainly malignant. We have agreed with the surgeon to have it removed asap - ie. the week after next. (The op had been planned for early September.) The Prof and surgeon can't see any new spots, but we are still waiting for the official report from the radiologist.
This came as a body blow for both Quent and myself - we thought we had the cancer on the run and now it turns out the interleuken 2 has only given us a partial (though very good) response. The chance of other spots appearing is now greater.
Getting the last spot out is the priority of course and let's hope that's that. Worrying about the future has not been our approach to date. So, in the spirit of positive thinking, let's hope this snake is a tiny little grass snake that lands us right next to a very tall ladder.
posted by Helen at 8/02/2008 01:36:00 pm
10 Comments:
Oh s**t! Sure it will turn out to be a tiny grass snake - set back but you'll be up the ladders again soon. We'll ramp up the prayers again with lots of good vibes for you. Stay positive. Love Michele and Robert xxx
Thinking of you both...such hard news. You have managed through so much- let's hope this one is a walk in the park. We will be praying for you too. Love Gill, Renny, Euan and Alasdair xxxx
Did anyone read the article about the world's smallest snake in this morning's Metro...?
If not:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7537932.stm
Hopefully your snake (and don't take this the wrong way Q) is even smaller!
Ben
Thinking of you lots and sending lots of love, luck and long ladders
Liz, Paul, Rachel & Ross xxx
Good luck with the op and the radiologists report. We're not that keen on snakes either, so we shall be praying that this is the equivalent of banging your toe on the bottom rung of that ladder. Hope to hear you're all back at the top again soon.
Love the Turners xx
That spot isn't playing the game fairly. Good luck with the op and I'm sending shedloads of positive thoughts to blast it into oblivion.
Jen H xxx
We had the same problem with builders, they do a massive amount of work and then leave a pile of plaster in a cupboard. I am sure the prof will soon put it right, just snagging !
Seriously, thinking of you all.
Andrew, Jill and Lottie XXX
Out damned spot! out I say...
This is hard news for you both, but it sounds like you've got a great team behind you. Lots of love and positive vibes, and hope the op goes well, Alison x
Hi,
hope that after the baby grass snake , there will be a "double ladder score" waiting around the corner...
Thinking of you all and it's a shame abput the melting choclate, but icecreams are much better for you...
Paula
Hoping this is the smallest snake in the world, take care and good luck!
Sylvaine and Panny
"campaigning for big ladders"
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