Appointment in London at Victoria Hospital

Appointment with Dr. Bertrand on Tuesday, November 2nd went very well.  She is quite pleased with the results from the first 2 chemo treatments.  The tumour is smaller and the ascites is all gone.  Did I tell you I can fit into my jeans again?  Yay!

We discussed the surgery which is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 8th.  It will be performed approximately 4 weeks after my 3rd chemo treatment which has, unfortunately, not been scheduled yet.  My normal date would have been November 11th but this is Rememberance Day and the Chemo Lounge is closed.  So they are rejigging the schedule and I hope to hear that my appointment will be either the 10th or 12th of November. 

The surgery consists of a total hysterectomy and removal of the omentum.  Sounds extensive and it is....  Here is a link if you are interested in the details. 

On the one hand I am very glad to hear that the chemo is doing its job and then on the other hand I am not looking forward to the surgery.  But who would be?  Best to learn those relaxation techniques and take care of myself to be as strong as physically possible to recover from the surgery.