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Original poster

Cautious positive for DH! So keep those good vibes going

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Blandmum · 02/01/2007 18:42

Consultant saw him today and feels that chemo is working well, as he isn't filling up with fluid.

Told him that av life expectancy is 3-6 months, but 25% of people on his regime reach a Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Down side, he is now diabetic....plus to this is that if they can get that sorted he will put on some weight....he has now lost 1/3rd of his body mass

So a positive day for us.

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cadeauxbury · 02/01/2007 18:43

glad to hear it MB. Thanks for keeping us in the know. We are all rooting for him

Scootergirl · 02/01/2007 18:43

So many good luck vibes coming to you from here - you sound like a truly amazing couple x

LaDiDaDi · 02/01/2007 18:43

Pleased to hear some good news for you both!

A year would be fantastic!

More good vibes from me .

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Blandmum · 02/01/2007 18:45

A year would be fantastic

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JanH · 02/01/2007 18:45

Oh how great to hear some good news for the New Year, mb

Lots of positive thoughts from here

XXX

Papillon · 02/01/2007 18:47

Good news

Blu · 02/01/2007 18:47

Excellent news mb - so pleased he isn't filling up with fluid, and that the chemo has proved it's worth.
And you have vibes and best wishes aplenty from me.

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Blandmum · 02/01/2007 18:48

He is much more comfortable now he doesn't have 9 litres of fluid inside his peritoneum!

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lulumama · 02/01/2007 18:49
MerryChristmasPANDAGHappyNewYe · 02/01/2007 18:49

So pleased to hear this MB. LOve to you and yours. xx

SherlockLGJ · 02/01/2007 18:50

OH MB sweetheart, I am delighted for you, in a strange sort of way. IYKWIM

FrostyTheSnowMarsLady · 02/01/2007 18:50

Praise God! Still praying MB. Any positive is a good thing! Really glad for you all!

Tortington · 02/01/2007 18:51

great news.

HuwEdwards · 02/01/2007 18:51

9 Litres?

crikey.

am so pleased for you MB, have thought about you lots over Xmas (not in a scarily stalkerish way you understand )

Twiglett · 02/01/2007 18:51

am so very pleased he is feeling better and that you have a potential year ahead of you

that is fantastic

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Blandmum · 02/01/2007 18:52

9 L wasn't even the ward record, one poor sod had 21L tapped!

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brandy7 · 02/01/2007 18:52

great news mb

FlamesparrowThePirate · 02/01/2007 18:52

Hurrah - throwing sooo many vibes at you

tigermoth · 02/01/2007 18:52

Happy he has responded so well and fingers crossed for you.

beckybrastraps · 02/01/2007 18:52

21 litres. Holy mother of god!

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Blandmum · 02/01/2007 18:53

Unreal isn't it! With 9L dh looked about 5-6 months PG

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beckybrastraps · 02/01/2007 18:55

Sorry - I of course meant to say that I hope his regime continues to do it's thing and gives you as much time and as easy a time as possible.

JanH · 02/01/2007 18:55

9L is like 2 of those big bottles of screenwash - was it all in the front?

21L doesn't bear thinking about. What a relief it must be to have it drained.

beckybrastraps · 02/01/2007 18:56

I am imagining 10.5 large lemonade bottles...

WideWebWitch · 02/01/2007 18:57

Oh this is good to read mb.