Leigh's Journey With Bladder Cancer

Posted by: Leigh in bladder cancer on Apr 21, 2008 Print PDF

Dear Forum,

The days building up to my appointment today for the results of the CT scan were very difficult although this weekend I had a feeling of peace. A feeling that everything will be ok and this gave also a feeling of calm.

Today in the waiting room of course my stomach was once again turning with nerves until my oncologist called me in.

The scan was clear which is fantastic news....nothing could be seen except a small bladder stone in my new bladder.

I was taken on a step by step tour of my body looking at each section of the CT scan. Even the cysts that I had in my right kidney and the 4 nodes in my right lung have disappeared which is fabulous.

My last cycle of chemo has been delayed because of low blood counts. Hopefully it can begin this Thursday for the small chemo and the big chemo Friday with a one night stay.

Once the chemo has finished in three weeks I don’t have to return to oncology for three months which is excellent news.

So as you can imagine I am a very happy chappy today and will celebrate this evening with a few glasses of wine.

Leigh 

 
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momof4
April 21, 2008

Leigh,

Fantastic News!  I am so very happy for you.  You must feel such amazing relief.  You are such a nice person, and you always have a kind word for those who need it most.  I am thankful for the times that you have sent me a PM with your wishes.  This couldn't have happened to a better person.  I will have a cocktail this evening and toast to you and your continued good health.  Red wine is an excellent antioxidant, and I have heard can help raise low blood counts (not really but it sounds good) Eat, Drink, and be Merry!!!

Cheers,
Karen
mssmr
April 21, 2008

HI, Leigh -- I've been waiting to "hear" from you and hoping for the best.
It sounds as if that hope came to fruition and I'm happy for you.
I didn't read this until morning, so I guess I won't have a breakfast
cocktail (I think some call that an "eye opener."smilies/wink.gif I, too, have been
appreciating your support. In support -- Susan
Patricia
April 21, 2008

Great news Leigh.............Pat
Julie
April 21, 2008

What great news for you Leigh, I'm so happy for you.  May all your scans continue to be clear. Julie
Leigh
April 22, 2008

Dear Karen,

Thank you very much for your kind words...I hope you enjoyed your glass of red wine as much as I did....actually I polished off the bottle  smilies/grin.gif

Dear Susan,

Many thanks for your support and kind words during my journey so far....it really is a great relief to breathe again with happiness.  smilies/smiley.gif

Dear Pat,

Thank you so much for your message...

Dear Julie,

Thank you...I wish that too and great scans for everyone!!

 


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