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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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RTKangaMummy · 24/04/2007 19:46

DEFFO BRILL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!

ceolas · 24/04/2007 19:47

Really fantastic news, MB! Glad to hear it.

misdee · 24/04/2007 19:50

why can i not see the pics?

filthymindedvixen · 24/04/2007 19:52

What can I say?
May I give you a happy hug? x Blessings on you all

Beauregard · 24/04/2007 19:54

Wonderful news martianbishop

Wilbur · 24/04/2007 19:55

I'm so pleased for you about this news MB - and gald you have a doctor who is keeping up with developments in care which is a very good thing. Take care of you and your dh. xxx

lapsedrunner · 24/04/2007 19:55

great news for the Sqn Ldr

Issymum · 24/04/2007 19:57

Wonderful news!

Thank you for taking the time to update us MB. Like everyone, I don't want to ask, but I do want to know and I so want to hear good news.

Have a fab time fossil hunting!

Mhamai · 24/04/2007 20:07

So pleased for you MB
Second time to miss the pics
Will I ever get a chance to drool over your dh? That doesen't sound quite right does it?

tigermoth · 24/04/2007 20:16

I am so glad for you all. It is so nice that your dh is well enough to enjoy so much with you. The cottage at Lyme Regis sounds a brilliant choice.

(quick aside - My dad was in the RAF and was a squadron leader in the second world war. Flew tigermoths before the war (hence my name) and then flew spitfires in WW2, but spent a lot of the time teaching other pilots to fly).

unknownrebelbang · 24/04/2007 20:19

Lovely thread once again MB.

Positive vibes to you and your loved ones.

tigerschick · 24/04/2007 20:36

That is so lovely to hear.
Hope he continues to do so well for a long time to come x

Boco · 24/04/2007 20:43

That's such good news, i hope you have a fantastic holiday in Lyme Regis - he's obviously incredibly strong, sounds like you all are

But oww, i missed the pictures

Loshad · 24/04/2007 22:24

great news mb, keep enjoying the holidays - hopefully for quite a while longer

piglit · 25/04/2007 07:54

Only just seen this MB. Wonderful news!

JoshandJamie · 25/04/2007 08:03

me too - just saw this. Very happy for you and your family.

throckenholt · 25/04/2007 08:08

seems to me bloodymindedness has a lot to do with dealing with cancer. I know someone else who is also battling it and winning much longer than it seems possible.

Long may it last for both of you - and hope the fossil hunting goes well .

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Furball · 25/04/2007 08:45

fab news - missed the photos though!

MoreTeaVicar · 25/04/2007 09:57

I'm so very very pleased for you, this is great news.

geekgrrl · 25/04/2007 10:00

oh mb just saw this. I'm so happy for you all.
Am really pleased that Mr MB is getting such good and proactive treatment, I hope you have many happy times together.

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