So the big day came and went. The big day of course was the results of my scan. What I've realised is that there's never a definitive answer.
My scan was not clear, but that does not mean I have cancer. There is still evidence of enlarged nodes in my body. They are much smaller than they were. They could get smaller. They could stay the same. They could get larger. They even said they wouldn't treat if they did get larger. Really the test is how I feel, and I feel good. I don't have any symptoms. I don't have any night sweats. So really the purpose of this scan is to stage me, or check out what I look like when I'm 'normal'. I have another scan in 3 months - another 'big day' to look forward to.
My hemoglobin has been dropping a little over the past few consultations so I've been given multi vitamins to take, and another blood test in 2 weeks. They are not concerned because the anti pneumonia tablets I was on, and have now stopped, have side effects of their own which could be the cause.
In the mean time I have been going to the gym, ridden my bike, and have bought a new bike too. A road bike! that I will be collecting on Tuesday.
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wishing you peace and luck
Glad to hear you're feeling well enough to get back in the saddle regularly - have you been to Stainburn Woods to ride your bike there yet? My husband and friends have been involved in building the new trails there (check out the Single Traction website)- we live just up the road in Guiseley - and it's looking good now.
talking bikes - check out www.ride-central.com the article on Aidan. Cancer is a cruel disease.
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