Hello ladies and my apologies for not responding to your posts sooner. I am also sorry to hear your news Cancun1257 but I know I felt much better when there was a treatment plan in place and you know what is in front of you.  I do hope it all goes well for you and you manage to have a rest over the festive period and re-charge your batteries in preparation for the next part of your journey.  It seems to me that when life is difficult  more gets piled on and having to cope with your uncle's death must have been so hard for you.

My husband had his biopsy last week but no outcome as yet. His elderly mother is in hospital at the moment and had expected to get home for Christmas. She was told yesterday she is likely to be in for another six weeks!  We met with the Consultant tonight and I ended up in tears for which I feel very embarrassed. I have been feeling very emotional but have been keeping the lid on it but unfortunately it came off when I was least expecting it.  Is it something to do with this time of year?  I'll close for now but have to say I am finding it very helpful to come on here and let off some steam.  Hopefully ladies you are all coping better than I seem to be and I wish you well over this festive but difficult period for those who have been or are on this journey.