Short but not so sweet

 Hi lovelies, its been a little while and some will know the reason.  Last Tuesday after a few weeks of feeling bloated and not right in my tummy (which some of you will know), I registered temporarily with a local GP in Marple Bridge.  The lovely Doctor took bloods there and then at 9.30am, and at 6pm I had a call to say my Kidney filtration level was at 14, Acute Kidney Injury level and I was told to go to A&E at the local Hospital, I knew then that I would be admitted.  I was in for 6 nights on fluids to hydrate my kidneys after what they think is severe dehydration caused by diarrhea.  I did not know that the definition of this is change in frequency or volume of pooing, it just goes to show.  All scans that I had did not throw up any other concerns, but clearly the hospital did not want to let me out until my level had increased significantly.   The hospital staff have been absolutely amazing, and all my fears of being admitted to hospital up here have abated, they really did take care of me.

However I discharged my self yesterday 23rd June after going with Gail to her Oncology appointment to discuss her scan last week.  We did not get the good news that we were hoping for after 5 pretty horrible chemo's the tumor in her pancreas has not shrunk, its not grown either but we wanted more of a result for sure.  So the chemo drugs and the frequency is changing as of tomorrow (Wednesday 25th) to a combo of Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) and Gemcitabine for those who know your chemo drugs and it will be every week for 3 weeks and then a week off.  Each infusion is 30 minutes and there is no 48 hour pump which is a Billy bonus.   The medical team were wishing for better too but are never sure until they try, which drugs are going to work.   It feels such a bind having weekly chemo and we pray to god that the side affects are not as horrible as Gail has been experiencing.  She has been very tired and lost quite a bit of weight, but she is eating well, making great efforts.  

We choose to fight, be courageous and to keep going and to hope we can overcome this disease.  We know we have an army of people behind us and the love just keeps coming through.  We dont underestimate the power of your prayers and healing thoughts, words of support and offers of help.  We are continuously grateful and we thank you all, for what you give to us.  

I dont know if any one knows of Quincy's Tavern, a wonderful man who speaks of wise things and deep insights into life and I posted the latest one I say on my Facebook page.  One line that stands out is in his narrative on Fear is that Fear does not stop Death, but it does stop Life.  So even though we are feeling the fear, we are choosing Life and will squeeze as much out of it as we can when we have the energy and when we dont, we will rest.

With love and respect Olga and Gail xxxxx

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  1. NallyJune 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM

    Thank you for your update. Not an easy message to write. But we thank you from our hearts. You are both strong resilient women who have your love to help you through the darkness of this last week. You have nature around you and your doggies to help a troubled mind. Your light will guide you to what comes next. Your decisions will be made with love and courage. We send our love and hope better things are on the horizon. Love and hugs.

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