| Date | Comment |
| 20/12/2018 | John admitted to A&E I think it’s an overreaction š |
| 21/12/2018 | Surgeon tell us it looks like oesophagus cancer š¦ |
| 27/12/2018 | John does a CT scan and some blood tests š |
| 04/01/2019 | Biopsy results come back saying inconclusive š |
| 08/01/2019 | John’s doctor tells us this is all good news š |
| 17/01/2019 | Meet with Specialist at Wellington Told there is no way this isn’t oesophagus cancer Advised to cut down on the alcohol – yeah right More tests required to see if it’s terminal š¦ |
| end of Jan | Loads of tests, Meet oncologist Given a list of the chemo side effects…there are hundreds š |
| 4/02/2019 | Laparoscopy confirms it has not spread – a good day This means it’s treatable š |
| 7/02/2019 | Picc line inserted into John’s arm – will remain there for a year First round of chemo – 5 hours of treatment No bad side effects – as yet š |
| 20/02/2019 06/03/2019 20/03/2019 | Next 3 rounds of chemo – side effects kick in Food tastes bitter and is like a paste Tingling in hands – can’t touch cold things like my heart Nerve damage in foot so can’t walk properly Needs loads of sleep to recover from each round |
| 1/04/2019 April fool | Meet with Surgeon Operation scheduled for the 13th of May It’s a 12 hour operation 50% chance the cancer could return within 2 – 4 years |
| 10/4/2019 | Meet with oncologist Advice given on nerve damage in foot Includes walks on the beach – not by himself š |
| 11/4/2019 | CT scan Looks like tumour has shrunk š – but that’s us interpreting from MyHealth š |
| 30/4/2019 | Pre-op assessment completed – everything looks fine š |
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Wow… what a roller coaster. And you thought the admission to A&E was an over reaction Lisa!
Good luck for the op John. I’m thinking of you. Of you all actually.
PS I dont think you have a cold heart Lisa
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Hi Lisa have just seen this! You have obviously been through the mill this year so sorry to hear that John is battling cancer. I have been a support person for a friend over here. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer had an operation and 12 chemotherapy treatments. She has just had the all clear. Such a tough time! Thinking of you all with much love Dee š
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Good luck with the Op John
James
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Hey Lisa, Iām slightly stunned š§ sorry to hear about John and for what you are all going through. Wishing John a smooth operation and recovery š¤š
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Thanks Helen – yeah pretty rough year š¦
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Just got the news John! I hope everything goes well for you, Have you still managed to keep your great dry sense of humour? I hope so. Take care.
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Hope all goes well with your op. Thinking of you UJB xc
Caroline, Barrie & Derek xc
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