We visited Hamada’s very nice Renal Consultant Ms Little at Lincoln County Hospital today, to receive the good news that Hamada’s Kidneys are still holding without the need for dialysis. We were a little apprehensive as Hamada’s eyes have been somewhat swollen lately and I did have some concerns. We also delivered the 24hr Bence Jones marker test to Haematology once again. Although his cholesterol is very high at 9 and he will now require statins, his weight has improved and although blood remains very poor – Ms Little jokingly announced that he has only 2 white cells! – and the cancer is high, we are still very happy with any good news that can be found in this daily battle. At the weekend, Hamada managed to join the ‘The Big Lunch’* in our village, which was a nation-wide event with many towns, villages and streets participating. I felt this would be good for him to see all our friends and as we had family visiting for the weekend and the event was held outside, quite a safe event for him to attend. A thoroughly nice afternoon unfolded, the picture above was taken at this occasion.
*The Big Lunch = everyone brings a dish or two to make a wonderful feast and we all share and eat together.
"We all share and eat together."
That sounds a bit familiar, you folks would fit right in at the firehouse!
Best wishes from Providence, thanks for the update, I was beginning to worry.
It's nice to imagine you all eating together on your shifts..I bet some great banter goes on!! It was a good weekend with Son Jo staying, a great arm to lean on for Hamada. He is weak now, can only walk a little way, it's to be expected I know. He has done so well, the hospital are amazed and delighted, that he has managed this far….but we are not giving up yet Michael, I am hoping the cancer will plateau and give him much more time, more Chemo is not really an option. Thanks for your great support as always.
What a wonderful picture of Hamada, certainly his smile is worth a thousand words Susie! The event sounds great. Sending all of our best.. Barbara and Mark
How lovely to be able to share such an event and the light in your beloved's eyes is encouraging. I intend more good days…
It was good to read your update. Hamada has such a lovely smile!
Have you considered Avemar at all? If he is not gluten intolerant, that might help Hamada feel stronger. I wrote a post about it some time ago…I have never tried the stuff but figured it was something I would keep on the back burner, you never know. Anyway, for more info, just go to PubMed, there are 29 studies on Avemar, including this one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&cmd=search&term=avemar
All the best to both of you! 🙂
Thank you Barbara and Mark for your kind comments and for your continuing support.
Many Thanks also to Sandy, who never fails to add words of encouragement…how I enjoy your travels.
Many thanks Margaret for your kind comments and for the advice and information on Avemar…I am off now to study and read all information you have kindly linked me to. Bless you, may you continue to stay well and many thanks again for this.
Well he is certainly looking good Susie! Great to hear you are managing to get out to such events.