Emma's endoscopy a couple of weeks ago has made a big difference to her swallowing so she is able to eat pretty much normally again which is fantastic. We even managed to get to an epic 40th bash in London the next day courtesy of the fine Mr Andy Oliver and his lovely wife Elsa. We then followed that with a spectacular dinner the next weekend at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant named 'Gordon Ramsay' (original name that) with the delightful Downs and the marvellous Morrises for a belated 40th birthday blow out for Emma. The food was exceptional, service outstanding and all in all an epic night - if a little extravagant for one just made redundant! There was even a man to open the toilet door - I was relieved to see he didn't follow me in and offer to hold or shake anything for me.
Yesterday Emma saw Gazza the oncologist. He reported on last week's PET scan and said that there had really been no change since the chemo started. No better, but more importantly no worse, and no further spread. So here is the deal. The chemo has now stopped immediately because he does not think that it will do anything more. So he has now referred us to the radiologist and they are recommending a course of radiotherapy for Emma. This will focus on blasting the disease in her oesphagus and then they will rescan and look again at the small hot spot in her lung which will not be affected by the radiotherapy. They then may decide to operate on the lung area but that is a way down the road.
So the next stage in our journey is just beginning with the start of radiotherapy. We know nothing about the treatment or the side effects so it will be a learning curve to start with. But I am sure we will settle into routine of sorts pretty quickly.
Please will you pass this link on to anyone that you think might be interested. I have sent several invites from the blog site but I am not convinced they are reaching everyone. If people can't find it then try going into google and typing emma-kinniburgh blog. Love to all in the meantime. God Bless. Andrew
Andrew,
ReplyDeletekeep up the good work on the blog. Our love and wishes to Emma and the kids, along with a big hug to you (of course from the Currie girls, you wouldn't want a big girls blouse hug from me!).
Lots of Love,
M.
Good to talk yesterday, Andrew, and to hear more news of both of you direct from the horse's mouth (.....as it were - better than the horse's a*s*!). Let me know if you get/see this posted comment? Hoping to see you very soon. Much love and hugs all round. Pxxx
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