Hi All

Welcome to my blog, as most of you know I was diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer in July 2008, after 6 months of treatment with Chemo and Steroids my cancer has reduced tremendously, I have now had a stem cell transplant which will keep the cancer dormant for longer, my stem cell treatment started on January 5th with Chemo and I had the transplant in March. I am now home but having to take life very slowly while my cells build up, I will be back to hospital several times over the next few months for blood tests and treatment.
Please feel free to pass this address to anyone and to add comments and join in to help keep me sane (or is it too late for that).
Thanks to all at Royal Liverpool Hospital who have made this year possible, and to all the staff who have worked so hard to eventually harvest the cells and the wonderful staff on the transplant unit, A special thanks to Jamie who is as daft as me when I need humour but an absolutely fantastic support from day one (shame he and most of the staff support LFC but I can't hold that against them).

Ivan 07957361356
ivan.thomason@ntlworld.com

28 April 2009

Hickman Line out

I was in hospital this morning for an Antibiotic nebulizer and the removal of my Hickman Line. The line has done its job getting the drugs in but now we were having trouble getting blood out so it was best to take out to prevent infection. With a little cutting, pulling and stitching it was all sorted. I am glad it has gone.
Next hospital visit is Friday 8th May for blood tests and clinic.
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8 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 April, 2009

    I bet it feels strange the line not being there - bet its more comfortable for you though!I would say i will get over next week for a cuppa and a slice of cake - but will have to make do with a cup of your posh coffee!!! I will take tuesday off and come c u. xxxx Sgt. BOOTH (thats got a nice ring to it!!)

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  2. GP Runner29 April, 2009

    Another milestone passed. It all helps you feel a bit more normal again, I should think.
    How are your blood counts looking? - still improving, I hope!

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  3. Ivan29 April, 2009

    platelets last Friday were 104 that's up 10 and neutrophils 0.7 up 0.3. Calcium still needing help but getting there.

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  4. Diane30 April, 2009

    It's all sounding good and psychologically (big word day!) it has to make you feel better. Well done you.

    I went for my Herceptin yesterday and saw Dr Clark. I think he was impressed with me because when he looked through my records his words were "bloody hell, it's 20 months since you finished your chemo"! You know where you are with someone like that.

    Keep up the good work.

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  5. Ivan30 April, 2009

    Glad you are doing well and you obviously are by what your Prof Clarke says. Don't quote me on it but I find you an inspiration at times.

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  6. Diane01 May, 2009

    Thanks for that, the feeling is most definately mutual.

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  7. Ivan01 May, 2009

    Lets stop there Di, people might start to think that we like each other.

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  8. Diane01 May, 2009

    Sorry, don't know what came over me. Can't stand you really! ((*_*))

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