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Well, it's like this
ok, it's gone from what the to.....it's like this.
My bone scan was yesterday.... The injection, a primary scan, then come back in 4 hours.
Back track a few days... Monday, my Mother in law fell and broke her hip. Lying in the rain, she called the ambulance and the neighbours. The neighbours provided blankets and an umbrella to keep the rain off.... What a woman.
Tuesday,I'm a member of the local SES, and I acted as the trapped person in a vehicle, while they held my head straight until they cut me out of the vehicle in the pretend scenario. That night, my Mother In Law had a pin and plate operation to her hip, what a busy day.
Yesterday, bone scan, initial injection, visit the Mother In Law whose hip operation was successful....whew glad she's okay.
Today? Phone call from my oncologist.... Come and see me as soon as you can today.....his office is 1 hour drive away, my husband had to drive the school bus and couldn't find a replacement, so I rounded up the closest friend I could find and drove down the highway.
Once we got there I asked that I go in by myself, trying to stay composed. The news isn't great...bony mets in 5 different places. Explains my pain vividly....will change from Arimidex to Tamoxifen, as the current melds are not working, then monthly injections to support my bone density. Referral back to my rads oncologist for rads and possibly a trial.
Drove home for 100 km with my friend who was absolutely wonderful. On getting home to my crying husband...received a call from my rads oncologist also upset. He will ring tomorrow to discuss what happens next.
1. Hospital for 4 days to put in a pain management plan
2. then onto rads to shrink my bony tumours
3. CT of pelvis, abdomen and thorax, and some blood tests
4. Possibly a clinical test to manage my chronic condition
What a week... Hopefully not to be repeated...my head is spinning, my husband and I are numb
Rise above it and try to move forward.......What the
My bone scan was yesterday.... The injection, a primary scan, then come back in 4 hours.
Back track a few days... Monday, my Mother in law fell and broke her hip. Lying in the rain, she called the ambulance and the neighbours. The neighbours provided blankets and an umbrella to keep the rain off.... What a woman.
Tuesday,I'm a member of the local SES, and I acted as the trapped person in a vehicle, while they held my head straight until they cut me out of the vehicle in the pretend scenario. That night, my Mother In Law had a pin and plate operation to her hip, what a busy day.
Yesterday, bone scan, initial injection, visit the Mother In Law whose hip operation was successful....whew glad she's okay.
Today? Phone call from my oncologist.... Come and see me as soon as you can today.....his office is 1 hour drive away, my husband had to drive the school bus and couldn't find a replacement, so I rounded up the closest friend I could find and drove down the highway.
Once we got there I asked that I go in by myself, trying to stay composed. The news isn't great...bony mets in 5 different places. Explains my pain vividly....will change from Arimidex to Tamoxifen, as the current melds are not working, then monthly injections to support my bone density. Referral back to my rads oncologist for rads and possibly a trial.
Drove home for 100 km with my friend who was absolutely wonderful. On getting home to my crying husband...received a call from my rads oncologist also upset. He will ring tomorrow to discuss what happens next.
1. Hospital for 4 days to put in a pain management plan
2. then onto rads to shrink my bony tumours
3. CT of pelvis, abdomen and thorax, and some blood tests
4. Possibly a clinical test to manage my chronic condition
What a week... Hopefully not to be repeated...my head is spinning, my husband and I are numb
Rise above it and try to move forward.......What the
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- Biggest hugs to you. This roller coaster ride is for sure a crazy one. Stay strong x
- HI Tracy, have had a busy week and barely been online. So gutted when I read the start of this post... Still am to be honest. However when I read further I can see you have a great attitude and are facing this head on. I hope they get on top of things quickly for you.
Much cuddle, love and hugs.
Paula xxxxx
PS your painting is awesome :) - @Tracy B what a beautiful painting. So pleased the outcome is better than expected There is no rhyme or reason to cancer. I wish I could go back to a time when I was far more innocent and was not personally involved with cancer. It happens but so do beautiful things happen. You paint beautifully and your family love you. With your postings you make people happy so keep shining.
- Tracey, that is incredible news! Thank Goodness!!! I can imagine you are completely exhausted, that is so great you dont require further treatment after radiation!! So happy for you!!! xo Melinda
- Oh Tracey I am so sorry that you have had so much to deal with. I am really upset at reading your news. We are here for you if it is any consolation. sending a big big cuddle xxx
- Good to hear things are going well @"Tracey B" - your painting is gorgeous! What a talent! We have all been thinking of you this week. Nikki xxxx
- That is absolutely beautiful tracey, how you feeling lovey?? and definitely think you should frame it, do you sell them too?? You are so talented. I struggle to draw a stick figure! Margie :)
