Back in Britain for a bitSorry for the lack of communication. We have hit a bit of a snag in the form of a large lump in Dee’s neck.
Dee spent 10 days in Madeira hospital having a CT scan, biopsy, blood tests and being pumped full of antibiotics. All the tests were negative so he was discharged. However the lump didn’t go away.
We then sailed to Canaries, left Sula there, and flew back to the UK. The NHS are providing first rate care and are progressing through a lengthy series of tests. It looks as though it’s T- cell Lymphoma that should respond to treatment. However some doubt still remains. Hopefully all will be revealed and treatment started on the 15th of December when Dee next sees his consultant.
Dee isn’t in any pain and doesn’t feel ill or have any other symptoms. Just a huge itch to get back sailing as soon as possible.
Thanks so much to the many friends and relatives that have provided practical help and support.
Please check out the ‘Post script’ column for the latest news.
Dee spent 10 days in Madeira hospital having a CT scan, biopsy, blood tests and being pumped full of antibiotics. All the tests were negative so he was discharged. However the lump didn’t go away.
We then sailed to Canaries, left Sula there, and flew back to the UK. The NHS are providing first rate care and are progressing through a lengthy series of tests. It looks as though it’s T- cell Lymphoma that should respond to treatment. However some doubt still remains. Hopefully all will be revealed and treatment started on the 15th of December when Dee next sees his consultant.
Dee isn’t in any pain and doesn’t feel ill or have any other symptoms. Just a huge itch to get back sailing as soon as possible.
Thanks so much to the many friends and relatives that have provided practical help and support.
Please check out the ‘Post script’ column for the latest news.
