Very interesting hospital day yesterday. I saw the oncologist who is very pleased with my progress and doesn't want to see me for 6 months - wow! That is a long time. We discussed my arm and he agreed that it is very difficult to know what is due to the mastectomy and node removal and what is due to the fistula. It was helpful to talk about the various issues surrounding fistula removal. I then went for a check up with the access nurse who was in a clinic with a surgeon from Oxford. He had a space and asked to see me. He was so helpful. He gave me all the information both the +ve and -ves. To cut a long story short I will have my fistula tied off in the next 2- 3 weeks. I will then have my right arm scanned to see if it would be possible(should I need it) to use it for another fistula. If it could be used then should I need dialysis I would have a fistula or a graft in that arm about 6-8 weeks before I started dialysis. Hopefully I will never need it but it will be good to know what the options are. All in all a good day.

Please be praying, a friend of Chloe's, D has been missing from his home possibly since Sunday evening. He is vulnerable and has been sad recently. Everyone is very concerned for him.

Today - GP appointment to check my BP, coffee at school and housegroup this evening.