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26 Nov 19, 07:17 PM |
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Isabel and I are planning Christmas!
Thank you, sincerely, for all the wonderful wishes, gifts and prayers from so many Dibbers - I was so touched people had come back to the last thread yesterday and remembered it was our appointment today to get results and wish us well.
I’m so pleased to tell you, finally, that things are finally looking a bit more positive for Izzy We met the oncologist this morning to assess the progress over the 10 weeks since starting the cabozantinib therapy. It shows that ALL the tumours - kidney, liver and in the bones have shrunk! Additionally he said he was pleased with how well she was tolerating the actual treatment itself, as many patients just can’t and have to come off it. Back in July, during the initial diagnosis, an MRI showed a small crack in the lower part of her spine. Although she’s not feeling pain there, he said it was now more noticeable - perhaps where tumour has shrunk away from it. We are going back to Clatterbridge next week for a more detailed MRI of that fracture and will meet him again the week after to see if he thinks, after discussion with orthopaedic surgeons, whether it warrants an operation to try to improve the healing of this. This is the best possible result we could have hoped for today and we are remaining hopeful that the fracture in the spine will be able to heal itself without surgery. Isabel and I have spent the afternoon planning Christmas 🎄. We called at a garden centre and decided we’d go back to a real tree - we haven’t had one for 5 or 6 years, and she may well have even persuaded DH to have Christmas projections on the front of the house How could he say no to her? We celebrated with a cappuccino and toastie (as she can’t have alcohol with her treatment), and I’m hoping all of us will sleep a LOT better than we have for the last few nights. Can I pass on my best wishes to all you lovely Dibbers, but especially the people who have shared their own personal cancer journeys over the past few months. It’s a bit like being part of a special club - just one you don’t want to be part of. I appreciate all the messages and the solace this site has brought me over the very worst few months of my life. I wish a peaceful and happy Christmas for us all, whatever personal challenges we may face.
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26 Nov 19, 07:20 PM |
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Thank you so much for updating us all. I am so pleased it was positive news for you. Hoping you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. X
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26 Nov 19, 07:22 PM |
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So pleased to hear it went well today & the amazing results. I bet you all can’t stop smiling x x x
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26 Nov 19, 07:23 PM |
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God bless you and your family. Well done Izzy you’ve been an inspiration to many. Keep fighting, your looking great. You got this girl xx
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26 Nov 19, 07:24 PM |
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Such a wonderful post, you must feel like Christmas has come early.
Wishing you all a magical Christmas, you really deserve it x
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26 Nov 19, 07:24 PM |
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What fantastic news, and what a lovely photo of you both. My DD often asks how Izzy is doing even though she has been in Utila since the beginning of October, I hope she continues to improve and you can all have a fantastic Christmas.
All my best wishes to you, Izzy and the rest of your family. Sharon
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26 Nov 19, 07:26 PM |
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Such wonderful news and everything the rest of us were hoped for. Keep fighting Izzy, you got this. After all how many people have the backing of every dibber on here . 🥰👍xx
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26 Nov 19, 07:27 PM |
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Wow wow wow and more wow! That's just amazing news, I'm so happy for you all. And just what you deserve especially in the run up to Christmas.
Hopefully the fracture will be able to heal itself and will save any need for surgery. I wish you both a fabulous sleep tonight and a wonderful build up to xmas including your real tree and projection show (how could her dad deny that request lol). So kind of you to update us dibbers when you have so much on your plate. Best of luck for the coming weeks. Xxx |
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26 Nov 19, 07:28 PM |
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What a super update, I’m so pleased to hear the positive news and long may it continue. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy spending the time together, a truly magical and special Christmas for you all to enjoy! What a lovely photo of you both, Izzy is a beautiful and courageous young lady.
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26 Nov 19, 07:38 PM |
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Thank you for taking the time to update us. What a lovely positive update. I hope the MRI shows that the fracture can heal itself.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas!
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