Home at last.
Thanks for all the caring posts guy's, it's much appreciated.
OK, so went for the chemo, and told them of my situation.
It was decided that the chemo would take place anyway, and that a consultant would be in to see me during the session. They arrived about half way through, two of them plus the senior nurse. I told them about the pain I had been suffering and my general demeanour over the last few days, their reply was that this was entirely consistent with the 30% chance I had been given. Talk about plain speaking, but maybe that was what was needed, but was a bit of a kick in the teeth after having felt quite a lot better for part of the last couple of weeks. It was also decided that I should stay for 24 hours, so that they could monitor my condition, and also balance the pain killers needed, so I was reasonably pleased by this. At least no more nasty surprises, or at least if there were any, I was in the right place.
The plan going forward is for chemo next week, and the week after, followed by a further break of one week. How that will pan out I haven't a clue, all I know is if there is going to be any success from all of this, it is very necessary. The pain will have to take care of itself, and will be monitored closely. It is caused by one of the tumour breaking free and growing, there has not been enough time to see if the new chemo will have any success in combating this, but I have told it it has to.
So, all in all, not too bad a day really, still very positive ,despite no good news, all the time treatment is being administered I have hope, it's when it stops that the time to worry will start.
Sorry if I scared anybody, it was not intentional, but I think the decision to stay for the 24hrs was the right one. Will try to get back on later, but I was unable to post anything yesterday because I only had my phone with me, and the battery ran out of steam.
Still here, and intend to be so for as long as possible.
PS Tony, lots of burps