Day 9

You never know what is just around the corner. Got up this morning feeling not bad at all. The first test match started today I thought I would watch at least some of it (what a life eh).

All went swimmingly until Lunchtime when I went for a wee only to notice some blood mixed in. Oh dear I thought I had better ring the chemo unit since various side effects were mentioned but problems with the waterworks wasn't one of them (neither were the hiccoughs by the way....see earlier entries). Much to my surprise the Doctor rang me back to say he thought it might simply be a urine infection but that I should go to A and E if I wasn't sure to have it checked out.

Thus another visit to the Hospital. We had taken the precaution of carrying all the pills and potions with us which is as well because one of the nurses wrote all of them down. It took a long time in that we arrived at A and E at 4.00 and didn't get out until 7.45. Most of that time was spent waiting. The upshot was good news in that the blood test showed that my resistance to infection was good. The not so good news was that a sample of urine showed an infection. So I have been given yet more pills to add to the collection. The infection should clear up within 3 days but to be sure I should go to the Surgery for another urine test on Monday.

18 months ago I had an operation on my prostate. At the time I was told that particularly first thing in the morning there was a possibility of urine retention which seems to have happened here. In other words the blood had nothing to do with the chemotherapy.

Anyway let's not dwell too much on these parts of the body. Fortunately Andrea had made a very nice cauliflower cheese which was most welcome. On a lighter note Andrea had gone to Southampton today but for got her mobile. The Uni. does not have any phones available from which outside calls can be made. To add complications Adam's birthday party is on the same day as one of his classmates Ben. Whilst Ben had invited Adam, the same was not true in reverse. Not sure how that one will be resolved. Fortunately Andrea has access to e mail at the university so we could contact her to come home early. Martin's parents are in Majorca.

I forgot to mention a nice call I got from Grandson Jack. He really is a very caring young man. Calls also tonight from Phillip Bishop and Pauline Nicholas. Thank you to all of you. It is much appreciated.

For the next four nights am staying at Andrea's. If you ring home and don't get a reply that will be why though I shall have my mobile with me. Hope also tomorrow to do my show on Angel Radio and the blog will continue........yipee(no pun intended).