It’s not been a great day for us today. John had two hospital appointments. The first one, with the oncology department, wasn’t vastly encouraging – which prompted John to share his anger with the doctor and nurse who were there, explaining that if the hospital had been a bit more proactive in the last couple of years we might not have got to this point just yet.
They were very sympathetic and the nurse recommended that John complain. Which he probably will do, but it doesn’t help where we are now, does it? We are at the stage of no curative treatment, and onto the stage of containment. The drug of choice is enzalutamide, which John may, or may not start taking today. Why is there any doubt? Well…….
At the second appointment this afternoon in the respiratory clinic, the consultant took one look at him and said, “You’re not very well, are you?” John shook his head. No, he wasn’t feeling great. The pseudomonas infection that has dogged him for the last couple of years is back and making breathing difficult. Two lots of oral antibiotics have not shifted it so…… “I’ll just go down to the ward and see if there’s a bed available,” said the consultant, briskly. Yep, snatched from under the nose of the Bed Manager, there was a bed, so hop in, John!
IV antibiotics for the next few days or more – we’re not quite sure yet, just how long the ol’ man will be in hospital for. As I left this evening, some of the drugs, including the brand new one for the prostate, have not been written up on his chart. So who knows when he’ll start taking it? Hey-ho, it’s a roundabout we go!
We’re both knackered now. And my knees are sore from kneeling on the prayer mat…..
Take care everyone. God bless.
Susie Dent’s Word of the Day? ‘Mulligrubs’ (16th century): a state of despondency or sense of doom.
Terry is on Enzalutamide, he has it delivered directly from the hospital pharmacy as its very expensive. So far it is doing its job, so fingers crossed for John.
Thanks Glo. Fingers crossed!!
What an ordeal for you both and the family. We are sending our love and hugs to you all. He will be back home and feeling more himself very soon. 🙏
Oh Annie 😔 Poor poor John. All I can say I hope that the IV antibiotics quickly bring about a good improvement in his chest and from reading Gloria’s response above perhaps there reason to be hopeful that the new drug will be successful at containing the prostate situation 🙏🙏🙏 As ever, thoughts and prayers are with you both xxxx
So sorry John is in hospital again. Such an ordeal for you both.
Really hope the new drug will help quickly and John can come home again soon. Sending all our love and prayers. Sue and Alan
Sorry to hear John is poorly and in hospital again. Please pass on our love and best wishes for a swift recovery and getting him home. Take care of yourself too. Love you lots.
Our continued love to you both Anne and it goes without saying you both continue to be in our prayers. So much to contend with, continue to have faith for strength and support
Thinking of you both and praying John will be home soon xxx