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For those of you kind enough to be interested in Mr Martianbishop

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Blandmum · 24/04/2007 12:28

We had an update today. Dh is just about to start the last of his planned treatments. This is his sixth month of treatment, and the last round hit him very hard. Following the last Chemo infusion he spent the better part of 5 days in bed.

Following a chat with the doctor she agreed that an extra week off would be a good idea.

Initially she had told us that after sixth months of treatmet they had nothing else to offer dh, and that it would then just be a matter a time until the tumours grew back.

BUT today she tells us that following further research they will continue to give dh the treatment, at a reduced dose, for as long as he can tolerate it, and it is still doing some good!

The best news we have had in a while!

We are already coming to the end of the 3-6 months that they initials gave us as a life expectancy. We have two holidays under our belts that we never thought he would have been fit enough to take. More memories for the children. We have more holidays booked.

So thanks to the miracles of modern science, DHs bloodymindedness, good fortune and the kind thoughts, best wishes and prayers of family and friends it would seem as if I will have my darling, darling man for a little while longer!

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ScottishThistle · 24/04/2007 13:03

So where is this pic of Mr MB & said spitfire???

sandcastles · 24/04/2007 13:05

Wonderful news MB

UtterPigsty · 24/04/2007 13:05

I have never seen him.
it just makes MB laugh.

LIZS · 24/04/2007 13:05

oh MB excellent news . I'm so glad you are able to make the most of this special time .

RubyRioja · 24/04/2007 13:08

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Fimbo · 24/04/2007 13:11

Wonderful news MB

Blandmum · 24/04/2007 13:15

for a very short time you can look at us at the Bishops

The first two are of the spitfire day in January. the third is dh with the kids in Holland this easter....you can see how much better he looks.

The last one is of me and MIL in the hot tub. I am the marginally younger one!

Short time only

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ledodgy · 24/04/2007 13:18

Fantastic news! Lovely photos your family look lovely and i'm very jealous of your hot tub!

mumto3girls · 24/04/2007 13:18

Great pics..and yes you can see how much better he looks in the third pic!!

katzg · 24/04/2007 13:19

so pleased you've had all this quality time,

contining to pray and think of you all

Lucycat · 24/04/2007 13:19

Lovely to see them again - Mr Mb does look sooo much better, or should that be healthier

(also I said ds's in my Lyme Regis post should havd been dc's which i realised as son as I'd pressed post!)

Wotzsaname · 24/04/2007 13:20

That's great news, so pleased for all of you

Clary · 24/04/2007 13:21

Oh MB lovely pix.

You all look exactly as I had imagined!

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3andnomore · 24/04/2007 13:24

OH MB, that is great news!
YOu are doing it just right, by making the most of the tiem you have together!
Stay strong! And you are all in my thoughts!

pindy · 24/04/2007 13:24

Great news - long may it continue!

X

ScoobyDooooo · 24/04/2007 13:25

Great news MB so pleased for you all, now go & enjoy yourselves

ScottishThistle · 24/04/2007 13:29

Thanks for sharing your nice pics, curiosity was killing me!

PS. I think your son is a potential heart breaker!

Blandmum · 24/04/2007 13:30

He looks a bit of a thug in the photo, in actual fact he is rather cuter than that

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zookeeper · 24/04/2007 13:30

great news - supportive thoughts coming your way

onlyjoking9329 · 24/04/2007 13:30

what lovely news, and great pictures too.
i always look for your updates and this news has made my day.
enjoy your holidays.

Mercy · 24/04/2007 13:30

What great news - and how lovely to see you all!

We went to Lyme Regis at Easter, it was great; can also recommend a place nearby called Beer.

CristinaTheAstonishing · 24/04/2007 13:32

I am very pleased for your family.

ScottishThistle · 24/04/2007 13:32

A lot of girls are attracted to bad boys!

noddyholder · 24/04/2007 13:33

He looks lovely-you all do!My dp is a similar type and he is the sweetest person.Hope things continue as they are for a long time xx