Oh dear - I am so sorry. I said that I would update after the scan, but I wanted to update you on how the second round of chemo has gone.

This time MJ chose to have the chemo as an outpatient and whilst the experience was SO much better for her, as we expected she is feeling more ill and it has happened sooner. She will have the choice on the 9th Nov as to whether she would like in patient or outpatient.

The one downside of the outpatient is the daily trying to find a vein in her hands - this is something that has been very painful for MJ. Also on both occasions she has put on 5kg in weight in three days (12.5lbs) yes you read that correctly. One of the side effects that MJ is having is terrible swelling of the gut from the chemo and the feeling of being so full she is fit to burst and yet she must eat little and often and drink water. Hard work and something she is more prepared for this time but it has not made it easier.

There is still laughter and smiles and a great deal of humour,but I can see the toll of the chemo on her now.

She has been lucky enough to have her friend & cousin Geraldine (Their mother's were sisters) stay with her this time, they have been like two young girls in the evening chatting and giggling away - best medicine EVER.

She has the MRI scan on the 1st Nov and we will get the results on the 7th. I will provide an update of the results on that date - hoping beyond hope that the growth is being reduced. She will then have 2 more lots of chemo and then we will plan for the hysterectomy.

THANK YOU all once again for your donations and kind words, it means so much to MJ during this time, as it will be soon that we will need to plan for her operation.

Best wishes to you all.

Victoria

xxx