Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Test results and hickman line

I have now being given all my test results the CT scan, bone scan and bone marrow test. These results determine what stage my cancer is at diagnosis and all the test came back clear which means there is no sign of spread of disease. Therefore i have non metastatic ewings sarcoma which is very good for a cancer patient and gives me the best prognosis possible for fighting the cancer and getting rid of it.

I have also had a hickman line put in my chest. This is a central line that is inserted under local anaesthetic. The tube goes in one of the main veins near your heart and is put in to make injecting drugs and fluid easier without the use of needles. I also had sedation for my hickman line and when i went home i felt like i had being out on the lash all night i was very sick and went to bed at 9pm for 12 hours!!! Initially my chest was sore but the pain has worn off now and the line will stay in place until my treatment is over.

My next blog will be all about my first batch of chemotherapy i will also submit a quick blog about my background for those who dont already know!!!

Cya for now
Matt
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