General Chat

See below - and I forgot to say - my oncologist was so pleased - I have put on exactly one stone !!!!! yuk !!!

Hi All, Yet again I have been inundated with emails asking how I’m doing – but bearing in mind my chemo goes in 3 week cycles and just before the beginning of week one I have an Xray and a CT scan to see how things are going. This does not leave much to report other than I feel soooooo tired. Well, I had my first part of the third chemo session this morning. Prior to that I had an Xray and last Friday I had my CT scan. It’s a little bit of good news, my lung tumour has got about 5% smaller (expectations would be about 30% if curable) but as the oncologist said , the positive news is that it hasn’t got bigger. Looking at the CT scan, it clearly showed that it has reduced by 5mm in depth (as the “slices” of a CT scan show). Each chemo session brings its own array of side effects – and with each one it knocks me for six and makes me feel more tired – and, this all takes longer to get over each time. This is why I spend little time on messenger or the boards, my poor body and mind just can’t cope – lol, that’s my excuse anyway :-)))) Fingers crossed that the reduction in tumour size continues – all your hopes and wishes must be working for me – thank you so very much – all of you. For those of you who met me in Lewknor, I had a great day and was exhausted the following day – it really took its toll, but I had such a wonderful day – thank you. It is so strange now visiting Diana’s website and seeing the piccy of me there, together with Diana and her training partner (aka Susie the monkey !!!) Love and hugs Gaynor xxxx

Well done Gaynor, your fighting spirit is working. I hope you recover from this bout of treatment quickly. Keep up the good work and above all---- take care! Jacky xx

Great to see a piccy of you at last gaynor. I was sad I couldnt get to your meet though. Good news about the tumor. I will be sending all those positive thoughts out to you and yours. Elaine xx

Thanks, Gaynor. Thinking of you lots. Joy

Thinking about you lots babe.... positive stuff being sent your way as I so need you to be here in May when the trek is over because i am so going to make sure you pamper my poor feet!! :O)

You are a very brave lady Gayner, wish I could have been there at the weekend it sounded great. You are in my thoughts. xx Joxx

keep fighting gaynor, sorry I couldn`t get to meet you on saturday, (((((hugs))))) from jenny x x

we told you so didnt i sweetheart there is always hope,so please,please,please..DONT GIVE UP!! we love you so much gaynor susie and terry xxxxxxx

That's great news Gaynor - keep your chin up! It was lovely meeting you at long last. Love Magsxxx

Gaynot what great news, a reduction in size that is good, i know you feel grotty, but its worth it to reduce the tumour. Rest well hun sandra

Thank you Gaynor. You are in my prayers. (((Hugs))) Lindy xx

Hi Gaynor I'm so pleased that you have at last got a little bit of good news - the power of positive thought really is a fantastic thing. It really was a pleasure to meet you and Rob on Saturday and thanks so much for the rose, I'll treasure it forever. All the best for the next few weeks chemo. Keep on keeping us updated. Love Carolyn

Gaynor, This is good news but I'm sorry you have to feel so grotty to achieve it. I saw your photos, no one had warned me you are so glamorous, now I've definitely got to make the next meet. I'm thinking of you all. Love June xx

Told you you've give the bugger a damn good fight didn't I - glad to hear the news is "good" (not great you may say, but good all the same). Paul xxx

Hi Mum, Us kids really enjoyed the meet on Saturday. It was great to see you - you looked fantastic. Glad there's a bit of good news. Really looking forward to seeing you next week. Love you loads and loads Jack xx

Really glad you had a bit of good news you deserve it! Thanks for keeping us all posted. Linda x

Gaynor Sorry you are feeling soooo tired. Thank goodness for some good news ,only a little but good all the same. Went and looked at the pictures of your meet and you look brilliant,what a lady. Take care of yourself and plenty of rest. Love and best wishes. Kindest Regards Margaret

Thinking of you Gaynor, I knew you'd be feeling very tired. Don't worry, get plenty of sleep, or at least rest. Love, Sylvia xxx

Gaynor, Thanks for the update, they say good news comes in small packages, keep it up gal, like I said, you look after yourself, I'll look out for the cameras!!! all the best wishes in the world, Bob