Sunday, 22 March 2009
More Graduation snaps
We are very Happy to be all back together again. The weather here is really good for my sinuses and I hope that they will improve sufficiently so that I will not need the planned operation on the 7th May.
Graduation From 6th Grade in Cebu
On Sunday 22nd March 2009 Christopher Adam graduated from 6th Grade at the Indiana Aerospace University Learn Centre. He will now go into First year of High School at he Indiana School. Here are some of the pictures for you to enjoy.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Home at last, thank God I'm home at last!
March 16th I arrived in Mactan Airport at 18.40 exactly 24 hours after leaving Heathrow(-8hours time change)Ruth and Adam were there to meet me. It is great to be back. I have spent the first few days relaxing, changing batteries, and doing some eneral fixing, We will attend Adam's graduation ceremony on Saturday and Sunday (Grade 6). More later.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Biopsy Results
I want to send you news of the results of the latest round of Biopsies I have had. Today I met with the Consultant Oncologist who is looking after my case of NH Lymphoma.
The result was as follows:
1. Bone marrow biopsy was normal, somewhat affected by the Chemotherapy but as far as he is concerned normal. The same goes for the bone biopsy.
2. Biopsy of a lymph node shows that the lymphoma remains the same and has not progressed to ‘aggressive’
The 6 cycles of RFC chemo has greatly reduced the size of all lymph nodes so much that they are hard to find or see, (unless you are a Dr or have a CT scan.
3. Blood tests normal, white blood count normal and the neutrafils normal, platelets a little low but to be expect after the chemo I have had, (but they are getting better).
My general health is good, I am not losing weight or getting infections
The outcome is that they are going to wait until the end of April to review the possibility of having a stem cell transplant which would really help fight the lymphoma. So I am planning to visit my other home for a while in Cebu and return to the UK later in April.
Thank you for you prayers and best wishes. We will see this through and will not accept defeat.
When I get back from Cebu the Doctors want to perform Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, I have had a lot of problems with my sinuses so the Doctor wants to check to find out why they are so badly infected.
The result was as follows:
1. Bone marrow biopsy was normal, somewhat affected by the Chemotherapy but as far as he is concerned normal. The same goes for the bone biopsy.
2. Biopsy of a lymph node shows that the lymphoma remains the same and has not progressed to ‘aggressive’
The 6 cycles of RFC chemo has greatly reduced the size of all lymph nodes so much that they are hard to find or see, (unless you are a Dr or have a CT scan.
3. Blood tests normal, white blood count normal and the neutrafils normal, platelets a little low but to be expect after the chemo I have had, (but they are getting better).
My general health is good, I am not losing weight or getting infections
The outcome is that they are going to wait until the end of April to review the possibility of having a stem cell transplant which would really help fight the lymphoma. So I am planning to visit my other home for a while in Cebu and return to the UK later in April.
Thank you for you prayers and best wishes. We will see this through and will not accept defeat.
When I get back from Cebu the Doctors want to perform Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, I have had a lot of problems with my sinuses so the Doctor wants to check to find out why they are so badly infected.
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
On my way East.
I hope to be on my way to Cebu on 15th March 2009.
Before that I have an important date with the Doctor 27th February. On that date I should receive news of the Biopsies I have been having and what is the plan for future treatment if any. Also what course my lymphoma is taking, is it changing and what steps do I need to take, I will keep you upto date here, soon, promise.
Before that I have an important date with the Doctor 27th February. On that date I should receive news of the Biopsies I have been having and what is the plan for future treatment if any. Also what course my lymphoma is taking, is it changing and what steps do I need to take, I will keep you upto date here, soon, promise.
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Friday, 2 January 2009
Upgrade on Cebu House,
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Our things finally arrived from Kuwait, including sme of our Precious Carpets.
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Ruth and Adam are coming for Christmas.
On Friday 19th. December I will be at Manchester Airport to welcome Ruth and Adam to a damp cold old England. We hope to travel south and see my parents and other relatives before heading back to Barrow to spend Christmas with Anna Stephen and Charlotte. This past week I had more treatment and am now beginning to slowly pick up again. I hope by next Friday to be 100% fit again.
Christmas time is a time when we remember our families and friends, For the first time in many years we will not be spending Christmas with our Kuwaiti friends Ali and Karen Assad. We will certainly miss the traditional Christmas and the visit of Santa, who always made and appearance. We hope to have time to sit with family and to get away from the rush of everyday life.
We also should never lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas, 'Emmanuel' God with us. When we remember the birth of our Lord and Saviour.
If I missed you off the Christmas card list, please accept my best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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