NormanH Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]Thanks Mrs Bb.I'm seeing they gynae who did my op' this afternoon and tomorrow should be able to discuss the results of the mid-chemo scan with the oncologist (although she is nothing like as approachable, sadly) so it will be abit of a landmark. Just hoping that all is going according to plan since the last treatment is just before Christmas (no turkey this year, methinks!)[/quote]Good luck. I bet it will be 'Turkey beware'in fact. [:)]...strange about those oncologists though isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [:)]It is maddening that my gynae' tells me so much more than the cancer specialist about what is going on. She looked at my blood and other test results and said that everything is clear so far - I've had no feedback re the cancer for the onc' from the blood tests before. I await her opinion on the scan tomorrow but I'm not holding my breath.I have more surgery booked for 10th Jan if all goes well to remove some nerve ganglions which are known to be sites for the OC to return so it's precautionary but still so great that they are trying to do so much to stop the thing coming back. I'll have three surgeons, one of whom is the top neurosurgeon in the place. I do feel that they do all they can. Once that's over then with luck that will be that unless and until it comes back again. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]Fingers crossed.[/quote]Here I have fingers and toes all firmly crossed - so am hobbling about a tad - but if it helps ... [;-)][;-)]Sue [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy67 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 We're rooting for you Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Don't fall over on my account, Sue!The scan was clear - no sign of Margaret so that's a relief. All is going according to plan so two more chemos, a five hour op' in early Jan, guestimated 1 month to recover and hopefully the remission will last a bit so I can have a holiday or two in 2012. Itchy Feet Tour Part II might well be on the cards. I optimistically bought tickets for Fairport in Tunbridge Wells in late Feb and it looks at the moment as if I might make that so will be able to catch up with some mates even if I have to go by train (a bit tedious with the chair but do-able.)I even raised a smile from the grumpy onc' today (I think part of the problem is that neither of us is speaking in our native language - she is Romanian) and I think she may have solved the lobster problem. Iodine seems like a strong contender for villain of the peace since it was the main component of the injection I was given for the scan and it set me off again the moment I got home. It is of course extensively used to "scrub up" so I've probably been coming into contact with it over and over again without its being singled out as the cause. Let's hope so because the itching drives me crackers and stops me sleeping properly so if we've got shot of that it's another plus.Onwards and upwards (and downwards for Margaret!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Coops I'm glad everything is going according to plan. With an Itchy Feet Tour on the horizon (and Margaret definitely off it) it looks as if 2012 will be better than 2011. Keep strong for the next two chemos and the op. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]The scan was clear ...Onwards and upwards (and downwards for Margaret!) [/quote]Yeah !Sue [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 [quote user="suein56"][quote user="cooperlola"]The scan was clear ...Onwards and upwards (and downwards for Margaret!) [/quote]Yeah ![/quote]dittoxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 It's so good to hear that all is going so well! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Brilliant news Deb. Sue xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Deleted.Thanks for all your good wishes, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Good news Coops, glad the treatment is going easily on you otherwise the itchy feet tour could be re named the tingly feet tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keni Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Congrats on the news so far Deb, keep well now! Have a great Christmas & new Year! xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 How are you Deb? Hope all going well.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Yes, Coops, come and tell us how you are?And YOU tell us how YOU are, sueyh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I am fine, thanks for asking. I had a filthy cold before the last chemo and just kept my head down for a bit but recovered enough to have the 5th session just over a week ago. It does bring me down for a few days but still isn't too bad. Last one just before Christmas then another op' on Jan 10th (delicate but preventative rather than curative) then hopefully that will be that as I have a concert to go to in Tunbridge Wells in Feb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi Sweet 17,Thank you for the enquiry. Firstly just a note to say I am so pleased Coops is okay. We do miss her when she keeps her head below the parapet, don't we?I am fine thanks. Back to keep fit three times a week. I go to see my breast surgeon in early January to confirm that I want a prophylactic mastectomy in April with immediate reconstruction. This drops my chances of breast cancer from 87% to 2%, so a no brainer really. The surgeon has been highly recommended to me by previous patients who have the same BRCA mutant gene and also by my gynaecologist. He pointed out the nasty side of the op (as he must, so I don't sue him and stated that it is in effect a mutilation of a perfectly good pair of breasts) but with a threat so high I want to get rid of them before this bloody disease gets me (my cousin having died at the age of 46 from BC.I will keep you posted.Joyeux Noel et bonnes fetes de fin d'annee.Suexx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 So, that's two bits of good news; Coops on the mend and Sue being her usual breezy and brave self.As you say, a no brainer to have the op, Sue, and at least you get to choose a pair of boobs that you like the looks of. That's the upside, right?[:D]Yes, indeed, enjoy the festivities! I might have a glass or two of the vintage champagne that the French neighbours brought me back last summer.Summer? Can't remember what it feels like to be "too hot"[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 So then, we can look forward to the headlines about "A hot night in the old town of Tunbridge Well in Feb" (thinks! I could write a song about that[8-)]?)Great news Coops! Keep em at it lass! Have a fantastic Christmas!P.S. Who's the concert by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Fairport, JJ, need you ask?Oh, and Swan Lake with full orchestra etc at LM for my birthday at the end of Jan but I'll make that come hell or high water - great to have met a bloke who loves sports cars and the ballet (even if he does prefer jazz fusion to folk but you can't have it all ways now can you?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Silly me Coops! Fancy not complying with the Convention? Not sure wot jazz fusion is though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 A holiday, a holiday, and the first one of the year.If I thought they'd be playing little Matty I'd be there too[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]great to have met a bloke who loves sports cars and the ballet [/quote]Wonderful combo! [:)]Glad to hear your feeling better, the chemo wears everyone down but great you have bounced back.Fusion jazz, isn't that where the singer and the musicians actually use the same music [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Actually Sweet 17, the breast man said I will have the breasts of a 20 year old!! Problem is I can see that in thirty years when I am in my eighties, I'll be all wrinkly with these two perky breasts that knock my false teeth out when I run!!! [:P]Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I did actually wonder if you were seeing a breast surgeon or a knee surgeon [;-)][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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