This blog is revitalized because I couldn't work out how to open a new one, and it is my new alternative way of keeping my mother's and my friends aware of what is happening with her cancer journey. Nan was diagnosed with liver cancer two (or was it three?) Fridays ago: since then she has been on a whirlwind of scans and scopes and biopsies and appointments. She was initially and understandably very distressed but is now making the most of all the support she has received from people who love her.
Initially, we reactivated her facebook account, but facebook is not easy because (like many of us) Nan is inclined to open and accept things she didn't mean to. As a result, she doesn't like facebook and does not want me to continue the regular postings of what is happening.
Some people prefer to be rung, or texted, or emailed and to save my own sanity, I am going to ask people to check this blog for updates: it is also important that it is MY version of what is going on. Emailing is definitely Nan's preferred means of communicating: her hearing aids and her erratic sleep patterns make phone calls difficult at times, even when she is thrilled to hear from you. She can explain things to you directly, and if you wish to contact me, or use this blog, please feel free to contact me.
At this very minute, Nan is playing Solitaire on her beloved ipad (which she refers to as her other hand). We are waiting to see the oncologist having been told this morning by the surgical team that hers is an adenocarcinoma.
The doctors are recommending chemotherapy, and Nan is willing, so far, to give this a try. I will post another entry on this blog as soon as the opportunity presents.
We look forward to Cate arriving next week for a week and a half, and to my god-mother's daughter's visit from Brisbane during the middle weekend in June.
Visits are especially appreciated, if SHORT for preference, during the working week, when I am usually unavailable.
Thanks to everyone who has so kindly offered their love and practical help so far.