On Tuesday Mark got the results of the biopsy of the tumour. The good news is that it's not cancerous. The bad news is that around 10% of the thing is still in there and it's already growing under the skin that was grafted into his eye area. He has to have another operation. The specialist wants to do it sooner rather than later so we're going to be 'back to square one' farily shortly.
To be honest, we've been through a bit of a gloomy patch over the last few days - which is why I've been commenting but not posting. I keep reminding myself that at least its not cancer, but it's been giving me some sleepless nights and work has been hard.
Today I reached a point where I realised that I really should be counting my blessings....
This afternoon I taught one of my Year 10 (15 years old) Music classes. There is a boy in this group who had a sequence of cancers when he was 7/8 years old. While he survived, many of his vital organs were badly affected by the strength of the treatment that he received. I chatted to his Mum after his performance in the concerts last week and she told that his latest problem is varicose veins in his stomach. He postponed treatment to complete his performance assessment last week; went in for an operation at the beginning of this week; was back in my classroom today to finish off his written assignments and will be back in hospital for a further operation next week. This boy always smiles and never complains. To me - especially with my current preoccupations - he is inspirational.
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Really sorry to hear that, sending you both lots of good wishes x
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ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry to hear that Mark's going to need more surgery, but pleased to hear that the tumour isn't cancerous. I think you're entitled to have felt a bit gloomy. Whilst there's always someone worse off than you, that doesn't negate what you and Mark are going through.Sending you positive thoughts and virtual hugs. x
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this.. I will pray for Mark this night.. God Bless You..
prayers and best wishes...
I am so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you both (and the young man you teach) and hoping they get it all removed this time. xx
ReplyDeletePleased it is not cancerous - but still concerned for you both- you're in my thoughts and prayers x
ReplyDeleteI am so please it is not cancerous. I do understand your bad new gloom. I so sorry my surgery is in his path. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Bonnie
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear Jan you are still going through problematic times....wonderful news though that its not cancerous (scary word!)...keep positive....and great idea to use that wonderful brave lad as an example...bless him! Children teach us so much, things we've forgotten.
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Amanda xx
Although it is very good news that the tumour isn't cancerous you must both be overwhelmed by all you have been through and still more to come with the next surgery. Do take care and look after yourselves. What a wonderful inspiration your very brave student is to all of us:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a rocky path your walking on at the moment, Jan, it must feel like a roller coaster with all the ups and downs. Such good news that the tumour isn't cancerous but a real downer that another operation is needed. Fingers crossed that it's a total success this time, I'm sure it will be. It does kind of put things in perspective when you hear how children take such horrible things in their stride, inspirational.
ReplyDeleteoh dear, bad news indeed but it could be much worse. Try to look on the bright side! I'm sure you'll feel much better after a weekend away and once the holidays get under way.
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