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Laughing about your old, humble kitchen Ioana. I live in a 1910 character home in Victoria. Nothing is straight, the draftiness is amazing and I'm always fixing something. I joke that my house keeps me poor and busy. But, I do love the old dear. Despite its faults it is warm and embracing. When I moved in it was like coming home. But the kitchen is not exactly designer! More early trailer park.
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ok, virtual dinner on - Liz and I are cooking in Pat's kitchen, while Claire is choosing the wine 😊
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Ioana - your wish is my command. Now if I could just get this genie out of last night's wine bottle (Chateau Miraval), we'd be in Sadie's kitchen tonight. ahh And I am so hoping to meet Liz in May. Naturally all invited to CA anytime. My townhouse is on the lagoon with a lovely view of tranquility plus one wild black kitten. I think he could give Sadie a run for her money! Last night he darted into the garden and being black he hid rather well. So glad I coaxed him inside by clapping my hands.
Kind thoughts and safe week everyone.
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Claire,
Gorgeous image in my mind of black kitten.
Pics please. Have sent you my term dates.
L
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I'm sure that Mr. Tiny could put Sadie in her place Claire. Sadie thinks chasing cats is a fantastic game but has no idea what to do if they don't run. She has gotten a little too close to a few of the cats in the neighbourhood but so far my reflexes have saved her from a claw to the nose. Much growling and hissing but no blood to date.
My kitchen it is then. I will try take care of the "virtual" drywall dust before you arrive. Spoils the wine and ambiance somewhat....
Wishing you all a stress free week. Pat
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Claire - that is kind and generous. Thank you!!
Pat - a little forward of me having a party in your kitchen, ahhh but such fun - but my strange mind geographically worked out you are somewhat in the middle - isn't weird that I am closer to Vancouver then Europe...
I would be thrilled if Liz and Claire would catch up in May!!
If at any point/time the bush tempts - I have a river in my backyard and a lot of sugar cane across it.
😊🌷🐥🐣🐔 and three chooks...
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You are all more than welcome. You just might want to wait until I have bedrooms and a dining room again! A houseful of accumulation has been crammed into the rest of the rooms while we work to hold my old house together.
But Victoria is a lovely place to meet. You missed the best of BC when you only stopped in Vancouver Ioana. Just a little jump across the pond and you have less hustle and bustle with all the magnificent views. And a number of very good restaurants and wine from every corner of the world.
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From a previous Washingtonian, Victoria is way cooler (as in fun) than Vancouver.
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And we have better weather than Vancouver as well...
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Ohhh Gosh,
I don't need convincing to jump on a plane and take a ferry to Victoria - I am sooooh IN!
Hope this week treats ALL well!
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Hi everyone,
Met with Dr P in York for scan result. Because of staff on holiday, the radiologist had not completed the full report. Grrrr...
However Dr P did give me his opinion on the scan. He said the size was the same (1cm) but he felt fairly sure that this residual mass would be made up of necrosis mainly. Impossible to tell 100% as it is inoperable and only looking at it under a microscope would give definitive information. He said it has shrunk like a wizened raisin, having being more plump before. He used this analogy and then sketched it. *See below:
I asked if it would reduce further and he said not likely. I initially took this to mean that this was as good as it gets but I think he means I have had a great response and the mass seen now is what is left as dead cells. *The shape is a kind of inverted triangle and small. No sign of disease anywhere else.
A Pet scan would perhaps show more specifics but I suppose cost is a factor. I have asked if I should have one though, bearing in mind Sheffield will now assess this scan for possible rads.
I was struggling to process this as it all seemed very vague. I therefore said: " how should I feel about this result? " He said: "delighted"
The meeting ended with him saying that a breast care nurse would ring me later when he had read the report in more detail. That call happened at 5pm. The nurse then said he wanted more time to review it but had no reason to suspect the result would change.
All very confusing but positive??????
Any thoughts guys?
L x
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Liz,
I would take his words as honest - be delighted.
I am on my work to work but will write more later.
Why is Sheffield rather then York assessing you for radiation? Could Dr P not get you to see one of his colleagues for an opinion? It may help to give you the answers ( and I don't mean a YES answer but one that is clear to you) you need towards an option that has been on your mind....
You must be exhausted - sleep WELL - you have time to sort this bit out.
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Liz - Your Dr. had me at "delighted". Very happy for you. Rest easy. Plan a PET just in case. FYI my TM's went down by 1/2 after 3 rounds of Abraxane. I am on that train! wee~
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Thank you all. It has been a tiring day. Will write more another day.
Claire that is amazing news. So pleased for you.
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So pleased for both of you! Liz... delighted. Oncologists don't use that word lightly. End of the week for you so take yourself someplace special to celebrate. 🍷 You too Claire.
Pat
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wee~ Indeed !!
Great news Claire - thank you for sharing!!
One of the things I did on my "forced sabbatical" is change the way I shopped for food.
I had a bit more time so I went shopping a little more often. It started reminding me of Paris where one would not dream of going to a supermarket for food ( they do exist but many Parisians do not use them,quality aside how do you log the contents of a trolley up three flights of stairs) - so I slowly developed "relationships" ( wicked I know 😉...) with the local greengrocer (John, and Jony, and Joe...) Ben my butcher, Marcello the hottest barista around here,Kate at the Bakery and so on...ohhh I have a Jim and Teddy at the Saturday farmers market. Oddly I buy less, throw out less, going more often does not seem to take that much more time, and my little chats to these people brings a strangely soothing rhythm to my days.
Happy week/end to all,
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hello liz dear and all the gals who looovee to do food with style
Liz your Dr advice for treatment result was joyful to hear so many positives..wooohoo!
Great to know that school is a good place to be
Im passionate about recipe traditions any chance for cake bake off ...this years celebration cake was a double of this 8egg sponge whipped up in my newly purchased 70s vintage sunbeam mixmaster
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Egg sponge and rasberries - Yummmm
Thank you for posting Bright55
Now I dream of lasagna and raspberries sponge.
😊☕️🐣.
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Hi Bright
The raspberry sponge looks delicious. Great to hear from you.
Yes, I'm pleased I made it back to work but very tired and think I have to plan for part time now.
L
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Morning all,
Update: on the 14th Sept I met with Dr P. Even though Ihad my scan on Aug 29, the radiologist report was not back ( due to staff holidays)
Despite this he went on to give me a favourable report saying:
- Mass same size 1.1cm
- Thinks mostly necrosis
- " wizened grape" analogy to describe reduction.
- Not possible to tell 100% what is dead tumour, what could be active cancer.
I finished by asking how I should feel and he said " delighted".
Later that day a locum radiologist report showed a slight increase in size! My dr didn't agree so put it to the tumour board meeting on Thur 21.
So from Tue to Thur this week I have been in meltdown mode. Had treatment yesterday which was very tiring. I am back at work now and I think that is the difference.
On route to hospital, I get a call from my bc nurse to say that Dr P forgot to add my case to this week's MDT meeting and it will now be another week before it is discussed!!!!
At this point I am too tired to be stressed. The nurse said that Dr P did not seem concerned but that is cold comfort to me.
Finally, it is being considered for a 3rd time by Sheffield.
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Oh Liz. I'm so sorry you are getting the run around on this. I know how frustrating this can be. Hold on to the positive news your doctor gave you and enjoy being back in the classroom.
It's been a funny week for me - no appointments but feeling a bit off emotionally. Trying to make sense of what Z is doing for her treatment (Ibrance thread).
Hugs. Pat
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Pat, I believe Z is doing a immunotherapy clinical trial in Japan. Knowing her and her penchant for research, it will be something interesting. How's the exercise with Sadie going? Still having trouble keeping up with her?
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hi Liz,
I am sorry you are going through this - you know my thoughts on the scans. If it helps ask the nurse to email you a copy of the radiology report and check the wording for yourself against the last one...they may or may not do that and don't do it if you think it will add to your stress.
Hopefully the next Thursday will bring stability/good news.
Let us know how you are when you can
Hugs
Ioana 😊
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Hi all! So sorry I haven't posted in awhile alot going on here. I'll start by saying I passed my driving exam yahoo..feels good to have some of my freedom back. Now the bad news..went to Florida on Aug 26 was supposed to come home on Sept 9 but I got a call on Sept 1 my sister passed away so flew home on Sept 3. So I've been dealing with that. God works in mysterious ways cuz I was in Naples and Naples was ordered to evacuate on Tuesday. I'm praying for all the hurricane and earthquake areas. I get ct scan tomorrow. Praying I have good news.
Liz-I'm so sorry you are going through this after all that you have been through.
Claire-great news.
Everyone keep fighting, stay strong. Your all in my thoughts. Hugs to all!
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Di,
Wonderful to hear from you and so pleased about you driving now. The sense of freedom must be so great!
Very sorry though to hear of your loss. Bless you! Big hugs....
I too am waiting on answers over my last scan.
I find out on Thursday. Let's hope we both get good news. Work is keeping my mind off all this but at the same time I am tired.
Need the money though!
Liz x
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Hello Di,
Deeply sorry for your loss.
Wishing you all good scans/results/discussions.
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Hello Di - sorry for your loss. Liz - wishing you strength for Thursday. I need to work too, so we are in similar boat. I was a little wiggly from chemo yesterday and then work lost my check. sigh
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Hi! Thank you all so much for the sympathies. It really means alot to me.
Liz you and I both get our results Thursday. Praying goods news for both of us. Seems like the journey never ends. Stay stong and rest when your body tells you to.
LaLady so sorry to hear that work lost your check. Same to you too take it easy these chemo drugs are hard on our bodies.
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Hi all,
The muti disciplinary team meeting took place this morning and my Aug 29 scan was reviewed.
They are saying I am stable and it is good news.
I don't know anymore than that at this point.
Feel like I need to question further, but feeling happy that I haven't progressed.
Pretty thin margin of error though. Hmm..,
Liz x
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Liz,
I have pm you.
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