Chemotherapy tomorrow.

Mari will be having round 7 of chemo tomorrow at 11 am, in Southmead hospital.
She had her blood checked today in hospital and so all looks fine to go ahead with tomorrow.
Hope you're having a good week.
Thanks for your messages.
God bless.

Dates

Thanks for your messages. I have had a good week and thankfully, I have kept well.
On Monday, 28th July I am going back in to Hospital for blood tests before another round of chemotherapy on Tuesday, 29th July, at 12 pm.

This morning, I found out I will be having a CT scan on Monday August 4th, in Frenchay hospital. The hospital sent me a bottle ( 20 mls) of Gastrogratin in the post. I have to drink this beforehand, apparently this will outline my stomach and bowel enabling them to be easily identified on the scan images!

This will be an interesting time, as it will indicate what effect the treatment is having. We will, of course, let you know the results.

Have a lovely weekend and thanks.
xx

Update post chemotherapy on Monday.

Hi,
Mari here, I just wanted to let you know that I am doing well and Mum is also better so thanks for praying for us!
Side effects are being well controlled again and I still haven't had any infections which is a relief!

I met with my specialist nurse when I was in hospital on Monday. He informed me that I will need to have check ups every three months in hospital for a two year period (initially), after I get the all clear. They also assured me that they won't forget to order in my drugs again so no more last minute cancellations. ( At least I had two extra days of feeling well, and more time for my white blood cells to bounce back before another blasting).

Have a great day. Your prayers are being answered - thank you.
Love Mari

Today in hospital...

Chemotherapy went smoothly today for Mari, she is now in bed recovering.
It looks like her chemotherapy sessions will take place on Tuesdays from now on, we will let you know dates soon - as well as how Mari is doing over the next few days.

Rhi has a nasty bug and has been very sick, so Mari will have to be extra careful not to catch anything from her as her immune system is at an all time low.

Dr's reminded Mari today that she will have CT scans soon, these tests will determine whether Mari will need more treatment after the six months scheduled.

Thanks for your wonderful care...bye for now.

Tomorrow.

Hya,
My next chemo session will now be tomorrow ( Monday) at 1pm in Southmead.

Will update you afterwards.
Thanks for the messages and words of encouragement.
Love Mari x

Postponed until Monday

Thanks for yours prayers and comments. Mari arrived at the hospital today to find that they had forgotten to order the drugs for today and so she has to go back in on Monday.
As you can imagine it is a bit frustrating as she gears herself up to face chemo days but at least she will feel brighter over the weekend.

Thanks again for all you concern

Love the Days

Today...

All went well today, Mari had two injections and got her bloods checked in hospital.
It looks like chemo will go ahead, as usual, tomorrow in Southmead hospital at 1pm. It usually takes around 6 hours all up. The staff in the hospital ward are really warm and helpful, which makes a big difference.
We will write more after round 6 of chemo.

The good news is that after tomorrow Mari will be half way through the treatment! At this stage, if all goes well, Mari will have 12 rounds of treatment in total. We're hoping and praying that she won't need any further chemotherapy or radiotherapy after that.
Have a great weekend, with love.

This week.

Hi,
The past few days have been really good. Sleeping is always difficult after chemo, other than that I have had more energy than usual which is great.
I am back in hospital for injections and blood tests on Thursday before round 6 of chemo this Friday, (at Southmead hospital, 1pm).
Your continued prayers and support amaze me.
Thank you -
Love Mari x