N3il's Blog

After no health updates for a while, then 2 health updates come along at once! Just like buses!

A couple of days ago in my latest blog, I mentioned I was now expecting my treatment to start at the end of July unless a cancellation comes along. Sue and I were disappointed to hear this because it meant waiting longer for the treatment to start and it could also affect our already booked holiday and the rest of Sue’s school holidays. 

Last night we met with a group of other friends from our church and we asked them to pray specifically that the date might be brought forward, specifically to early July.  So whether you have any faith or not, we believed that someone was listening. So I want to give testimony to the power of prayer.

This afternoon (Thursday) I received a call from the Nuclear team at Guy’s, to say that they had now managed to get me an earlier date for my treatment. Which would now start on the 6 July. Thank you God for our answer to prayer.

Sometimes we do wait a long time for answers, but at other times God hears us and acts immediately. God is good. 

Thanks again for all your prayers and support.

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There hasn’t been much news to share with you all since March. But in the last few weeks, I’ve had a whole bunch of tests, including blood tests, kidney function tests, and reviews of my medications. Last Monday I had PET scan, that required me to fast for 6 hours before the scan, so after the 2 hour scan I was starving and had to grab some food on the way home. 

The scan went fine, but I won’t get the results myself, as the results will go straight to the multi-disciplinary team to discuss my case when they next meet. 

I’ve since spoken to the nuclear team’s clinical nurse and I’m now on the waiting list, it now looks like my treatment might not start till early August unless a cancellation arises beforehand. We hope and pray for an earlier appointment in late June or early July.

Apart from all the hospital visits and work. I did fulfil my childhood dream of driving a rally car. For my birthday last year, Sue gifted me an experience day voucher and my dream was fulfilled by doing a RallyMaster experience at Brands Hatch race circuit. This was a great experience even if I was knackered afterwards.

I’ve been keeping busy workwise and still feeling fairly optimistic about what lies ahead. Thanks again for all your ongoing support and prayers over these coming months. 

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