Just back from Frankfurt where I had my second treatment this time, but 6th treatment overall. The procedure went well but I had a bad allergic reaction to the tracer the Prof. uses to make my blood vessels visible for the Ultrasound scanner he uses during treatment. I got a severe burning in my stomach, then was retching quite badly, then I had difficulty breathing. I was put on oxygen and a Doctor sat with me as I was shuddering on and off for a couple of hours. This was not very pleasant and it was with some relief when it all settled down.
Next time they will give me something before the procedure to prevent a repeat. The Prof. has treated my Lymph nodes plus some pleura this time. I assume the pleura bit is remnants that could not be removed at my pleurectomy operation. I can certainly feel where he treated me.
We met up with some other people having the same treatment; one was having his first and the other having more after 18 months of the mesothelioma sleeping after her last treatment. It was good to be able to speak to others in my situation as the mesothelioma is not that common, and to exchange notes. Constipation can be a problem for the first few days and Movicol seems to be the best solution for me. I know, too much information.
The Prof. has given me a date in October but I just can't find any hotels there under £700.00, as there is a huge exhibition on at the same time. I have asked for another date and await this so I can get the hotel and flights booked.
I asked if the area the Prof. treated last time had improved and he told me it has. So it is a little bit at a time but progress of sorts too. I hope my next treatment is my last for a bit.
I am looking forward to hearing Emily sing at her regional finals in October, if she gets through to the National finals she will compete at the O2 Arena.
My picture this time is a photo of my grandson Joseph in Majorca with us all last year.
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