Blog 161 Thursday 23rd May 2013
Possibly the most difficult blog I have had to write so far. Today is my daughters 11th birthday we were celebrating the occasion in the local "Beefeater" grill restaurant, but I was expecting a call from my Oncologist regarding the recent MRI scan. When the telephone call eventually came through, it was just as Hope was blowing out her birthday cake candles. His voice was almost apologetic "You have an 11 mm tumour on your spinal column and a problem in the vertebra in your neck which needs further investigation."...... I have a further MRI scan on Wednesday next week for my spine/neck area but will now be referred to the neurological unit in Oxford for further tests and investigation. I carried on as normal for the birthday celebration until at home, out of sight and lost it.....................:((
Blog 160 Tuesday 21st May 2013
Am I paranoid ? I suppose living with bowel cancer makes you paranoid. Some while ago I reported to my oncologist that I had been experiencing a dull ache in the middle of my back, in my arms and leg. He decided to review the recent CT Scans with a radiologist. Obviously I am concerned at the possibility of secondary bone cancer (Bowel cancer settling in my bones) or am I being paranoid?
Although a Secondary Bone Cancer can occur in any bone in the body, the most commonly affected bones are the spine, ribs, pelvis, skull, and the upper bones of the arms (humerus) and the legs (femur).
On Friday 17th May my oncologist telephoned to say my last CT scans had been reviewed and that the main focus of those scans were the soft tissue of my other internal organs. He decided that I needed a further MRI Scan. Tomorrow on Wednesday 22nd May I shall once again be visiting The Three Shires Hospital in Northampton for the MRI.
Although a Secondary Bone Cancer can occur in any bone in the body, the most commonly affected bones are the spine, ribs, pelvis, skull, and the upper bones of the arms (humerus) and the legs (femur).
On Friday 17th May my oncologist telephoned to say my last CT scans had been reviewed and that the main focus of those scans were the soft tissue of my other internal organs. He decided that I needed a further MRI Scan. Tomorrow on Wednesday 22nd May I shall once again be visiting The Three Shires Hospital in Northampton for the MRI.
Colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer among adult men and women in the UK and the third most common cause of death from cancer. It is well accepted that colorectal cancers metastasize to the liver and lungs more frequently than to bone or other organs. Because bone metastasis often indicates the terminal phase of colon cancer, clinicians should be more vigilant about possible bone metastasis in colorectal cancer patients with lung metastasis.
Blog 159 Thursday 9th May 2013
All my recent tests have come back, thankfully with good results. My help from Moving Minds (Psychological Management and Rehabilitation provider of psychological services) and my weekly chat is helping change the negative thoughts that have been plaguing me. I am now asking for your help.
In March Bowel Cancer UK launched its 'Never Too Young' campaign for younger bowel cancer patients. There are over 2,100 people under the age of 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK and I was one of them.
Bowel Cancer UK have written to the Prime Minister David Cameron asking for a meeting and his support for the recommendations in our policy report on the experiences of younger bowel cancer patients. Bowel Cancer UK believe that implementing these recommendations will enable them to make real progress in saving lives from bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer UK are asking for you to help by signing their petition asking the Prime Minister to meet with Bowel Cancer UK and the families and representatives of younger bowel cancer patients.
You can sign the petition just copy and paste the following link URL into your browser
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/prime-minister-david-cameron-save-lives-of-younger-bowel-cancer-patients
Please help get as many people as possible to sign. Share it on Twitter, Facebook and email, and ask your family, friends and work colleagues. It only takes a moment, but your support will help ensure that the lives of younger people are not unnecessarily lost to bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer UK will be presenting the signatures to Downing Street in a few months.
Please sign the petition today. Thank you for your support.
In March Bowel Cancer UK launched its 'Never Too Young' campaign for younger bowel cancer patients. There are over 2,100 people under the age of 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK and I was one of them.
Bowel Cancer UK have written to the Prime Minister David Cameron asking for a meeting and his support for the recommendations in our policy report on the experiences of younger bowel cancer patients. Bowel Cancer UK believe that implementing these recommendations will enable them to make real progress in saving lives from bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer UK are asking for you to help by signing their petition asking the Prime Minister to meet with Bowel Cancer UK and the families and representatives of younger bowel cancer patients.
You can sign the petition just copy and paste the following link URL into your browser
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/prime-minister-david-cameron-save-lives-of-younger-bowel-cancer-patients
Please help get as many people as possible to sign. Share it on Twitter, Facebook and email, and ask your family, friends and work colleagues. It only takes a moment, but your support will help ensure that the lives of younger people are not unnecessarily lost to bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer UK will be presenting the signatures to Downing Street in a few months.
Please sign the petition today. Thank you for your support.
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