MargieH 7,599 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Paul went for a scan yesterday to check for aortic aneurism. It was a new scheme to monitor, if necessary, anyone whose aorta had a diameter of more than 3 cm. He was fine so doesn't need to be seen regularly. The scheme is only for men, so who knows what mine is! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 My Dad had an aortic aneurism, the size of a tangerine apparently. This only became evident when he lost his appetite and had various tests and scans, eventually being referred to the QMC Vascular department. I used to take him every 4 to 6 months for an ultrasound scan where the aneurism was measured and recorded. Must have done that for 5 or 6 years but it wasn't that that killed him in the end. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Paul didn't have any symptoms - he just got a letter inviting him for a free screening. His aorta was only 1.5cm diameter so that's good. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I took my wife to the hospital yesterday to talk about her operation and have some scans done. The down side is that they found a different type of cancer as well as the original one and they were removed. Cancer was also found on 23 of her lymph nodes which were also removed from the area under her arm. It means that there is the possibility that it will reappear in the future but not a certainty. If it does then we deal with it as we've dealt with this one. On the good side, the surgeon said that the operation had gone well. The cancer they removed was bigger than they thought but it was all removed successfully. He said that 23 lymph nodes was a lot to have but, as I stated earlier, they were all removed. He was very happy with the way the wounds were healing and pleased that my wife was doing so well with her physiotherapy, which she does at home. The physiotherapy is important because it enables her to have the radiation treatment later on. Part of this is to have your arms above your head for over five minutes. My wife has just received a phone call from the hospital as they want her to go for a CT scan which, hopefully, will bring good news. My wife is also sticking to her strict diet of the foods that I mentioned in an earlier post (#374). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Fingers crossed Michael that the news will be Good! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Michael, your wife has had excellent treatment from the wonderful NHS staff and we all wish her well for her future treatments. She's a very lucky lady having such a supportive family helping her through this difficult time. She'll soon be fully fit. x. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Fingers crossed here in Tipperary, I am convinced our food is killing us!! For a while I went on almond and soya milk..when I returned to dairy..I had the worst asthma for 20years!!, too many chemicals, had to pack in my allotment this year..and miss my natural veg, anyway my thoughts are with you both..Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Your wife will be well taken care of Michael. I wish you and your wife all the best. That happened to me after my first op but when they find something its taken care of immediately. Don't worry everything will go ok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 The medical staff are being very thorough. Best wishes to both of you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 It's good that your wife is sticking to the recommended foods and also doing the physio at home. I'm sure that will have a positive effect. Best wishes to you both ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 As always Micheal; our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your wife. I hope the scan results are good and your wife can move on to the next step of recovery.x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Best wishes to you both, Michael. Onwards and upwards! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Best wishes to you and your wife Michael. Its a journey of many twists and turns and hopefully soon your wife will turn the corner and be on the home straight. Good luck with the scans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks for your kind messages, everyone. I took my wife to the hospital today for her CT scan. They wanted her to raise her arms above her head during the CT scan but this was impossible as she still has her internal stitches and has only just started her physiotherapy. She had her CT scan but in a different position. We had some good news tonight. My eldest daughter phoned to say that she'd been speaking with her husband and they've decided to take us away for a holiday at the beginning of the new year. We're really looking forward to it as it'll be a relaxing holiday, not mountain climbing after the tennis. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Wow,Michael you two totally deserve it,I hope you don't think I'm being personal, but your composure and manner through this traumatic time is marvelous and to be commended. I have taken strength from your situation and my wife always says "he's a saint". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Glad to read that the hospital found a way of getting round the problem with raising arms for the scan Michael, sometimes to hold an awkward position for these scans can be difficult if you are in pain. I hope that your wife doesn't suffer discomfort from this. What a lovely gesture from your daughter, a holiday to look forward to will do you all good. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Lovely gesture Michael. Upbringing shows. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 How lovely for you all Michael. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I do hope the scan results will be good. How lovely to have a holiday to look forward to... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 What a lovely gesture Michael hope you all have a great time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I hope the results are what you want! How sweet of your daughter. A well deserved break... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I took my wife to the hospital today to discuss how her CT scan had gone and I felt like crying, with happiness. She was told that there was no sign of any cancer and that they seem to have caught it before it'd spread. She also discussed her radiation treatment that she has to have soon to help prevent it coming back. So, fantastic news and lets hope it stays that way. 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 That's great news Michael both of you must be over the moon with the result. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 terrific michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Great news Michael, best wishes to you both xx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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