riddlermarc

.. had the bods round this morning with the results of my MRI scan last night - seems there are three “lesions” (tumours) on my spine, one at the top, bottom and middle (T5, I’m sure Wikipedia would show where that is!). So I am now officially out of my almost-remission.

They think that a dose or two of radiotherapy would help to either shrink it down and stop the effects, or at least render the lesions non-dangerous

The T5 one is that is pressing on my spine and causing the problems to both my legs and my lack of weeing problem.. I can feel sensations of wanting to go but find it impossible TO go - hence the rather unflattering catheter and bag I now have fitted. Should have had these fitted for nights out ages ago, saves bothering to go to the WC!

Long and he short of it is that the cancer is active again but they seem confident some radiotherapy will stem it

Sat here in the chair by my bed listening to some Testament, chewing on a tube of BBQ Pringles and waiting for H, my mum and brother to come down around noon.

Further updates will, I am sure, follow as and when they happen

EDIT: I suppose it’s a good thing is that it’s on my spine and not my head, would have been a lot worse if my head had erupted again :O

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