Hi Riley,

Wow, cleaning the garage sounds like quite a project!

My ultrasound was for my liver, so was slightly different from the usual breast scan. They were careful to angle the screen away from me and I was with my back facing the screen for some of the time, so they gave absolutely nothing away unfortunately.

I am trying to sell my business at present, so have plenty to keep me busy too. My first diagnosis was 11 years ago and my second was 10 years ago, so all surgery and treatment ended for me in 2017. I hadn't done a jigsaw since my children were young, but found it a pleasant way to pass the time.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Goodness selling a business must be pretty time consuming and  of course a distraction too. I will keep everything crossed for your liver ultrasound. I'm so pleased that we're all here to support one another through these anxious waiting times and keeping each other in our thoughts. 

I love to garden but I spent last weekend tidying and digging over the borders, given the change in the weather it seems sensible to keep busy and the garage needs my attention.  otherwise it will probably be walks, reading and listening to an audiobook. Xx

 

Hi Riley,

It's not the best time to sell, but I'm way past retirement age, so I need to get rid. I continue to contribute to this forum, because I got such excellent support when I was first diagnosed 11 years ago.

I love to garden too. If the weather was as good all the time as it was last week, then it would be no bother, but the temperature all this week has dropped cosiderably and more frost is forecast. I potted on a lot of seedlings last weekend and still have plenty more to do, so I'm hoping that it doesn't get much colder. They're still in the greenhouse at the moment, but it's getting somewhat overcrowded. I hope that your weekend passes quickly.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hey everyone 

so post appointment it was onlt 4mm my lymph node so not even enlarged?! But anyways I've said I want ful removal of the node for my peace of mind so booked in for that I really pushed to have this done. Then I'll get full peace of mind once and for all, hoping the size means it cannot be cancer if it's only 4mm? just praying it's all good news after I get it out xx

Emily, did the ENT doctor provide reassurance and confirmed the diagnosis based on the ultrasound.  I can imagine you are feeling a little relieved that there's an agreement to remove the lymph node, were you given a timeframe for this?  Xx

That's so kind Jolamine and it is very appreciated. 
I know what you mean about the weather, it's so chilly, the heating is on and I'm wearing a scarf (I work from home and it's essential for cooler days like these). I have a few plants to go in the garden but the ground has been rock hard, we definitely need the rain for a little while. Xx

Yes he said that it really couldn't be sinister it's so small and my constant poking at it makes it seem bigger than it really is! The ultrasound can pick up size and any malignant features but you know health anxiety I'm like it still could come back as cancer but if it's 4mm cancer it's the smallest cancer ever and only I would get it xx

I'm just really happy to have it out and to stop fiddling with it all the time will be a great way to feel better! Still really scared though xx 

Do you mind asking what size it felt like to the touch, I can imagine that parameters can feel blurred when it's irritated? The waiting is so tough, isn't it? It feels like being in limbo and everything is on pause xx