And the wait goes on

Hi everyone!

Well, I am still waiting to hear if I need radiotherapy! The MDT meeting a few weeks ago decided that I should be referred to the Royal Marsden in Sutton to discuss my options with the gynae clinical oncologist. Apparently this doesn't mean that I definitely need radiotherapy, but I guess if they are going to the trouble of referring me, then on balance I'm more likely to need it than not! Anyway, I am still awaiting this appointment, so life is a bit on hold in case I need to have radiotherapy, which could mean treatment every weekday for 5 weeks down in Sutton - fun, fun, fun!

I'm the meantime ...

Last Monday I went to see the gynae surgeon again, to have a review of my HRT and get the results of my bone density scan that I had last week. This scan was just really there to get a base line for future scans as they check me for any signs of osteoporosis (something that I am at risk of having gone through the menopause early). Well, the scan results came back fine and I'm next due to have one in a couple of years. My hormone levels are within the normal range as well, so I'm sticking with the HRT I'm currently on for now. With these two pices of news, the surgeon discharged me from the gynae service and I'm now in the hands of my GP for all things HRT related. I am now trying to work my way through the pile of books that are recommended reading from the Daisy Network (a charity that works with women who have gone through early menopause for various reasons). Amazon always does well out of me!

With my sick note (or whatever it's called these days) expiring last Wednesday, Thursday marked a return to work for me! This was exciting and I was glad to get back to the office and catch up with some of my friends. I must admit though, I've kind of got used to having 9 months off at a time, so going back after just 7 weeks felt a bit odd. Of course, I may be having a radiotherapy holiday again yet, but I think working again is a good step! For the time being, I am just working part time whilst I continue to return to full strength, so I can't be totally to blame again for the weather yet! (You will notice that the weather is showing signs of improvement though, now I'm back ;-))

Last Sunday I took part in the Race for Life at Crystal Palace Park. It was a great atmosphere as ever and I had a lovely walk with Stacey, who's mum Jill is a lovely friend of mine. We had a lovely natter all the way around the 5km course, which we completed in the sunshine and showers in 1 hour, 10 minutes! Yay! Thank you so, so much to everyone who sponsored me! The current tally stands at £665! If anyone still wants to make a donation, here's my page:
Race for Life sponsor page

Today, I've been a bit of an armchair sports fan and may have given myself an injury by straining my thumb using the remote control! ;-) I've managed to clock up watching the 2nd Lions rugby test, the British F1 Grand Prix qualifying, Laura Robson's tennis match at Wimbledon, the final few laps of the Moto GP, the IPC athletics Grand Prix in Birmingham and the highlights of the Tour de France! I think I now have square eyes! It's certainly been a tense day to be a British sports fan!! It's probably a good thing that I am back at work now to get me away from the tele! ;-) Just to reassure you, in amongst it all I did go for a bit of a walk in the sunshine to top up my vitamin D levels and restock the fridge from sainsburys! All in all a 'busy' day!

One last thing for today, can I just say a massive thank you to all the British armed forces, past and present, on Armed Forces Day 2013.

XXX