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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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MerryMarigold · 24/04/2007 15:08

I also was wondering how he was doing, so thankyou for the update. Here's to some more fab hols...

stleger · 24/04/2007 15:29

Good news - butI missed the photos!

NadineBaggott · 24/04/2007 15:33

WONDERFUL NEWS mb, so pleased for you all

Heathcliffscathy · 24/04/2007 15:34

oh mb....i'm so happy for you.

NadineBaggott · 24/04/2007 15:34

oh have I missed some piccys?

Whoooosh · 24/04/2007 15:37

Well that has put a smile on my face

Am so pleased for you MB.

fryalot · 24/04/2007 15:47

What fabulous news, mb!

sorry I missed the piccies - will just have to use my imagination instead

JaneAustenAllegro · 24/04/2007 15:53

MB - Glad to hear the good news.

You don't "know" me but I have followed your threads and have often thought about you and your family. I am so glad that your DH is doing well and you are able to make the most of your time together.

Enjoy your holidays - especially Lyme, it is gorgeous.

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pinkchampagne · 24/04/2007 17:46

So pleased to hear such positive news, MB. Your OP brought tears to my eyes, I am so pleased for you.

saadia · 24/04/2007 17:49

oh mb how wonderful

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misdee · 24/04/2007 17:54

so pleased to hear this MB, you have been in my thoughts often

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Beetrootccio · 24/04/2007 17:57

MB put them up one more time for me.

Such good news, I am so pleased for you all.

Berrie · 24/04/2007 17:58
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CharlotteSometimes · 24/04/2007 17:58

Hooray for bloodymindedness, MB.

bossykate · 24/04/2007 17:58

fantastic news!

StraightHairedScummyMummy · 24/04/2007 17:59

That's great, mb. Really brilliant.

Overrun · 24/04/2007 18:00

Oh what good news, I am pleased for you and your whole family

Saggarmakersbottomknocker · 24/04/2007 18:00

So, so pleased for you MB. He's a bit of a fighter your chap isn't he?

Idreamofdaleks · 24/04/2007 18:04

Thrilled to hear this news

Keep it up!

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ChocolateTeapot · 24/04/2007 18:05

That is fantastic news

shonaspurtle · 24/04/2007 18:13

I'm so pleased for you and your family. As you say, it's not just time, it's good quality time for storing up memories and living in the moment .

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