I stayed at a homeopathic clinic that is run by medical doctors practising homeopathy. They have scientifically (big medcial university in Germany) confirmed studies and treatments where they managed to actually remove metastasing breast cancer in women.
Good thing is, I do feel better now and have more energy. The most amazing thing was that I [...]
Archive for the ‘Hospital’ Category
Leave no stone unturned!
Posted in Doctors, Hospital, Treatment on September 8, 2009 | 9 Comments »
No progress is good progress
Posted in Diagnosis, Hospital, Treatment on May 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Couldn’t be arsed to post for a while now, sorry! I am currently taking extended beauty sleeps (not that it really helps) during my days. This is probably due to the medications. Also, my eyesight is down to 40%, which makes working with a laptop rather difficult. I did get a white stick, however, in [...]
Making Roche rich
Posted in Hospital, Treatment on March 15, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Unfortunately, the resuts of the MRI on Wednesday were not all that good, there was some regrowth in the upper part of the tumour cavity, an indication that the current temozolomide chemotherapy has become ineffective. A new approach to the treatment was called for. So on Friday, I made use of my built-in IV-catheder – [...]
Port installed
Posted in Hospital, Operation on January 21, 2009 | 5 Comments »
The portacath was installed in my right shoulder on Monday and I could leave the hospital the next day. The whole operation took no more than 10 minutes in all, but I’ve been told it has been performed in South Africa in under 60 seconds (Gerry!) Heck, but that’s where they perform open-heart surgery with [...]
Next steps
Posted in Friends, Hospital on January 14, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Yesterday’s MRI showed some minor growth at the bottom of the tumour cavity. According to my doctors this is no surprise, but the small amount of growth seems to indicate that the chemotherapy with Temozolomide is working to some extent. Nevertheless, we will prepare to go one step further:
Next Monday I will check into a [...]
Back to the hospital
Posted in Hospital, Operation on November 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I will be checking in today for a second operation (garden-variety type) to remove the flower tomorrow morning. Should be nothing too taxing, since the neurosurgeon has already been there before. I’m looking forward to seeing lots of smiling faces when I wake up!
Love xxx
Tom
Radio Days Are Over
Posted in Hospital on August 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Had my last day of radiotherapy yesterday! I am so happy, as I tolerated the treatment less and less over time. The doctors also upped the dosage for the last week, so you can understand my relief that I’m finally done with it.
It will take a couple of weeks to get me back to normal [...]
Close Encounters of the Strange Kind
Posted in Doctors, Hospital on June 21, 2008 | 12 Comments »
Went to see the radio-oncologists a few days ago. What a contrast to my neurosurgeon!
The idea was to discuss my therapy and options, as well as (or so I thought) to answer any questions I might have. The doctor (think young urban Porsche driver with an attitude) was late for the appointment then rushed in [...]
Friday, May 30th 2008
Posted in Doctors, Hospital on May 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Spent the whole day at the hospital. After some initial confusion as to which floor/room I should be assigned to, I had a conversation with a nice Pakistani doctor who’s assigned as my case manager. He asked me about my medical history, medication, prior operations, etc.
Was then left to my own devices and served a [...]
Thursday, May 29th 2008
Posted in Diagnosis, Doctors, Hospital on May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Feeling somewhat better now. Just back from talking with the head of the neurosurgery clinic. It appears that the operation itself is no big deal, routine so to speak (see below).
Problem is, they don’t really know what it is.
On the positive side, however, the tumour seems to be well-defined and therefore easier to remove. We’ll [...]
