Mr Ferlew's Latest Update.

[ferlew]

Had half an hour chat with the Doctor yesterday.
Managed to get some answers and some clarification. Heads up to the man he was very accommodating indeed, and didn't seem to mind explaining things for me.
The scan of head shows no tumours at all, nor does the abdominal one show any tumour in any of his other organs.
However, the cancer is in all lobes of both lungs.
An MDT meeting decided that no further treatment would help or be offered, but he will be discharged to home soon with MacMillan care.
He was a lot less confused when I visited, and looks a lot better than he has this last two months.
We will both be pleased when he can come home :)

[Sqad]

What a sensible decision by the medical team....taking everything into consideration.
The cause of the high calcium still not determined but academic in the long run.
Good luck and thanks for the feedbacks.

[albaqwerty]

Whilst I am glad to hear you got some answers and some clarification, am so sorry.
Others will express their thoughts and concerns better than I.

((hugs)) xx

[NoMercy]

I'm glad you've been given a clear picture and I'm sorry there's nothing more they can offer in terms of treatment.

[ferlew]

Thank you, pretty much what I expected too, but 'knowing' in this instance is going to be a big help.

[anneasquith]

In truth I think you knew all along ferlew just how Ill Mr, f was, excellent that you had a decent discussion with the medical staff, I hope the transfer home is as smooth as possible, take care .

[Lie-in King]

I'm glad you've had some clear answers & am sure you were heartened that Mr F has perked-up somewhat since your last visit :-)

My continuing best wishes to you both, ((Ferlew)) x

[Mamyalynne]

Good that you have had clarification , with the care suggested to help you both then home really is the best place.

There's always here for a few minutes break when you need them .xxx

[anneasquith]

I hope OH was comfortable tonight ferlew. .

[Peter Pedant]

good to hear you have a clear way forward

[mazie]

Hi Ferlew. sorry Mr F is so poorly. Hope you get him home soon and that you look after yourself too. xxx

[anneasquith]

Hope all is quiet ferlew ,

[mazie]

Hoping he's home anne and Ferlew is busy getting him settled x

[Tilly2]

I wish you the strength to cope with the near future, Ferlew. X

[anneasquith]

I'm thinking that Mazie.

[mazie]

Fingers crossed x

[ferlew]

Home yesterday, and uneventful, except for a restless night.
Today he felt unwell, but improved as the day wore on.
Still struggling to get him drinking, so more jellies setting in the fridge.
Trying to make some sense of the CT report, but to be frank it's pretty well gone over my head (as it's probably meant to) but it indicates that all lobes are affected, no other organs involved, a few tiny gall stones, a small hernia (all of which we were aware) just something puzzling me that mentions T7 and 'increasing sclerotic change'
He has eaten well today, and the confusion appears somewhat variable.
Thanks for asking :)

[mazie]

So glad Mr F is home Ferlew. You coping OK? Hopefully some medical Aber will be along to help with the other stuff. x

[Mamyalynne]

So glad Mr F is home and you can get on with things now, I wouldn't worry too much about result deciphering unless you want to then ask.

T7 likely refers to an area of the thoracic spine, so related or not is doesn't matter.

Enjoy what you can when you can and keep those jellies going.

Love to both.x

[ferlew]

Yes, I'm coping ok thanks. Just as well as none of the promised help has been forthcoming so far, not even a flipping phone call.
Have a friend here for a few days, and being able to just chat is helping no end. Conversation with someone with Alzheimer's can be awfully frustrating. Nice just to natter with someone. :)

[anneasquith]

Ice lollies, ice poles, get on the telephone tomorrow and ask when the arranged support starts , you must have some rest, good luck .