Less than a month ago, on a visit to Airedale hospital, I was given a relatively short time to get my affairs in order before departing from more than the hospital, on the basis of what scans had shown two years ago and the decreasing effectiveness of treatments. On Wednesday this week I was back at the hospital following several tests and scans since my previous visit.
It seems I might have a bit longer; the recent scans showed problems in lungs and liver had regressed to the point where “they are almost indiscernible” and bones are still clear. So the threatened chemotherapy will not happen, for the time being. The penalty? Even stronger attempts to turn me into a female – it’s a hormone therapy called Xtandi (enzalutamide) in addition to being stabbed with Zoladex (goselerin) every 12 weeks.
I was not surprised to see this rainbow arching over the hospital as I left. Seemed a good motive to do a post.
Grumpytyke 
September 29, 2016 at 9:10 pm
Having lost my sister 2 1/2 years ago after more than a ten year battle I am happy to hear your news. Death and taxes may be certain, it’s just a matter of when you pay. Hopefully it will be when you find the treasure at the end of the rainbow, then both scores can be settled. Good luck!
September 30, 2016 at 7:34 am
Great to hear from you Eddy. I did visit your blog before embarking on more regular posting, I hope, but you too seemed to have been off for a while: too much to do with the self sufficiency and a little one I guess. We’re working on a plan to do something vaguely similar, but in Romania, where this past summer I felt better than for years. Couldn’t drive it though. We may sell Lofty, sadly, as he’s becoming a bit of a handful for me now.
October 2, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Busy is the right word, but loving every minute. You should make the move, better air, real food and less to worry about. Good luck!
October 3, 2016 at 6:16 am
We’re trying, for all the reasons you mention and one or two others. If things progress I’ll try to log that progress on here from time to time. Glad you’re still loving it. Performing at Ilkley Playhouse this evening – scary!
October 3, 2016 at 11:38 am
‘Break a leg’ for tonight and I look forward to hearing that you have made the move in the near future. All the best.