Week 5 Thursday 21-12-23 Day 24 , Treatment 24

 Good afternoon again everyone and yes home in day light again wish it was always this good , anyway  thank you to all those who read and commented on Yesterdays Blog  Hercules   aka Achilles seems to have amused you ha ha  , Good , he is a nice chap really 

So today I was wearing a Christmas Jumper by Request ,Transport was on time but we had issues on different routes with trees down  and wheelie bins with Minds of their own ha ha Dodgems , we were lucky some cars not , damage but no injuries thankfully .

So arrived a little late but no ones fault today ,unless Achilles was striking back !! ? straight to the dreaded Pharmacy   to collect the Morphine that I had luckily ordered yesterday , 5 minutes sign for and away .to Dept 39 suite 4 and check in , Just a couple of people in front today before I am called in to meet Ray again ,its Thursday so some Quality street for the Team gratefully received , swiftly undressed and on with the Mask  and listen to some nice Music ,Chaka Khan ,  then its done.

Now then this morning I had noticed that the Swollen Gland that had first been the Target of my concern HAD SHRUNK quite a lot along with some others so I asked if this meant the TREATMENT WAS WORKING and the answer was a Yes , the Radiotherapy is Definitely having effect , I am not getting carried away but that is the first Physical sing , apart from Pain,    that Something is happening in there , yippee .  

So folks thats it another early Blog night , thanks again everyone love you all for your friendship and comments that keep me motivated 

Love you , night night 

 Tom x

Comments

  1. Laura CDecember 21, 2023 at 4:54 PM

    That is AMAZING news! You have been so positive and have looked after yourself so well. It must have been lovely to hear it is paying off 😊 xx

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  2. JacquieDecember 21, 2023 at 5:26 PM

    Omg fab news!!! What a lovely Christmas gift to know all this effort and hardship is paying off. Of course we (your fans) were in no doubt - after all our Thomas will be Trumping Cancer, and it can firmly Do One. Time to breathe and even dare to have a lovely optimistic Christmas. You got this kid!! Xx

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  3. Linda slatteryDecember 21, 2023 at 5:28 PM

    Hi Tom, well that's the best news ever, big brother, what a good sign that is, I'm over whelmed with happiness, 😊 and I bet you are too. Wow! Glad all went like clockwork from the sound of it apart from debris from the storm. Can't tell you how pleased I am Tom about your news, thank the Lord, Amen. Makes your Xmas a little better to bear, and I'm glad, love you to the moon n back, you're going to knock this blighter right into the hemisphere where it belongs, good on you Tom, well done! xxxx ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Tony SDecember 21, 2023 at 5:52 PM

    Quality St eh?
    You do realise that the Threapy Radiography qualification includes extensive training in Chocolate Recognition just like fighter pilots do aircraft recognition. They can spot a Milk Tray Coffee Cream at five hundred yards without the aid of the diagram on the box. Theyvrdgard it as a vital part of their training

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  5. AnonymousDecember 21, 2023 at 5:59 PM

    That's great news Tom! You'll soon be dancing again. X

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  6. Cath LDecember 21, 2023 at 6:20 PM

    Great news Tom!! Really pleased for you. Cxx

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  7. AnonymousDecember 21, 2023 at 7:06 PM

    ❤️👍 xxx

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  8. Derek FDecember 21, 2023 at 8:49 PM

    Hi Tom Day 7…..That’s fantastic news, although all of your many followers never doubted the treatment wouldn’t work, and you would come through this. What a time to get this news, and to have the people who are giving the treatment to confirm it was working, you must feel so much better. I am so happy for you Tom, finding this at a special time - Christmas, is such a wonderful gift. Catch you tomorrow….the end of week 5..🫶❤️🎄

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  9. JPDecember 21, 2023 at 9:48 PM

    Glad to hear it's making a difference, have a good Xmas and best wishes for your ongoing recovery in 2024

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  10. Julie MasonDecember 21, 2023 at 10:03 PM

    That is great news to hear that the treatment is working. So happy for you. Its the best Christmas present ever. xx

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  11. The PokemonsDecember 22, 2023 at 1:23 AM

    I'm going to be controversial here... but as far as I'm concerned, Quality Street is the work of a god with a sick sense of humour.... That first day of the Xmas hols, you rip the tin off and it's all full of promise... But 24 hours later all the good has gone yet half the tub is still left... no more green choc block, purple ones, orange cremes, green triangles or fudges...you're just left with the dreaded toffee pennies (aka filling removers) and coconut eclairs.... At a push I'll abide a leftover toffee finger but that's it... the rest are a waste... Give me a tub of Heroes or Celebrations any day .... ;-) X

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    1. Sarah CoxDecember 22, 2023 at 6:42 AM

      Hilarious as always!!!!

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    2. Sarah CoxDecember 22, 2023 at 6:52 AM

      THE BEST NEWS!!! And greatest update to read on here Tooooom!!!! Best ever early Christmas pressie for all your family and friends Tom!!! And just the boost you need to hear. Xx

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  12. SaraDecember 22, 2023 at 7:52 AM

    Great news Tom.
    Keep up the good work, with Ray's help, of course xx

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  13. Bill GDecember 22, 2023 at 9:43 AM

    That’s great news and a wonderful Christmas present for you Tom.Keep strong and kicking it’s posterior.Big hug from us both.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 22, 2023 at 9:56 AM

    Great news Tom. Must have given you a big lift. Just what you needed. Janet XX

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  15. Sandra BarnardDecember 22, 2023 at 11:54 AM

    OMG! I know it is an early sign Thomas but what a great sign. I have everything crossed here that things are going in the right direction. What a fabulous Christmas present for us all, but mostly for you!! You have got this, and we are all hanging on your every word on here, what a great idea this was 💡. Can't wait to hear what today has in store for you. Love you loads my big handsome cousin, xxx

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  16. Lynn HoweDecember 22, 2023 at 12:30 PM

    That’s great that it is not as swollen, glad you are seeing improvements 🤗

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  17. Hazel BakerDecember 27, 2023 at 10:05 PM

    Sorry Tom, late to reading this days blog but WOW!!!... how good is that news! I bet that gave you a massive boost to keep you going right to the end. Made up for you 🥰xx

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