I saw the oncologist this morning and they have decided I need to have 4 more chemos after the radiotherapy. This will be a different drug which is currently not licensed in England although it is licensed in Scotland and Wales. We therefore have to apply to the PCT who will turn down the appeal and we will then have to apply to the special fund set up recently by the government. This will take time. So while we wait for that I will have the radiotherapy - planning just before Christmas to start straight afterwards. This will take a month - 3 times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday with dialysis Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday! I will be practically living at the hospital! The chemo will then start after that and will last 3- 4months. Unfortunately I will loose my hair again so won't have hair for Josh's wedding - ho hum!
The reason for more chemo is not because they know I have cancer anywhere else but as a precaution. There is not very much evidence of chemo before surgery and whether it is enough on its own. So I need to do this.
I took a deep breath and then said Ok lets do it! So there we are another 5-6 months to go.
Thankfully I know that God is in control of all of this and He will walk beside me all the way.
Please pray for my family as I tell them
Here's Deut 31:8 to encourage and uphold you:
ReplyDelete"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Praying that our Jehovah Rophe(Rapha) blesses you with healing and health standing on His declaration 'I am the LORD that healeth thee."
busy times ahead, dear Anne xx
Thank you Fiona - I am holding on by finger nails!!!
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That is a blow for you Anne and a hard to have so many hospital visits. Can only pray and take hold of all His promises for you and send you a big hug. Sorry I can't help practically. Love you lots. x x
ReplyDeleteThank you Sylvia - I really value your prayers
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