Mum
The visit to the Oncologist took place yesterday to talk about radio therapy.
We got some unexpected news.
We were told originally that the cancer would not kill my mum, that it was not an invasive type.
She, not wanting to to be messed around anymore,went for the drugs option. This option after 6 months appeared to be working, but by 12 months it had stopped working,and as a result my mum made the decision to have her right breast removed.
The operation that was carried out at the end of January, also involved the removal of the lymph glands under the right arm.
The oncologist advised that the cancer after the tests of the removed tissues, was in fact vigorous.
There is a chance that the removal has cleared up the problem,but there was equally a chance it hadn't, and that the cancer may have moved elsewhere or, may show again the area already affected and "cleared"
My mum had already decided she didn't want to go through the radio therapy treatment, and all that involved. The specialist advised that if she did there was a chance it wouldn't prove to be a benefit,and the treatment would only be into the operation area anyway. She is too old at 88 for chemotherapy.
Her mind was made up even more as a result of this latest report
So now we just hope that it was all removed, before it had a chance to move around her body.
Another type of drug prescribed and now .......we just have to wait, and wonder what may have happened if she had the mastectomy a year ago..
Fishing
None planned !
6 days of the river season left.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Fishing again......again!!
Roach
Had a another session roach fishing the lake, they didn't want to know today, not a knock!
4 hours into a cold north easterly got the better of me in the end........getting a wimp in my old age.
Talking of old age
Jacob, age 92, and Henrietta, age 89, are excited about their decision to get married.
They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in.
Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?"
The pharmacist answers "Yes".
Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds."
Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism, scoliosis?"
Pharmacist: "Definitely."
Jacob:" Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, jaundices?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety..... the works!"
Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, antidotes for Parkinson's Disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely."
Jacob:" You sell wheelchairs and walkers?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes. Why do you ask? Is there something
I can help you with?"
Jacob says to the pharmacist:
"We'd like to nominate your store as our Bridal Gift Shop."
Had a another session roach fishing the lake, they didn't want to know today, not a knock!
4 hours into a cold north easterly got the better of me in the end........getting a wimp in my old age.
Talking of old age
Jacob, age 92, and Henrietta, age 89, are excited about their decision to get married.
They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in.
Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?"
The pharmacist answers "Yes".
Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds."
Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism, scoliosis?"
Pharmacist: "Definitely."
Jacob:" Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, jaundices?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety..... the works!"
Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, antidotes for Parkinson's Disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely."
Jacob:" You sell wheelchairs and walkers?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes. Why do you ask? Is there something
I can help you with?"
Jacob says to the pharmacist:
"We'd like to nominate your store as our Bridal Gift Shop."
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Fishing again!!
Stillwater
Had an afternoon at the fishery, didn't find any of the big perch, found a good net of roach, but not the bigguns, so maybe back tomorrow, if I can get away with it, with a different strategy!
Quite cold out this evening, maybe a frost?
Had an afternoon at the fishery, didn't find any of the big perch, found a good net of roach, but not the bigguns, so maybe back tomorrow, if I can get away with it, with a different strategy!
Quite cold out this evening, maybe a frost?
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Fishing
Tidal Trent
had a 4 hour session today on the tidal.The river was on the top of the boulder bank and there wasn't a great deal of run off.
My first river gudgeon for many years was all I had to show for the trip out.
Tomorrow a lake and an attempt to get a decent roach and maybe a perch too!
Do what you want to do!
I was reminded of this Thin Lizzie track the other day and it brought back some memories of raucous times.
It about sums up a philosophy of life which has served me well over the years.
The words
There are people that will investigate you
They'll insinuate, intimidate and complicate you
Don't ever wait or hesitate to state the fate that awaits those who
Try to shake or take you
Don't let them break you
People that despise you will analyse then criticise you
They'll scandalise and tell lies until they realize
You are someone they should have apologised to
Don't let these people compromise you
Be wise too
Hey you you're not their puppet on a string
You can do everything
It's true if you really want to
You can do anything you want
Just like I do
So I thought I would put it on here.
Bahrain Grande Prix
Back on!
had a 4 hour session today on the tidal.The river was on the top of the boulder bank and there wasn't a great deal of run off.
Tomorrow a lake and an attempt to get a decent roach and maybe a perch too!
Do what you want to do!
I was reminded of this Thin Lizzie track the other day and it brought back some memories of raucous times.
It about sums up a philosophy of life which has served me well over the years.
The words
There are people that will investigate you
They'll insinuate, intimidate and complicate you
Don't ever wait or hesitate to state the fate that awaits those who
Try to shake or take you
Don't let them break you
People that despise you will analyse then criticise you
They'll scandalise and tell lies until they realize
You are someone they should have apologised to
Don't let these people compromise you
Be wise too
Hey you you're not their puppet on a string
You can do everything
It's true if you really want to
You can do anything you want
Just like I do
So I thought I would put it on here.
Bahrain Grande Prix
Back on!
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