Yippee. The results of the scan are better than we dared hope.
First of all the scan showed Liver, Kidneys, Pancreas and Lungs are clear of any problems. Second the wall in the Oesophagus which had been thickening has been reduced. Third the lymph Nodes in the offending area have been reduced from 15 millimeters to 8.
As a result the Hospital have said the operation can go ahead. Originally this was booked for 10 August. However it may be either the week before or the one after. This will be confirmed on Monday when one of the Consultants returns from holiday. Both of us were mighty relieved to hear this news. The operation itself will be quite complicated and there is still a long way to go. However this is a step in the right direction. It may be more chemo will be needed after the op. but that is still some way off.
In the meantime I not only look better, I feel much better within myself. Today for example I ate a meat pie for my Lunch with no ill effects. I couldn't have imagined me doing that even three weeks ago.
The weather continues to be very hot and humid. Even living as close to the sea as we do there is no breeze to make it more comfortable. However having got today's news do I care about the weather?
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