Graham 63 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have spent a lot of time in and out of hospital this winter. I wish you all the very best. They are on your wife's case and she will be in very good hands, I can assure you. Wishing you both the very best 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 As above Michael. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 And from me Michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Michael, having been through this ourselves over the past year or so, I can't say enough how fantastic we have found everyone in the NHS and how understanding and supportive they are. I'm sure you'll find just the same to get you through this worrying time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 My wife and I went to the hospital today for the results from the scans and it was bad news. She has to have a course of chemotherapy to reduce the cancer and then have a mastectomy. After this she will have a course of radiotherapy. Last year my wife tore the tissues down her right hand side and it's caused her a lot of pain. Recently, she has had back pain and also round the other side of her body. She was certain that this was because of the cancer spreading and it was a massive worry for both of us. When we saw Mr. Chan today he told us that the scans had shown that the cancer had not spread to anywhere else in her body. You can imagine how we felt to hear this news, we were so elated. When we got outside we sat on a bench in the sunshine. We sat cuddled up on the bench crying with happiness. I really thought I was going to lose her. Ok, she has cancer and she has to lose a breast and go through horrible treatment, but she won't die and will get better after her treatment. That is the most important thing of all. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 That's the best possible news, under those circumstances, Michael. You must both be so very relieved to know the cancer is localised and a good prognosis. My best wishes to you and your missus. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You must both be so relieved to hear that it has not spread. The treatment you describe is the same as my friends had and it worked for them. Take good care of yourselves. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thank God it hasn't spread. Wishing your wife a speedy recovery! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Great news Michael 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 So sorry your wife has to go through this illness Michael. Thank Goodness it has been caught in time, and she has got you by her side to help her through her treatment, that is so important. You both are in our thoughts. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 In the circumstances, that's great news Michael. All the best to you both. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 As you say your wife has a lot to go through but she's got the support not only from the hospital but more importantly from the one that loves her - YOU! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Great news Michael. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 63 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Only yesterday I had results back from a PSA test (a test for cancer) which showed normal readings having previously had an operation to eliminate cancer. Its a blessed relief. I truly know how you must feel. Good luck to you both for the future. You have each other and that's worth everything. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Good news Michael....my thoughts are with you and your wife. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Michael, although there is a lot to go through in the near future, it is such good news that the cancer hasn't spread. Graham, good news for you too about your PSA levels. We know what you mean ...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Grayham, I am so happy to read that your Operation was a success and the PSA readings are normal. Take care Miduck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Michael You both have a difficult time ahead - the treatment isn't easy. The main thing, though, is the great news that there's no spread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thank you for your kind messages, they really lift you when you're down, as a few Nottstalgians already know and I've really appreciated them. Thanks. Graham, I'm really pleased your results were good and I wish you all the best for the future. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 When we saw Mr Chan on Tuesday my wife was told that she'd have to return to the hospital in three weeks for a chat about her trearment. Her treatment would then start sometime after that. She got a call from the hospital yesterday teatime to inform her that she has to go for a chat on Monday and her chemotherapy will start on Thursday. They certainly aren't hanging around, are they. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thank goodness, at this difficult time, the sooner the better, good wishes to you both. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thats really good news Michael, keep positive xx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I know it's daunting, but it's probably good that there's not a long time to think about and wait for the course of chemo to start. Sooner it starts, the sooner it will be finished. Will be thinking and praying for you both... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 More good news that they're cracking on with it. Waiting around is awful, so best to not to have too much of that! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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