Well, where to start.....?
Your blog comments these last few days have brought tears to my eyes - as I lay on the sofa the days before going into hospital, I felt so awful, I was sure I was on my way. It was actually quite a relief to be admitted to the oncology centre. Then I got all tearful again when I thought I was going home on Saturday - my neutrophylls had shot up to 9 - only to be told that they'd discovered a bug in my blood cultures and I couldn't go home until Sunday.
Anyway, being in hospital, we saw Dr Braybrooke sooner than expected and he gave us my scan results - the news is mixed and a bit disappointing. The tumours on my brain have responded well to the treatment but the ones on my liver haven't unfortunately. I feel that I ought to be devastated but I'm just so glad that my brain has responded to the treatment. What it means is all change to my treatment from the beginning of October. Dr B is going to give me a triple combination called MMM, which I'll have every two weeks. He'll give it three treatments then scan again. He still believes there's something he can try. Let's hope so.
Vicky x
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Delighted to hear you are home but really sorry about the chemo news. Don't give up hope Dr B sounds like a great guy to have on your side.
The following quote from Christopher Robin/Eeyore made me smile and I hope it might help a little.
"Hello, Eeyore" said Christopher Robin, as he opened the door and came out. "How are you?"
"It's snowing still" said Eeyore gloomily."
"So it is"
"And freezing"
"Is it?"
"Yes" said Eeyore. "However" he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately".
Much love
Lxx
Hi Vicky- welcome back! Does that mean you are back home? Hope so, it must be the best therapy. And three cheers for Dr B.. his determination to find something that works for you is very heartening- if he thinks there is another way, then that must be great news for you all. Anyway- just to let you know we are thinking of you lots and sending you a huge hug.
Lots of love
Vanessa and co
xxx
Time to bring on the Miracle Medicine for Mummies, eh? Quite right too. You deserve the best. I hope it's tiptop stuff.
Thinking of you and sending positive vibes. Enjoy your prayer day - I will send one up for you tomorrow.
Love
Helen (and Quent and Oakley) x
Hi Vicky,
So glad you are home, after what must have been a horrible time for you all. Great news about the brain and fingers crossed for the MMM on your liver - all my thoughts, best wishes and good vibes are heading your way!
Love,
Karen x
Hi Vicky,
I am thinking of you and hope you are back to your usual bubbly self soon.
As soon as you are feeling up to visitors - let me know and I hope the new cat is settling in well!
Love to Martin and Iona too.
Loads of hugs and sunshine
Danielle :)
P.S I thought I would make you laugh with a story about John Hirst's Little Adam - I was babysitting for him last week and when John went to give him a kiss good night he said that he loved me in his sleep! Watch out Rob!
Dear Vicky
Geat to hear that you're back home surrounded by those who love you and within easy reach of all those dedicated bloggers out there.
We're thinking about you lots and will be sending loads of positive thoughts to add to the collection today.
Keep smiling
Lisa, John, Finn, Millie & Hamish xxxx
Hi Vicky,
So glad to hear you are back home. I have been thinking about you a lot and it is good to see your new posting. Indeed, each cloud has a silver lining and it is great news that the treatment worked on your brain! Let’s hope the MMM will do its job on your liver and is as easy to tolerate as the chocolate sweeties -
Lots of love
Inge
Hi mate and welcome home....
I'm sure you're glad to be back in familiar surroundings, and out of your pyjama's!
Good news about the brain cells - I knew you had a good 'un! It's been put to very good use over the years!
This circle of love is growing stronger by the day and I can feel the love and warmth its generating all the way over here in Australia.
Thank you so much (to all authors!)for keeping us updated - I check the blog every morning in hope of more news from you.
I have put in a prayer for you and am sending big hugs and kisses to each of you.
Thinking of you always.
All our love
Sarah & Andrew xxx
Hi mate and welcome home....
I'm sure you're glad to be back in familiar surroundings, and out of your pyjama's!
Good news about the brain cells - I knew you had a good 'un! It's been put to very good use over the years!
This circle of love is growing stronger by the day and I can feel the love and warmth its generating all the way over here in Australia.
Thank you so much (to all authors!)for keeping us updated - I check the blog every morning in hope of more news from you.
I have put in a prayer for you and am sending big hugs and kisses to each of you.
Thinking of you always.
All our love
Sarah & Andrew xxx
Oops I pressed it twice! Sorry.
Double love!!
S xx
Once again the glass is half full, I love your out look and your fight. Well done and sending all my love and prayers from Australia.
Sarah Davidson
Hi there Vicky.
I'm glad you're home. It must be nice to be back to your sunny livingroom. We've all missed you. The English guest editors were good but we much prefer our special reporter Weir. The news about the tumours on your brain is very encouraging. Let's all hope the triple M will do the business on that liver of yours. I can imagine (well, I can try) that you feel exhausted and every week there seems to be a high and a low, but please don't give up Vicky. We're all rooting for you. We think of you all the time and we're all continually amazed by you.
Give Martin and Iona a cuddle too.
Love Sarah B. Milano
Hi Vicky,
Wanted to thank you and Martin for letting me visit on Sunday. It was so lovely to see you and chat about the 'good old days'! I hope I didn't tire you out too much.
I have everything crossed for the new treatment - and am sending you masses of positive vibes.
Take care and lots of love,
Marina xxx
Hi Vic,
Sorry I've been a little distant lately. You've been in my thoughts continuously but I've just not known what to say. My comments mirror those of all your lovely friends and family out there, who like me are here for you through those 'Highs and lows'. I'm glad you back in the comform of your home and hear Skye the cat is keeping you entertained. It's lovely that you think you will be fit for Friday and I look forwards to catching up, make sure you don't over do it tho girl... you've always been one to look out for others and go beyond your call of duty!
I'm still clinging hold to my seat on the bus, the journey has been a bit rocky lately but we're on the move again...
Love and best wishes. Kerrie x
Hi Vicky
Never a dull moment, eh? Not much to say that isn't cheesy beyond belief, except I'm thinking (and praying) for you and Martin and Iona. And the fabulous Dr B!
lots of love
Philippa
x
Hi Vicky!
It's good to hear that you're back home! Sorry about the chemo, but good that your brain in responding to the treatment! I hope to catch up with you soon, because I am coming back to Bristol for a few days.
Love, Sanne
Vicky - been thinking about you lots and willing the treatment to work. So now I'm sitting here writing this paltry note (I wish I could think of something more witty and uplifting like all yours are)and willing twice as hard to hope that the new treatment has a good effect on your liver. Just keep fighting girl - we're all rooting (?) for you. Love and hugs to you and Martin and Iona. Jane, Tim, Ellen and Charlie xxxxx
Hi
I seem to text rather than blog but I would like to defend my reputation to other bloggers!!I did use the consultant parking space and hide food! I am sure all will agree Vicky's need for melon and salad should take NHS priority! There weren't any cars there when I arrived but when I left my banged out old Nissan with sticky finger marks on the windows was surrounded by shiny BMW's and Audi's - so obviously an imposter!
I know you are feeling awful and this is the hardest journey. I am really appreciating the unexpected lovely moments like when Abs, Jacqui and I all turned up at your bedside and checked out the PJ's - nice choice Martin!
Love to everyone
Hannah
PS Orla asked me next time I wrote to send 'lots of lovely love to Iona' - She knows some of what is going on and is thinking alot about her very special friend.
I woke up and thought about you this morning so really glad to hear that you're back home surrounded by 'Team Vicky' (Did you know they call you 'Big V'??!) It's a mix of sunshine and rain today - kind of apt but don't forget you are always where the sunshine is in our hearts.
Angie, Jon and Liam xxx
Hi Vicky
Lou & Hels are calling in from Birmingham - where we are this week at the National Venue Show!! so sending our love to you all, and so very pleased you are now home.
See you soon
Loads of love, Hels & Lou xxxxxxxx
vicky,
I hope you feel better soon
love
Maya
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p.s
Hi Vicky,
I was just going to add a message & Maya asked if she could write something, so she did the above with a teeny tiny bit of help from me. And no help from Lara who had to be restrained from the keyboard, much to her disgust.
Anyway - great news that you're home and fingers crossed that the new treatment can go one better than the last.
We're all looking forward to Friday - just take it steady. You can hold court in a comfy sofa!
See you soon,
Kathryn, Gerry & girls
Glad to hear that you're home again Vicky. There's nothing like your own sofa when you need it. I'm glad that brain of yours has come through and responded well to Dr B's treatment. And somehow having a treatment of MMM sounds very positive. So sending lots of cleansing ?? thoughts to your liver
Hope you'll be well enough for Friday
and if not see you soon
Grace
x
Hi Vicky,
Such great news your back home, nothing beats being at home. I am checking the blogs often to keep Ed and I up to date and are thinking of you often.
Take care dear girl.
Sending you much love and strength from
Fleur, Ed, Harry and Ben
xxxx
Hi Vicky,
Great news you're home, have been thinking of you all lots. So pleased to read you are responding to treatment. Hope the MMM has the same positive response too. Sending lots of prayers, love and huge big hugs in your direction.
Love Ali, Rik, Max & Connor XXXX
Welcome home Vicky
Relieved to hear you're back with your fantastic team of friends and supporters.
Keep up the fighting spirit!
Looking forward to seeing you Friday.
Much love
Jayne and Tony.x
HI Vicky
Gill (Andy's sister)has just returned from Chicago with a gift of peanut butter M&M's - do you think that your M&M&M's will also come in different flavours and colours?
So glad to hear that you are home and feeling a little better - looking forward to Friday for the DB gathering
Lots of Love
Mic and Andy
Hi Vicky, Glad to hear you are home with the ones you love. I'm sure Dr B will do everything he can - he sounds like a wonderful man.
I'm sure you are taking things in your stride as you sound like you always are. Thinking of you lots.
Take care
With Love from
Tracey (Helen's friend) x x x x
Hi Vicki
Great that you're back home ... nothing like your own bed and own loo seat!
Sending loads of positive thoughts to help the liver to get its' act together and respond as well as the brain.
Looking forward to friday,
Love
Wendy
Hi Vicky, so glad you are back home. Sending all our best and biggest healthy vibes to you. love Lucy
p.s. when asked how his first week in reception went, Monty responded, "its so exciting mummy, lets not spoil it by talking about it"... Doesn't get it from me!!!
Good to talk to you just now. Am really sorry you're feeling so crap right now but hope you start to feel better soon. Hope tomorrow's ok for you and that you manage to enjoy it.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Load of love and a big hug,
Judy xxxxxxxx
Vicky
Checking in and relaying your progress back to Kate, who sends all her love.
Well done in escaping from BRI food - its enough to make anyone ill. Stay strong
Colin
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