SWMBO has Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and in 2017 went through Chemo and maintenance programs.
They worked quite well and the oncologist was quite pleased with the result. Then in October 2018 she found a lump in her cheek
and had it checked out by the oncologist. He wasn't sure what it was so off to ENT specialist who bunged her off for MRI's
and various other tests. Outcome, just before Christmas was sent off for a biopsy (fine needle in the cheek). On 4 Jan received a call from the specialist
to advise that the lump is benign. So great news, still have to see the oncologist in Feb to see if we can go on the road again and for how long.
Pressure is off and planning begins.
Poppy sore eye said
10:27 AM Jan 6, 2019
Thats great news, good on you both
Possum3 said
11:10 AM Jan 6, 2019
Great news - Best way to start the New Year.
rayjudesmith said
04:27 PM Jan 6, 2019
Very pleased for you both, 2019 here you come!!
Peterpan said
08:44 AM Jan 7, 2019
Thanks for all the good wishes.
A really good way to start 2019.
Farmhat said
04:28 PM Jan 13, 2019
Good to hear, and Happy New Year.
Joe
Peterpan said
08:47 AM Jan 14, 2019
Thanks Farmhat,
May 2019 be a fantastic year for you.
Safe Travels
Farmhat said
01:03 AM Jan 16, 2019
Peterpan wrote:
Thanks Farmhat,
May 2019 be a fantastic year for you.
Safe Travels
Thank you Peterpan.
I am planning on it!
Joe
Happywanderer said
05:51 PM Jan 19, 2019
Have just seen this post Peterpan, good news for Hilary, so pleased for her.
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma is the same as I had 2016. Chemo and Radiation all of that year. 2017 I had 3 monthly pet scans and visit to my oncologist then 2018 6monthly with blood tests, which is continuing through 2019.
Can I ask where Hilary had the NHL, mine was in my abdomen. I hope Hilary is feeling a lot better now, not sure when you are supposed to get back to 100%, I know I'm nowhere near it.
All the best Hilary.
Peterpan said
10:08 AM Jan 20, 2019
G'Day HW,
Hilary's first lump was in the top of the thigh, and they thought radiation would be the way to go. Then they did a PET scan
and found lots of spots everywhere, so it was off to the Chemo program. This was quite efffective and we went onto watch and wait
with visits to the oncologist monthly and then 3 monthly. The oncologist was very happy with her progress we got 6 months freedom.
So we did an outback trip. Them Hil found a lump in her cheek,so back to the oncologist who was a little concerned and wasn't sure of
what it was. So off to a ENT specialist and we did the ultra sound and xray things then finally a needle biopsy, which revealed that it wasn't
malignant. Yay!!!! So it's back to the oncologist in Feb and the ENT in March. We are hoping to get away in early June and head to Rocky
to see the kids then wend our way to Sapphire and meet up with friends there. Like you, Hil is not really 100% and struggles at times. Our
motto is "There Are No Bad Days."
Sorry this a bit long winded, but writing this down brought to mind what an "interesting " time we have been through over the last few years.
Thanks for your concern,
With a bit of luck we might catch up on the road again.
Safe Travels.
-- Edited by Peterpan on Sunday 20th of January 2019 10:09:01 AM
-- Edited by Peterpan on Sunday 20th of January 2019 10:10:21 AM
Happywanderer said
10:34 AM Jan 20, 2019
I'm hoping to get back to Sapphire after my next lot of tests at the end of March. All going well I should be there some time in April.
My treatment is through the Royal Brisbane and oncologist is Dr Steven Lane.
I'm seeing my home doctor here in Echuca and having a few tests over the next few weeks, hopefully that will be all clear also.
Peterpan said
09:16 AM Jan 21, 2019
HW, we hope that your tests will give you good results, and you will be able to not only get back
to Sapphire but be able to feel 100% in yourself.
Travel Safely.
Happywanderer said
10:42 PM Jan 21, 2019
Hope to catch up with you in Sapphire
Travel Bug said
01:56 PM Jan 23, 2019
Peterpan, that really is great news! Wishing you both many happy travels in 2019.
Happywanderer, good luck with all of your tests. Hopefully we will catch up again soon.
Peterpan said
02:40 PM Jan 23, 2019
Thanks Travelbug.
Happywanderer said
11:28 PM Jan 24, 2019
Travel Bug wrote:
Peterpan, that really is great news! Wishing you both many happy travels in 2019.
Happywanderer, good luck with all of your tests. Hopefully we will catch up again soon.
Should be at your residence towards the end of March Pam
Travel Bug said
11:43 PM Jan 24, 2019
Happywanderer wrote:
Travel Bug wrote:
Peterpan, that really is great news! Wishing you both many happy travels in 2019.
Happywanderer, good luck with all of your tests. Hopefully we will catch up again soon.
Should be at your residence towards the end of March Pam
G'day All,
SWMBO has Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and in 2017 went through Chemo and maintenance programs.
They worked quite well and the oncologist was quite pleased with the result. Then in October 2018 she found a lump in her cheek
and had it checked out by the oncologist. He wasn't sure what it was so off to ENT specialist who bunged her off for MRI's
and various other tests. Outcome, just before Christmas was sent off for a biopsy (fine needle in the cheek). On 4 Jan received a call from the specialist
to advise that the lump is benign. So great news, still have to see the oncologist in Feb to see if we can go on the road again and for how long.
Pressure is off and planning begins.
Thanks for all the good wishes.
A really good way to start 2019.
Good to hear, and Happy New Year.
Joe
Thanks Farmhat,
May 2019 be a fantastic year for you.
Safe Travels
Thank you Peterpan.
I am planning on it!
Joe
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma is the same as I had 2016. Chemo and Radiation all of that year. 2017 I had 3 monthly pet scans and visit to my oncologist then 2018 6monthly with blood tests, which is continuing through 2019.
Can I ask where Hilary had the NHL, mine was in my abdomen. I hope Hilary is feeling a lot better now, not sure when you are supposed to get back to 100%, I know I'm nowhere near it.
All the best Hilary.
G'Day HW,
Hilary's first lump was in the top of the thigh, and they thought radiation would be the way to go. Then they did a PET scan
and found lots of spots everywhere, so it was off to the Chemo program. This was quite efffective and we went onto watch and wait
with visits to the oncologist monthly and then 3 monthly. The oncologist was very happy with her progress we got 6 months freedom.
So we did an outback trip. Them Hil found a lump in her cheek,so back to the oncologist who was a little concerned and wasn't sure of
what it was. So off to a ENT specialist and we did the ultra sound and xray things then finally a needle biopsy, which revealed that it wasn't
malignant. Yay!!!! So it's back to the oncologist in Feb and the ENT in March. We are hoping to get away in early June and head to Rocky
to see the kids then wend our way to Sapphire and meet up with friends there. Like you, Hil is not really 100% and struggles at times. Our
motto is "There Are No Bad Days."
Sorry this a bit long winded, but writing this down brought to mind what an "interesting " time we have been through over the last few years.
Thanks for your concern,
With a bit of luck we might catch up on the road again.
Safe Travels.
-- Edited by Peterpan on Sunday 20th of January 2019 10:09:01 AM
-- Edited by Peterpan on Sunday 20th of January 2019 10:10:21 AM
My treatment is through the Royal Brisbane and oncologist is Dr Steven Lane.
I'm seeing my home doctor here in Echuca and having a few tests over the next few weeks, hopefully that will be all clear also.
HW, we hope that your tests will give you good results, and you will be able to not only get back
to Sapphire but be able to feel 100% in yourself.
Travel Safely.
Peterpan, that really is great news!
Wishing you both many happy travels in 2019.
Happywanderer, good luck with all of your tests.
Hopefully we will catch up again soon.
Thanks Travelbug.
Should be at your residence towards the end of March Pam
Looking forward to it Marj.
Very good news. Regards. Rocket