Hi
Wow!!! we have had some of the most fantastic news today - John went for his Oncology appointment with his Consultant Dr Roy.
Dr Roy's first words were - I understand that you have been our guest at our establishment over the weekend - then went on and asked John how he was feeling, if he had experienced any really bad problems - John said in comparison to what he was like 14 weeks ago he had no complaints only praise. He said he experienced the tingling and pins and needles in his hands, feet and mouth but as he always kept forgetting to wear gloves or a scarf - it was more self inflicted. Dr Roy said now that's a typical Yorkshire man's response and laughed.
He also said to us that John had had a CT scan recently and John said Yes a week ago - Well he said - I have some excellent news for you.
The Tumours have shrunk by over 50%, the lymph nodes by more and the Liver by more than 50% and is functioning again. We could not believe what he was saying as it almost seemed impossible after how bad John was in the beginning.
Dr Roy said that he was so pleased with John's progress that he was cutting his Chemo down by 2 cycles to 6 instead of 8 - this would also save him being affected by the really cold weather, but he will be monitored carefully.
John asked about his Chemo scheduled for Friday and Dr Roy said that as the Chest infection had not upset his Blood results he could still go on Friday for it as planned.
We are back to see the Consultant in 3 weeks time so hopefully there will not have been any adverse reaction after all the antibiotics.
Hugs Hazel
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