Hiya All,
So over the past few week food’s been sticking a bit, my throat has felt ‘odd’ and I decided to call the gastro intestinal nurse (Eleanor Church) at Bedford South Wing. She thought that my symptoms warranted further investigation and today I had an emergency (short notice) endoscopy (camera down the throat) under sedation. Unfortunately it appears as though the main tumour in my oesophagus may well be growing again. I was hoping that the health problems were just due to radiotherapy scaring but the consultant who conducted the test said ‘I see no evidence of scaring’ and ‘it seems as though it is growing again.
They showed me the pictures, the tumour on the first scan was clearly visible as a pale lump. On the scan I saw today it was smaller but still there. It would seem that it shrunk and then grew again. They took a biopsy today so we still have to wait for the formal results. The chance that it is not malignant is very unlikely as it is in the same spot. As it happens chemo starts again tomorrow – just in time it would appear. Oh well let battle two of the war commence – I’m up for it.
To everyone reading this be under NO DOUBT. My health up till this point has been 100% a miracle of God. Remember I was given between 9 & 12 months (the average with this cancer) and here I am in month 10 still functioning and feeling fine. Even if God decides that it is downhill from this point onwards I would still be grateful for this past wonderful summer, making it to Amy’s wedding and graduating back in June. I am going to keep on fighting, I remain happy and positive!!
The wedding is getting closer. Our wonderful Christian MP (Alistair Burt) is trying to help by contacting the British Consulate in Canberra and trying to move things along on the visa for James. He will forever have my vote (which as a ‘Champagne Socialist’ is quite an admittance). As things stands all should happen on the 18th October – we might even not have to go to Vegas!
Well guys sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Please pray for tomorrow; if I’m honest I’m dreading chemo round #5. Without a PICC line it will hurt and I’m a wuss!
See ya guys
Blessings!
Dave
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You know they do say that we are often at our strongest when faced with continued adversity so take heart my dear friend and be comforted knowing that you have so many people including me and Don willing you to get through this by keeping your spirits high and trusting (as you do) in the only one who can bring about the result: - cancer 0: Eveready (the positive) 1
You are doing so well, keeping us all informed with your usual honesty and frankness - what a breath of fresh air you are Mr Redfern. The 18th October will be the most magic day ever and our love comes winging its way to everyone involved especially Amy and her beloved James. Take care you x
Say a Little Prayer:
Squirrels had overrun three churches in town. After much prayer, the elders of the first church determined that the animals were predestined to be there. Who were they to interfere with God's will? they reasoned. Soon, the squirrels multiplied.
The elders of the second church, deciding that they could not harm any of God's creatures, humanely trapped the squirrels and set them free outside of town. Three days later, the squirrels were back.
It was only the third church that succeeded in keeping the pests away. The elders baptized the squirrels and registered them as members of the church. Now they only see them on Christmas and Easter.
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Heck yeah round 2 here we come!
Goodness sake!!! When will you get on that boat!! I think I'm going to kick you both out...hmm...
Anyway...just thought I'd send you some blog love as it has been a LONG time huh!
=) I remain Happy and Positive too! Snap!
I guess here we go aagin, we're quite experts now at just getting on...(Swimming swimming, what do we do we swim we swimm!!) eek it's a new month and a lot to look forward to!! =) Yay.
Luv You
Chlo Chlo x x x x
The joke is just a joke. like the Sunday Sunday SUNDAY!!! one is.
Boxing gloves on then Dovid.
Bit pants though.
You WOW us all with your "ever ready" attitude, and your smile.....
Neil said if you need an "honorary" Aussie to stand in for James at the wedding...he is ready and willing!
Oh, c'mon God, get things in order.
Prayers, prayers, and more prayers coming at 20 min intervals, still on for no trace.
We will blast the b----r with prayer, yeh?
Much love winging its way to you all today,
Sianaroonie xxxxx
Chloe......love the joke...so true too!
Still invited to see ponies.....sadly lost the eldest last week,so only got two now, so they could do with cheering up.
Keep smiling, you are a real blessing to the family of Redferns.
Sian
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