Lifers' Cancer Updates - Some hopeful news from Palarsehater (p75)

Arsenetatters · February 13

PH it sounds as though they’ve got a comprehensive plan in place. You hear about waiting lists etc but all is sorted out for your Mum, which is good.

Do take care of yourself. Having spent much time with my Dad in various hospitals when he was ill I know how knackering it can be. I used to try and put on a brave/positive face for him and come away drained. So take time for yourself too. Xx

lancashire lad · February 13

wow Malc you've got more bits broken than Derek Ufton:) keep fighting

Valley Ant · February 13

Best wishes to Redmidland, PH's mum and Peter_G in your respective journeys.
Love to you all.

Peter_G · February 13

Yes indeed @Redmidland, your current run of form is not unlike Charlton at the back end of ‘24. Let’s hope you can get a similar turnaround to the Addicks.
I had my cancerous kidney removed yesterday. A three hour op here at King’s and I felt absolutely awful after it, but thanks to some powerful analgaesics, breathing exercises and getting the waterworks going again, they say I can possibly go home later today!
They have sent the kidney to the lab to see if they got all of the tumour and will check the margins of the kidney & tumour. I will report back here at King’s as an outpatient in a couple of weeks for the results.
Compared to others on here, I may have got off lightly, but I don’t want to sound smug, nor indeed “to count my chickens”.
Very best wishes to you @Redmidland, @palarsehater and everyone else battling cancer.
And very well done to @Tracey for what you’re doing for the Barry Kilby prostate campaign. I took the test last season and got a green light, but the screenings have shown up several folks who needed a follow up and treatment. Like kidney cancer, there is no national screening programme for prostate cancer. I’m not advocating that there should be one for kidneys as I don’t think it’s so easily detectable as prostate. I hope The Club’s testing campaign for the Huddersfield game is fully subscribed.

HastingsRed · February 13

That all sounds good Peter G.....wishing you a speedy recovery....you didn't sound smug at all. Guess you won't be rushing up to Brum though.

KBslittlesis · February 13

Good to hear from you Peter ♥️

palarsehater · February 13

HastingsRed said:

palarsehater said:

Results day today after scans Stage 3c1 or stage 4a

Plan of action

Get flu/covid jabs done asap, mum to go doctors tomorrow and sort.

Stent to be fitted and potential bag required - will be done within the next week to 10 days.

6 weeks chemo 1 day a week

At Darenth valley.

Then mri/ct on week 5 and assess

6 weeks radio/chemotherapy 5 days a week at Maidstone.

Then MRI/ct on week 5 and assess

Then 2 weeks bracknetherapy.

Chemo to be used paclitaxel and carboplatin.

Wishing your mum well PH...that schedule looks bloody brutal. Not to sure of your personal circumstances but I'm sure there will be a fair bit of driving involved....are you anywhere near Maidstone? Have you been to the Oncology Centre at Maidstone? I was the designated driver for my niece and we (me and MrsH) were regular visitors there for about 8 months so might be able to give you some advice on going there.

we are in Bexleyheath myself and my Mrs live with my mum some years ago bought her out, with the plan that she would retire and move down to the coast, so its around 30 mins each way for us the parking is free just can be a pain to park as we met with the doctor yesterday who was very pleasant but the anger is that this has been going on as some times and was misdiagnosed as kidney stones, a uti and then a operation was booked to remove a cyst on her cervix and only once the surgeon went to operate they realised that something didnt look right thankfully.

as positive as yesterday was so far no flu jabs or covid jabs available as its " out of season "

eaststandmike · February 13

HastingsRed said:

That all sounds good Peter G.....wishing you a speedy recovery....you didn't sound smug at all. Guess you won't be rushing up to Brum though.

Well if he gets home tonight I don’t see any excuse for not going to Birmingham Saturday 😁

HastingsRed · February 13

palarsehater said:

HastingsRed said:

palarsehater said:

Results day today after scans Stage 3c1 or stage 4a

Plan of action

Get flu/covid jabs done asap, mum to go doctors tomorrow and sort.

Stent to be fitted and potential bag required - will be done within the next week to 10 days.

6 weeks chemo 1 day a week

At Darenth valley.

Then mri/ct on week 5 and assess

6 weeks radio/chemotherapy 5 days a week at Maidstone.

Then MRI/ct on week 5 and assess

Then 2 weeks bracknetherapy.

Chemo to be used paclitaxel and carboplatin.

Wishing your mum well PH...that schedule looks bloody brutal. Not to sure of your personal circumstances but I'm sure there will be a fair bit of driving involved....are you anywhere near Maidstone? Have you been to the Oncology Centre at Maidstone? I was the designated driver for my niece and we (me and MrsH) were regular visitors there for about 8 months so might be able to give you some advice on going there.

we are in Bexleyheath myself and my Mrs live with my mum some years ago bought her out, with the plan that she would retire and move down to the coast, so its around 30 mins each way for us the parking is free just can be a pain to park as we met with the doctor yesterday who was very pleasant but the anger is that this has been going on as some times and was misdiagnosed as kidney stones, a uti and then a operation was booked to remove a cyst on her cervix and only once the surgeon went to operate they realised that something didnt look right thankfully.

as positive erday was so far no flu jabs or covid jabs available as its " out of season "

Yes parking can be a bit of a pain there. It used to take me around 30 mins on a good run from Dartford but it can take up to an hour or so if the roads are fuc...) plus we were having to drive up from Hastings, worth trying the small car park just past oncology on the RH side.....it's actually for those visiting oncology. The free parking is good, not sure how things will work for you but we spent many, many hours there. When we first went there my niece (on finding out it was free parking) joked that ''there are some benefits to having cancer'' she had a wicked sense of humor....bless her. Anyway I wish you and your mum all the best.

palarsehater · February 20

plan starting to take place now

pre start assessment for kidney stent Sunday at 1.30pm although no date for kidney stent procedure yet
Pre start assessment for chemo monday at 1.30pm

chemo to start 5th march if stent has been done, if not will push back by a week.

KBslittlesis · February 20

Sending all my love to you & Mum @palarsehater

Peter_G · February 20

Very best wishes to your mum and you @palarsehater . Hope she doesn’t have to wait too long for the stent procedure so the chemo can start on schedule.

palarsehater · February 21

palarsehater said:

plan starting to take place now

pre start assessment for kidney stent Sunday at 1.30pm although no date for kidney stent procedure yet
Pre start assessment for chemo monday at 1.30pm

chemo to start 5th march if stent has been done, if not will push back by a week.

update stent being fitted 3rd march providing pre assessment goes well chemo to start 10th march

palarsehater · February 27

palarsehater said:

plan starting to take place now

pre start assessment for kidney stent Sunday at 1.30pm although no date for kidney stent procedure yet
Pre start assessment for chemo monday at 1.30pm

chemo to start 5th march if stent has been done, if not will push back by a week.

updated plan

stent fitted monday
bloods wednesday
chemo friday

should be bloods weds and chemo friday for next 5 weeks, before scans and then 6 weeks of radiation

Fanny Fanackapan · February 27

palarsehater said:

palarsehater said:

plan starting to take place now

pre start assessment for kidney stent Sunday at 1.30pm although no date for kidney stent procedure yet
Pre start assessment for chemo monday at 1.30pm

chemo to start 5th march if stent has been done, if not will push back by a week.

updated plan

stent fitted monday
bloods wednesday
chemo friday

should be bloods weds and chemo friday for next 5 weeks, before scans and then 6 weeks of radiation

Please give your Mum a BIG hug from the Lifers x

Peter_G · February 27

An update on my condition following my radical nephrectomy (kidney removal) on 12th Feb.
I had a follow up consultation with my surgeon at King’s on Tuesday, and he confirmed that the operation was a success and that the carcinoma was limited to the kidney, with no indication of invasion to the lymphatic or blood vessels. They considered whether I might need preventative immunotherapy but have decided that I am not a candidate for it but will be monitored regularly with a CT scan in 4 months.
This is everything I could have wished for.
In the last year cancer has taken my lovely lady from me and one of my kidneys, but I feel I have a new lease of life with this latest news. I am still recovering from the op and tire easily, but I managed to get to The Valley for the Exeter drubbing and that itself was a tonic.
Best wishes to all of you undergoing treatment. My heart goes out to you all.

Finally, I have to pay tribute to the magnificent NHS. My stay in King’s was as good and as brief as it could have been. My surgeon and the nursing staff were wonderful.

Fanny Fanackapan · February 27

That's the best news, PG.

You've certainly been through the mill in the past year but it is wonderful to hear your positivity and determination to live your life to the full.

Big hug coming your way and 3 points from the lads on Saturday would be the icing on the cake. x

aliwibble · February 27

Great news @Peter_G . Here's to your on-going recovery, and the follow-up CT's being clear.

Redmidland · February 27

Fantastic news @Peter_G so very pleased for you and a wonderful result!!

lancashire lad · February 27

Great news Peter

ME14addick · February 27

That's really good to hear Peter.

Valley Ant · February 27

Great news Peter_G

Bournemouth Addick · February 27

Fantastic news Peter. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery fella!

KBslittlesis · February 27

Ah Peter, what wonderful news ❤️

WSA · February 27

Great news @Peter_G

Redmidland · February 28

Big day for me today, I've not said anything, but last weekend my health took a turn for the worse and I ended up back in hospital, just 4 days after being discharged!! I was in excruciating pain and unable to stand, or walk.
I was readmitted and been in an Emergency Assessment ward ever since.
After tests, scans, xrays, urine and blood exams, I've been diagnosed with 'septic gout' and 2 UTI's.
Today, with help of nurses, Dr's and physios I'm going to try and stand, if successful it'll be trying to walk!
I can only hope and pray I can do these 2 simple things, as I'm unable to have my final sessions of chemo, until the 3 infections have gone (along with the catheter!!)
Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy xx

WSA · February 28

I'm so sorry you are suffering so much @Redmidland. Best wishes for getting these infections cleared up soon so that you start your next Chemo. SISS

AndyG · February 28

Mate this is unbelievable thoughts are with you x

northstandsteve · February 28

Thoughts are with all who are going through this stay strong all of you x

KBslittlesis · February 28

Red, that’s pure shite!
Sending all my love to you ♥️

Lifers' Cancer Updates - Some hopeful news from Palarsehater (p75)

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