I saw my Oncologist yesterday. Well I thought I would get good news, but he took the wind out of my sails I'm afraid. My liver is in decline. there are new lesions and some of the others have grown abit. Looking at options for 2nd round of treatment now. will see Dr. in two weeks time for these options. Hubby and I have decided to take off for a few days to a week, just get in the car and go somewhere, wherever the wind takes us so to speak. no plans just cruise and enjoy the journey while its there. A day at a time. What else can we do. I also went shopping today. A little retail therapy is always good for the soul. I have been looking at getting a new camera for a while and the one I was looking at was on a major special at the local camera store. It is a Canon 1000D slr. Twin lens kit. Only an amateur hobby photographer here. Will learn how to use it as I go.. LOL. Dont know if anyone out there is familiar with this camera, I think I got a good one. Vicki ... View more

I finished chemo 6 cycles on Thursday . I have a break now for who knows how long. I get more scans next week and see oncologist the week after. then monitoring every 2 months at this stage. PICC line came out as well on thursday. So I feel free for a while. Cancer lesions are still there but hopefully have shrunk more since last scan as well. My main concern is the cancer will suddenly spring back into growth once the chemo stuff is not there to hold it back. Guess everyone gets that too. Cant dwell on that though. Will deal with that if it happens. Now if I can keep up these thoughts everyday. I plan on doing what I can when I can. I made a list of things I would like to do. I wouldnt mind a hot air balloon ride. I am scared of heights, and would be terrified , but I think it is something I could have a go at. My hubby and I are planning on travelling through the year, just in Australia. Depending on how health goes. Kids to visit in Cairns, and Newcastle. Perth sounds like a lovely spot to see and maybe Tasmania as well. So I could say look out life here I come. :) Stay safe and positive Cheers Vicki ... View more

Well I had my first fall yesterday. Came a crashing down flat on my face. I am ok but gave us all a big scare. It happened so quickly, don't remember falling, just landing on my nose. Lucky nothing is broken. A bit of bruising on my nose. Legs just went from under me as I got up to walk. Tried to move to fast I think. not concentrating on my feet. Been very careful since then, Lost a little bit of confidence, using walking stick around the house again. Went out shopping with the kids today and bought myself a new TV. Can watch the cricket on a big telly now. Not that Australia are doing exceptionally well at the moment. LOL. Happy New Year to you all Take Care Vicki ... View more

Merry Christmas to you all. I do hope you are blessed with lots of loved ones around you at this time. I had two lots of really good news today just in time for christmas. Apart from health wise, in which things are going well. I applied recently for early release of my superannuation under the terminal illness provision. I got a cheque for one today and a confirmation phone call from the other one as well that it is being direct deposited today. Both will take several working days to clear but they are there and should be accessible by new years eve. woohoo. Look out post Christmas sales.. hehehehe Bless you all for the wonderful words that have helped enormously in the past few months. A kind deed sends out a ripple that you just never know where it will reach Cheers Vicki ... View more