I'm getting my stuff together for a few days at home with the family for Christmas and I'm so relieved to be going home with a good prognosis from the doctors.
I had my CT last Friday, which I found a little unpleasant, but the good news is that the Dr told me she couldn't see any nasties on my xrays. I also had a call from my mum to say that her appointment at the hospital had gone well and the lump she'd had on her throat was just that: a lump. Or a cyst to be exact - i.e. nothing to be too concerned about. What a huge relief.
It seems like a bit of respite from the last few months' stress. Although auntie Eileen is going in for chemo and radio therapy in the new year for her bowel cancer. I hope it goes as well as possible for her...
I'm really going to miss Dan (and Tilly!) over the next few days, but thankfully I'll be pretty busy, so there won't be too much time for it to drag. Plus it'll be great to see the family again. Diarmaid loves Christmas and it's always such a pleasure to see him with his presents.
I keep checking back on MPIP (the melanoma patients info page) and seeing the usual mix of good and bad news. It's so heartbreaking to see people being taken before their time as a result of skin cancer. It seems so unjust for a parent to have to post about their childs' death - I sincerely hope for a day when we're rid of melanoma.
Merry Christmas to everyone - here's to a peaceful and healthy new year...
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